HeatherStone commented on the following stories on BizSugar
Have More Productivity 7 Habits Of Productive People
"Hi Geri, I like these tips but probably the best one you can give anybody is to find what works best for you. Not everybody is productive in the same situations. It's a difficulty managers have been dealing with since...well, since there have been managers. And it's why some talent is simply a bad fit for some situations no matter how it has flourished elsewhere. "What Is a Content Strategy & What Does It Have To Do With Social Media? – Simplicity Simplicity
"Hi Sarah, An important part of this -- and the reason it can't simply be something written down on a piece of paper -- is that a content strategy is something that evolves over time. There are course correction necessary as your customers and the market change. And, of course, your resources, including your time, are another consideration. "STARTING EXPORTING TO EUROPE – PLANNING IT OUT
"Hi Elli, I guess the first question on my and probably many other entrepreneurs' minds is how to decide whether exporting to Europe (or other places in the world, for that matter) is a good idea or not. With each new market place comes new and unknown opportunities and risks. Sure finding new customers is always a good thing. But how do you decide whether there are enough customers for you in that new market to make your efforts worthwhile. "Would You Pay Employees to Quit?
"Cecil, I'm going to ask what, I think, is a fairly obvious question here. But perhaps I'm missing something. I can see the clear benefit of taking another job and taking an extra check as you walk out the door. But since it seems you are, in most cases, talking about disengaged employees in an insecure job market, I'm wondering what incentive they have to take some of these offers instead of simply hanging on until the employer lays them off. Unless I'm mistaken, the offer we're talking wouldn't be as high as unemployment and would be unlikely to last them as long while they seek new employment. It's hardly an ideal situation, and certainly, if they can find another job, quitting with a new paycheck waiting and some money in hand would be the best case scenario. There's also the possibility that some of these employees might have doubts about jumping to a new job where they could also get laid off and in some cases have a worse unemployment situation than they have at your company. I'm sorry to play devil's advocate, and maybe I'm carping about a non-issue here. But I'm just wondering what recourse a company really has if employees are happy simply going through the motions. The payout for getting rid of these employees will almost certainly be higher than if they leave on their own. "9 Ways to Localize a Global Website
"Hi Julia, I definitely agree there are times a localized Web presence is necessary. I guess the big question is how to decide whether there is a specific culture/region/country you should be targeting. For niche websites, for example, if people interested in a topic can be found all over the world, is it really a good idea to localize content and design? Are there times when it's better to focus on a globalized or international feel?"Do You Have The Needed Business Leadership Skills?
"Hi Efoghor, Thanks for sharing Jane's post. There are those who still believe many of these leadership skills are innate, and, of course, some seem to come by them easier than others. Any opinions on the best way to develop the proper abilities to lead? "Subscribe
Small Business Owners - Do not Neglect Existing Customers to Attract New Ones
"Harry, The argument you hint at here -- that taking care of existing customers will get you new ones -- is powerful. My question is how much marketing to attract new customers should you really engage in? Any? How much external marketing should you do? "