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  • How Successful Companies Get Through Hard Times
    Aug30
    How Successful Companies Get Through Hard Times

    With the elections coming up, many business owners are expressing concern that the market will change and their currently successful company will begin to fail. Though many such executives are continuing to succeed, they have this low-grade worry in the back of their minds that some external influence will tear…

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  • The Ten Best Ways to Praise Employees Effectively
    Aug23
    The Ten Best Ways to Praise Employees Effectively

    Have you ever been complimented with a generic “you’re doing a great job”? This praise normally comes from someone who has no idea what it is you are working on. How does that type of recognition make you feel? We are guessing that it doesn’t make you feel all that…

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  • Why it’s Time to Embrace Millennials
    Aug16
    Why it’s Time to Embrace Millennials

    It seems like you can’t do anything on the internet these days without bumping into a reference to Millennials. Many memes and articles on the topic of Millennials are less than complimentary. However, no matter what the latest soundbite says, the generation of people born between 1982 and 2002 are…

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  • Is Customer Service Underrated?
    Aug9
    Is Customer Service Underrated?

    Many businesses are constantly looking forward to the next service, product or sale. One place such businesses often fall down is in customer service. Serving customer’s immediate needs when they are unhappy with your product can be a difficult and disappointing job, which is why many companies fail in this…

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  • Ten Attributes to Look for in Every Potential Employee
    Jun15
    Ten Attributes to Look for in Every Potential Employee

    With so many businesses hiring summertime help this season, we felt it was important to review the best attributes every HR manager or hiring professional must look for in each potential new hire. Whether you are searching for temporary workers or you are hiring for a position that is here…

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  • How to Dodge a Summer Slump
    Jun8
    How to Dodge a Summer Slump

    Summer is almost here! Kids will be out of school and employees will be planning summer vacations, beach trips, and barbecues. Statistically, employee productivity drops during summertime. This makes it hard for you, as a business owner, to continue to grow and expand your company during this time of year.…

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  • Is it the Right Moment to Prepare for a Business Expansion?
    Jun1
    Is it the Right Moment to Prepare for a Business Expansion?

    It can be difficult for a business owner to choose the perfect time for his or her business expansion. However, businesses must expand - or else they contract. So, how do you find the right moment to get ready for a big push? Here are some questions to ask yourself:…

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  • Use This Technique to Find the Right Internal Communication System for Your Business
    May25
    Use This Technique to Find the Right Internal Communication System for Your Business

    Many businesses focus on external communication systems and neglect their internal system. This can lead to internal chaos and unnecessary workarounds. Instead of letting communication systems develop by trial and error, use our technique for finding the right internal communication system for your business: Step 1: Observe Your company already…

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  • Hidden Leads That Your Sales Team is Missing
    May18
    Hidden Leads That Your Sales Team is Missing

    Getting leads to the sales team is a number-one priority for many business owners. The success of most businesses hinges upon gaining new clients and leveraging existing clients. We know how important it is for your sales team to contact every single lead. Here are lead sources that many sales…

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  • Start Your Day with These Ten Productivity Tips
    May11
    Start Your Day with These Ten Productivity Tips

    Getting the right start to your day with these productivity tips can help you stay effective from morning until evening. Whether you are an employee by day, burning the midnight oil at night to start her own business or a highly successful executive, you can always get a jump on your…

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