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The do’s and don’ts of hiring family members


August 13, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

Your cousin George needs a job, and you have an opening. Can this situation end happily? More…

Good news for small biz: People trust you


August 12, 2010 by Bob Hill

A recent Gallup Poll shows who Americans trust and don’t trust.  If you’re a small business, the news is good. More…

Overcoming a bad first impression


August 11, 2010 by Ken Dooley

“You never get a second chance to make a good first impression” is one of the great myths of selling. No matter how much your salespeople prepare, not every first impression they make is going to be a winner. More…

5 keys to managing the ‘know-it-alls’


August 3, 2010 by Bob Hill

Some employees have tremendous expertise … and some just think they do. Here are five tips for managing both types:  More…

Warren Buffett shares the best advice he’s ever received


July 26, 2010 by Bob Hill

In a recent interview with The Huffington Post, the Oracle of Omaha shares some honest (albeit unexpected) wisdom. More…

Grateful only goes so far: What to do when employees grow weary


July 14, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

“In this economy, be grateful to have a job.” You hear that a lot these days, but what happens when that’s not enough anymore? More…

7 essentials every business owner should know


July 14, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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Covering these essentials is what made others successful. More…

5 lessons on how Apple ate Microsoft’s lunch


June 30, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

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Recently, Apple edged out Microsoft as the world’s most valuable tech company. How Apple did it — or, more accurately, how MS fell behind — holds five valuable lessons for any company that wants to stay competitive. More…

12 things every great manager believes


June 11, 2010 by Bob Hill

Robert Sutton, long-time business analyst and author of Good Boss, Bad Boss breaks down 12 maxims every great manager believes (and every bad manager rejects):  More…

Do men make better bosses?


June 8, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

There’s no proof that men make better bosses. There is proof that employees — even female employees — prefer men as bosses. More…

What do you and Idol’s Simon Cowell have in common?


June 7, 2010 by Bob Hill

His run on “American Idol” may be over, but Simon Cowell is still a super successful entrepreneur, thanks in part to these five traits:  More…

Presentation pointers from the world’s greatest — Steve Jobs


May 28, 2010 by Ken Dooley

Whether he’s introducing a new iPhone or delivering a keynote presentation, Steve Jobs, chairman of Apple, electrifies audiences with a unique approach.

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10 quick follow-up notes that create goodwill


May 24, 2010 by Ken Dooley

Don’t underestimate the importance of thank-you notes to prospects and customers. They may confirm your commitment and help solidify your business relationship, making it more difficult for your competitors to replace you. Here are 10 examples for effective follow-up notes that you can adapt to their own needs, and without being wordy. More…

5 crazy ideas that’ll improve your business


April 26, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

A successful, if slightly off-center, entrepreneur explains why five against-the-grain approaches worked for him, and can work for you, too. More…

7 common traits of highly successful companies


March 30, 2010 by Bob Hill

A renowned business expert breaks down what 400 of the fastest growing companies in America have in common. More…

Donald Trump’s top 10 tips for success


March 12, 2010 by Bob Hill

Love him or hate him, Donald Trump has distinguished himself as one of the most successful businessmen of his time. Here are his top 10 tips for success: More…

Are you cut out to run things? Take this test


February 26, 2010 by Jim Giuliano

A quick quiz in the Harvard Business Review is supposed to tell you whether you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur. More…

IRS: Haiti donations deductible on 2009 tax returns


February 2, 2010 by Jennifer Azara

Here’s critical tax info to pass on to employees — it just may make them even a little more generous. More…

Walt Disney’s 8 secrets to success


January 26, 2010 by Bob Hill

Walt Disney was an innovator and a visionary. But he was also one of the most successful business leaders of his time. Here are eight principles that made Walt Disney one of the greatest icons of the 20th century: More…

What top firms are donating to Haiti (& how you can, too)


January 20, 2010 by Bob Hill

The Wall Street Journal has released a list of what some of the biggest companies in the U.S. have pledged to Haiti relief efforts. See who’s pledging what and how your company can offer support as well: More…


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