AngelBiz commented on the following stories on BizSugar
How to Manage the Superstar Employee
"Having a superstar in your company is a double-edged sword. On one hand he can contribute significant value to your business, however if he is someone like you described in the post he can wreak havoc on company culture and cost you lot more in terms of loss of other good employees. You have to set proper expectations with superstar and show what is in best interest of the company as well as himself. No one can do it all by himself. if the superstar is not wiling or able to play along nicely with others it is better to not have him on the team."Help Your Bottom Line – Tips for Successful Negotiations
"I like your first point about flexibility. Negotiation is all about give-and-take. It is only by being flexible and thinking win-win will you be able to come to resolution. I would add that the flexibility is not just about payment plans. You can look into other areas such as product features, discounts, etc. when looking for flexibility."10 Business Busters That Could Be Killing Your Business
"Daniel - You have come up with a nice compilation. #5 is my favorite. Many people quit just when they are approaching the finish line. Only those who persevere are able to achieve success. I would also add 1 more to the list. How about failing to recognize future trends and their impact on your business. The world is not still. You have to be able to see what's coming in the horizon and adjust accordingly. Failure to do so a recipe for disaster. "5 Reasons Your Company Needs to Pay Attention to Social Media
"Agree with all of these points. I wold also add that you need to be on social media simply because your customers are there and they are talking about you without your knowledge or consent, whether you like it or not. You can simply sit back and watch your business being trashed (sometimes wrongfully) or you can present your own case."Obstacles That Block Your Way To Success
"Wow!!! Geri - Excellent advice. I would also add one more the list - Take risk and do not fear failure. It's only by giving something a try (and try again) will you have any opportunity for eventual success. Remember how many times Edison failed before he came up with a working prototype of a light bulb."Do You Know Why Your Customers Leave? -The Small Business Playbook
"Gary - Excellent topic and discussion. I think there are two primary reasons why customers leave. 1) They get bored with the same old, same old and want to try something new. Many times you can get back these customers by changing things a bit - new products, promotion, etc. 2) They got pissed off with the way they were treated. Think poor customer service. This is when they will leave for good and will not come back. This is why having an excellent customer service is so important.""It's Too Hard" and Other Myths of Entrepreneurship
"April - Very interesting list. I would add one more to it - My idea is so unique and interesting that it is bound to succeed. Many people think it is all about having the right idea when it comes to entrepreneurship. In reality it is about how you execute that idea that determines the success. As I always tell my clients - ideas are dime a dozen, it's the execution that makes the difference."Subscribe
The 9 Biggest Money Wasters In Your Business
"Excellent list. I like #8 in particular. Making bad hiring decisions can not only cost you in short-term, but it can also set you back by several months in trying to undo the damage done."