Some people are stronger at things than others. That's what makes business so magical. Before you get into new collaborations, take some time to get to know your own personal SWOT. SWOT stands for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats. Read More
As growing businesses make do with smaller teams until the economy turns around, people are stretched for time. That means meetings tied to strategic communications must be especially productive. Here are five signs that a meeting could be a time waster, according to Robert Hosking, executive director of OfficeTeam. Read More
Today the rules of competition have changed thanks to the Internet's worldwide reach. But are you still scared of your competitors based on 20th century business model assumptions? In this short VIDEO Scott Fox talks about the new rules for success online and how you can beat the competition today by differentiating your business. Read More
Once your business model is established, one of the best ways to keep your small to medium sized business healthy and growing is through better efficiency. Here, from bMighty.com, are 10 tips for better efficiency in your small to medium sized business so you can keep your company running smoothly through economic good times and bad. Read More
Marketing planning (also, a future theme) is a crucial tool for any company, irrespective of size. Think of it as the blue print around which all decisions surrounding your operational and strategic planning will flow. Competitive analysis or competitive intelligence is one strand of this planning process. Read More
Columnist Rhonda Abrams explains why your small business needs a plan in this column on strategy. Entrepreneurs have different views on the importance of business plans and small business owners may too. However, in the end, business plans can be important whether seeking outside funding or trying someday to sell your business. Though it can be di Read More
The majority of the time, you just don't know where to start because there is so much on your mind and going in so many different directions. Your brain is so boggled down and you know you have so many things to accomplish in a short period of time. You get easily confused not knowing where to start, so you throw your hands up in the air and say f Read More
A lot of people start a business everyday and a large percentage of them are bound to fail in the first few months of operation. Find out why business fail and how you can avoid them. Read More
From developing a plan to preparing for your retirement and health insurance, this article on how to be your own boss from Kiplinger.com looks not only at tips for starting your own business but also at how to be sure you are financially secure while you do so. Of course, even many in the working world have been less than secure on some of these i Read More
Forget the paid speaking career for now and start speaking for leads. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind to make your free speaking career pay off big. Here are 5 tips to keep in mind to make your free speaking career pay off big. Read More
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