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How I Lost $3 Million in 24 Hours and Bounced Back

Success

At the 2008 Beijing Olympics, I supplied tickets to more than 8,500 people, netting over $1 million in profits. Over the years, I’d developed contacts, partners and skills, and I had the industry reputation necessary to put together a contract this big.

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Patrice Washington Is Redefining Wealth By Scaling Joy

Success

The crash of the housing market in 2008 and subsequent recession decimated her business, leaving her on welfare and food stamps and—eventually—sitting across from a generous Harvey who offered to create a job with the sole purpose of helping her get back on her feet. And it was gone overnight.

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Networking best practices for assistants

Practically Perfect PA

She is not only a fantastic public speaker, having recently presented at the Office Show 2014 but she also understands what can hold assistants back and how to overcome our own fears. Well Catherine has been an absolute pioneer in the PA networking world, having set up the NHS PAs for Excellence Network back in 2008.

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Employee Retention Challenges are the Result of Changing Labor Force Economics

Energage

The Wall Street Journal reports the rate employees are voluntarily leaving their jobs is the greatest since 2008. A shortage of skilled labor is a primary concern for executives. Of the nearly 7,000 organizations we surveyed in 2015, we found that among the bottom 10% (which more closely reflect a typical U.S. Aspiring Top Workplaces.

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Is It Your Job’s Responsibility to Make You Happy During the Workday?

Success

Research supports this claim, as a 2020 study published in Frontiers in Psychology which looked at employees in the banking sector found that workplace happiness—as well as “service-skill use”—had a positive impact on employee performance. A positive work environment benefits both employers and employees, but what does it entail?

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Top 10 Small Business Trends for 2014

Small Business Labs

To see earlier lists, click on the year: 2012 , 2011 , 2010 , 2009 , 2008. Income Inequality:  Income inequality is a big issue that will become bigger in 2014.   Often family members, each brings complementary skills and abilities.  Below is our 7th annual Top 10 Small Business Trends list.   9. . 

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The Truth About Impostor Syndrome and How to Overcome It

Stephanie LH Calahan

Impostor Syndrome reflects a belief that you are inadequate and, or incompetent despite evidence that you are skilled and successful. A 2014 study on Impostor Syndrome shows that those people with it tend to undervalue their skills or fail to recognize how other opportunities might place more substantial importance on their abilities.

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