Business conditions can get tough and cash flow might be tight; but reasonable staff wages must come before profits or the owner's compensation. The Apostle Paul wrote, "The hard-working farmer ought to be the first to receive his share of the crops." (2 Timothy 2:6, NASB)

I had a client who worked at home as an attorney.  Kathy was an excellent contract attorney with several good clients. Unfortunately, many people interrupted her day causing her to lose productive time and miss client commitments. She asked me for advice about how to avoid these interruptions.

When we correct a staff member, we need to follow up and ensure that our instructions were heard and acted upon. John the Baptist told the people, "Therefore bring forth fruit in keeping with repentance." (Matthew 3:8, NASB).  He was saying that action confirms how a message is received. 

Sometimes customers make a low ball offer, one that may offend us. How we respond is important. Even if we don’t like the offer, we want to maintain the relationship.  After all, they may buy in the future. 

Stephen Hawking, the world renowned British scientist and author of A Brief History of Time, has just turned 70 in spite of being diagnosed with Lou Gehrig's disease at the age of 21. The usual life expectancy is only a few years after the onset of this terrible disease.