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Unlimited Staff Holidays: Will Branson's Crazy Initiative work for SMEs?
There seems to be no shortage of pictures on the internet of Sir Richard Branson ‘Picking Up Women', so it’s no surprise that when covering his latest..
Why Doesn't Your Corporate Website Get Any Attention?
We spend exorbitant amounts of time online – which is why it’s more crucial than ever before that businesses cater to this online audience. The problem is,..
Why Business Leaders Need to Put on Their Oxygen Mask First!
How many of you have flown in the last couple of years on a plane? No doubt you’re familiar with the safety announcement. It always says, "If there's a drop in..
How to Avoid the Pitfalls of Poor Business Advice
Looking for high quality independent business advice can be an infuriating process. The market is flooded with consultants who propose blanket approaches and..
Why Your Company's Collective Knowledge is a Potential Gold Mine
Many entrepreneurs, business owners, executives, and CEOs think that their business’ best asset is what’s in the bank account. They think value comes from a..
Advanced Negotiation Skills (1): Always Getting What We Want
You may well know many of the ‘Golden Rules’ of Negotiating – such as the importance of preparation, aiming high (‘if you don’t ask, you may never get’),..
Save Your Breath: Why Verbal Education Only Does Half the Job
If you’re in business, chances are you spend a good portion of your day delivering verbal education. You may not know what that means, but it doesn’t mean that..
How to Lose a Customer in 10 Days
Have you ever been seen the film “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days”? The premise of it is pretty simple. A journalist is challenged to do everything she can to..
The Family Business, Defined
When you think of the term "family business," you may initially think of the mom and pop store in your neighborhood—you know, the kind of small business that..
Where Should SMEs Go for Great HR Advice?
As I speak on employment law related people issues to CEO groups around the country, I get asked about the various ways that SME organisations can ensure that..