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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 hire too fast and fire too slow. Most entrepreneurs are imbued with a super-strong work ethic and boundless optimism. Some of the lessons learned are timing issues.

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How are you doing on price? :: Women on Business

Women on Business

Since then, I have had more and more discussions with my clients about their pricing strategies and being squeezed in this market. In a lean economy, many sales and business development people feel obligated to discount their prices; at least, the discussion of price and where it fits in the sales strategy becomes more important than ever.

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6 Ways To Avoid Bias In Product Management

Strategy Driven

Product management involves processes that guide a product’s lifecycle, from planning and development to launching and beyond. If you’re an entrepreneur, product management might appear to be a lonely path since you are the only one focused on the outcome of a certain product or feature. Involve others in processes.

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Thriving During an Economic Downturn :: Women on Business

Women on Business

She is also moving into a bigger space in her building at a bargain price! As a business owner, I suggest you talk with your landlord about rent prices, you may be surprised to find out they are willing to lower your rent just to ensure you stay around.

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Why is it so darn easy to say NO?

Women on Business

Being helpful comes with a price, and the price is more work. By Maribeth Kuzmeski Oftentimes, there is more risk in customer service when the answer to our concerns is “yes.” Can you help me? Will you make an exception and do this for me just this once? Could you look into this issue I’m having?

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Meet My Next Group of Coaches!

Marshall Goldsmith

Price Pritchett – Bestselling author of 26 books which have sold more than 10 million copies, pioneering thought leader on merger integration strategy, corporate culture, innovation and organizational change. General Thomas Kolditz – Founding Director Doerr Institute Rice University, formerly head of Leadership Development West Point.

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The Rewards of Mentoring :: Women on Business

Women on Business

However, that’s a small price to pay for the positives that are derived. Categories : Career Development 1 Comments 1 Judy Lindenberger December 6th, 2010 at 8:28 pm Well said. The other side of it is that this, no doubt, gives us the weight of responsibility in modeling workplace behavior.

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