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JULY 13, 2013

Don’t let the experts lull you into believing ‘business planning is the most important skill’. You might need to change the product or service offer if you find it too difficult to sell. Of course… Read the full article here: Feisty Enterprise Tip #10: Ditch the Business Plan – Find a Customer To Sell To on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 25, 2013

Last Sunday English golfer Justin Rose lifted the US Open golf trophy after an enthralling show of skill under pressure. His story is worth spending a little time to get to know. He came to prominence in 1998 when as an amateur, 18yr old he came 4th in the British Open.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 13, 2013

At times of crisis, your business leadership skills are fully tested. Personal strengths and weaknesses may be exposed in a way that would not be possible except under great stress. But in order for your business to make it through times of crisis, you need to remain in control.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 19, 2013

It can be a tough decision – especially when you already have a pool of highly skilled internal L&D talent which… Read the full article here: 5 Organisational Benefits of Managed Training Services on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG. Guest Blog managed training services training'

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The Small Business Blog

JULY 31, 2013

Why do some women decide not to enter the workforce even though they have all the right skills in order to be very successful in their chosen industry? It seems that society still expects certain things for working mothers and many women feel pressured into giving up their career in order to raise a family.…

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 19, 2013

This can be difficult for small business owners who have never had to be the boss before, as managing people is not a skill that comes naturally to every person – that is why the top people in any organisation are… Read the full article here: Top 5 Tips for Keeping Employees Happy on: THE SMALL BUSINESS BLOG.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 21, 2013

An overwhelming 93% of the firms recently surveyed by the Confederation of British Industry group Pearson said that they knew best about the training needs of their staff and the skills that they require.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 24, 2013

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again- being able to articulate what you do personally or in business is just about the most important skill you can develop. Sales are the most obvious of course, but there is a list as long as your arm of vital functions that require a high degree of skills in communication. Sounds obvious huh?

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 28, 2013

The power of persuasion is a unique skill that entrepreneurs need to practice. Much of the day-to-day process of business is actually based around persuasion, whether it be persuading someone to buy from you, persuading a supplier to give you a better deal on materials or persuading someone to complete a task.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 9, 2013

According to figures produced by the Department for Business, Innovation and Skills in its annual Business Population Estimates, the number of private businesses has increased for the 12th consecutive year. Micro businesses have never been more popular than they are today.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 15, 2012

It is an invaluable business skill and one of the few I possess, but it has always held me in good stead. Are you a dog with a bone? The analogy works perfectly for me, and this is why. The dog instinctively knows the bone is valuable and worth gritting teeth for, fighting…

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 23, 2012

Identify the skills of your team and organise workloads so that these strengths… Top 5 Tips posts from the SME Blog are always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure that you set achievable goals for your team to give them something to work together for.

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 19, 2012

Do you want to use your skills to contribute to one of the world’s leading small business blogs? Are you an experienced writer with a passion for small business? If so, we want to hear from you. To expand on educational content in all areas of small business, case studies, reviews, previews and news stories…

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The Small Business Blog

JUNE 2, 2012

You have to rely on your own skills to survive, you have to be self-reliant. I like boating, when you let go of the last line to shore, you are on your own. Small steps first, a sail around the little lake, a sail along the coast, across the Channel to France, into the Med,…

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The Small Business Blog

DECEMBER 19, 2011

Consider a structured assessment test to see if their skills meet your expectations. The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Be aware that just because a candidate looks good on paper, it doesn’t mean they will be suitable in practice.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 18, 2010

The Institute explicitly recognises and rewards the enterprise skills and know how gained by people who successfully start and run their own enterprise. The newly launched IOEE is powered by SFEDI, the UK expert and accreditation body which has for fifteen years researched and identified best practice in enterprise skills and support.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 24, 2010

For many employers it is the easiest way to distinguish the capabilities of potential applicants, providing a playing field on which their relevant skills and abilities can be assessed. Young people should be given all the options; attending University, getting a job, gaining technical skills, or starting their own business.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 16, 2013

The irony is, at the moment there seems to be an army of young people keen to bring their skills to small businesses. I’m currently undertaking a research project looking at the experiences of graduates in micro firms.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 21, 2010

Try WinWeb Online Calendar to keep all of your business affairs in order and improve your organisational skills. Put old files into storage, or dispose of them altogether and switch to a digital archive. Find out more by clicking here. If you have additional tips, please share them in the comments section below.

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The Small Business Blog

SEPTEMBER 18, 2010

Trevor used his previous experience as an eCommerce specialist, and his online marketing skills, to establish his own company, that is becoming increasingly successful each and every month. Trevor saw the opportunity to use his previous employment experience to make a success of his own business ; have you ever had the same idea?

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 5, 2011

If you are a freelancer or VA who works in any of these areas, or related skills that I have failed to mention, please get in touch by leaving a comment on my blog, or sending a Tweet to @winweb. . - Data Upload Specialists. Content Writers. - SEO Specialists. Online Graphic Designers. Print Graphic Designers.

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The Small Business Blog

JANUARY 23, 2011

Don’t cut back on spending money to train your staff, especially if it will improve skills that help you generate revenue (e.g. This could involve reducing the complexity of your product offering or outsourcing certain business functions. sales techniques or customer service). Innovation is ultimately often the key to business survival.

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The Small Business Blog

OCTOBER 3, 2010

Identify the skills they could learn that would benefit both your business and their career. Make sure that you actually keep your promises to staff and customers to build a good reputation. Invest money in your employees so that they can develop through training. Use recyclable materials wherever possible, even if they cost extra.

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The Small Business Blog

FEBRUARY 11, 2013

Clearly, you would have hired this employee for other skills and purposes than that of shredding paper and it may be better for you to outsource this mundane task to allow this employee to concentrate on their job.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 31, 2011

You will need to appoint the right people with the right skills for the job. Functions like marketing and human resources have to be understood and applied correctly to your business, it is not simply enough to read books on the subject. In terms of business management, there are numerous issues to consider.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 8, 2009

6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ 5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses &# Dean Soto Said on November 10th, 2009 at 10:32 am I depends on the type of training, but there are two free ways to get free training in presentation skills and sometimes tachnology skills.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 8, 2008

Even if you are not creative enough to design your own signs, if you possess the right skills you will be able to manufacture them to order. Skills needed: If you plan on designing signs for others then you will need some skill in graphic design and computer aided design. for wooden signs you will need to know how to carve).

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APRIL 16, 2008

Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. When I question this alleged shortage, I’m always surprised about how little consideration is given to well skilled and educated parents – mainly women – sitting at home looking after the family.

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MARCH 12, 2013

As some Indian factories turn to exporting, they are moving away from low-skill manufacturing processes in favor of more innovative, value-added production. Moreover, India has a deep talent pool of scientists and researchers offering cost-efficient research and development, according to the GMCI report.

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MAY 20, 2008

Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you. Skills needed: The only essential skills for this business are knowledge of CV writing and the ability to write well.

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The Small Business Blog

AUGUST 11, 2010

These lessons will equip you with skills and experience for you to take forward in your business journey. Nothing can guarantee business success but even if your start up doesn’t succeed, a failure under your belt will give you lessons in business that you can’t learn from a book or a blog.

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The Small Business Blog

NOVEMBER 13, 2007

You use your language and local knowledge skills and open up a new market for this small business. Virtual Import Assistant: You could source – using your language and local knowledge skills – products in other countries for retailers in your country of residence. This is a great idea and I’ll certainly suggest it.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 20, 2010

Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. And people claim our country has a skills shortage? I meet these ladies all the time, and often they come from large corporate backgrounds, and have a fantastic skill set.

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The Small Business Blog

APRIL 29, 2008

Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor. Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 15, 2013

It is probably time to deploy your skills elsewhere. When at times you go to work and you don’t even know what you are doing there, but stay there just because you don’t have anywhere else to go, then you know you are being drained dry. You are an entrepreneur – your time is always money and should never be wasted on a drudgery venture.

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The Small Business Blog

MARCH 11, 2008

Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Basic web skills will be needed to maintain a website and good communication skills will be essential in order to convince your clients that you really know what you are doing! If you have knowledge of cosmetics and fashion consulting it will help tremendously.

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