Mark Auerbach writes about the benefits of doing pro-bono work and gives three tips on how to go about it wisely so it's a win-win experience.
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Pro-bono: Why you should consider giving away your services and how to do it smartly
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Are you ignoring a problem in your business in the hope that it will fix itself? Blogger Jeanne Yocum tells you why you shouldn't ignore the pain.
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5 steps to revamp your to-do list to increase your productivity
Guest poster Gwen Stewart provides great tips on how to use your to-do list as a productivity tool for your small business.
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Thinking about a mentor for your new venture or small business? Here are a few ideas
Blogger Karen Utgoff poses five questions you should answer before choosing a mentor for your small business.
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How important is customer satisfaction in your small business?
Blogger Laurie Breitner shares five tips on how small businesses can make sure their customer service produces customer satisfaction.
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Negotiating the rapids on the self-employment river part 2: Keeping connected when self-employed
Blogger Mark Auerbach offers suggestions on techniques to help avoid feeling isolated when you're self-employed.
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Leadership communication, lesson 3: Personal roadblocks to effective communication
Blogger Jeanne Yocum writes about three common problems that interfere with good leadership communications for small business owners.
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Good small business reads #24: Saving on taxes, hiring wisely, and maintaining your focus
This month's issue of "Good small business reads" touches on some hot button issues for small business owners.
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When the ship has sailed on business decisions…throw the confetti
Blogger Laurie Breitner provides tips for small business owners on how to follow through on decisions with employees to assure optimum results.
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Negotiating the rapids on the self-employment river part 1: Contingency planning
Guest poster Mark Auerbach writes about the importance of self-employed people having a Plan B in place before emergencies occur so customer services is uninterrupted.
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