However you define success, everyone seems to want it. Whether it's achieving goals, living according to one's calling, or making a difference in the world, everyone wants to accomplish something.
But the truth is that most people struggle in the effort, and that begs the question, what is needed to get past the obstacles on the road to succ
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Getting 97 percent of what you need to succeed


From http://www.management-issues.com 5491 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 11, 2008 6:46 pm
Tips for Civil Political Conversations at Work


From http://carolbory.blogspot.com 5495 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 9, 2008 7:54 pm
During this election season, more than likely we will encounter — either directly or indirectly — a political discussion at work. Questions will surely rise on how to address a political conversation and what are the best ways to maintain a civil dialogue while voicing opinions.
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How to Welcome Your Newest Employee


From http://www.37signals.com 5499 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 4, 2008 1:13 am
37Signals shows how to build employee engagement from the very first day: Welcome them with open arms, celebrate their arrival.
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When Can You Legally Fire Employees?


From http://www.nytimes.com 5503 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 2, 2008 4:39 am
When you can legally fire employees isn't an easy question to answer. Laws and cases have become increasingly protective of employees. Although the "at will" doctrine is still prevalent in many states (meaning that you can freely fire an employee at any time), there are many exceptions. Plus, employees are increasingly suing managers and compan
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Microsoft Patents "Page Down" | WebProNews


From http://www.webpronews.com 5504 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 1, 2008 3:07 pm
Sometimes a patent gets granted that sounds bogus, but the bank account behind it makes it "real". Page Down key? Come'on guys. Your take-away: 1) Consider keeping your Intellectual Property (IP) under wraps before you release or test your product and 2) Seek Qualified IP-related Legal Counsel.
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Slate's BizBox: Columbia's Entrepreneurship Curriculum


From http://bizbox.slate.com 5506 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 30, 2008 4:09 pm
Columbia's undergraduate school has a new minor called "technological entrepreneurship".
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What Happens if Brian Leaves? The Key Employee Problem.


From http://blog.smartdraw.com 5505 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 29, 2008 6:29 pm
Brian is great at what he does. Brian is your controller—he manages all of the accounting for your small business. He keeps all of the company's expenses properly documented, finds all of the tax deductions, manages payroll, pays all the bills, negotiates for better rates on the company's health plans, and keeps a sharp eye on all of your accoun
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Steve MacGill: What Makes a Peer Advisory Board Work?


From http://zanesafrit.typepad.com 5505 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 29, 2008 1:56 pm
Peer advisory boards are an important resource for business leaders, entrepreneurs and startup founders. This article tells you what makes them work.
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Five most important lessons Guy Kawasaki has learned as an entrepreneur


From http://www.sun.com 5505 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 29, 2008 1:56 pm
Popular entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and blogger, Guy Kawasaki understands business. Guy is a managing director of Garage Technology Ventures, columnist for Entrepreneur Magazine, and author of eight books on innovative business.
Here he shares with us a list of the five most important lessons he's learned as an entrepreneur.
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How I Turned My Mediocre Website Into A Million-Dollar Business » erica.biz - Erica Douglass shows you how to build an inspired, successful business.


From http://www.erica.biz 5505 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 27, 2008 5:08 pm
Simple steps. Make the customer know you care. Organize your business around that one principle.
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