ALLEN'S ANSWERS

Demystifying the world of business one answer at a time

Ask Allen: How do I get the best interest rate possible?

How do I negotiate a better interest rate? --Trying to save on Expenses From your question, I am assuming that you presently have one or...

Ask Allen: How do I communicate effectively with banks?

How do I sell my business model to a bank? --Trying to get traction. As “Location, Location, Location” is of utmost importance to fast...

Ask Allen: How do I terminate employees who are also friends?

I have a small business with five employees and myself. We are all friends and work closely together. One of my employees is having...

Ask Allen: How do I tactfully regain control of business projects from overbearing clients?

My firm is working with a client on a project. The client told me to set it up as my own; I did this. Now the project has become quite...

Ask Allen: Do I really need to know how to work Excel?

How do I work this Excel Spreadsheet???!!! Frustrated in the South Business tools and frustration plus!! First, for any business to...

Ask Allen: How do I critique employees who believe they are doing well, but are falling short?

How do you approach an employee when they say they know how to do something, but it is evident that they don’t, based on the work that...

Ask Allen: Should I Hire a Family Member?

I have a business idea and I am eager to get started. Is it smarter to hire people that I am close to, or should I stay away from hiring...

Ask Allen: Am I a Micromanager?

I find myself always having to remind an employee to do the tasks associated with their job. How can I get them to do their job on their...