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Posted by michaelhartzell under Strategy
From http://www.michaelhartzell.com 3992 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on December 27, 2013 10:18 pm

Instead of making an educated guess (aka use professional judgment), consider the questions found in a Business Culture MRI. Also, listen to the experts talk about about the culture in this podcast: Internal Marketing is Key to Your Culture. Zac Gandara and Steve Gandara interview Bruce J. Avolio. Read More

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5 Ways to Increase Productivity on a Slow Day at Work

Posted by aprilatwood under Strategy
From http://www.scottsmarketplace.com 3989 days ago
Made Hot by: tiroberts on December 27, 2013 6:53 pm

Don't let a slow day at work get you down! Use these tips to increase productivity and keep your business moving even on the slowest days! Read More

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How to protect your business before things go wrong - CBS News

Posted by CateCosta under Strategy
From http://www.cbsnews.com 3989 days ago
Made Hot by: bigmoneyweb on December 27, 2013 1:23 pm

Obviously, you can’t always dictate all the rules, much less protect yourself from all of the risk that is inherent in business. But you can find ways to stack the deck in your favor -- here's how: Read More

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Do you SCAMPER a lot?

Posted by tathan under Strategy
From http://takisathanassiou.com 3992 days ago
Made Hot by: NanoTechnologyMedia on December 26, 2013 11:55 pm

It is always useful to have the right tools to do your work. SCAMPER is one of those tools and can apply in many instances in Business and Personal Life! Read More

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The Value of a Business Plan in Selling Your Business

Posted by Exit Promise under Strategy
From http://exitpromise.com 3991 days ago
Made Hot by: seobromino on December 26, 2013 3:56 pm

What’s the Value of a Business Plan?

A business plan is critical to the success of any business. And, if the plan is frequently reviewed and updated, it becomes increasingly valuable over time. It provides valuable historical information to help a business owner make decisions on the future dire Read More

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How to Create a Mission Statement for Your Business

Posted by patriotsoftware under Strategy
From http://www.patriotsoftware.com 3995 days ago
Made Hot by: Copysugar on December 25, 2013 8:19 pm

You’re a small business owner, you want to take your business to the next level, and it’s time to create your mission statement. I’ve created many mission statements over my three decades in business. I’ve created them, revised them, scrapped them, conducted how-to research, and I’ve even met with Read More

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5 Lessons From a Semi-Reformed Jerk

Posted by mobo under Strategy
From http://www.patriotsoftware.com 3995 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on December 25, 2013 8:15 pm

Does your small business team work together, or is there a division because of "information hoarders?" Advice from a semi-reformed jerk. Read More

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Improving Your Business the Right Way

Posted by ivanpw under Strategy
From http://www.onsmb.com 3995 days ago
Made Hot by: LimeWood on December 23, 2013 11:20 pm

Your competition is not going to sit on its hands. If you don't watch your back, you can end up being blown out of the water. You need to improve your biz. Read More

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11 Key Warning Signs Your Small Business May Be Struggling

Posted by businessbanter under Strategy
From http://www.businessbanter.com 4002 days ago
Made Hot by: Digitaladvert on December 23, 2013 4:18 pm

Struggling companies can sometimes find it difficult to see problems through the emotional fog of running a business. Here are 11 tell-tale signs of struggling companies. Read More

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How To Lead With Impact?

Posted by tathan under Strategy
From http://takisathanassiou.com 3996 days ago
Made Hot by: maestro68 on December 22, 2013 1:22 pm

Leadership is all about impact. But the question is how to lead effectively with impact, producing positive results for you and the society. Check this! Read More