Business
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3 Things Every Business Owner Should Do
As business owners, we often get so stuck working in our business that we forget to work on the business. In the process, we also forget to spend time on the strategies that help us grow our businesses.
I was recently talking to two new clients who were in different industries but had the same problem – business was doing well but they were working themselves to death! They both wanted to take a vacation but if they did, they knew the business could not sustain itself. And worse, there was no plan to get to the point where the business could sustain itself. All of their time was spent on getting through the day-to-day tasks and no effort was spent on growing the business or putting in systems to sustain growth. …
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Conflict Resolution: Communicate Effectively
Due to modern technology, we have never had more methods by which to communicate with each other than ever before. Yet, do we actually listen to each other? If you are a fan of talk radio, TV, etc., you’ll notice when conflict arises, effective communication goes out the window. Dr. Patty Ann teaches skills on how to communicate effectively to resolve conflict.
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Are You Flexible Enough to See Opportunity?
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Do the Math…Raise your Prices!
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Ignite Solutions and End Your Lack of Follow-through
Catherine Rocheleau tells you how to improve your follow through and ignite solutions for your business in six steps, starting with the realization that YOU are the leader of the outcomes that you end up with. With that in mind, she suggests reviewing your goals. Read on to find out what the other steps are.
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7 Tips to Stand Out in the Masculine World of Commerce
Sarah Grace V. Villaflor, relationship manager of Nanostyle, gives 7 tips for career advancement in the business world. If you’re facing an old-boys club, you can still stand out and excel on your own merits. Sarah’s tips include things like developing your strengths, showing people what you’re worth, and listening to your intuition.
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Does Your Business Have a Clear Strategy? (Part 2)
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How-to: Fire Your Husband Without Getting Divorced
Running a family business can bring some couples closer together. For others, it’s a recipe for disaster! Ellen Rohr gives tips on how to fire your husband (or even yourself!) without getting divorced in the process. Even if everything is going great and you don’t need to fire anyone, it’s good to find out what the potential friction-triggers are.
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Conflict Resolution: Acknowledge the conflict exists
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5 Tips on Running a Family Business
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Back to Work: from Home-based to Office Cubicle
Lisa Sansom has recently accepted a contract that means working full-time hours at a client’s office instead of at home. This is her tongue-in-cheek take on the adjustments she’s had to make as she transitions from slippers to dress shoes and from a home-based enterprise (where her longest commute was down the stairs) to working across town.
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Business Etiquette – Handshakes or Hugging?
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Fear – Face it and Enjoy the Rewards
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Does Your Business Have a Clear Strategy? (Part 1)
In order to grow a successful business, you need to have a clear strategy, or plan, that guides you in the direction you want to go. Without a clear business strategy, you risk creating a lack luster business with flat profits and little influence on your target market. Natasha Golinsky shares 5 Steps for creating a clear strategy for you business.
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Conflict Resolution Success in Business & Marriage
Can conflict be a positive thing? Dr. Patty Ann explains how conflict in business or marriage can actually make your relationships stronger. Her top five tips for dealing with disagreements will help you learn how to resolve conflicts in a positive manner that leaves everyone involved feeling respected, heard, and empowered.