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The 10 Biggest Business Mistakes: And How to Avoid Them

Leading Blog

Lawyer, CPA, and serial entrepreneur, Patrick Burke, says he has made most of these big mistakes and has (barely) lived to tell about it. Most entrepreneurs are imbued with a super-strong work ethic and boundless optimism. Develop a good cash forecast prior to opening the business, one that can survive a downturn in the beginning.

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Never Trust, Always Verify

Leading with Trust

He’s not a CPA. They achieve goals consistently and develop a track record of success. They treat people equitably and ethically and ensure that rules are fairly applied to all members of the team. No, I wouldn’t. So, if trust is situational, how do we know when we can trust someone?

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Those Who Can Speak Close More Sales :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Categories : Sales 2 Comments 1 Marisa Phoenix, CPA November 24th, 2010 at 9:17 am This is a GREAT post. Attacking and Beating Sales Reluctance With the Right Mindset “I don’t like selling. But I’m the best salesperson we’ve. An observation about sales staff I had lunch one time at a popular eatery in.

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Laskey Shares Her Insights On Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

Is one objective how to develop strategic partnerships? He demonstrated an amazing work ethic, and that dedication has been part of my professional life since my first job. Also, since my father was a CPA, he was always reading about new tax laws, so he taught me at an early age to stay up-to-date on my industry and trends.

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Debbie Laskey On Mentoring

Eric Jacobson

Is one objective how to develop strategic partnerships? He demonstrated an amazing work ethic, and that dedication has been part of my professional life since my first job. Also, since my father was a CPA, he was always reading about new tax laws, so he taught me at an early age to stay up-to-date on my industry and trends.

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How Companies Can Take a Stand Against Bribery

Harvard Business Review

External standards can also be a powerful tool in support of those efforts, helping companies strengthen ethics and compliance practices by offering a clear framework for action. And consumers are placing a higher and higher value on whether a company has ethical practices, too.

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A Board Member’s Guide to Corporate Political Spending

Harvard Business Review

We have developed a framework to help boards make decisions concerning corporate political spending — decisions that are informed; consistent with company strategies, policies, and values; and that mitigate risks as much as possible. As the director of an energy company told us: “A lot depends on the expertise of the board.