Monthly Archives: February 2008

Are You Listening?

I ran across this article on networking in one of my favorite newsletters – Early To Rise – and thought I would pass it along. "You can make more friends in two months by becoming interested in other people than … Continue reading

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Are Your Expectations Crystal Clear? (Part II)

In Part I we covered expectations for yourself.  Next lets examine your expectations for your business. Michael Gerber, in his Dreaming Rooms says we all should have a Dream, Vision, Mission and Purpose for our business. Do you have a … Continue reading

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Getting the Most Out of a Business Seminar

Another article from the newsletter Early To Rise that I want to pass along. Getting the Most Out of a Business Seminar By Suzanne Richardson Whether you’re attending a conference on upgrading your customer service or a seminar on the … Continue reading

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Are Your Expectations Crystal Clear? (Part I)

As a small business advisor, I frequently work with business owners on expectations. Not only the owner’s expectations for their business, but also their expectations for themselves and most especially for their employees, partners and vendors. Everyone needs to make … Continue reading

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Support Groups

I just got back from one the new Support Groups I facilitate and this is going to be a great group. There is tons of energy, “postivity” and interaction. They’re establishing trust and rapport within the group. I hope they … Continue reading

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Book Review – Ideas Are Free – Alan Robinson & Dean Schroeder

This book should be one the essential books for all businesses with employees. The authors make a very convincing argument that truly effective and high performance companies only do so through what they call the idea revolution. The idea revolution … Continue reading

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Accountability

Accountability, the very word can strike terror in the hearts of grown men and women, if it is about holding themselves accountable. Holding others accountable is different, that’s easy. Why is that? I believe that self-accountability is one of the … Continue reading

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The Birds Have Flown

The birds have flown, both of the boys are gone now – sniff, sniff, I’m getting misty… Nah – this is great! I can finally walk around the house in my underwear and so can mom!! OOPS… guess not, number … Continue reading

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New Version of the Small Business Assessment Tool is now Available

We have done an extensive update of the Small Business Assessment tool.  We are now on verison V and we have made it even more user friendly and much more responsive for you, the user. Please take advantage of this … Continue reading

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