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Top 2013 Resolution for Business Women Should Be Saying No

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: For many business women, saying “no” is difficult, but learning to say that two-letter word can have a very positive effect on your career, your business, and your life. Stephanie Chandler shared the story of her personal Just Say No campaign on the Forbes Work in Progress blog, and it’s a great read for anyone who has trouble saying no.

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Are you ready to kick butt in 2013?

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Right now, the idea of kicking butt in 2013 is probably the last thing on your mind. But come January 2, when that alarm clock goes off, you’re going to feel a lot better about facing the New Year with a blueprint for success. With that in mind, the best thing you can do for yourself in that first week is to keep your schedule light. Unless a face-to-face meeting is critical, your desk is the best place to be for maximum productivity.

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Customer Service Lessons from Women Entrepreneurs

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: What can women entrepreneurs teach us about customer service? Rieva Lesonsky of American Express OPEN Forum provides some specific lessons that women entrepreneurs are using to redefine customer service. Some of the customer service techniques that women entrepreneurs are using might be considered byproducts of innately female characteristics.

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Your Business, Your Leadership

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The past week has given me the opportunity to observe the management style of a district manager for a fairly well known retailer. As I have had the horror of observing this individual, I’ve noticed that there are some things that entrepreneurs can learn from this horror movie. The staff mistakes are your mistakes. What I have observed is this DM ruthlessly pointing out every mistake without any consideration for how it is happening or why it is continuing to happen.

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Brand Marketing Opportunities and Challenges for 2013

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: Are you ready to market your brand and get big results in 2013? Remember, brands can belong to companies or individuals. It’s just as important to develop and promote your personal brand in order to reach your career goals as it is for a company to market its brands. 2013 will be a year filled with opportunities and challenges for brand marketing.

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Business Books Gift Ideas

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There are still shopping days left this holiday season, and business books that can help both businessmen and businesswomen learn and grow are perfect presents and stocking stuffers. If you haven’t browsed through the Women on Business Bookstore recently, follow the preceding link to see some of the amazing books written by the Women on Business team of contributors.

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The Top Business Lesson I Learned This Year

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NEWS AND INSIGHTS UPDATE: What’s the best business lesson you learned this year? That’s the question the team from Kickstart Kitchen is asking, and already, some great lessons are included in their Lessons Learned in 2012 Pinterest board. You can follow the link below for all of the details, but here are a few of the great lessons that included on the list so far: “Trust yourself.

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