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It’s All About the Brain: The Real Reason Communications Don’t Stick

Thursday, 06 April 2017
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brainSadly, most business presentations are really pretty dismal.  Despite the high stakes involved (convincing our boss to back a cherished project or a customer to buy into our solution), survey after survey reveals that only about one quarter of internal business presentations are rated as good or better by their audiences, while 75 percent languish as mediocre, poor, or terrible. Read more...

4 New Year's Resolutions for Small Business Owners - And How to Keep Them

Thursday, 09 March 2017
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Happy New Year Resolutions 2017From crowded gyms to new hobbies, the beginning of the new year is usually a time to make personal resolutions. But according to a new Manta poll, only 23 percent of the general public made resolutions at the beginning of 2017. Small business owners, on the other hand, are much more committed to setting actionable goals for both their business and personal lives. For instance, Manta’s poll found 66 percent of small business owners set business resolutions while another 54 percent set resolutions for life outside of work. Read more...

Why Fully Engaging As a Leader Means Embracing Pain

Wednesday, 22 February 2017
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leadership and painWe’re asked to make tough decisions, have tough conversations, take on tough workloads, inspire tough people and achieve tough goals. There are emotionally-charged conversations to hold. Deadlines are tight and the pressure is on. Read more...

Keeping the lines of succession open

Wednesday, 22 February 2017
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Succession Planning copy222Most people think succession plans are limited to passing a business on to family but it can be to management, too, says Brad Frank, a partner with the Minneapolis office of Barnes & Thornburg. Read more...
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Is your small business ready for a Board of Directors?

Thursday, 22 December 2016
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Board Meeting RoomThe good news is that your small business is humming along. The flip side is that as company owner, you are facing increasing challenges and considerations, such as whether it’s time to expand your brand locally, statewide or even further or how to finance such an expansion, if you wish to pursue it. While you ponder what’s best for you and your enterprise, you still need to oversee it, and you might find yourself somewhat overwhelmed. Read more...
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Small business uncertainty is rampant

Wednesday, 09 November 2016
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06012012 Economic Uncertainty articleAccording to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business uncertainty is at an all-time high. According to the NFIB, the October Uncertainty Index rose from 86 to 88. That figure exceeded the previous record established in August 2016. Read more...
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Death and taxes aren’t the only things in life that are certain

Thursday, 13 October 2016
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lawyerBenjamin Franklin is credited with uttering a version of the infamous quote that nothing in life is certain but death and taxes. While hiring an attorney to advise and guide you through your entrepreneurial endeavors isn’t an absolute, it is a wise decision since a myriad of complex legal matters face every business owner. Read more...
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Don’t wait for disaster to plan for it

Thursday, 29 September 2016
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disaster plan graphic2Not only are disasters disastrous, they always seem to hit at the least convenient time. Whether a calamity is weather or water-related or technologically-linked, recovering from a catastrophe is time-consuming, energy sapping and emotionally draining. In addition to those costs, overcoming a disaster also hits squarely in the wallet, another reason why planning ahead could mean the difference between financial survival and financial ruin. Read more...
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Does your small business need an angel?

Thursday, 22 September 2016
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Angel HornIn literature, angels are often depicted as messengers who serve and assist God. They also perform other tasks, such as tracking human’s behavior, acting as guardians and even battling demons. Read more...
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How Networking Can Have the Greatest Impact on Your Business – And Actually Be Enjoyable (Yes, Enjoyable)

Thursday, 15 September 2016
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networkingWhile the concept of networking has been around a very long time the process is changing. Executives can select from a variety of activities and organizations based on which are the best fit personally and professionally. As they realize greater ROI, companies are investing more and more in executive networking opportunities. Read more...
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