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Comment by Lauren Elder on July 1, 2008 @ 8:33 am Got a wedding coming up and couldn’t even comprehend doing a speech without planning it out. Comment by James @ Organize IT on July 1, 2008 @ 1:12 pm One of the regular parts of a Toastmasters meeting is called Table Topics. It’s a great method for developing that skill.

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JULY 21, 2010

These are the core of time management and need to be understood to develop efficient time management skills. Skills such as decision making , emotional intelligence and critical thinking are also essential to effective time management. However, there is more to time management than these basics. Comments Good Information.

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A 2021 Bureau of Justice Statistics study found that 66% of people released from prison in 24 different states in 2008 were re-arrested within three years. Many of these arrests led to reincarceration: parole and probation violations and new sentences led 61% of prisoners released in 2008 to return to prison within a decade.

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MARCH 11, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea: Image Consultant by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 11, 2008 This business is ideal for someone who has worked in the corporate world or the media for a number of years and understands the importance of image within it. Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 16, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 16, 2008 When my wife went to university in London in the eighties one of her professors was of the opinion that the education was wasted on women, since they would leave university, get married and have children. How else can it be explained that we ignore this massive “skills resource&# sitting at home.

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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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APRIL 29, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Weight Loss Consultation by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 30, 2008 In recent years there has been a far greater emphasis placed on the importance of living a healthy lifestyle. Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

April 2008;$19.95US/$21.99CAN; 978-0-470-25746-3 Copyright © 2008 Steven S. Leaders understand the nature of time and are skilled at prioritizing it to make an impact. For others it is a skill that must be honed through experience. Most growth leaders are naturals at these types of skills.

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MAY 20, 2008

Writing Service by Stefan Töpfer on May 20, 2008 The competitive job market makes it important for applicants to have a résumé that stands out from the pile. 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.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2010

Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. The recent downturn has made companies think twice about who they are dealing with and has made them potentially more likely to switch suppliers. Perhaps to your firm?

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APRIL 8, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Sign-Making Service by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 09, 2008 Sign manufacture is a fun way for you to earn some extra income. 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. 10% off on orders over £50).

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JUNE 28, 2010

com) Related Posts: Top 5 Posts for June 2008 4 Tips for Improving Interpersonal Communication Ten Ways to Improve Your Communication Skills Communication Did you enjoy this post? Why not leave a comment below and continue the conversation, or subscribe to my feed and get articles like this delivered automatically to your feed reader.

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 29, 2008 These days many ask, what to do if you lose your job? Of course you’ll need a skill in order to do this, and the knowledge to market yourself. What To Do If You Lose Your Job! In my opinion running a small business is THE essential financial survival tool these days. — ST.

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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. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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DECEMBER 20, 2009

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. Here’s a recommendation for a business coach – [link] Jason Hommel Said on December 23rd, 2009 at 6:51 pm Those tips are applicable to everyone, not just businessmen. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 23, 2010

Said on August 19th, 2010 at 6:52 pm Great customer service skills are missing in a lot of businesses today. Leave a Reply I would love to hear from you, please let me know what your take on my blog post is. In order to stop spam on my blog and increase conversations, I had to implement some simple rules: 1. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MAY 13, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – Party Planner by Stefan Töpfer on May 13, 2008 Organising a party can be time-consuming and stressful for many people. Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. You can follow any responses to this entry through the RSS 2.0

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APRIL 1, 2008

Small Business Start-Up Idea – T-Shirt Design by Stefan Töpfer on Apr 02, 2008 There is always a great demand for custom-made T-shirts, ranging from sports teams in need of new kit to event organisers wanting promotional shirts to give away. Working at Home on the Internet Said on April 4th, 2008 at 12:55 pm [.]

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JULY 27, 2010

You can leave a response , or trackback from your own site. simon Said on July 28th, 2010 at 10:46 am yes, Every successful business starts with an idea. a good idea is so important. if you have it , your success will be far away from you. a good article. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 16, 2010

If an area such as accounting is your weakness, rather than wasting time learning the skill it may be more cost-effective and time efficient to outsource the service. Work out if these weaknesses will truly impact your business, and if there are ways to improve in these areas. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo! Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 28, 2007

The small business health-check questions for this episode are: Do I know what is going on in my business in all areas or have I abdicated some responsibility to staff? So I can work on my communication skills to do a better job in future. Paul Stefan Töpfer Said on May 11th, 2008 at 10:21 am Hi Paul, Good to have you back.

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MAY 24, 2010

From Human Resources and Skills Development Canada There are myths or assumptions about what the family-friendly workplace really means. Policies that increase employee health and well-being, foster employee commitment and support families, positively impact everyone (employees; men and women, customers and clients, families and communities.)

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APRIL 13, 2009

A recent survey by Network Solutions and the University of Maryland found that of 1,000 small businesses surveyed, 69 percent made a profit in 2008. At the same time, the skill set you will acquire will be incredibly more diverse, you will learn strategies much faster and see results much quicker,” she says.

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In 2008, when Jessie Canella returned home from Iraq where he had been deployed as a Marine, he wasn't sure how to get a job in the civilian world. The site will offer a secure way for vets and their families to communicate about everything from mental-health resources to career mentorship. And then help one of them find a job.

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SEPTEMBER 6, 2010

It’s hard to overestimate your own skills and abilities, but it’s so easy to forget about them in a daily routine. Deepak Comment by Deepak Lodhia on January 17, 2008 @ 4:49 pm Hello everybody, my name is Damion, and I’m glad to join your conmunity, and wish to assit as far as possible. Comments Inspiring summary!

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MARCH 19, 2008

Small Business Startup Checklist – Company Structure by Stefan Töpfer on Mar 19, 2008 An important early decision that will have long-term consequences for your business is to determine the legal form it will trade under. « Australia/New Zealand Small Business News Round-up – 19/03/2008 Entrepreneurship live and kicking!

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MAY 17, 2010

Whether it’s 20 pounds you need to lose, a presentation that has to be made or a skill you need to learn, overcoming “I don’t feel like doing it” is being motivated. Things that motivate us are more deeply rooted; whether they be love, health, success, etc. That drive is motivation.

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OCTOBER 11, 2007

Here is some of what she emailed me: “… I was a nurse of 13 years experience in all areas of nursing and a practicing aroma therapist, so using my extensive knowledge in health care and natural essential oils and emollients I created my blend, Tattoo Aftercare®, (Scots are also famous for blending skills!) Any idea anyone?

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AUGUST 21, 2007

4 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 4 Responses to “ Teamwork for Small Business Is Way To Success &# richard hazelgrove Said on June 1st, 2008 at 9:40 am Hello I agree entirely. Team has many function, they develop more skill, service, and opportunity to your business. The phrase no man is an Island is very true.

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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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AUGUST 7, 2007

So if you ever had a dream or goal in business, now is the time to start, some people make their hobby into a business, others their DIY skills and some even start social businesses for giving someone else a helping hand – the reasons and opportunities are truly limitless. What business would you like to start today ? Edited by ST.)

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OCTOBER 26, 2009

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South By South West Midlands Said on February 28th, 2008 at 4:51 pm [.] low cost business ideas Said on April 10th, 2008 at 11:10 pm the internet has allow the bootstrapper to go to a whole new level. – Stefan Carlos Weil Said on May 27th, 2008 at 11:38 pm STEFAN: I fully agree with bootstrapping. But you will need some [.]

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AUGUST 6, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Public Speaking Skills Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 6, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Don’t allow these people to control the pace of your speech.You also need to practice skills for handling interruptions. Thanks for visiting!

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There is no way you could hope, as a small business, to employ even one of these skill sets full-time, unless they are important to the core business. The same is true for other “ Virtual Assistants “: Call answering, bookkeeping, typing, credit control, etc. The combination of the SaaS model with our Live!

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APRIL 27, 2009

As I was going through the manual, I saw chapters on office procedures, confidentiality, health and safety, security and more. Join us at the luxurious Palazzo Versace on the Gold Coast for an amazing end of year get away and your chance to network, learn and advance your skills in style! 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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From dealing with the challenges I never would have chosen (experiencing an armed robbery and numerous family tragedies) to those I’ve willingly taken on (having four children in five years while moving around the world), I’ve discovered that courage is a skill. And, like all skills, it can be learned and mastered.

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