The Sling Blog

Functional level strategy may sound like a difficult concept, but once you understand where it fits into the overall strategy of your b...

Rest and relaxation are essential for the health, happiness, and productivity of your team. The weekend helps you and your employees r...

If you suddenly find yourself managing a team of bright individuals, don’t be intimidated. This is a great opportunity to push your m...

Few people enjoy sitting through a mid-year performance review. But as the manager, you can take specific steps to make the meeting as ...

Want to understand your employees better? Want to tailor your motivation tactics to keep everyone working at 100 percent? The answ...

Is your company on the road to success? If not, it could be because of weak employee/employer relations. Maintaining strong employee/em...

Thinking about becoming a manager? Or maybe you’re creating a managerial position in your business. Both demand that you know what t...

Here’s a frightening fact: many businesses calculate their payroll and payroll taxes incorrectly.  What’s worse, miscalculations o...

Managing volunteers is a time-consuming task. There are so many variables to contend with that it almost feels beyond the abilities of ...

If you want to excel at your job as a manager, it’s vital to cultivate project management skills. While some of these skills are simi...

Curious about how to improve the way you manage your business? The answer is simple: Read! Reading books by leaders, entrepreneurs, and...

What do you get when you cross a tireless entrepreneurial spirit with a love for all things coffee? A coffee shop owner, of course! If....