Q: I’m constantly out on the road for work and my lead foot keeps getting me speeding tickets. Any solutions for road warriors on travel?

-Mike, TX

A: The best recommendation is to slow down! Yes, I know when you have appointments to make and you’re constantly traveling by car it can cause you to go faster than you normally would. I try to schedule my appointments to make sure I have plenty of time to get their. However, I either have fewer appointments in a certain day, or I have to work more hours to make a certain number of appointments. The choice is yours on how you want to go about your business. Otherwise, you can always check out radar detector reviews and see if there’s a product that you can utilize in your car. Even though they’re not fail safe, you may just have a couple moments of notice when the police are around so you can slow down.

You have to remember, when you speed you’re not only putting your own life in danger, but those around you as well.

Q: Is there a better way to set up my office to create a comfortable setting when interviewees come in for their interview?

-Frank, KS

A: While there is no “correct” way to set up your office, you will want to remember a few things. First, make sure your office is organized. You don’t want papers spread all over your desk and mail (opened or unopened) left laying around. Second, make sure that the interview has plenty of space to sit and lay their personal belongings such as the briefcase, folders, and coat directly around them. Finally, if you have a window office, you will want to make sure that your blinds are closed. Your desk probably sits where the sunlight doesn’t effect you, but it probably will effect the person sitting across from you.

Q: I’m looking to retire and I want to sell my business. How do I go about finding a buyer and what sort of terms do I set up to sell my business?

Edward, FL

A: Ah, so you want to enjoy the garden of life in your retirement. You will want to find a business broker who can assist you in the valuation of your business and locating a potential buyer for it. As a business owner, you know there are many ways in which you can cut a deal. You can work with your business broker to discover how much money you need and what sort of arrangements you can make with a buyer. If you want to talk to someone personally, you can call George Sierchio at Business Buying Help

Q: We have hired a interior design company to come into our office and make it more professional and comfortable to clients. Our office is located in an old historic house that has been rezoned as commercial space and we are a small law firm practicing family law. What types of changes will they be recommending.

-Stan, Michigan

A: There are a lot of things you can do to a historic house that has been deemed a commercial space. If your focus is on family law, then it only makes sense to have an office in a house. I have seen a lot of family law lawyers do exactly what you are doing right now. In their offices that I have visited it felt very comfortable adding chandeliers on the ceiling along with big leather couches and bookshelves in the waiting area. This allows your clients to calm down since they are in a “cozy” type atmosphere and not a busy office building.

Q: We have an employee that has been going through addiction treatment for the past two months. He is scheduled to come back to work on Monday. How do we put this employee back into his old role and reacquaint himself to the job?

-Susan, Florida

A: After any long absence from work, the employee will have to catch up to any changes the business has made. These changes could include policy, method, or structure. You will need to take a day or two to allow the employee to become familiar with any and all changes that have happened in the workplace. Once they are comfortable, you can allow them to go on with their daily tasks.

Is it better to resign or call in sick while looking for a new job?

-David, Oregon

That all depends on your situation. Many companies like to hire people from their competitors or someone still working at a new job. It’s a sign of accomplishment for them. That they were able to recruit you, show you a better offer, and you accepted.

So in this situation, it’s better to call in sick when you’re looking for a new job or take some vacation days and schedule interviews.

Plus, if you don’t get that new job, at least you have your old one.

On the flip side, if you dread going to work everyday and you’re looking for a new job resigning just might be the answer. This will give you a breath of fresh air and the opportunity to find a job you’ll enjoy.

Nothing is worse than spending 8 hours a day at a place you don’t enjoy being at. However, you’ll want to make sure you have the financial resources to be unemployed for a while. I’ve heard stories of someone quitting their job and finding a new one within a week and I’ve also heard someone take two years to find a new job.

Whatever your situation, make sure you find a position you’ll enjoy.

Q: I have an employee who is suffering from prescription drug addiction underneath my management. Their work becomes slow and it’s hard to motivate this particular employee to do better work. Do you have any suggestions?

-Mary, NY

A: It’s a tough position for any manager to be in, but you must sit down and communicate your frustration with this employee. However, you must visit your human resources department first. You will probably want them present in a meeting with this employee.

Go through the work history of the employee and let him know what you are proud of from the past. Then demonstrate how his work is not meeting your expectations and then ask him how to proceed.

There may be many reasons why this employee is being hampered by these prescription drugs and if it’s not work related, you want to make sure your human resources department is there so they can work out a treatment program or some other service to help your employee.