Effective Leadership for Business Owners Can Change Lives An effective leader knows that inspiration works better than demands, and people respond more positively to change when they understand the goal. Demands can lead to resistance, while transparency and a sense of purpose can inspire people to follow willingly. Anyone who
*This article was originally published in Lowe’s for Pros A brand is a major differentiator among small business owners in the same industry—it’s a way consumers and even competitors identify a business. But creating a solid brand strategy is no easy feat. In part one of a three part series, learn
*This article was originally published in AARP – Life ReImagined Word of mouth is an unbeatable career and business builder. Here’s how to max it out. As a business coach, Yoon Cannon relies on word of mouth referrals to grow her venture. But she faces a tricky challenge: The nature of
*This article was originally published in Business News Daily Are there so many tasks on your to-do list that you barely have time to focus on your business? If so, it might be time to think about hiring a virtual assistant. Whether it’s a single person dedicated to working with your
*This article was originally published in Chamber of Commerce Magazine W4 Magazine, Chamber of Commerce – Budget Friendly Strategies to Grow Your Business According to Bucks County.org, most Bucks County area businesses are small (less than 3 people). And while the economy is starting to gain traction, business owners are looking
*This article was originally published in Training Magazine My interview withNo More Bored MeetingsIt might be time for a training refresher on how to run, and participate in, an effective meeting. Rob Bellmar sprinted for home, glancing over his shoulder to check for the throw. That’s when he stepped on
*This article was originally published in American Express Magazine * What does your LinkedIn summary say about you? Though often overlooked or underutilized, the LinkedIn summary is a free-form, 2,000-character-rich section located at the top of every LinkedIn profile—the profile owner’s moment to shine. But because writing a compelling summary is
*This article was originally published in Intuit magazineWritten by : Sheryl Nance-Nash Although your mood of late may be moving from motivated to merry, there is much that you — and every small-business owner — should do before the year ends to set yourself on a good path for 2013. Here are
* This article originally published in Inc MagazineWritten by Inc : Staff writer There are several good reasons why every small and medium-sized business needs to build and maintain an effective customer pipeline, but perhaps the most important one is that failing to do so can jeopardize your financial stability, says Yoon
*This article was originally published in Philadelphia Business JournalWritten by : Yoon Cannon Many companies are trimming down on payroll to weather today’s tough economic storm. But, staffing decision affect both budget and revenues. While high turnover certainly bleeds resources, low turnover can also inhibit a company’s growth if that staff has
