Posts Tagged ‘Setting Goals’
Startups and Business Owners: The “Have to Do” Factor is Infinite
Do you use what you “have to do” for your business as the constant recurring excuse for missing things that matter to people they love—soccer games, recitals, appointments, and so on?
Read More Be Prepared: 5 Problems New Businesses Mishandle
There is virtually no business in the world that doesn’t run into at least a kink or two every now and then. Running and growing a small business is not a task suited for the faint of heart. Things can and will go wrong, and it’s important to know how to handle it properly. These are five problems that new businesses commonly face, but just don’t know how to handle well.
Read More 3 Signs You’re Focusing on the Wrong Performance Metrics
Big companies like Target and Amazon are particularly adept at the art of performance metrics. But you don’t have to run a massive retail corporation to intelligently track customer behavior and your team’s performance. You just have to know which performance metrics to focus on and how to analyze them.
Read More So You Have a Ton of Big Data, Now What?
Collecting, storing, and managing big data can be an invaluable asset for a business; however the thought of analyzing a copious amount of data—even if it does reveal a hidden company gem—can appear to be an exhausting, time-consuming, and repetitive process.
Read More Sir Sidney Poitier’s Inspiring Advice
If your heart is burning to share your message, talents or gifts, and you, too, are determined to work at your craft with gusto, you can call yourself whatever you choose. Now, your task is working towards that goal.
Read More Strategic Goal Planning for Savvy Businesses
A strategic goal is a statement of what you want to achieve over a specific period, i.e the next year or the next two quarters. It involves careful analysis and lots of brainstorming, because after all, your goal(s) will set the course for the strategies you formulate, actions you take, and dollars you expend.
Read More The Art of (dis)Balance: Achieving Personal and Professional Fulfillment
While pursuing personal and professional success, entrepreneurs are often faced with conflicting demands. Most of us find fulfillment in more than just our work, but sometimes it takes conquering two major life events at once to understand what “having it all” really requires.
Read More The 3 Keys to Success for Great CEOs
Ever wonder why some CEOs succeed so easily while others seem to struggle just to keep their company going? The answer is simpler than you think. Really great CEOs focus their efforts on three key factors: Clarity, Accountability, and KPIs.
Read More 5 Ways to Successfully Build Your Network
Networking is the lifestream of any business. It increases your number of contacts, generates leads, and connects you with people who can help grow your business. There are many networking strategies you can initiate to build a strong, relevant network.
Read More Lots of Activity, But No Results!
Everyone I encounter is very busy. Virtually everyone I meet works long hours. Their schedules are filled with meetings, calls, all sorts of things. Many people seem to wear their “busyness” as a badge of honor.
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