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Delegate and Outsource for a Balanced Life - http://smallbusinesswebology.com

Posted by kimmendrez under Strategy
From http://smallbusinesswebology.com 5434 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 5, 2009 5:03 am

Balance Your Life by Delegating and Outsourcing It's time to reflect on how you've felt over the last few months or years. Are you constantly tired? Do the piles of work seem never-ending? Are you feeling too busy? If this is the case, you'll find that it is time for some serious changes in how you work. You need balance in your life! One way of Read More

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The Key to Hiring the Right Employees

Posted by andynew under Human Resources
From http://bigthink.com 5432 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 5, 2009 2:25 am

The best hires are those eager to become part of something greater than themselves, says Cliff Schorer. Read More

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7 Ways to Be Happier at Work

Posted by mariajoe under Employee Benefits
From http://blogs.harvardbusiness.org 5432 days ago
Made Hot by: GPorter on June 4, 2009 5:11 pm

A recent report listed the happiest nations in the world. Guess what? The US didn't even make it into the top ten. So much for the American dream. Why are we so unhappy? Let's start by looking at the origin of the word. Happy is derived from the Icelandic word happ, meaning luck or chance. Is happiness then, by its very definition, elusive due Read More

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Office Depot Launches 'Self-Bailout' Plan for Entrepreneurs

Posted by arthurbland under Management
From http://blog.entrepreneur.com 5433 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 3, 2009 3:24 pm

Office Depot launched its "Small Business Self-Bailout Plan" today. As part of the program, the office supplies and services provider created the Survival of the Smartest website for business owners who need support during "The Great Recession." Some reasons to check it out: Read More

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Defining Your Strategic Position

Posted by ZaneSafrit under Strategy
From http://sixdisciplines.blogspot.com 5434 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 3, 2009 2:57 pm

Gary Harpst offers a short video and along with a concise blog post on steps to take to define your strategic position. Read More

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In Praise of Emotional Intelligence in the Workplace

Posted by kimmendrez under Management
From http://bigthink.com 5434 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 2, 2009 3:11 pm

Recently, David Brooks highlighted research on the characteristics and abilities of CEO's — noting that psychological insight and a feel for human relationships are the most important talents in a person trying to run a company. Read More

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Creative Ways to Get the Cash Flowing

Posted by aliciatrinidad under Strategy
From http://www.usnews.com 5434 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 2, 2009 3:10 pm

In ordinary times, cash is merely king. When sales slump cash flow becomes emperor of the universe. Read More

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The Best Industries for Starting a Business

Posted by kimmendrez under Strategy
From http://www.inc.com 5435 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 1, 2009 6:16 pm

Times may be tough, but some of the most successful companies were born during recessions -- making now, potentially, a great time to start a company. Which products remain popular? Which types of services are still booming? Here's a look at some of the fastest-growing industries today, and where some of the best business opportunities may be. Read More

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Surprise, Surprise -- Give Your Customers the Unexpected

Posted by kimmendrez under Strategy
From http://www.allbusiness.com 5441 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 1, 2009 1:33 am

The key to building customer loyalty is to find the right balance between the expected and the unexpected. Read More

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Ten Tips on Where to Put Your Money NOW

Posted by aliciatrinidad under Strategy
From http://www.businessknowhow.com 5441 days ago
Made Hot by: on June 1, 2009 1:33 am

Now that the panic is over, and a nice chunk of your savings likely depleted by the economic woes of the past year, figuring out just where to invest what's left is the big question. Here are ten tips on how to handle your investments from this point forward. Read More