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Top Startup Mistakes: Screwing Up Hiring - CateCosta.com - http://www.catecosta.com

Posted by CateCosta under Human Resources
From http://www.catecosta.com 3479 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on October 13, 2014 2:56 am

When you’re building a business, your team is everything. Who you hire will make or break your success. A great hire can add incredible value to your company and free you up to focus on your real strengths while a bad hire can tank your business by costing you time, money, and customers. That’s why Read More

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How to create your dream chart - Big Red Tomato Company

Posted by TheBetterLeader under Self-Development
From http://bigredtomatocompany.co.uk 3479 days ago
Made Hot by: LoopLooper on October 12, 2014 9:32 am

By being really really clear about what you want to achieve in your business or personal life makes it so much much easier to make your dreams or vision a reality. Once you're clear on the vision, then you start breaking the vision down into actionable goals. A dream chart is a visual representati Read More

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The Greatest Leadership Trait? Being Authentic

Posted by ivanpw under Self-Development
From http://www.smbceo.com 3477 days ago
Made Hot by: DigiTechBlog on October 12, 2014 7:52 am

Leaders now need also to be genuine. They need to be authentic. But what does this mean? And how can you, as a leader, be authentic? Read More

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Watch These 25 Inspiring Out-of-the-Gutter Success Stories

Posted by ivanpw under Self-Development
From http://www.bizepic.com 3481 days ago
Made Hot by: mikehartman1 on October 10, 2014 10:04 am

You've probably never heard the story of many of these influential millionaires and billionaires. Learn where these movers and shakers came from and how they got there. Read More

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Am I an Entrepreneur or Not? [video]

Posted by lyceum under Self-Development
From http://youtu.be 3480 days ago
Made Hot by: fundpr on October 10, 2014 4:14 am

Who is the person that you are SO afraid of letting down, it's keeping you from starting something big?

01:11- Do you suggest that small businesses should become media companies?
03:34- Should people quit trying to better their weaknesses?
05:50- What should you do if you are an entrepreneur Read More

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How effective entrepreneurs start, sustain and scale a small business

Posted by simplicityinc under Strategy
From http://www.examiner.com 3478 days ago
Made Hot by: profmarketing on October 9, 2014 5:27 am

Starting a business is risky, but effective entrepreneurs know how to mitigate that risk with due diligence, steadfast focus and unwavering determination. The calculated optimism of these perceptive risk-takers is balanced with a vision and purpose to create products and services that meet... Read More

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Learn, You Will: What Yoda Can Teach Entrepreneurs

Posted by ShannonW under Self-Development
From https://www.scottsmarketplace.com 3478 days ago
Made Hot by: SimplySmallBiz on October 9, 2014 4:51 am

Whether you're a Star Wars fan or not, there's no denying that Yoda's timeless quotes can, and will, inspire you to reach your full potential. Read More

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A 28-Day Training Plan for Becoming a Better Writer

Posted by inventoryninja under Self-Development
From http://blog.hubspot.com 3486 days ago
Made Hot by: OpenSourceMedia on October 7, 2014 12:33 pm

Nowadays, we're often overridden with self-improvement plans, from 21-day diet plans to six-week courses that teach foreign languages. So why shouldn’t those of us who must create content for the gaping maw of the internet have our own shape-up plan for writing? Read More

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Just-Do-It Attitude is Cool, But a Marketing Plan is Ultra-Important. Here's Why. - Biz Epic

$Just-Do-It Attitude is Cool, But a Marketing Plan is Ultra-Important. Here\'s Why. - Biz Epic - http://www.bizepic.com$

Posted by ivanpw under Strategy
From http://www.bizepic.com 3483 days ago
Made Hot by: AmyJordan on October 7, 2014 10:59 am

While I agree that just-do-it is a good attitude for entrepreneurs to have, you need plans to guide you in growing your business, such as a marketing plan. Read More

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5 Reasons Delegation Is So Hard For Leaders

Posted by 3keyscoach under Self-Development
From http://www.abilitysuccessgrowth.com 3483 days ago
Made Hot by: leonesimmy on October 7, 2014 2:46 am

There are different kinds of demands on your attention and time as the business grows in revenue and sophistication. Where does delegation fit in? And why is it so hard? Read More