When most professionals think about getting new business, hey think about brand new markets to penetrate and focus on, or launching new initiatives to appeal to a new crowd. They attempt to identify potential customers they have ignored or those who have not been apparent to them in the past. They look for the new and different-for the proverbial
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Want New Business? Get a Strategy That Goes All the Way
Posted by ArmadaIG under StrategyFrom http://www.allbusiness.com 5900 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 12, 2008 4:15 pm
NFIB Young Entreprenuer's Launch Johnny Money Online Game
Posted by PuggieLover under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.nfib.com 5897 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 12, 2008 3:48 pm
The NFIB Young Entrepreneur Foundation launched the Johnny Money Online Game, a FREE Internet-based small business simulation game that engages students as they explore the risks and rewards of business ownership. The game is designed to enable educators to talk about entrepreneurship.
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Getting 97 percent of what you need to succeed
Posted by ArmadaIG under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.management-issues.com 5900 days ago
Made Hot by: on September 11, 2008 6:46 pm
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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Tips for Civil Political Conversations at Work
Posted by Etiquette under Human ResourcesFrom http://carolbory.blogspot.com 5904 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
Posted by ZaneSafrit under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.37signals.com 5907 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?
Posted by ArmadaIG under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.nytimes.com 5912 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
Posted by loslosbaby under LegalFrom http://www.webpronews.com 5912 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
Posted by BizBox under ManagementFrom http://bizbox.slate.com 5915 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.
Posted by Aaronontheweb under Human ResourcesFrom http://blog.smartdraw.com 5913 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?
Posted by ZaneSafrit under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://zanesafrit.typepad.com 5914 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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