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Got a Business Decision to Make? Take the Pink Flamingo Test - smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/entrepreneurs/2013/06/18/got-business-decision-...

Posted by amabaie under Strategy
From smallbusiness.foxbusiness.com/entrepreneurs/2013/06/18/got-business-decision-... 3989 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on June 21, 2013 11:00 pm

Al is the antithesis of the flashy, angel-investor funded startups we hear about every day. No board of directors. No disrupting. No big data. Just Al and his birds. Occasionally, he’ll get innovative and switch to a better grade of plywood or find a longer-lasting brand of paint. Other than that, Read More

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Three Signs That Your Business is Failing

Posted by markzarr under Management
From http://www.commonsensedevelopment.com 3987 days ago
Made Hot by: NolanGreen on June 21, 2013 7:16 pm

You would think that that the signs of a failing business would be obvious: lack of customers, dropping sales, cash flow issues…but these are all symptoms caused by a business that has already been failing for a very long time. What if there was a way to know if your business is failing long before Read More

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5 Advantages of Being A Small Business

Posted by Unmana under Strategy
From http://markitty.com 3987 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on June 21, 2013 6:32 pm

Since it's Small Business Week, I've written about why I think small businesses are awesome and can have advantages over big businesses. Add on to the list! Read More

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Indicators of exceptional time clock systems

Posted by BLASTlavon under Management
From http://www.waspbarcode.com 3987 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on June 21, 2013 11:43 am

Time clock systems are exceptional when they are easy to use, include time-saving features, generate reports and offer troubleshooting. Read More

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5 Effective Ways to Deal With Work Stress

Posted by stacieawalker under Self-Development
From http://www.womaninleadership.com 3986 days ago
Made Hot by: ObjectOriented on June 21, 2013 11:28 am

According to a report by the American Psychological Association, 41% of more than 1,700 workers say they are typically stressed out on the job. While some stress is normal while you are working, too much stress can affect your health and your productivity. Today's post reveals five simple ways to m Read More

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10 Top Tips To Motivate Employees

Posted by IanDSmith under Management
From http://www.portfoliopartnership.com 3986 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on June 21, 2013 11:19 am

I confess I find my own practical experience matches most of the social science research on why people come to work – as described in Daniel Pink’s Book Drive. Daniel’s book spotlights the big three as mastery, autonomy, purpose. I’ve added another seven that work across the demographic spectrum. Read More

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Business Advice from Dad

Posted by BuyerZone under Strategy
From http://www.buyerzone.com 3993 days ago
Made Hot by: bigmoneyweb on June 21, 2013 8:49 am

In The Graduation Edition of the Best of BuyerZone series, I was happy to read that the majority of the entrepreneurs featured said that their parents were their biggest role models; the ones who inspired, motivated and supported their decision to branch out and start their own business.

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The Secret Motivation Mix That Will Get You Moving Towards Building Your Business | CateCosta.com

Posted by CateCosta under Self-Development
From http://www.catecosta.com 3989 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on June 21, 2013 7:50 am

Starting a business is nerve-wracking and the toughest part can be getting yourself motivated to move forward and make progress towards building a company. I usually don’t like to discuss “the fluffy stuff,” but since this barrier holds a lot of aspiring entrepreneurs back I thought I’d go ahead an Read More

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How Minimalism Lets You Do What You Love

Posted by MMarquit under Self-Development
From http://www.everydayminimalist.com 3989 days ago
Made Hot by: thecorneroffice on June 21, 2013 2:54 am

Applying a few minimalist principles in your life can help you reduce the clutter in your home and in your life — and increase the chance that you will be able to do what you love. Read More

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What Is Your Fallback Strategy And Why Do You Need One?

Posted by TimoK under Self-Development
From http://www.productivesuperdad.com 3988 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on June 20, 2013 11:00 pm

Do you have a fall back strategy in place if your original plan doesn’t work? Learn why you should create a backup plan and when you should do it. Read More