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Why is it so darn easy to say NO?

Women on Business

Happy clients that go wild about you because of the surprising way you serve their needs. Yes, I will talk to my manager and see if we can do that for you.” How about, β€œYES, I can do some hard work for you even though it would be easier for me to just say no.” The result? Related posts: Are Your Client Delight Efforts Misplaced?

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19 Tips & Ideas on Starting & Running Your Own Business

Miles Anthony Smith

But don’t be discouraged; for many the hard work is worth it when you consider the freedom over your own time and finances. As well as doing your main role, you’ll have to quickly learn to do every other role that a company needs as well, such as admin, accounting, marketing, and finances.

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Cast the Net Wide – Make the Most of Your Promotional Time and.

Women on Business

Media momentum is much like a wild fire—the power of one well-placed match can ignite dramatic pyrotechnics! Other ideas: donate your expertise as an award, speak at the local library or school, and interview local officials to report for newsletters. Such involvement can lead to greater visibility. Start small and build up.

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Win 2 Tickets to PLAY DEAD in NYC

Women on Business

Reviews: β€œThis wild, wicked show is not just a screamfest; it’s a good piece of theater!” - The New York Times β€œFunny, furious and wholly enthralling!” - Wall Street Journal β€œTeller has filled Play Dead with elaborate illusions and effects including a slam-bang finale!”

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Making Room for Reflection Is a Strategic Imperative

Harvard Business Review

What most companies (and economies) dont do is to stop doing — and thats a self-defeating problem. We seem to be clueless about making room for deep questioning and thinking: reflecting. Our doing/reflecting ratio is wildly out of whack. What most companies (and economies) dont do is to stop doing — and thats a self-defeating problem.