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The Importance of Reputation During Crises
Ardian ElkanaAdded On:
Tue, 02 Nov 2010 20:51:03 GMT As in 1998, the current financial crisis has damaged some of the world’s most valuable companies; however, it has offered businesses around the world a chance to learn from their mistakes and grow as leaders of industry. Inspiring a New Generation of Entrepreneurs
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Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:17:43 GMT EO recently sat down with EO Dallas member Tony Hartl, CEO and Founder of Planet Tan, and author of Selling Sunshine, a new book that offers invaluable insights on how to become a better entrepreneur. The Company You Keep
Jennifer CullenbineAdded On:
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:16:14 GMT I’m sure every business owner has heard this kind of advice before: “You never know where your next best customer is going to come from.” “You cannot afford to alienate anyone.” More emphatically, “NEVER burn a bridge.” The First Virtue of Business
Bill TreasurerAdded On:
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:16:42 GMT According to Aristotle, courage is the first virtue because it makes all the other virtues possible. If that’s true, then courage is also the first business virtue. Uniting at the Winter Olympics
David SinclairAdded On:
Tue, 12 Oct 2010 13:17:11 GMT Our goal for the year is “Build One Forum,” since we had merged with another Forum, so Chapter President Karen Purcell and I planned the retreat around an event— the 2010 Winter Olympics. The Five Foundations of an Extraordinary Life
Peter H. ThomasAdded On:
Thu, 30 Sep 2010 18:57:39 GMT It is hard to be positive about business when so much of what we hear about these days is negative— rising unemployment, falling revenues and hardship dominate the daily headlines. Being Smart about Accepting Credit Cards
Sean HarperAdded On:
Fri, 17 Sep 2010 19:56:05 GMT After taking a few serious financial lumps over the years, I learned some helpful tricks when it comes to shopping for credit card processing firms. None of these lessons learned would have occurred had I not made some memorable mistakes. The Navigation Nightmare
Tim SchumacherAdded On:
Fri, 03 Sep 2010 14:25:54 GMT In today’s business world, possessing a memorable domain name is still considered to be an essential component to a successful business— especially a successful online business. Leading the Pack During Troubled Times
John AndersonAdded On:
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:43:19 GMT The last couple years have been tough, but watching my clients weather the economic storm has brought me to the realization that going forward, business success will depend on one’s strength in three distinct areas. How to Keep E-mail from Killing Your Company
Cameron HeroldAdded On:
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:54:19 GMT In today’s business world, managing e-mail accounts for about half of the average employee's workday. It's an overused tool, and because of its sheer volume, it can lead to miscommunication, conflict and more time taken out of the workday. Creating Ambassadors for Your Business
Aaron WandtkeAdded On:
Tue, 03 Aug 2010 18:48:38 GMT Think about all of the people who applied to your company and interviewed within the past two years. What was their experience like? Business by Post-It Notes
Barry RaberAdded On:
Wed, 04 Aug 2010 13:17:28 GMT Now that I was in charge, I searched for a different approach, a better philosophy to guide my weekly meetings. The Importance of Balance
Matt BurkAdded On:
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:24:45 GMT We all know how life can easily be thrown out of balance. Try as we might to give equal attention to everything, certain issues get more attention while others get put aside. Put Your Passion to Work
Ridgely GoldsboroughAdded On:
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:18:09 GMT After I turned 40 years old, I found myself looking back at my business failures and successes with equal disdain. I felt unfulfilled, wondering what the problem was, and more specifically, what was wrong with me. Selecting the Right Billing Software
Akhil ShahaniAdded On:
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:21:33 GMT As any business owner can attest, a large customer base requires an efficient means of handing billing volumes. Thankfully, billing software takes care of such requirements. Leveraging Social Media for Sales
David SteelAdded On:
Wed, 30 Jun 2010 17:15:24 GMT When it comes to dealing with customers, you need to know what they are thinking about your team, your company and your product. What's Your Worth?
Tim MooreAdded On:
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:27:50 GMT With the values of some businesses depressed as much as 40 percent, the gap between buyer and seller expectations can be significant. The Case for Mission-Driven Business
Steven Van YoderAdded On:
Thu, 24 Jun 2010 18:19:23 GMT Whether it’s called altruism, social responsibility or strategic philanthropy, businesses have learned that combining enlightened self-interest with support for social causes makes business sense. Quality Assurance beyond Borders
Mark McNallyAdded On:
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:55:08 GMT Factories will always show you the newest, shiniest machines they possess. But how do you know that 60 percent of your run won’t be produced on older, less-accurate machinery 10 Steps to Creating a Winning PR Plan
Nick LeightonAdded On:
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:48:50 GMT As the CEO of a public relations firm, I know what it takes to create a winning PR plan. And yet, I see so many of my peers develop plans that don’t live up to their potential. Getting Your Life in Balance
Cameron HeroldAdded On:
Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:41:01 GMT Too many CEOs and entrepreneurs are completely out of balance. Not only is it affecting their health, it’s also affecting their business and employees, too. Five Ways to Avoid Going on Tilt in Business
Andy LiuAdded On:
Mon, 10 May 2010 14:38:47 GMT When it comes to business, it’s much easier than you think to go on tilt. The most dangerous thing about being on tilt is that you often don’t know you’re even on tilt. Tips for Savvy Travel
Ellie ByrdAdded On:
Mon, 10 May 2010 15:11:29 GMT In the past five years, I have become a road warrior as my travel schedule steadily increased from 20 to 80 percent. Of all the lessons I’ve learned on the road, here are 10 of my favorites that have saved me plenty of time, money and frustration. Surviving the Kenyan Crisis
Tony TiedemannAdded On:
Mon, 10 May 2010 15:09:58 GMT As one of the largest exporters of used clothing in the US, I employ about 200 people in Arizona and Kenya. Like most small businesses, we've had financial challenges, but we pride ourselves on learning from them and continuously improving. Take-Aways from the Economic Meltdown
Jon MeyerAdded On:
Mon, 10 May 2010 15:14:59 GMT In business, mistakes are the best learning tools available. I have spent the past two years watching which clients handled the economic downturn well, and which handled it poorly. The Positive Entrepreneur
Jon GordonAdded On:
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:31:03 GMT To win in business, you must win with people. Running over people will only get you so far. Learning to Reinvent Myself
Kevin DaumAdded On:
Mon, 19 Apr 2010 20:32:45 GMT Between, the failure of IndyMac Bank and Lehman Brothers, I was completely wiped out. Battling double bankruptcy and multiple foreclosures, my 20-year mortgage company became a smoking whole in the ground. Reconnecting with Your Kids
Dr. Tim JordanAdded On:
Wed, 14 Apr 2010 14:29:50 GMT Spending time with your children can be a precarious thing, and it seems to raise more questions than answers. Are You Making Money?
Christopher RughAdded On:
Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:33:58 GMT When it comes down to it, the principal test of financial success is whether or not you’re making money. It is, literally, the bottom line. Getting Back in the Black
Andrea ArenaAdded On:
Tue, 30 Mar 2010 19:30:19 GMT To stay ahead of the business curve, cutting costs and operating my business as lean as possible are urgent and extremely important areas of focus for me. How I Aligned What I Love With What I Do
Ryan AllisAdded On:
Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:56:03 GMT A year ago, I was sitting in my office late at night, wondering if I had become a corporate sellout. I couldn’t help but ask myself: Was I trading in some of the most productive years of my life to build a company I was no longer passionate about? Leveraging a Candidate-Heavy Market
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Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:43:21 GMT Getting clear on the ideal candidate for each job saves time and recruiting resources by allowing companies to focus their energies most effectively. Creating Wellness in the Workplace
Mark IsaacsonAdded On:
Thu, 04 Mar 2010 21:14:28 GMT There’s one universal business truth that’s unwavering: The success of a company depends on the productivity and performance of its employees. Taking a Break from Business
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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 15:32:35 GMT A few years ago, my family and I rented a cottage in rural France for a month. It happened at a hectic time in our personal and business lives, and I felt that going away for an extended break would give me some much needed perspective. Do You Feed Your Feelings?
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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 18:16:05 GMT In our quest for leanness, there is one major enemy we must all confront: The reason why we overindulge ourselves with food. Applying Gestalt to the Hiring Process
Jonathan DavisAdded On:
Wed, 24 Feb 2010 14:08:26 GMT When you ask the right questions, however, no Web site can give the job-seeker the answers they need, which forces them to talk about their experiences. Operating as an Off-Site Manager
Kristin LuckAdded On:
Wed, 03 Feb 2010 16:12:58 GMT Although I’ve always traveled extensively for business, moving took me further from my business’s core base of operations, and as a result, has had a significant impact on the day-to-day management of the business. Traveling is Good for the Soul and the Bottom Line
Patrick GalvinAdded On:
Thu, 14 Jan 2010 16:26:08 GMT As Sandberg started planning his wish list of places to see and things to do, he asked his employees to share their dreams. During this process, he discovered that his staff also desired opportunities to pursue adventures. Maximizing Your Message through Social Media
Hilary TopperAdded On:
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 15:00:48 GMT Have you been to a networking luncheon? You introduce yourself to person after person, only to find at the end of the meeting that you have a stack of business cards and no appointments. Going into the Gap with Benchmarks
Lois MelbourneAdded On:
Tue, 12 Jan 2010 14:26:01 GMT I recently attended a wonderful training course from the Strategic Coach organization. While there, I learned about a mental process of “going into the gap.” What Affects the Quality of a Franchise Relationship?
Steve WhitesideAdded On:
Fri, 08 Jan 2010 19:20:03 GMT As a franchise consultant, I have spent hundreds of hours working on what affects a quality franchise relationship, and over and over the same answers were revealed. |
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