Small Business Leadership

Cultivate The Trust Factor In Business

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:58:34 +0100

Cultivate The Trust Factor In Business: In today’s highly competitive economy, it is difficult to maintain a significant market advantage based on your professional skills alone. Developing trusting relationships with your clients is vital to your business success as well. No matter what business you are in, the most powerful value-added contribution you can make to any business relationship is the trust factor.

Being Organized Equals Small Business Success

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:58:14 +0100

You started your own business because you have a burning passion for what you do. You are also - we hope -- good what you do and have a desire to help others. Little do you know that running a business includes, well...running a business. This little bombshell can throw many a new business owner for a loop.

Combining Your Passion With Your Business

Sat, 16 Sep 2006 09:57:50 +0100

My husband and I have property at a lake resort community not far from our home. The interesting thing about this Resort Development Company is their high percentage of sales closings. It’s really pretty amazing.

Effective Decision Making For Small Business Leaders

Fri, 15 Sep 2006 09:56:52 +0100

Decision Making: Although it sounds trite, decision-making is something we all have to go through at least once every single day. The decision can be as simple as choosing what color of shoes to wear, to as complex as deciding how to tell your boss that you would like to move on and find another job. From clothing to ethics, decision-making is a major task we have to face, and we cannot afford to do it poorly.

Leadership Development And Jumping Out Of Airships

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:18:53 +0100

A German silent film melodrama depicts an airship bombing London during World War I. Lit up by searchlights and strafed by fighters, the crippled airship loses altitude as the captain frantically jettisons dispensable gear to lighten weight.
Eventually, the only weight left is human. So the captain orders members of the crew overboard. A grisly scene unfolds as the airmen, one by one, without parachutes, step up to the hatch, salute the captain and the first mate, then jump to their deaths. Lightened, the airship returns safely to Germany.

Successfully Meeting And Greeting

Mon, 31 Jul 2006 09:18:31 +0100

Successfully Meeting And Greeting - Ten Strategies For Getting Off To A Good Start

A day in the life of every businessperson is made up of a series of meetings and greetings.
Whether you are making the initial contact with a client or a colleague, you want to get off on the right foot. Doing so will make the first encounter and subsequent ones go smoothly and easily. Getting off on the wrong foot can make for a difficult recovery. Save your energy for later and use these simple strategies for a successful start

Small Business Creativity: 10 Simple Ways To Turn Your Creative Spark Into A Flame

Sun, 30 Jul 2006 09:18:07 +0100

Creativity and innovation begin with the spark of an idea. But for so many, the process ends there with no plan to manifest. Understanding simple ways to turn your ideas into action will give you the edge to turn that spark to a flame and rise as a leader in innovation and creativity.

Anger Management Practice: The Gift Of Forgiveness

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:17:46 +0100

This anger management Practice draws on the dual wisdom of Aikido and scientific research. "The gift of forgiveness" will help you explore how to change long term anger into a wider range of life affirming emotions. It is a simple yet profound Practice following the Seishindo principles of Absorption, Utilization, and Balance.

Time Management Tips For Solo Entrepreneurs

Sat, 29 Jul 2006 09:17:16 +0100

Does it seem like everyone and everything is vying for your attention all at once? It can be hard for solo entrepreneurs to know what to do first, let alone try to find the time to get caught up. Here are some time management tips that will help you to stay on top of it all:
1. Put your to-do list in writing and prioritize it. Studies show that people who write their lists down are 90% more likely to complete their list than those who do not.

6 Ways To Beat Procrastination At Work

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:16:52 +0100

The assignment that your boss gave you several days ago still isn't done. The assignment is a report that your boss needs to take to an important meeting, and you may get a big promotion if the meeting goes OK. You've had plenty of time to get it done, but still just don't do it even though your future career could be in jeopardy. What's wrong with you?

How To Stay Motivated When Working From Home

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:16:30 +0100

Q. I am considering a telecommute option, where I'd be working from home. How can I stay motivated?

A. Five tips to stay motivated -- especially starting out.

(1) Build structure into your day.
Create a schedule and To Do list every evening for the next day, before you sign off for the day. (And yes - it is important to sign off, even if you return later to complete a project.) Include breaks and email reading time. Define goals by numbers ("write 1000

The 6 Myths Of Creativity

Fri, 28 Jul 2006 09:16:14 +0100

A new study will change how you generate ideas and decide who's really creative in your company: http://tinyurl.com/6k94a The 6 Myths Of Creativity A new study will change how you generate ideas and decide who's really creative in your company.

Woman In Small Business

Mon, 22 May 2006 17:34:26 +0100

In recent years we've seen a HUGE increase in the number of small businesses owned by women. This growth has been so dramatic that millions of people now think of a woman when they visualize who owns the businesses they buy from.

Leadership Articles

Mon, 22 May 2006 17:33:25 +0100

Task Management Tools - The Difference Between Average And Successful People
Small Business Anxieties
Woman In Small Business
Insurance Contracts: Understanding How They Work
Business Success Starts With Passion
Negotiation Tips For Newbies
Small Company Law: A Jargon Buster
Career Marketing: What Do You Mean I Am A Product?!
Storytelling For High Concept And High Touch
Millionaire Master Plan: A Strategic Blueprint For Success
Improving Your Social And Business Networking
Business Growth Requires Individual Effectiveness
Better Presentations: The Presentation After The Presentation
Starting A Home Based Business: The Emotional Highs & Lows When
How Leaders Solve Problems
Facing Your Fears As An Entrepreneur
The Art Of Adapting To Change
6 Easy Steps To Separating Your Personal Life From Your Business
How To Actualize Your Potential
Effective Listening Equals Effective Leadership
First Step To Success, Eliminate Your Inner Obstacles
Reduce Stress: Honor Your Commitments
The Five Secrets To Getting The Fees You're Worth As A teleclass Leader
What Is Knowledge Management - Knowing What We Know
Will Your Business Survive Without You?
How To Find The Right Professional To Value Your Business
Awaken The Leader In You: 10 Easy Steps To Develop Your Leadership Skills
Overcome Your Fear Of Public Speaking
The 11 Secrets To Sales Leadership
Stop Procrastinating - Start Achieving Your Goals
Successful Entrepreneurs: How Creative Entrepreneurs Succeed
The 6 Golden Rules Of Self Confidence
Five Stumbling Blocks To Successful Networking
10 Attributes Of Effective Strategic Leaders
7 Tips To Jump Start Your Public Speaking Success
Could You And Your Business Benefit From A Business Coach?
Why You Procrastinate: The Hidden Reason For Self Sabotage
How Much Risk Is Necessary To Grow Your
Leadership Versus Management
How Creative Entrepreneurs Succeed
What To Do When Life Gets Blurry
Why Small Business Owners Need A Coach
The Offer That You Are
Emotional Learning
Setting The Mood For Learning
Leadership Versus Management
Recovering From The Loss Of A Business: Recovery, Reversal, And Coping Strategies
New Leadership For A New War
Top 7 Steps To Better Public Speaking
Being A Leader
Mastering The Art Of Conversation
A Guide To Business Coaching
Your Grandest Vision In Writing
20 Ways To Network Today
How To Give Yourself A Motivational Warm Up
Mind Map Your Business
4 Little Known Meditation Secrets
How Not To Take Things Personally In Business
Innovation & Unleashing The Human Spirit
Being A Innovative Leader
4 Quick And Easy Ways To Assert Yourself
How To Stop Feeling Self-conscious
Small Business Leadership: 10 Ways To Boost Your Creativity
Giving Leadership Talks
What To Do When You're Worried
How To Overcome The Fear Of Rejection
11 Ways To Stop Procrastinating And Get Motivated
7 Simple Tips For Boosting Self-confidence
Strategies For Planning And Conducting Effective Meetings
Einstein, The Universe, And Leadership
Coaching Tips For Powerful Presentations
The Magic Of Goalsetting
3 Powerful Secrets For Dealing With Negative People
The 7 Traits Of An Exceptional & Successful Entrepreneur
How To Deal With Difficult People - The 3 Secrets
Key Things I've Learned From Studying The Lives Of Great Achievers
How To Keep Your Goals In Focus
The Perils Of Nonverbal Communication
The Perils Of Nonverbal Communication
How To Make A Strong First Impression: Seven Tips That Really Work
The Psychology Of Scarcity
Earn Your C's As A Speaker
5 Practical Shyness Tips
How To Improve Your Social Skills
How To Stay Positive In Spite Of The Negativity Around You
Leadership Development And Jumping Out Of Airships
Successfully Meeting And Greeting
Small Business Creativity: 10 Simple Ways To Turn Your Creative Spark Into A Flame
Anger Management Practice: The Gift Of Forgiveness
Time Management Tips For Solo Entrepreneurs
6 Ways To Beat Procrastination At Work
How To Stay Motivated When Working From Home
The 6 Myths Of Creativity

Business Guides on Small Business Leadership

Mon, 22 May 2006 17:31:42 +0100

Four Step Innovation Process
Effective Brainstorming
Idea Generation For Sustainable Success
Effective Goal Setting
Overcoming Procrastination
Project Management How-to
Creating A Vision For Your Business
Sustainable Self Motivation
Managing Your Time
Tips On Working From Home
Managing Your E-mails
Getting The Most Out Of Meetings
Defining Success
Intro To Delegating
Making Effective Presentations