Persistence Pays: Strategies ...

You love what you do. And for the most part, you make a living doing it in the business you’ve created. But sometimes external...

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Succession Planning: When and ...

The purpose of a business is to make a profit. All other types of transactions are either charitable or special interest activities....

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Small Business Strategy: When ...

We all love our clients, don’t we? Well, except for a few. But for the most part, serving the few who stretch our resources is part...

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Cost-Benefit Analysis: Who Nee...

It is natural to analyze the cost and benefits of most decisions in a day, at least mentally.  When we decide what to have for lunch,...

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The 80% Solution – Progress, N...

Concept In any situation, it’s possible to be stalled and unable to make a decision if we look for the “final answer” before...

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Focus on Your Strengths to Gro...

Research into positive psychology suggests that concentrating on our strengths can contribute to a happier life.  It’s our...

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In Networking – Less is More

Actually “Fewer is Better” would be a more appropriate title. Networking is not about exchanging the most business cards, but...

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Finish the Year on a High Note

December is upon us and it’s often the month where productivity drops a bit, unless, of course, you are in the retail business.  It...

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The ABC’s of Client Surveys fo...

With the low cost of developing and delivering surveys through companies such as Survey Monkey, Survey Gizmo, Question Pro, and...

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Social Media: Is It Substance...

Don’t be fooled by promises of quick sales through social media. You need to drive a huge amount of traffic to your website, only a...

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Beware the Lure of the Phisher...

Sadly, there are all kinds of people whose only desire is to disrupt people’s lives for personal gain.  One of the ways they do...

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Attending Networking Events Bu...

People who attend business networking events are there for one reason – to network with other business folk, for the purpose of...

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Are You Working With the Wrong...

How quickly can you answer this question: “What type of clients do you work with?” Hurry now… your ultimate success depends on...

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Can “Christmas Cheer” Transcen...

You may have a tradition of passing along seasonal greetings to clients, suppliers and staff in the form of gifts or other small...

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The Magic of Data Mining…...

Data mining is big business for big companies, but wouldn’t you like to know how you – as an entrepreneur – can get started...

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Oh No… Not Another Team ...

Fifty percent of all team meetings in North America are considered to be a waste of time due to lack of clarity, scope creep,...

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