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Posted by LeeAdams under Management
From http://money.cnn.com 6015 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 10, 2008 1:45 pm

To get a general idea of what comparable businesses are listed for, you can look somewhere like Business Valuation Resources. However, he cautions: "With a business like yours, seeking a strategic buyer, the usual multiples go out the door." Regardless of your industry, multiples are a very dangerous way to value a business, says Cathy J. Durham Read More

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Want to Get Rich? Be (Moderately) Happy

Posted by Jenny under Self-Development
From http://finance.yahoo.com 6014 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 9, 2008 8:45 pm

Some people believe that earning the most money will make them incredibly happy. What they probably don't know is that being incredibly happy may not earn them the most money. A new study finds that when it comes to financial success, you're better off being a moderately happy person rather than someone who's chronically ecstatic. Read More

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States trying to claim unclaimed Gift-Card Cash

Posted by LeeAdams under Legal
From http://www.businessweek.com 6021 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 8, 2008 8:22 pm

TowerGroup estimates that of the $97 billion worth of plastic gift cards purchased in 2007, nearly $8 billion has gone unused. Just what happens to that pile of cash has become a matter of some controversy. A lot of states—roughly half—claim that at least part of the unspent balances should go to them under their unclaimed-property laws. Other sta Read More

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Should Congress Shut Down eBay?

Posted by suzyQ under Legal
From http://www.targetmarketingmag.com 6014 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 8, 2008 1:04 am

Last week I read the story of how the state of Pennsylvania wants to shut down the thriving eBay auction business of single mom Mary Jo Pletz, which enables her to stay home with her 6-month-old daughter Julia, who has a brain tumor. The Pennsylvania Secretary of State's reason: Mary Jo does not have an auctioneer's license. Having sold 10,000 ite Read More

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Unethical Tactics in Negotiation: How You Deal with Them

Posted by jensthang under Management
From http://www.thenegotiationguru.com 6016 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 8, 2008 12:56 am

Learn to deal with unethical tactics in negotiation such as lying and threats. Offer useful tactics and strategies Read More

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The Negotiation Guru Â» 4 Simple Habits to Power Up Your Negotiation

Posted by jensthang under Management
From http://www.thenegotiationguru.com 6019 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 7, 2008 10:46 pm

Here are 4 habits that all great negotiators have. Useful tips and strategies to help improve your negotiation. Read More

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Recession-Proof Your Business

Posted by LeeAdams under Strategy
From http://www.businessweek.com 6021 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 5, 2008 7:03 am

What's a small business owner to do if the current economic climate extends through 2008? Business consultants are busy weighing in on this question, so we rounded up some of their advice. Read More

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How to Win in Negotiation: 4 Key Steps to Help You Prepare — The Negotiation Guru

Posted by jensthang under Strategy
From http://www.thenegotiationguru.com 6021 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 4, 2008 8:05 pm

Useful tips and strategies for winning in negotiation. Key steps to help improve your preparation for negotiation. Read More

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Deliver a Presentation like Steve Jobs

Posted by Becky under Self-Development
From http://www.businessweek.com 6023 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 4, 2008 5:08 pm

When Apple CEO Steve Jobs kicked off this year's Macworld Conference & Expo, he once again raised the bar on presentation skills. While most presenters simply convey information, Jobs also inspires. He sells the steak and the sizzle at the same time, as one reader commented a few years ago. I analyzed his latest presentation and extracted the Read More

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Tony Robbins motivates you in 20 minutes: TEDTalks

Posted by JohnH under Self-Development
From http://www.youtube.com 6022 days ago
Made Hot by: on February 1, 2008 6:06 am

Tony Robbins talks about how to unlock your true potential by asking what motivates you to succeed. A fast-paced, mind-expanding, motivating TEDTalk for high achievers and those who wish to be. Read More