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
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What Small Business Owners Need to Know About 401(k)'s
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When the Assistant Is an Entrepreneur
Posted by ginalee under ManagementFrom http://shiftingcareers.blogs.nytimes.com 5940 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.
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Define,work and achieve!
Posted by bobby2010 under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.earnerz.com 5941 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...
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18 Tips To Stop the Madness in Meetings
Posted by Etiquette under ManagementFrom http://www.squidoo.com 5944 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.
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Current Events in Books: Tough Economic Times Calls For Strong Leadership
Posted by litekepr under ManagementFrom http://currenteventsinbooks.blogspot.com 5950 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.
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How Leadership Training Develops Strong Leadership Skills
Posted by bizsum under ManagementFrom http://www.bizsum.com 5949 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.
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Keith Shaw - Work-Life - Motivational And Success Stories
Posted by baekchaebuddy under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://www.evancarmichael.com 5949 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 11, 2008 10:25 pm
Motivational, inspirational and success stories.
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When Play Becomes Work
Posted by suzyQ under ManagementFrom http://www.washingtonpost.com 5949 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 11, 2008 10:24 pm
It happens all the time: Two guys in a garage come up with a cool new technology -- and dream of making it big. A thousand people take time off work to campaign for a visionary politician because they feel they are doing something to change the world. A million kids hit baseballs -- and wonder what it would take to become a pro.
Then the brain
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Small-business owners hit with burnout blues
Posted by Fenessy under Self-DevelopmentFrom http://seattletimes.nwsource.com 5951 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 9, 2008 3:03 pm
Michigan's economy, like many others, has become increasingly reliant on the business savvy of emerging entrepreneurs stressed by long hours and no guaranteed paycheck.
For an entrepreneur, developing comprehensive business skills while staying sane is no small trick.
Burnout is a major pitfall.
"As that [skill set] is being cultivated
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Flex time can be on small business' side
Posted by SmallBizGirl under Human ResourcesFrom http://www.msnbc.msn.com 5952 days ago
Made Hot by: on August 8, 2008 6:50 pm
While it's still pretty much the norm for American workers to mold their lives around their bosses' schedules, many small business owners are giving employees flexible work hours, allowing them to take part in outside activities such as grad school, charitable work or second jobs.
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