Category Archives: Management

Zombie Office Buildings – What is it, and why do I care?

No, this isn’t a sensational blog post about how the vacancy in Atlanta’s office buildings reminds us of Zombieland.  Sorry to disappoint.  It is, however, a blog post about an important concept for office tenants in Atlanta to be aware … Continue reading

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When Subleasing Office Space, Subtenants Beware

Over the last several days, I’ve learned a very valuable lesson with one of my clients.  We found great office space for sublease that met every one of their needs at a discounted rental rate.  Every company’s dream, right?  Right.  … Continue reading

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The Sign on My Door

Years ago, my daughter came to work with me.  While finding a way to occupy her time, she drew a sweet little sign with the words “I Love You” on it and she hung it on the back of my … Continue reading

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5 Qualities Manager’s Seek – Quality #2: The Right Fit

Continuing on the route I’ve chosen for the next few blog posts, I am highlighting another ideal quality for a new employee. This week it’s “The Right Fit”. Many know “The Right Fit” when they see it. A candidate that … Continue reading

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What Atlanta Office Tenants Can Expect in Today’s Market

A good friend of mine, Coy Davidson, wrote a great blog about the Houston Office Market.  Coy, like me, works for Colliers International, and the fore mentioned blog entry is title “What Office Tenants Can Expect in Today’s Market”.  There are … Continue reading

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5 Qualities Managers Seek – Quality #1: Immediate Value

I have been asked to teach a class at MUST on Work Readiness. The name of the class, “5 Qualities Managers Seek in a New Employee”, was selected before I agreed to teach, but it has made me think through … Continue reading

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Meet Atlanta Small Business Owner – Michelle Nettles

For our first Atlanta Small Biz Owner Spotlight, we are taking a closer look at Michelle Nettles, owner of MJN & Associates Interiors.  Michelle has been running this fabulous Interior Design firm since August 2000.  She prides herself on helping … Continue reading

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Learning Your Team’s Talents

We just completed our quarterly review process.  Yes, I know that quarterly reviews sound crazy, but for our size company it is important to understand the organization on a regular basis.  We look at the strengths and weaknesses of our … Continue reading

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Gold Medal Strategies: For Growing Your Business in 2010 & beyond!

This post is brought to you by another guest contributor, Linda Frakes.  She is a long time corporate executive and decade long entrepreneur.  She added another layer to her education over the past two years when she sold a business … Continue reading

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What’s the Pulse on America’s Small Businesses?

According to a survey by the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business optimism rose by 1.3 points in January, the first increase since October. Are you optimistic? How’s your business doing? Do you believe the economy is improving? … Continue reading

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