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12 Things to Stop Doing in 2009 - http://www.chrisbrogan.com

Posted by mona19 under Self-Development
From http://www.chrisbrogan.com 5607 days ago
Made Hot by: on January 2, 2009 2:22 am

I've got a plan. Let's all try to do less of certain things in 2009. Maybe, just maybe, it'll catch on, and we'll have an accidental movement on our hands. Maybe we'll get tee shirts printed up. Maybe we'll all get on Oprah for it. What do you think? Willing to try? Read More

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Fear Kills Businesses, Dead

Posted by morecowbell under Strategy
From http://www.techcrunch.com 5613 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 26, 2008 4:37 pm

Recessions naturally inject fear and panic, which is only heightened by every discussion of market losses, layoffs, bailouts, and somber predictions. We're only human after all; of course everything affects us personally and emotionally. Fear is not a catalyst for productivity however. Read More

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On Professionalism | Profound Business

Posted by bsnblogs under Self-Development
From http://profoundbusiness.net 5614 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 24, 2008 9:49 am

"Professional" is not a title, it is a behavior. Read More

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What Layoffs Mean for Small Employers

Posted by suzyQ under Human Resources
From http://www.businessweek.com 5616 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 22, 2008 8:51 pm

Statistics show that small business hiring is at a standstill, but some companies are finding creative strategies to retain workers for the next upturn Read More

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Don't Get Caught in the Recession Trap

Posted by smallbizbee under Management
From http://smallbizbee.com 5618 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 22, 2008 6:54 am

Looking for some tips on how your business can survive and thrive during an economic recession? You'll want to keep reading— Read More

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Simple Things: The First Priority in Business

Posted by SkipAnderson under Strategy
From http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5618 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 21, 2008 1:22 am

It's good to attempt a homerun, but the simple things might get you farther in business. Read More

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Seth's Blog: Selling ideas to a big company

Posted by luckycharmer under Strategy
From http://sethgodin.typepad.com 5619 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 19, 2008 5:41 pm

Looking to sell your idea to a big company? According to Seth Godin, two things have to happen before a big company buys your idea... Read More

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Secret to workplace happiness? Remember what you love about the job, study urges

Posted by JohnH under Management
From http://www.scienceblog.com 5628 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 11, 2008 11:09 pm

Urging employees to simply rethink their jobs was enough to drop absenteeism by 60% and turnover by 75%, according to a new University of Alberta study. A 'Spirit at Work' intervention program, designed to engage employees and give a sense of purpose, significantly boosted morale and job retention for a group of long-term health-care workers Read More

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Young and in Charge - US News and World Report

Posted by burnslord under Self-Development
From http://www.usnews.com 5627 days ago
Made Hot by: on December 11, 2008 4:08 pm

Experience and business savvy is not age-specific. More and more young people have become skilled entrepreneurs and deserve to be recognized as such by their older business peers. Read More

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Your Brand is Not—

Posted by smallbizbee under Strategy
From http://smallbizbee.com 5630 days ago
Made Hot by: LHSOrg on December 9, 2008 2:50 am

What is your brand? Let's start with what it is not: Your brand is not your logo Your brand is not your identity Your brand is not what you sell Your brand is not what you say it is So what is your brand then? Read on to find out... Read More