How do you hold workers accountable?
In “How can I make sure workers do their jobs?” a boss asks FSB’s Anne Fisher for help in finding an organizational chart to keep track of what every employee is doing as his company grows rapidly. Do you have such a document for your venture—and has it helped you to make sure that projects get done? Or are jobs at your firm changing too fast to make an organizational chart useful? Post a comment here to share your experiences.
Are there any legitimate home-based businesses?
FSB expert Verne Harnish says, “Yes, but watch out for scams!” Have you been scammed by a fake business? Warn others by sharing your experience here.
How can I market on a shoestring?
FSB recommends some cheap ways to get the word out, but we want to hear about your methods! Tell us what works and what doesn’t.
Building buzz for green gas
In a June 4 Ask FSB, a maker of a fuel additive wants to know how to target environmentally conscious women. How do you identify and market to your target audience? Tell us about it. Post your thoughts.
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Should you use carrots - and sticks - to nudge your employees toward better health? more
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An entrepreneur says he's found an endless source of cheap energy. Trouble is, it violates the laws of quantum physics. more
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Six are dead in Kentucky. Should business owners have the right to ban guns from the workplace? more
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These five next-generation green vehicles will be faster, more powerful - and cheaper. more
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A small U.S. tour business sends animal lovers into the bush to help threatened species. more
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A rural indie channel is paying $25 million to pair the shock jock's chatter with tractor pulls and Christian cowboys. more







