Leadership
Akrasia May Be Holding You Back!
First, have a definite, clear practical ideal; a goal, an objective. Second, have the necessary means to achieve your ends; wisdom, money, materials, and methods. Third, adjust all your means to that end. ~Aristotle So…
10 Ways to Increase Workplace Efficiency
Being a small-business owner involves wearing many hats—and while being involved in all aspects of your company can be rewarding, it can also take its toll on your productivity. Here’s how to save time and…
Sideways Thinking: How to Change the Direction of Your Business
There is one quality that no business owner or entrepreneur could survive without, and that’s the ability to adapt. From Darwin to Einstein, the greatest thinkers in history have agreed that those most likely to…
Organized Options: How to Become a More Effective Employee
Back in 2008, America’s financial crisis left hundreds of thousands of people scrambling for work. It also forced many workers to reevaluate their worth in the workplace and what they had to offer. One of…
Small Business Taboos You Should Break
There are certain taboos in the small business world that are age old. They keep being handed down, but they do not necessarily work anymore. A new generation of business owners is taking the reins…
Overcome Burnout and Forge Ahead
It’s okay, you can admit it. You’re definitely not alone, some may experience once in their lives while others go through it multiple times. It’s the dreaded burnout, the ever-building struggle of staying energized and passionate…
Do You Know the Environmental Impact of Your Printed Marketing Campaigns?
There is much concern these days for the well-being of the environment and our planet—as there should be. Being a responsible consumer and business owner is an important part of what it means to be…
Kingmakers Instead of Kings
“Great leaders and top-producing salespeople develop tremendous influence because they focus their actions on looking out for the other person’s interests and serving their needs. They prefer to give the credit away rather than take it for themselves….
Are You Treating Your Employees Like Children? Should You?
I like to treat employees like children! Before you start calling me names, let me explain. When we teach children a new skill, we don’t wait until they perfect it before we acknowledge their success. We praise…
Are You Being Persistent Enough?
Successful entrepreneurs and business owners have a certain key quality that gives them the edge over others. Can you define it? Could it be perseverance, problem solving, motivation, or creativity? While these all play an…
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