Archive for June, 2009
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How to Keep Your Employees Happy and Productive in the Midst of a Recession
Friday, June 19th, 2009
In light of today’s economic landscape, it’s more important than ever for companies to have happy and productive employees. When employees are loyal and engaged in the company, profits are higher. Conversely, when people feel unmotivated or undervalued, the company suffers. Additionally, studies show that engaged employees miss less work, perform better, and are more [...]
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Problem Solving Techniques
Friday, June 19th, 2009
As with creative thinking, flexibility is a crucially important feature in problem solving. Many of these techniques you will begin to use regularly for each major problem you address. Others you will use selectively.
Assumption Articulation
A first and frequently overlooked step in problem solving is to identify the assumptions you are making about the situation. Many [...] -
Special Ingredients to Succeed as an Entrepreneur
Friday, June 19th, 2009
We are currently living in times where more people are choosing to leave the traditional rat race of going to a job and starting their own business. More people across the world are beginning to realize the significance, freedom, and great awards that could be achieved by being an entrepreneur and that job security is [...]
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Recession - Are YOU Having a ‘Self-Pity’ Party? - Or - Are YOU Going to Make Things Happen For Yourself?
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
I just read in local newspaper about the Depression Era of 1929 thru 1941 or close. Yes, I said 1941 because there was over 10% unemployment for that long a period of time…and as high as 25%.
History tells us that President Roosevelt never did succeed in getting our country out of the 1929 Recession. It [...] -
Business Sellers - Avoid These Ten Mistakes
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Selling your business is the most important business transaction you will ever make. Mistakes in this process can greatly erode your transaction proceeds. Do not spend twenty years of your toil and skill building your business like a pro only to exit like an amateur. Below are ten common mistakes to avoid:
1. Selling because of [...] -
Using the Internet to Make Your Small Business Thrive
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
A brutal fact of starting your own business is that most similar business models are doomed to failure. Unfortunately, a very large percentage of small businesses struggle to get up and running, only to see failure within their first year. Of those businesses that were lucky enough to make it through their first year, about [...]
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Cheap Ways to Motivate Your Team
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
In a recession, keeping morale high is essential.
To grow during the sagging economy, Blue Fountain Media first needed to motivate its employees. Without spending a dime, the New York City-based website design and marketing firm launched a public recognition forum for its valuable team members.
Employees’ best work is featured on a company blog, and staffers [...] -
Prevention of Panic Attacks
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Question(s):
Is there a way to prevent new panic attacks or anxiety symptoms?
Answer:
Many patients try to avoid situations or places where they experienced a prior panic attack. They think that this is an appropriate way to prevent another panic attack.
But this is not an appropriate way to avoid further anxiety symptoms. Actually this avoidance behaviour will [...] -
Workplace Conflict Resolution
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
People Management Tips
Organization leaders are responsible for creating a work environment that enables people to thrive. If turf wars, disagreements and differences of opinion escalate into interpersonal conflict, you must intervene immediately. Not intervening is not an option if you value your organization and your positive culture. In conflict-ridden situations, your mediation skill and interventions [...] -
How to set and achieve goals
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Life is a journey. Not just any journey, but the most fantastic journey in the universe. Life is a journey from where you are to where you want to be. You can choose your own destination. Not only that, you can choose how you are going to get there. Goal setting will help you end [...]