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Posted by SBA.gov under Management
From http://www.sba.gov 4212 days ago
Made Hot by: sundaydriver on May 21, 2013 12:06 pm

By Bridget W Pollack. A lot has been written about why having a mentor is a good idea for entrepreneurs. One great article by Peter Cohan of Inc., gives seven reasons you need a mentor and another over on Tech Start Hub provides six. It’s clear that the experts agree: working with a mentor has a po Read More

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Are You Running a Business or a Practice?

Posted by kkochenberger under Strategy
From http://thoughtleadershipleverage.com 4214 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on May 21, 2013 10:59 am

There’s a big difference between running a business and running a practice. A practice is dependent on you as the author or thought leader to deliver all the solutions that generate revenue. A business is an asset that can ultimately be sold, that generates cash flow and recurring revenue. Read More

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The Absolute Best Way To Discipline An Employee

Posted by sundaydriver under Employee Benefits
From http://mikemichalowicz.com 4213 days ago
Made Hot by: businessluv on May 21, 2013 10:40 am

I don’t care how good you think your method of disciplining employees is, I can guarantee it’s wrong. How can I much such a seemingly absurd claim without knowing a thing about you? If you have only one method to discipline an employee, it will be received differently by each. At best, your process Read More

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Need Help Exporting? Join SBA’s Google+ Hangout for Tips to Get You Started

Posted by SBA.gov under Strategy
From http://www.sba.gov 4214 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on May 21, 2013 10:32 am

Thinking about exporting, but don’t know where to start? As part of World Trade Month, SBA will host a Google+ Hangout on May 22. The hangout will highlight ways that business can use federal government resources to increase exports. Read More

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How the Imagination of a Child Will Get You Closer to Your Goals

Posted by AWAI under Strategy
From http://www.awaionline.com 4214 days ago
Made Hot by: PMVirtual on May 21, 2013 4:32 am

Do you remember when you were little? You could be anything when you grew up. The sky was the limit.

An astronaut? No problem.

President? Of course!

But then as you got older, you started doubting yourself. Read More

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Driven to Succeed: 6 Ideas on How to Motivate Your Project Team

Posted by bigmoneyweb under Strategy
From http://www.fusionswim.com 4211 days ago
Made Hot by: techmedia on May 20, 2013 11:26 pm

Imagine two scenarios. In the first one, your team doesn’t really care for what they’re doing and several employees aren’t that fond of each other. The second scenario, however, has a group of people who love and believe in what they’re doing and truly appreciate each other’s strengths. It seems ra Read More

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How I Incorporated my Business with CorpNet

Posted by smpayton under Legal
From http://www.corpnet.com 4211 days ago
Made Hot by: deanuk on May 20, 2013 4:17 pm

Now that I'm a corporation, let me share my experience in working with CorpNet to become one. It was easy and I feel more protected with my business. Read More

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25 Free Small Business Lessons

Posted by bizyolk under Strategy
From http://lemongrassplanning.com 4209 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on May 20, 2013 1:58 pm

If you are seeking training for your existing business; or if you intend to launch a business, this article should prove helpful.

Here are 25 pillar small business development lessons I learned during the first five (5) years after launching my consulting firm Lemongrass: Read More

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The Struggles Entrepreneurs Face (And How to Beat Them)

Posted by Squawk Media under Self-Development
From http://www.waxingunlyrical.com 4211 days ago
Made Hot by: justretweet on May 20, 2013 8:37 am

One of the things I take as ultimately valuable is the knowledge I have picked up. Knowledge is the new controlling factor in the economy. As a content marketer, the knowledge I bring to the table is what my clients want from me... Read More

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Negotiation Tips: How to Get What You Want

Posted by chrisanderson316 under Management
From http://smartbusinesstrends.com 4214 days ago
Made Hot by: ioncannon on May 20, 2013 4:47 am

"Negotiation means getting the best of your opponent." - Marvin Gaye
Here is a list of rock-solid and proven negotiations tips aimed at helping entrepreneurs and business owners win at just about any negotiation table! Read More