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Maybe it’s an idea that’s been germinating in the back of your mind for years. Or, perhaps it hits you like a bolt from the blue, this idea that you want to be your own boss. [...]

Could any of the following phrases apply to you when you’re working: -You feel emotionally exhausted or depleted-You feel cynical or detached from the people around you-You feel like [...]

Do you find yourself wishing that you had 27 hours a day to get stuff done? It’s a frustrating feeling, but it’s also one that you can change. When you improve your time management [...]

Reams of paper and barrels of ink have been spilled extolling tips on how to set goals. Many people have even committed the SMART acronym to memory and for good reason. The idea that goals should [...]

How often do you feel distracted, scattered or overwhelmed at work? Most Americans probably spend at least a few hours feeling this way every week. In fact, many people either feel like they have [...]

Everyone from food service to B2B companies can understand that occasional customer complaints are inevitable. Many managers will jump at the chance to defend their work or their employees, but [...]

Referral systems can promote engagement, gather insight, and result in a large loyal customer base. But, the work that goes into these programs can be arduous, and even expensive. Offering [...]

Sales and marketing have a lot of overlapping goals, but the managers and department heads aren’t always on the same page. If you’ve noticed key problems between sales and marketing, [...]

With the countless communication tools available now and of course, good old calling or meeting someone face-to-face, it’s no wonder that communications are lost. People forget [...]

The Microsoft Office suite is equal parts agitating and useful. Unfortunately, we spend most of our time dealing with the frustrating part and miss out on some really excellent productivity [...]