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A Look at How Brad D. Smith Motivated and Inspired Intuit Employees

Success

Smith’s unconventional motivation fostered success In 2006, when he was senior vice president of Intuit’s Small Business Division, he told his team he would put on a 1920s bathing suit and jump in a pond if they met the launch deadline for the latest version of QuickBooks. His team met the deadline, and he took the leap.

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7 Ways to Position Yourself as an Admin Leader

Eat Your Career

So, back in 2006, I started a blog for admins called The Executive Assistant’s Toolbox, where I shared tips and tricks for success in the field. In 2008, things got really crazy. They specialize in offering educational and networking opportunities, and they’re always looking for passionate professionals to help organize local events.

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SUCCESS Celebrates 125 Years of Progress, Positive Thinking and Personal Growth

Success

The magazine had a short run with former National Magazine Award winner Gay Bryant as editor-in-chief beginning in 2006. In 2007 SUCCESS was acquired by VideoPlus (eventually renamed SUCCESS Partners), an educational and marketing tools company based in Dallas.

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UK/Ireland small Business News Round-up – 11/04/2008 | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! FPB calls for commitment to tackling the issues faced by small firms : With new research showing that just 9% of politicians have more than 10 years of business experience, the FPB is calling for those who make the laws in the UK and Europe to better educate themselves about the issues facing smaller firms.

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Why educate women – isn't it a waste of resources? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Why educate women – isn’t it a waste of resources? by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children.

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Top 5 Tips for Hiring New Employees

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Evans Said on February 25th, 2010 at 3:30 am Always look at the applicant’s educational background. Not just check that he/she graduated in the relevant field but the best candidate’s full educational history will tell the story. E-Mail me or follow me. You ask a question, I answer!

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/17

The Small Business Blog

Build your own network! Benefits of Online Software for Small Business. Concentrate on your business, not your office. Outsourcing Options For Small Business Focus on your business, timeshare professionals. Community for small business outsourcing and cost control. What is Small Business Infrastructure? Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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