• Home
  • About
  • Contact

The Private Business Owner

An Online Publication by Generational Equity

  • M&A
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Operations
  • Sales & Marketing
You are here: Home / Link Roundup / PBO Link Roundup for August 30th, 2011

PBO Link Roundup for August 30th, 2011

August 30, 2011 By Jerod Morris

In today’s link roundup: tips for how to properly take a mental break; how small firms can drive innovation; retirement plans for your business; and how to deal with bad ideas without squelching creativity.

Coffee Break? Walk in the Park? Why Unwinding Is Hard — WSJ

Like a muscle, our brains appear to get fatigued after working for sustained periods of time, particularly if we have to concentrate intensely or deal with a repetitive task, says Michael Posner, an emeritus professor at the University of Oregon who studies attention.

Taking a break to stroll in a natural setting can boost performance on tasks calling for sustained focus, such as studying, research shows.

Researchers are zeroing in on some of the circumstances that bring about optimal mental refreshment. Taking in the sights and sounds of nature appears to be especially beneficial for our minds, researchers say.

3 Ways Small Firms Can Drive Innovation — WSJ

Businesses don’t necessarily need visionary leaders like recently retired Apple Inc. Chief Executive Steve Jobs or even deep pockets to be innovative, concludes an article in today’s Wall Street Journal.

Rather, management experts say companies big and small may be able to generate ideas by soliciting input from all levels of an organization and allowing employees to set aside time for creative projects.

Here are three more ways small firms may be able to drive innovation:

Five Retirement Plan Options for Your Business — Entrepreneur Mag

Owners of small and midsize businesses don’t save enough for retirement. A March 2010 report released by the SBA found that only 36 percent have an IRA, and only one-third of those contributed to it. Less than 20 percent participate in 401(k) plans.

Finding the right plan can be confusing, “especially if the business changes or grows,” says David Boucher, senior vice president of corporate benefit services at Longfellow Benefits, an insurance brokerage and consulting firm in Boston. But something is better than nothing. Use our chart below to get familiar with the options.

Should You Reward Bad Ideas? — Inc Magazine

Some ideas are crazy. Some are underdeveloped. Some will fail. How can you deal with them without squelching your employees’ creativity?

© 2011 Generational Equity, LLC All Rights Reserved

Share this:

  • LinkedIn
  • Twitter
  • Facebook
  • Reddit
  • Pinterest
  • Email
  • Print

Filed Under: Link Roundup

About Jerod Morris

In addition to producing the link roundups and managing the online promotion of the Private Business Owner, Jerod is also the founder and Managing Editor of Midwest Sports Fans and Primility.com, as well as the Director of Blogging and Social Media for Orangecast. Jerod interacts on Twitter avidly: @JerodMorris, so contact him there or via email at jerodmorris40 [at] gmail [dot] com. (And yes, he's on Google+ as well.)

The Private Business Owner – A Generational Equity Blog

The Private Business Owner is an online publication sponsored by Generational Equity. PBO aims to provide useful tips and information that will improve both the lives and businesses of entrepreneurs, as well as provide valuable insight into the company exit process through bi-weekly M&A Digests.
  • Learn more about Generational Equity

Set Yourself Up For Success

To help business owners become more informed, we've created free, valuable whitepapers to help you as you embark on your jouney.

Start learning today!

  • How To A Build A "Buyer Ready" Business
  • 5 Common Mistakes To Avoid When Selling A Business
  • Uncover Why Investors Are Motivated To Buy Your Business
  • Exit Planning Basics: What You Need To Know Before You Start
  • Everything You Need To Know About The Evaluation
  • How To Find Buyers For Your Business
  • Unlock the 4 Secrets To A Successful Business Sale
  • Ultimate Glossary of Must-Know Terms If You're Selling A Business
  • Acquisition Case Study of Johnston Enterprises: A Novel Split Pays Off

© 2023 Generational Equity. All rights reserved.      General Disclaimer / Privacy Policy     

loading Cancel
Post was not sent - check your email addresses!
Email check failed, please try again
Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email.