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Posted by starresults under Management
From http://www.starresults.com 5514 days ago
Made Hot by: CindyKing on June 24, 2009 1:25 am

Sales coaching is the No. 1 management activity that drives sales performance. The only problem is that managers have not been taught how to effectively coach. Coaching is a skill that takes time to perfect and unless effectively coached or trained managers make all types of mistakes. This is the 3rd in a series of coaching pitfalls that mangers s Read More

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Review of Escape from Cubicle Nation

Posted by ritchelalms under Strategy
From http://smallbiztrends.com 5513 days ago
Made Hot by: patrick on June 23, 2009 4:14 pm

A few years ago I stumbled onto a website called “Escape from Cubicle Nation.” At the time I remember thinking, 'this is the BEST name' for a target audience of corporate employees longing to start (or who had recently started) businesses of their own. I could identify with it. After all, I once had been in cubicle nation and left to start my o Read More

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Be Extraordinary Because Crap is Not Better than Nothing

Posted by girlopinion under Strategy
From http://homebusiness.about.com 5513 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on June 23, 2009 4:14 pm

To many of us here in the U.S. and in many reaches of the globe, just when we think the recession is about to let up the skies darken again. There's no telling how long we're going to be in this period of lost jobs and slow business, so if you haven't done so already, you might want to start thinking about making the best of it. How can you get Read More

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5 Things My Dad Taught Me About Business And Life

Posted by franpro under Self-Development
From http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com 5513 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on June 23, 2009 1:21 pm

My Dad was one of the first franchise consultants around, and he taught me a few things.... Read More

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How to work with business mentors

Posted by ShawnHessinger under Self-Development
From http://www.feld.com 5515 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 22, 2009 4:20 pm

Venture capital investor Brad Feld gives advice on how to work with business mentors. Though he is primarily focused on the IT world, his suggestions can apply to many industries. Read More

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Top Seven Requirements to Achieve Effective Communication in Management

Posted by stillwagon428 under Management
From http://bizcovering.com 5516 days ago
Made Hot by: cartermi on June 22, 2009 10:08 am

As a manager, your prime responsibility is to get things done through people. Therefore, communication is your most vital management tool to be an effective leader. Read More

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Small Business Tips : Keeping Small Business Employees

Posted by ritchelalms under Strategy
From http://www.youtube.com 5518 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 21, 2009 10:29 pm

Keeping great small business employees is as simple as defining a job description. Hold on to great employees with tips from a business consultant in this free small business video. Expert: Daniel Diener Read More

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Coaching Mistake #2 — “I'll get to it Coaching”

Posted by starresults under Management
From http://www.starresults.com 5518 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 21, 2009 12:32 pm

Last week I explored the mistake that many managers make of being in tell mode. Today I want to explore where coaching sits amongst a sales managers many priorities. Time management is a challenge we all face. With emails, meetings and administrative work what is a sales manager to do? Read More

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Buy-Local Movement Sweeping America

Posted by JoshAK under Management
From http://www.retailpackaging.com 5517 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 19, 2009 7:48 pm

Consumers are stepping up support for local businesses. Are you missing out on support from your local community? Read More

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Three Steps to Hiring Sales Super Stars

Posted by starresults under Management
From http://www.starresults.com 5518 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 19, 2009 5:11 am

In a discussion with the head of sales of a mid-sized pharmaceutical company, he wanted to know why some front-line sales managers are much better than others at hiring top performers. Read More