Me at the Prison Entrepreneurship Program Graduation this past Saturday.
We all deserve second chances. Our creator gives us that (no matter who you believe the creator to be), and I choose to invest my time outside of work wisely as a result of this belief. As a small business owner (and more so as a human being), I have had second chances. Thus,I have a desire and a commitment to our community to try and give back some of what I have been blessed with. In order to be… Read more
Twitter is an amazing tool. If affords us the opportunity to connect with some of the world’s most brilliant minds. And, on occasion, we can even engage directly with them… for free! I love social media! Before I tell you who I follow on Twitter and why, let’s connect. You can find me here: @BTSJobsAustin
#1. @guykawasaki (Guy Kawasaki): He is a columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine and he is a business owner. He offers amazing insight into everyday executive issues.
#2. @sundaycosmetics (Bev Davis): She is an entrepreneur and… Read more
As I CEO, I will admit that I’m addicted to Celebrity Apprentice. Every time there is a new season one can find me at home and glued to my TV. I love watching shows about business and learning about different management styles- especially given the nature of my company. But, how realistic are the methods used in Celebrity Apprentice? Well, about 50/50 in my opinion.
Here’s what I learned this past season from Celebrity Apprentice;
1. Goals are important. No matter what the task, Donald Trump always defined how the… Read more
Ahh, it’s Friday. And you’re swamped. If you’re like me, Friday doesn’t mean you are at the end of your week and can wind down. In fact, most busy people tend to work their latest day on Fridays. Well, the truth be told…. I’m not working that late tonight. I’ve developed a few time management tricks that are working. I may be swamped but I know the work will be done on time and well before the weekend arrives.
If you want to manage your time better, follow these tips;… Read more
I came to the conclusion the other day that our society is forgetting the golden rule in business. Treating others how we would like to be treated isn’t just another saying. I believe in it and others should too. When hiring someone, or even working for a company, treating others how you want to be treated not only practices kindness, it employs great business ethics.
I have some other golden rules, too. For instance, don’t leave people hanging after a job interview. If you have ten candidates on the table,… Read more
Two years ago I read an interesting article. I can’t remember the paper’s name, but basically it said electrical contracting would be a big industry within the next five years. At the time I thought the industry would grow, but I never expected the boom that I am seeing in today’s employment market!
Electrical contracting is changing names. It has been since we all started to go “green”. Now, electrical contracting is officially being referred to as energy contractor or energy engineer. The “green” impact really equates to a revival… Read more
I don’t know why so many people take an issue with hiring Veterans. I never understood why Veterans have to have a special place for employment advocacy in the media. Veterans make great employees. They’re prompt, responsible, they know how to handle and resolve conflict, and they’re self-starters. You don’t have to micro manage Veterans. This said, I found it puzzling the San Diego Voice had to promote an article reflecting the $5 million dollars set aside to help companies hire Veterans. Why? Veterans should always be provided with extra… Read more
I recently read another business leader’s blog about how you can have it all in business and lack in your personal life. While this might be true, chances are that your trains in business leak into your personal life and visa versa. It doesn’t matter if you spend 80 hours at work or 80 hours at home, if you possess any of the following traits- you’re bound for failure. Don’t worry. You can change. You can improve your life in any area (relationships, business, job searches, weight loss, etc.), so … Read more
Inspiration can come in any form. Being inspired is a great feeling. You get up, zip through your day- you’re focused on a goal. But, inspiration can be tricky. The passion can dwindle. I’ve found the following works for me when inspiring my employees. After all inspired employees are more creative and produce greater results.
I like to inspire by hosting a meeting. Yes, a meeting. I like bringing in a lunch for everyone on my team and setting aside the formalities of our office. I like to discuss my… Read more
I am often asked about construction jobs and that industry as a whole. As the CEO of a staffing firm I understand the curiosity. Sometimes, however, I feel people are not asking me a question as much as they are trying to point out that my business is taking a serious risk with this market. The construction industry is making a huge comeback. It hasn’t been 2008 for a while. The perception that there is not construction work available is simply wrong!
According to one report, “Today, the US construction… Read more
