Understanding Good Debt Versus Bad Debt Did you realize that there was such a thing as “good debt?” Maybe you did and forgot or choose to set the thought aside. I mean, who wants to be in debt at all, right? Well, there is such a thing as good debt and bad debt. It has… Read more
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Debt Reduction Begs Debt Understanding
There is actually a balance to debt. We don’t want to have too much debt, especially if it buries you and you are unable to pay back the money you owe. When you are unable to pay your debts, you are on the edge of buried in debt, if not already buried. We actually need… Read more
Financial News Hits While Making Cents Out of Cryptocurrency and BlockChains
Even as news cycles usher in financial news that topples itself before it rolls off the page, bitcoin still has an air of mystery to those who were not classified as members of the group of early adopters. This is especially true within the context of holiday shopping and consumer interest. And yet, bitcoin is… Read more
How-To: Deborah’s Business Continuity Plan (BCP) Exercise
The Business Continuity Plan is highly important for any business. Basically, it is the plan that helps direct the steps that should be taken in cases of business disruption, which can be manmade (i.e. a riot) or natural (i.e. an earthquake). Even in the cases of manmade or natural, it could be events that cause… Read more
What Else Is There Besides Amazon.com?
In the world of online retail, no digital competitor has been able to knock Amazon off its throne thus far. Although many have tried, Amazon seems to have the power to offer consumers the lowest prices while maintaining the highest quality. Their well-developed delivery network is comprised of warehouses around the nation and beyond. One… Read more
Why I Decided to Give SimpliLearn a Shot
I remember years ago there was a site where we could take tests for free and get little 8.5 x 11 inch certificates indicating that we knew our stuff. I spent hours collecting those “certifications.” Of course, in the real world, they did not mean a whole lot and not only that, but I think the company only lasted about a year. Someone bought them and it was not the same fun little company it had been.
2016 US Election: History Repeats Itself (While the US Entertains the World)
Ok, I admit it. I steered clear of politics this year (2016). I’m sure for some it was the topic of conversation for most of the day, most of the days and election day 2016 is no exception. However, I just wanted to do my civic duty and hey, we all have to find out… Read more
Deborah featured in Small Business Trends / Microsoft Security eBook
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Deborah Interviewed by John Benzick, Venture Superfly
Deborah was interviewed by John Benzick, of Venture Superfly. She was interviewed along with these other notable individuals and entrepreneurs: Guy Kawasaki (Speaker, Author) Brad Feld (The Foundry Group) John Lee Dumas (Entrepreneur on Fire) Brian Clark (Copyblogger) Ezra Firestone (Smart Marketer) Tom Kulzer (Aweber) Nick Francis (HelpScout) Neil Patel (Kissmetrics and Crazy Egg) Danny… Read more
On-Demand Management in a Flat Organization
The first time that I heard the term “flat organization,” I was sitting across from a C-Level acquaintance and couldn’t help but picture everyone in the company lined up across a table. Or, I would picture the traditional organizational chart being smashed down from a three-dimensional structure, to a two-dimensional view. Hmmm, it would seem that I would rather be on the outskirts of that smash, so I wouldn’t be the squashed! I was actually thankful that I was not a part of the organization.
Wikipedia describes a flat organization in a pretty straight-forward manner. I know, it is Wikipedia, but hey, I wanted to give it to you in an easy-to-understand format. No insults intended!
Flat Organization In Theory
The concept, as this gentleman explained it, was that no one was more important than any other person. Ok, sounds good, but, in reality, does it work that way? I mean, the part that he seemed to miss was that it sounded good in his office, but when we walked out of his office, it was evident that everyone seemed to be so afraid of losing their jobs that they would respect his role because of the very title that showed up on his business card, regardless of what his views on management were. So, that squashed flat organization may have the underlings creeping to hide and respect those above them until the whole two-dimensional process became an organization chart again, and everyone bowed down to the authority figures at the top.
At that point I thought the concept of a flat organization sounded good, but, in reality, it may not be possible, certainly not if the “team” were hiding in fear.