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This small business guide to online tools from Gerry Blackwell at Small Business Computing covers a variety of collaboration tools small entrepreneurs can take advantage of almost immediately. they run the gamut of high tech functions from video and audio to e-mail collaboration and all points in between. So make a New Year's resolution to test drive some of these new tools if you haven't done so Read More

In 1999, I was the general manager of a business. Y2K was on the top of nearly everybody's thoughts at the time. I stayed up until midnight on New Year's eve of that year, wondering if all hell would break loose at midnight thanks to Y2K. Perhaps you joined me on that journey.

Well, all hell didn't break loose (unless you consider the financial industry's near demise about a year ago which had Read More

juggleI know today’s short post might come as a surprise to regular readers of this blog, but even though I promote the heck out of social media use for small business, I see a dangerous side as well.

Some small business folks equate busy with business. The problem with social media usage is it can keep you really, really busy, without producing a dime of business. Read More

It's time to shape up your business, and our expert plan will show you the way. Think of them as your personal trainers and set aside the next six weeks to exercise their principles. You'll build business muscle, lose resource-draining fat and speed up growth. But first, you'll have to step in front of the mirror and face those flabby, underperforming areas. Read More

The silly season is nearly upon us and business coaching Australia is here for you to make 2010 your best year ever. And if you want to have a head start in 2010 then now is the time to really strengthen your focus one more time before going into party mode. Read More

Leadership isn't about your title, it is about what you do in the workplace. Here are five steps to become the de facto leader on any project. Read More

Small business owners are all wishing for the same thing this year. They want to find a "George Bailey" under their Christmas tree. Can anyone blame them? We have a lot to be thanful for this year, in spite of the economic mess. That doesn't mean we can add one more item to our Xmas wish list. Read More

Christine Livingston is a work/career consultant in the English countryside who offers this personal reflection of working and the holiday season. Well worth a read. Read More

Impact investing – making investments that generate social and environmental value as well as financial return – has the potential to complement philanthropy and government intervention. It's a potent force for addressing global challenges on a large scale. Impact investors want to move beyond “socially responsible investment” (SRI) which focuses on avoiding investments in “harmful” companies Read More

Yes, it's officially holiday season. And yes, festivities are all around.  But let's face it -- as business owners, we work on our own calendar. While some Read More