Professionalisms
The Five Most Important Non-Verbal Communications Tactics For The Workplace
Do the top leaders and successful managers use specific non-verbal communications skills and tactics to maximize on-the-job performance & professional success? You bet they do! Darlene Price, author of “Well Said!: Presentations and Conversations That Get Results“, shares five non-verbal communications tactics for achieving maximum performance in the workplace:
Financial Knowledge Can Lead To Small Business Success
Starting a small business often means taking a lot of risks, especially financially. But when you’re equipped with a strong understanding of finances, there is a better chance for your business to succeed, argues Debbie McGrew of Debt.org.
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5 Ways to Help Employees Work More Efficiently
If your company profits are sluggish, take a look at your company's infrastructure and workflow patterns. Beverly Flaxington, author of "Understanding Other People: The Five Secrets to Human Behavior", offers some guidelines to improve worker productivity that may help.
Twelve Not-So-Obvious Tips To Help Small Business Owners Prosper
Starting a small business is hard work. Joseph Callaway has been there, and he shares twelve unexpected tactics — all centered on putting clients first — that will help your company to succeed.
Ten Phrases That Should Be Banned From The Workplace Forever
Are there words and phrases that should be avoided at all costs? Yes indeed! Here are the top ten phrases to stop using in the workplace, according to Darlene Price, author of "Well Said!: Presentations and Conversations That Get Results".
Mentoring: How It Can Help You Keep Your People And Grow Your Company
Mentoring is not only an ideal way to build on the assets you already have within your organization, but an economical tool as well, argues Max Messmer, chairman and CEO of Robert Half International.
Tour de Force: How To Get Much More Out Of Your Customer Tours
Often a conversation with your customer isn’t enough. When you want to provide great new products that truly add value, you need to see what your customers need. Dan Adams explains why customer tours are the best way to do this and gives advice on how to make the most of them.
Social Media Marketing For Your Small Business
Social media presents a range of possibilities for growth for small businesses -- for some, it’s a necessity. Marcela De Vivo recommends these top social networking sites for small businesses and why they would be helpful to your business.
Three Ways To Prevent Data Loss And Strengthen Cyber Security
Cybercrime is a growing problem worldwide, with small businesses and entrepreneurial ventures also vulnerable. That’s why preparing ahead of time is a good idea for small business owners and leaders of new startups. Here are three tips from Bill Carey, Vice President of Marketing & Business Development, Siber Systems Inc. , that can help you avoid data loss.
Starting With A Clean Rep? Here’s How To Keep It That Way.
Building an online reputation is an ongoing process, argues Debbie Allen, founder of The Things Women Want. It is wise to treat an online reputation with care and respect.
Ten Sneaky Bad Habits That Hurt Client Relationships
Joseph Callaway, co-author of explains how bad customer service habits you didn’t know you had may be holding you back—and shares tactics on
how you can sweep them out of your repertoire for good.
6 Tips For Smarter Networking
You know networking is essential for building your business, but you’ve hit a wall. You need to smarten up your networking habits. Here are six ways to do it, suggests CreditDonkey.com social media advocate Daniela Baker.
Five Common Employment Fouls And How To Prevent Them
When running an office, business owners face a range of challenges, including the risk of a lawsuit when office politics go awry. Employco USA president and CEO Rob Wilson discusses some common legal workplace issues.
Dressing For Success
Whether you’re looking for work or are seeking a promotion at your current job, dressing the part can make all the difference.
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10 Steps To Stop Procrastinating – So You Can Be More Productive At Work
Jude Bijou, author of "Attitude Reconstruction - A Blueprint for Building a Better Life", shares 10 ways to get out of the quicksand of procrastination and reap numerous benefits, which include improved productivity, enhanced mood, less stress, better coworker relationships, a sense of accomplishment, and restored reputation at work as a "doer."
3 Qualities Of Effective Store Signage
Since time immemorial, signage is used by businesses and shopkeepers to promote their wares and services to the public. And up to the present day, it's still a very effective way to capture people's attention.
To Inspire Your People – Purpose Must be A Priority
Jeremy Kingsley, author of the new book Inspired People Produce Results: How Great Leaders Use Passion, Purpose and Principles to Unlock Incredible Growth, has some important insights into the role of purpose in leadership.
Seven Lessons The Business World Can Learn from The Downfall Of Lance Armstrong
Teams are more than the sum of their parts. Yet when the “dark side” is allowed to flourish — as in the case of Lance Armstrong — great harm can result. Here, bestselling author Bruce Piasecki explains how to make sure your team is working from a positive place and focused on the good of all.
Six Tips For Firing Compassionately
To avoid negative repercussions (such as a wrongful termination lawsuit), all companies large or small should have a procedure in place for properly firing employees. Rob Wilson, CEO of Employco USA, offers a five-step process.
Nine “Resolutions” For Creating The Best Odds For Business Success In 2013
At the beginning of a new year, many business owners find comfort in performing a post-mortem of the year gone by. Entrepreneur and author Bill McBean explains why it is much more productive to look ahead at what needs to be done in the year to come.
Ten Critical Steps To Achieving Magnetic Leadership
Dianne Durkin, author of "The Power of Magnetic Leadership", offers ten top actions I recommend to people seeking to improve their success as a leader.
New Year’s Data Security Resolutions
Now that is 2013, here are some New Year’s resolutions to consider, with a data security angle as recommended by Phillip Alexander, author of "Home and Small Business Guide to Protecting Your Computer Network, Electronic Assets, and Privacy".
Internet Growth Means Big Changes For How Businesses Connect
IPv6 is the biggest upgrade in the 40-year history of the Internet. John Curran, President and CEO of the American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) recommends that businesses make sure their websites are available over both IPv4 and IPv6 connections.
Eight Year-End “Must-Dos” For Entrepreneurs And Small Business Owners
Life can be hectic for business owners. As the year winds to a close and a new year approaches, it pays to take a breather and spend some time thinking about the big picture. Entrepreneur and author Bill McBean lists eight very specific things you can do, starting now, to set your business up for success in 2013 and beyond.
How to Stay On Your Customers’ “Nice” List This Holiday Season
How will your customers view the service they receive from you this holiday season? Will you delight them… or disappoint them? Ron Kaufman provides a breakdown of service behaviors that will decide whether you land on their naughty or nice lists this year.
How To Use Power Questions To Turn Your Office Holiday Party Into A Career-Boosting...
Talk too much about yourself or have too many cocktails, and the office holiday party can turn into a missed opportunity if not a disaster. It doesn’t have to be that way, says Andrew Sobel. Go in armed with a few power questions, and you can leave the party having created and strengthened key relationships.
Competencies vs. Behaviors
Dr. Andrew L. Thorn, author of "U-wun-ge-lay-ma" ponders over two very critical leadership requisites, namely; professional competencies and personal behaviors.
Should Your Small Business Engage In Newsjacking?
To newsjack or not to newsjack? For many young entrepreneurs and small business owners, that’s becoming an increasingly important question with respect to their social media activities. Jeremy Goldman, author of "Going Social: Excite Customers, Generate Buzz, and Energize Your Brand with the Power of Social Media", weighs in.
Why You Should Never Give Up On A Client (Even A Really, Really Tough...
As a business owner - in this case, a realtor - you’ll inevitably have clients who make you want to run screaming in the opposite direction. But instead of “firing” them, Joseph Callaway encourages you to stay the course. Here, he explains why putting even the most difficult clients first is a good idea.
Why Your Customer Service Overhaul Has To Happen Fast And Furious
When looking to revolutionize the way your company approaches service, you might think it’s best to slowly ease into things — to start with one group of employees and let the new initiatives flow to the rest of the company. Actually, says Ron Kaufman, the
opposite is usually true. When you want a revolution, you need to go big and go fast!