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When refusing to hire a felon could land you in court

By on June 24, 2014 in Tips & Advice
A felony conviction doesn't mean you can automatically disqualify a potential job candidate. But, that hasn't stopped some companies from making that mistake. Blogger and award-winning business journalist Jody Glynn Patrick explains when refusing to hire a felon could land you in court.
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Talent management is risk management

By on June 20, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Risk management may not be in the job description of any human resource managers or organizational development specialist. But blogger and risk management expert Rick Swanson says that's exactly what they are.
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When to drink the “executive coaching” lemonade

By on June 17, 2014 in Tips & Advice
When is getting an executive coach a good thing and when is it bad? Blogger and former business journalist of the year Jody Glynn Patrick explains.
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What do your customers really care about?

By on June 12, 2014 in Tips & Advice
What do your customers really care about? Here's a hint: It starts with a "them" and ends with "selves." Blogger and small business expert Brad Miller explains.
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10 office hacks you can do right now

By on June 6, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Dirty keyboard? Ink stain on your pocket? Paper cut? A lot of these annoying office headaches can be solved with materials that are probably already in or near your workspace. Blogger and award winning journalist Barclay Pollak has 10 office hacks for everyday work problems.
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Why you want clients not customers

By on June 5, 2014 in Tips & Advice
When is someone a client and when is someone a customer? Blogger and telecommunications business expert Charles Borrell breaks down the very important difference between the two and tells us why you want clients not customers.
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Common mistakes that make borrowing harder for small business

By on June 4, 2014 in Tips & Advice
Getting a small business loan is tough. Don't make it harder than it needs to be. Blogger and financial expert Ty Kiisel shares some common mistakes that make borrowing harder for small businesses. He also offers six steps you can take to avoid those errors.
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There is no time like now to begin your own business

By on June 2, 2014 in Tips & Advice
There is no time like the present! Blogger and small business owner Mike MacDonald tells you why those words are so true in this blog post.
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Commuting REALLY is ruining your life

By on May 30, 2014 in Tips & Advice
How healthy is the county you live in? Blogger Barclay Pollak has the answer and tells you why commuting REALLY is ruining your life.
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