Doug and Polly White: Page 8

Bio

Doug and Polly White are small business experts, speakers and consultants who work with entrepreneurs through Whitestone Partners. They are also co-authors of the book Let Go to GROW, which focuses on growing your business.

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Leadership

Having Problems With a Key Employee? Remember: No One Is Irreplaceable.

Don't be held hostage by a self-made VIP who's wreaking havoc at your company.

Growing a Business

Scheduling, Bonuses, Gifts and Parties. Is Your Business Holiday-Ready?

There's still time to put together a plan to make your team happy during the celebratory season.

Collaboration

The One Question on Every Person's Mind -- Do Others Like and Want to Work With Me?

Almost no one works in a vacuum. Here's how to evaluate whether you're earned social endorsement among your peers.

Thought Leaders

Entrepreneurs Turn the Classic Theory of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs on its Head

The psychologist put forth that humans are motivated to fulfill their base needs before they are able to pursue higher-level needs.

Growing a Business

3 Situations Where Scaling Your Business Isn't an Option

It's great to grow to the point where you're just managing managers, but that's not always feasible.

Growing a Business

A Short Guide to Offering 'A' Players No-Interest Loans to Purchase Equity

While you would want to reward the new hire for the future value he or she adds to your business, you don't want to compensate for the existing value he or she didn't help to create.