Having a business plan is a must for small business owners, but finding the time to put pen to paper often means putting them on hold until the very last minute, such as right before that big meeting with a loan officer or bank manager. But business planning does not have to be that way. SBA has ju Read More

Work and Productivity Tips from History's Most Productive

Avatar Posted by amabaie under Human Resources
From http://blog.metrofax.com 4364 days ago
Made Hot by: zioncampo on December 18, 2012 12:53 pm
Some of the most famous people across history, from Ben Franklin to President Obama, have offered wisdom that we can all use to maximize productivity. Read More

How To Say No Without Feeling Guilty

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From http://www.spinlessplates.com 4364 days ago
Made Hot by: JimmyJams on December 18, 2012 5:58 am
How to Be Smart in a World of Time Vampires, Demanding Customers & Easy Distractors. Just say No and don't feel guilty about it.

In this post I’m going to reveal some nifty techniques that will help you recoup time by refusing to do activities which are not going to benefit you or your business. Read More

Let pedestrians define the walkways

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From http://sivers.org 4365 days ago
Made Hot by: GorgeousGeorge on December 18, 2012 4:27 am
A simple story about making business decisions. We are dumbest at the beginning and wisest at the end. Read More

Friday Business Mentoring Tip – Create rituals

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From http://www.liber8me.com 4367 days ago
Made Hot by: kiwimeg on December 17, 2012 10:06 pm
This one is a goodie and absolutely crucial if you have a team of people around you.

Rituals are the glue that holds the culture of an organisation together. They are the things that you do together as a team on a regular basis. The rituals of your company become the elements that gi Read More

What A Small Business Should Aim For

Avatar Posted by jennybhatt under Strategy
From http://freeagenteconomics.com 4364 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on December 17, 2012 6:06 pm
“Developing expertise or assets that are not easily copied is essential; otherwise you’re just a middleman.” I find this a compelling Seth Godin quote for several reasons. Read More
Cross-generational communication is easier when managers ask the right questions. See table with examples from younger and older workers. Read More

Working 12-Hours A Day Makes You Stupid.

Avatar Posted by spinlessplates under Self-Development
From http://www.spinlessplates.com 4366 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on December 16, 2012 8:02 pm
Why That 12-Hour Working Day Doesn’t Make You A Hero, It Makes You Look Stupid.

Working long hours reduces productivity and harms the long-term sustainability of your business. In fact, it’s stupid behaviour. To find out why, read on. Read More
Need a little help motivating employees? We have some great tips from business owners on how you can start improving your workplace's culture today! Read More
I think that many of us as small business owners make this mistake: we forget that in order for us to be successful we can’t be a jack of all trades. We have to be experts of our own business. Whether that is a trade, business service, retail store, or restaurant, our time needs to be spent doing w Read More
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