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How to Be More Empathetic in Conversations

Success

When attempting to work out differences, meet in a neutral location, such as a conference room or restaurant. This article appears in the August 2015 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Gross developed an empathetic process that can be used to improve all types of relationships: 1. Set ground rules before talking.

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Slim & Husky’s Uses Their Artisan Pizza as a Means for Social Change and Community Empowerment

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Reed, they never knew it would one day inspire the business model for their fast-casual restaurant empire. Everyone at some point thinks about owning some sort of restaurant or hospitality venture. It was cool to have art in the restaurant, but we wanted a place where we could house different events that support the arts,” Gray says.

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What can assistants expect in 2015?

Practically Perfect PA

The last few years I have written a blog about what assistants can expect from the year and here you will find the tradition has continued into 2015. I genuinely think 2014 was a turning point in our industry and I think 2015 will see a consolidation of our efforts to take our profession forward. Assistant networking and events.

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I Gave Up Drinking for Lent—and Here Are the 5 Things I Learned

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I saw plays, read more books , spent more time at the gym , tried new restaurants around town and jammed out at karaoke. This article was published in April 2015 and has been updated. By giving up alcohol for Lent, I wasn’t spending my Friday and Saturday nights at bars. Instead, I branched out. I developed more discipline.

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When It Comes to Pleasing Difficult Clients, Sometimes It’s Better to Be Fired

Success

Jane tasked me with helping her to write three articles. Then I turned in the first article. But the same thing happened with article number two. The person who introduced me to Jane was someone I deeply respected, so I buckled down with renewed commitment to get the third article right no matter what. I was mortified.

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12 Easy Ways to Make Extra Money

Success

While you can always snag a pizza delivery job, try earning some extra cash on your own schedule by delivering restaurant meals for a company like DoorDash , which operates in seven U.S. This article originally appeared on NerdWallet in April 2015 and has been updated. Deliver your favorite foods. Become a personal shopper.

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Small Business Closure Scenarios

Small Business Labs

   By way of comparison, the SBA chart below shows small business closure and startup rates between 1990-2015.      On average about 8% of small businesses closed each year between 1990 and 2015 and 10% closed at the height of the Great Recession in 2009. Below is a brief description.

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