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MAY 20, 2010

Trust – Trust is fundamental in order to secure a productive work environment. VB, Stefan Mike Said on June 9th, 2010 at 11:12 pm I came from working in a pretty populated environment with several staff which I was in charge of and now I run my own business with two partners (so not really staff). Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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In 2008, social media and customer service were not even on the radar; in 2009 it grew to 13%, and this year 40% of contact centers actively use social media in their customer service. Also, Stockford pointed out the relevance between the marketing departments of a company and customer service.

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NOVEMBER 23, 2009

Small Business World News Round-up – 209/11/24 by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 24, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. 2010 may be no better.

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JULY 20, 2010

It is important to have an online presence (and I’d argue that more than a one page site is necessary) and even more important if your customers and competitors are online. Small business owners need to consider ‘online’ an extension of their market place and learn to communicate well within that environment.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 17, 2009 On my blog I often talk about not spending money, bootstrapping and cash-flow planning. Stefan Töpfer Said on November 17th, 2009 at 10:41 pm Hi Deborah, you know what is even more weird, small business failing because of what the governments and banks did to them. – ST.

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MAY 13, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much international potential for this business because you will have to work closely with clients. Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. I also associate white glove service with class, grace, and politeness as well. To provide white glove service, you need to make sure that: Employees are well dressed. The environment is respectable.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2008

Obviously we have an interest to help, but I have to provide a secure and harassment free environment for my staff to work in. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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OCTOBER 28, 2007

Sooner or later you will think about doing a little more business, protecting yourself more, and that will bring you to the question of changing business and trading environment All small business, micro business, sole traders, freelancers and home businesses can be run in the form of limited liability companies. Great post!

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APRIL 29, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: There are no barriers to online international coaching other than language (although even this can be overcome by translation). Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 11, 2008

Business Environment and Set-up Cost: The needs of each client will be different and they will likely require one-on-one consultation, so the majority of your customers will be based in the local region. Kind regards, Elaine Henry Baker Said on February 12th, 2009 at 10:37 pm Great post as always Stefan.

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APRIL 8, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: This is primarily a local business because you will work closely with clients and be responsible for installing the signage. Do not be put off if you have no formal qualifications in this area as long as you have talent. The other skills you require will depend on the type of signs you plan to make (e.g.

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MARCH 2, 2010

As many of my readers will know I am passionate about working from home for many reasons; it benefits society, the family and the environment. Simple ideas on how to bootstrap your small business start up are: - Work from home. But as a start up the main reason you should be working from home where possible, is to save money.

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JANUARY 14, 2008

We can only dream of a less regulated business environment – so long as prospective politicians reckon that more legislation is good for all of us. &# Andrew Ivey Said on January 14th, 2008 at 1:18 pm The red-tape burden extends to all areas of contact with government: employment law, tax law, environmental law. The list is endless.

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MAY 20, 2008

Business environment and set-up cost: Other than language, there are no major barriers to this business being successful internationally. CV Writing | Blogger Said on May 7th, 2009 at 1:55 pm Great idea for a start up Stefan. curt Said on October 30th, 2009 at 4:38 am Thanks for the interesting post. www.iva-machine.co.uk

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OCTOBER 26, 2007

It may be more related to things like: Market segment; Management environment; Staff experience, to name but a few. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2006

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. We are still human after all!

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

Looking at single parent families and the impact on our children, I would argue it was a good thing, and so would the many parents working from home exactly for that reason – to provide a healthy family environment for their loved ones. Acai Berry Information Said on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 pm I like your post because its really true.

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APRIL 1, 2008

Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful. Business environment and set-up cost: There is not much potential for international business because you will not be able to keep your prices competitive with foreign companies once you factor in shipping costs.

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OCTOBER 10, 2007

Surviving A Recession Said on February 23rd, 2009 at 4:30 am Hello Stephan, Good advice as usual. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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OCTOBER 2, 2007

The reasons for this are quite predictable: No safe employment environment, even in big corporations. Have a more flexible work environment, to suit ones needs better. Many are starting small businesses or home businesses, freelancers, self-employed, contractors, professionals in all small business areas setting up shop. if you like.

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NOVEMBER 16, 2007

The fact that our society is wholly unprepared for this revolution in the work place and small business environment, has to do with the fact, that governments often receive no advice from actual participants in this new home based micro business economy. james ainsworth Said on May 15th, 2009 at 3:31 pm Another great read.

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AUGUST 16, 2007

Employing people full time should only be considered for “essential, ongoing and full-time&# work, this way you can provide a more secure workplace for your employee and look forward to a peaceful and unstressed work environment. Will Said on March 13th, 2009 at 8:55 pm Great article! SME should. Keep up the good work.

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JULY 12, 2010

Building Relationships one Assistant at a Time ► April (2) Keeping focussed in a busy environment When your boss arranges meetings behind your back. I gave at the office Calendar "ah ha" Introducing The Administrative Bloopers Blog What ever happened to the "us" in Service?

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