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Small Business Activity vs. Productivity - http://www.paysimple.com

Posted by Chad under Management
From http://www.paysimple.com 5734 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

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Productive Brainstorms Take the Right Mix of Elements

Posted by bsnblogs under Human Resources
From http://online.wsj.com 5735 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 21, 2008 7:06 pm

Harnessing the power of brainstorming in business. Read More

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NFIB Sends Healthcare Message to Congress Through "The Faces of Healthcare Crisis" Booklet

Posted by PuggieLover under Employee Benefits
From http://www.nfib.com 5734 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 21, 2008 7:01 pm

NFIB began promoting "The Faces of the Healthcare Crisis: Small Business in America," a collection of stories that profiles small business owners on the frontlines of the healthcare crisis, to Congress before recess. NFIB is taking these stories to Congress and the next Administration to ensure the needs of this important constituency are fully Read More

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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About 401(k)'s

Posted by TimJustus under Employee Benefits
From http://www.usnews.com 5735 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 21, 2008 5:02 am

Only about 16 percent of businesses with fewer than 50 employees in the United States have 401(k) plans. Small-business owners are so focused on developing their businesses that some do not realize that those assets can grow at a much faster rate for their retirement under the right plan. An October survey by ING DIRECT's ShareBuilder401k, fo Read More

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When the Assistant Is an Entrepreneur

Posted by ginalee under Management
From http://shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com 5736 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 20, 2008 9:04 pm

Now that executives are increasingly working as free agents, it is no surprise that their assistants have turned to the same business model. And as more people try to figure out economic survival strategies that are not dependent on single employers, I expect to see more segments of the workforce turning towards some form of free agenting. Read More

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Define,work and achieve!

Posted by bobby2010 under Self-Development
From http://www.earnerz.com 5738 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 19, 2008 4:13 pm

In order to succeed in a business (or life) you need to have a clearly defined aim.Just thinking that I should have a lot of money to enjoy my life will not get you any where.You need to define your goals specifically keeping in mind... Read More

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18 Tips To Stop the Madness in Meetings

Posted by Etiquette under Management
From http://www.squidoo.com 5741 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 15, 2008 2:04 pm

At some point in time we have all attended a not so productive meeting. We even wonder why we were asked to attend. I offer 18 tips for the meeting chair and participants on how to make meetings more effective. Read More

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Current Events in Books: Tough Economic Times Calls For Strong Leadership

Posted by litekepr under Management
From http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com 5746 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 12, 2008 5:23 pm

Daily we hear about more businesses that are closing branches, downsizing or closing for good. In tough financial times, businesses need strong leaders. Hugh Ballou explains problems to look for in your company and solutions to create stronger leadership. Read More

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How Leadership Training Develops Strong Leadership Skills

Posted by bizsum under Management
From http://www.bizsum.com 5746 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 12, 2008 5:22 pm

While discussing the fundamentals of delegation, running meetings, “motivating” employees and public speaking may be OK for newly minted supervisors, it's really inadequate for the majority of professionals who rely on executive management training to survive in their leadership positions. Read More

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