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How Women Are Rising in Business

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The women surveyed in Guidant’s “ 2023 Small Business Trends ” report were primarily motivated to become entrepreneurs due to being “ready to be their own boss” (28%) and “[dissatisfied] with corporate America” (23%), with only 13% seeking to pursue their passions. I mean ‘Your life will be improved by the ascendance of women.’”

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5 Ways to Thrill Your Customers (Because a Thank You Email Just Doesn’t Cut It Anymore)

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In face-to-face situations, it’s best to wear professional attire and work on projecting good posture , a positive attitude , friendly eye contact, a firm handshake, a smile and a look of confidence. In its 2011 Oracle Customer Experience Impact Report , Harris Research found that 86 percent of U.S. Nail the last impression!

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Why We’re All Doomed and GTD Can’t Save Us

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Copyright © 2011 Marlon Ribunal. Survey Says…You Are Stressed! According to the American Psychological Association’s 2010 Stress in America Survey: In general, Americans recognize that their stress levels remain high and exceed what they consider to be healthy. Survey Says…You Need Willpower! Guest Post.

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Amazon.com still a leader in customer service

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Amazon’s innovative ideas have resulted in price guarantees, alerts to rising and dropping prices, and through this builds consumer confidence – enough to be labeled as one of the “most reputable” businesses. The 2011 Temkin Experience Ratings surveyed 6,000 different consumers from.

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The Most Important Trait To Boost Your Productivity

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Back in 2011, I took the time to learn new techniques in Microsoft Excel through a course. The methods I learned there have gave me greater confidence and speed (i.e. I have also learned how to survey my readers and understand their specific career challenges. The key to advanced productivity lies in the power of learning.

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Small Business World News Round-up – 2009/12/15

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The small gain, along with a fifth straight increase in sales, raised hopes that businesses will begin restocking their depleted shelves, helping… Most small businesses plan no ‘09 bonuses, survey shows : More small-business employees can expect no end-of-year bonuses or gifts for 2009.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Employee engagement is a force.

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Senior management can lead with their vision and strategies in order to instill employee confidence. Have focus groups; consider an employee survey. From that negative comes lack of productivity, low self-esteem, and a breakdown of teamwork. Leaders can not just assume what factors motivate employees.