I have run across a couple of business-related sites lately that each highlighted some specific political and religious points-of-view. This got me to thinking about the notion of mixing potentially polarizing topics with general business topics. Should you mix business and belief?
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Should You Mix Business and Belief?
March 11th, 2008 — Marketing
5 Business Systems to Set Up Now
March 9th, 2008 — Productivity
Systems are critical to your business success. While you might get along for a little while just taking care of business tasks on the fly, soon enough you’ll find yourself frazzled and frustrated. A systems approach helps. Here are five business systems to set up now.
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Get a Grip on Expenses
February 9th, 2008 — Finances
Controlling costs is at least as important as increasing revenues. Just because you’re bringing in business doesn’t guarantee that you’re making money.
Want a Simple Marketing Calendar?
February 6th, 2008 — Blogroll
One of the biggest problems I see with small businesses is that they have no marketing calendar. There are several reasons for this, often procrastination and fear of commitment. There’ll always be something more important to do, and there’s always the chance you’ll miss your target. There are no rewards without risks.
Setting Deadlines Key to Success
February 2nd, 2008 — Productivity
The older I get, the more convinced I am that the human species is fundamentally lazy. Yes, that comment will likely annoy or even outrage some people out there who consider themselves productivity machines.
