There numerous tools and techniques available for use in effectively evaluating talent, measuring performance, and mentoring others. Of the many resources I have read, one framework really stands outs to me as the most common sense and easy to understand method for gauging the …
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I know I’m losing focus when I’m constantly jumping around from task to task. This is a “red flag” for me — a sign that I’m doing something wrong. You have done it too: switching from one browser tab to another, opening various emails and other messages, checking on this and that. No focus, lots …
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A SWOT Analysis is a useful technique for understanding your internal Strengths and Weaknesses, and for identifying both the external Opportunities open to you and the external Threats you face. This type of analysis is particularly powerful because, with a little thought, it can help you …
Time is considered a small business owner's most valuable asset, and is truly considered more important than tangible resources like cell phones or computers. As a small business owner it is imperative that you find ways to train your team and or outsource tasks so that you can focus your …
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Ask yourself these questions and note the areas where you feel your business plan is weakest. Develop careful analysis and projections to see if you can overcome any identified weaknesses. In addition, seek advice on your business plan from someone you trust. Is it something …
These ideas run the gamut from underestimating the financial requirements of your start-up to spending too much time on product development — and not enough on sales. Of all the start-up mistakes, perhaps the most critical involve your business plan, your hiring process, and the building …
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Upon graduation from high school and college we all think that our education is over. Well think not... now that broadband internet is so accessible and cheap, the possibilities are endless for continuing to learn and grow both in knowledge and skills. In many cases, a whole new …
Blogs are a very efficient and easy way to promote your business, drive traffic to your site, and increase sales! Here are some top tips for writing and building an effective and successful business blog: write for your customersplan your contentcreate valuable contentonce you start …
A woman embezzled $750,000 from a Christian supply store over only a year and a half. It was easy -- she just wrote checks to fictitious companies and forged the signatures herself. Could this happen to your business? Of course it could, which is why even the simplest of internal …
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Excellent article from the Harvard Business Review on effective ways for leaders to improve team engagement and alignment. Leadership is a Conversation Here are some highlights: interpersonal communication is keyhave a "person to person" conversation rather than pushing a series of …
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