Business Management Articles For Entrepreneurs & Small Business OwnersTop 5 Reasons to Improve Business Writing SkillsEffective communication has always been an important factor in career success, and the role of writing is more important today that ever before. The ability to write is one of the most important communication skills in the modern business world. Because so much business communication takes place via written methods of communication, writing skills are […] What Are My Business Values?Have you ever stopped to think about your business values and how important they are to you in your business? They can help you decide whether or not to take on a project; help keep you motivated and focused; and values give you guidance for your business that can help keep staff and you on […] Business and Sales Growth Secrets for 2009The jury is still out about our current economy. Some say we will be experiencing a mild recession and others say we are on the brink of a depression. It doesn’t matter where you fall in the debate, one thing is certain, business growth is not as easy as it once was. If you have […] Change Leadership: Stepping into the RoleYou may have been selected by your executive to initiate and see through some change program in your organization. Or you may have decided that the time has come to make your mark by dusting off the cobwebs in your workplace. However your change role came about, you have a challenging task ahead of you. […] How to Find the Time to Get the Skills You Need“I know I need to know how to create spreadsheets and update my database, but I just can’t find the time!” Does this sound like you? So many professionals and small business owners need to learn more about computer applications in order to function more effectively in their jobs. Finding a good time to get […] How To Be A Customer-Focused OrganizationWould you say that your customers are satisfied with the products and services provided by your organization? Do you think that having satisfied customers indicates that your organization is one that provides exceptional customer service? If so, think about what the word satisfaction really means. When your customers are satisfied, it simply means that you […] 2009 – A Year of Realignment, Reassessment, RepositioningWe will state the obvious for the year with a twist…not since the last major downturn in the early ‘80s have firms in the PC, CE industry had such an opportunity to: slash costs, downsize the workforce, shrink to core (known) market opportunities evaluate product/product segment/customer ROI/opportunities; realign product/service investments based on long-range strategic plans […] “I Had No Idea That’s Why I Acted Like This!”Values are the parents of your chosen or unconscious behaviour. If someone at a meeting or a party rubs you the wrong way, chances are that you have picked up something about them that doesn’t fit your set of core values. On my website, you’ve had an opportunity to glimpse my core values: Love& Compassion, […] I Wish I Could Just Stop the Negative Thoughts!I find a surprising correlation between my clients’ challenges each week – a common theme always seems to emerge among them. It’s surprising because, in most cases, these clients have never met one another. Their shared concerns are often the inspiration for my e-zines. This week, the common theme among my clients was negative thoughts. […] The Mid Manager SalvationI think I was born a mid level manager. With the exception of my cemetery property telemarketing gigs as a student, from my first job in a developing country all the way to my current job as a Brand Manager at BIC, I’ve always been a mid-level manager. Being a mid-level manager is akin to […] 5 Ways to Boost Your Earning PotentialNetworking – Build a network of other people who are influential in your career field. Professional organizations, chambers of commerce, and networking groups are great resources for meeting people who are leaders in your field and community. As you cultivate mutually beneficial relationships with your networking contacts, you’ll likely learn about new job opportunities before […] Moving Forward…It’s Time for Content, Communication Course CorrectionThe financial industry got caught with its pants down. The automotive industry got caught with its arrogance up. The PC, CE, communications industry simply got caught between the two. We feel the angst but the business is still fundamentally sound. With the right course adjustments the industry will be in a better position to deliver […] You Can Do It – Period!Achieving Extraordinary Results: it’s just a Skill Some tweaks for getting your GPS (Goals, Plans & Steps) System running like a finely tuned sports car. Remember that a Goal is “a written detailed objective to be achieved by a specific point in time. And, it is something that you want, believe in, can commit to […] The Magic of Doing Over PlanningAchieving Extraordinary Results: It’s Just a Skill “Give me someone who does – over someone who plans any day.” That is what a sales manager told me one day. I knew exactly what he meant because some of the most highly educated people I know have had very little success in life. While some of […] Top 10 Time Management Tips for Busy EntrepreneursI don’t think I’ve ever met a business owner who wasn’t busy. Managing your time is one of the hardest things you’ll need to do as an entrepreneur. There’s always too much to do, so you’ll need to manage your time well in order to get everything done. Here are my top time management tips: […] Planning Helps the Heart Grow FonderThe world’s oldest form of business partnership is alive and well. In fact it is thriving and growing. It is the business partnership of two people who live together; they are called copreneurs. Copreneurs make a powerful business team. Their special relationship brings a unique synergy to their company. They also face unique pitfalls. It […] The Best Advice I Ever GotThis little incident happened about 30 years ago at an industry conference I was attending. I was in the real estate business and the industry was going through some difficult times. I was young and thought I knew a lot more than I did. I thought I was fairly smart. But I learned a valuable […] The Value of TimeWhen most people are asked, “Would you like to be more successful?’ they invariably answer yes. Yet they rarely stop to consider the one thing that separates the highly successful from the rest of the world. Before I share the answer with you, let’s consider what success actually means. Most people equate success with earning […] In Prosperous Periods Promote Tactically, In Down Times Promote StrategicallyEconomists are unanimous that regardless of what governments do it will take time, a lot of time, to rebuild faith in financial institutions and rejuvenate the economy. The sudden realization that the emperor had no clothes and magnitude of the financial crisis is only now being fully addressed. In a knee jerk reaction management is […] Refocused Management Thru the Downturn“In a hurricane even a turkey can fly.” Author Unknown Not since l990 have we seen a downturn in the economy as we have in recent months. The vision of a turnaround has been pushed out until at least next year and most indicators point to the bottom of our double-dip and mild improvements will […] |
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