Business leadership skills: conducting effective business meetings

Tips for conducting a successful and effective business meeting. Okay, so the boss comes up to your desk and tells you that you will be conducting the next business meeting. Your first thought is to panic. I know the first time that I had to conduct a meeting, I did… until I discovered that the [...]

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Business skills: how to write great letters to give someone bad news

Cushion disappointment by writing a good letter to break the bad news. No one enjoys being the bearer–or the recipient–of bad news. The style and tone in which such news is delivered, however, can make the difference between solidifying a positive business relationship and igniting the onset of negative publicity. The fact that you are [...]

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Small business advice: pros and cons of bringing in partners

Some pros and cons of bringing in a partner to your small business. Running a small business can be incredibly satisfying, if you’re in a market you’ve always wanted to enter. However, as any small business owner knows, there is a LOT of risk involved. All of the venture capital is yours, and if your [...]

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Business interpersonal skills: cubicle manners and politeness

Avoid conflict in the workplace by learning basic cubicle manners and politeness. Whether you work in a major corporation, or a small business, you’ve probably spent time in a cubicle. Cubicles use an economy of space and are designed to place workers in close proximity. They are less confining and provide a greater sense of [...]

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How to decide if you want to own a small business

Running a small business may appear to be a dream job, but there’s a lot of work involved. Owning a small business is a dream shared by many people. You get to be your own boss, have total control and freedom over your work life, and make a lot more than you would working for [...]

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