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How could a SWOT analysis be my best friend? Think about the last time you had a really deep, soul-connecting conversation with a gHappy business partnersood friend. Your business is such a major part of your life, even at times, a consuming part. This analysis is really a conversation between your business and you and/or your business partners ab Read More

These are my favorite questions to start a value-add dialog with your employees. When they know you are interested in them as people, they respond. When they see you know their talents, values and interests, they feel important and become more loyal. Read More

Do you know the number one reason people leave their jobs? It's not because of money or the company dress policy. It's not because they did not get the corner office or because they were passed over for that much-deserved promotion. Read More

Creating the right environment for the team is equally important. People will give their best when they feel that their services are being valued and that they are entrusted with producing a part of the success of the venture. Read More

How can I keep myself motivated long term? This seems to be quite a common dilemma for many people so I want to address it because it can be done! Here are my tips for staying motivated: Read More

In this great post from consultant Peter Bergman at Harvard Business Publishing we're treated to an appealing argument for the advantage small business may have not only in the recession but coming out the other side into the economic recovery over larger companies that have lost their customers' trust. Bergman believes the advantages of being b Read More

How much more upside potential is there after a 67% monster rally for the technology sector? After all, there are resistance levels the market tends to respect. With slashed semiconductor demand, weak earnings reports from Dell, and an uncertain holiday shopping season ahead, is the tech sector overvalued? Read More

We read the reports. Sifted the data. Nagged insiders until they gave up the goods. Now, here's the result: 10-plus business trends that are thriving even in this economy. Read More

These are some great suggestions for reducing our carbon footprint Read More

Here are five guidelines that companies should not consider when crafting social media guidelines for employees. Read More