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What Happens if Brian Leaves? The Key Employee Problem. - http://blog.smartdraw.com

Posted by Aaronontheweb under Human Resources
From http://blog.smartdraw.com 5714 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 Read More

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Steve MacGill: What Makes a Peer Advisory Board Work?

Posted by ZaneSafrit under Self-Development
From http://zanesafrit.typepad.com 5715 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. Read More

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Five most important lessons Guy Kawasaki has learned as an entrepreneur

Posted by JohnH under Management
From http://www.sun.com 5714 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. Read More

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How I Turned My Mediocre Website Into A Million-Dollar Business Â» erica.biz - Erica Douglass shows you how to build an inspired, successful business.

Posted by ZaneSafrit under Strategy
From http://www.erica.biz 5715 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. Read More

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Hiring Part I: Conducting Background Checks

Posted by PuggieLover under Human Resources
From http://www.nfib.com 5715 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 26, 2008 8:54 pm

When it comes to background checks, employers should be aware of the reasons for performing a background check, what basic information to request, and what legal boundaries exist to protect an employee's privacy. NFIB discusses this topic. Read More

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10 Must-Do Steps Before Firing an Employee

Posted by morecowbell under Human Resources
From http://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com 5719 days ago
Made Hot by: stillwagon428 on August 26, 2008 1:31 am

Nearly 90 percent of discrimination charges are discharge-related. The reasons are obvious: Terminations cause hard feelings, create economic need, and destroy feelings of loyalty, says today's expert. What can HR do? Read More

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Outsourcing Creates Opportunity for Smaller Businesses

Posted by mssux under Management
From http://www.bmighty.com 5719 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 25, 2008 7:24 pm

Smaller businesses can optimize processes by focusing on what's core to their success. Online outsourcing and collaboration services enable smaller businesses to do just that. Read More

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Six Signs You Don't Care About Workers

Posted by ZaneSafrit under Human Resources
From http://www.businessweek.com 5720 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 25, 2008 2:41 pm

If you believe human assets are your number one asset, you need to read this article in Business Week. Read More

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Is Advice Outside Your Industry Helpful?

Posted by ZaneSafrit under Strategy
From http://zanesafrit.typepad.com 5720 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 23, 2008 8:06 pm

Advice from your peers in other industries can provide new perspective and immediate solutions to pressing problems. Steve MacGill, CEO of Peersight Online, discusses why in this guest post. Read More

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Small Business Activity vs. Productivity

Posted by Chad under Management
From http://www.paysimple.com 5721 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 23, 2008 7:06 pm

Activity defines the person who is willing to put in time, but not willing to engage himself. Productivity defines the person who is fully engaged in what he is doing, and not just at the office, but in life. Read More