As customer attitudes change, “giving back” is no longer an option. It’s a necessity. Here’s how to make it good business, too. When I was on my first startup, social responsibility was still the concern of a small tree-hugging minority. But today phrases such as ‘profits with purpose’ and ‘conscious capitalism’ are topping prediction and…
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It’s not natural to reach out when your business is struggling. But that’s exactly when you need to do it the most. Here are three ways a coffee can boost your business. Running a small business is like riding a gigantic roller coaster. Sometimes you just want to close your eyes and scream. When you’re…
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More often than not, women don’t realise that they naturally possess inherent leadership qualities that can be translated into sound leadership in business. The necessary skills to be a good leader are actually within themselves. Women tend to be more assertive and persuasive, have a stronger need to get things done and are more willing…
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Did you know you are creative? And did you know that your creativity can contribute to your business success? We often refer to artists, authors, and musicians as creative. But creativity is not limited to these artistic types — in fact, all people have the ability to be creative to one extent or another. Creativity is…
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The other day, someone asked me what it’s like to be a work at home mom. I just blinked back at him, my mind blank. How could I possibly describe life as a work at home mom? Only someone who’s lived it can understand the juggling act it requires. Work at home moms have the usual responsibilities…
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Every once in a while I am reminded that working from home is a dream come true. Sometimes it’s a subtle reminder – a hug from my daughter or a bike ride with my son. Other times it just takes my breath away. A few days ago, I had a reminder that took my breath away. My husband and I were standing on…
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The entrepreneurial life, yes THAT’S the life for me. Being your own boss can afford you the freedom to work when you please, do what you want, and spend more time with your family. It’s true, owning a small business can be a dream come true, or a nightmare if you let it be. There…
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In the beginning, I thought it was going to be a breeze when my husband, Terry, joined me working full-time in mybusiness. If anyone could do it, we could! We already had a healthy relationship built on trust and respect. We communicated well. We both strongly believed in what we were doing. We understood the need to help…
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Your small office or home office uses considerable electronic equipment from computers to business machines to the lowly light bulb. With a little thought and not too much effort, you can use those machines to decrease your environmental footprint — or make your office e-green. The good news is that an e-green office is…
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If you own a home business, does your family participate or do you work alone? I’ve heard tales, and for a short while lived them, about how a spouse will eagerly start a home based business of one sort or another and before they can even get their feet wet in the business – –…
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