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What MLB Pitcher Jon Lester and 4 Other Professional Athletes Teach Us About Overcoming Obstacles

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After receiving his diagnosis in August 2006, Lester went through treatment, worked his way back into the major leagues and pitched—and won—a World Series game. Then, in May 2008, he became the 18th pitcher in the history of the storied Red Sox organization to throw a perfect game. With that approach, Lester became a hero to many.

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5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses

The Small Business Blog

For speech and presentation skills, there are quite a number of individuals in organizations like Toastmasters and the Rotary club that are looking to increase their teaching and leadership skills. Sometimes you can get them for free, other times it is vastly cheaper than what you would get with a professional organization.

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Top 5 Sales Tips for Small Business

The Small Business Blog

These are core and useful tips, which a sales organization need to get pace on their sales growth. Thanks for sharing this post, short and right on target. Denise Said on August 10th, 2010 at 3:06 pm Hello Stefan, Thanks for sharing above five important sales tips. Chris Said on August 12th, 2010 at 4:59 pm I always struggle with #4.

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How Working From Home Can Work For You

The Small Business Blog

The same way you can organize your life, as an owner working from home, so can they and that will lead to much better work getting done every day or every week. I really wish my organization would allow the same thing as I am wasting lot of money and time on commuting. Paul Said on April 16th, 2010 at 7:33 am Good article.

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Good Business: A Reputation of Integrity

The Small Business Blog

For continuous improvement of a company, the leader of an organization must be willing to open up to ideas for betterment. Recognize that customers/clients want to do business with a company they can trust; when trust is at the core of a company, it is easy to recognize. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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Don't Underestimate The Importance Of Time Management

The Small Business Blog

There will, of course, be times when deadlines need to be met or work just has to be done that will make even the most well organized small business owner feel that they are not managing their time effectively. Bee Said on April 13th, 2010 at 9:54 pm I feel that in reality, it is priority management and organization that is the key.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/10

The Small Business Blog

Organizations are working to help them size up. One in Four Businesses Calls the Owner ‘Ma’am’ : More than a quarter of all businesses are women-owned, but a high proportion of those are one-woman shops. Small Business Crunches Numbers : Small business has fought the health-care bill as too costly. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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