Archives | December, 2009

Why Strive for Financial Freedom?

By Michael Masterson | Fri, Dec 11, 2009

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Think about the term “financial independence.” What does that mean? And why should you want it? Here are some possibilities:

An Online Marketing Tactic Powerful Enough to Move the World

By Brian Edmondson | Fri, Dec 11, 2009

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“Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world,” said Archimedes. But gaining a mechanical advantage isn’t the only way to apply this powerful force. You may be more familiar with the use of leverage to get higher potential gains [...]

Get Out There and Make Contacts

By Michael Masterson | Fri, Dec 11, 2009

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You will accomplish your career goals much faster if you put yourself “out there.” That’s where you’ll meet prospective partners/employers/proteges/vendors.

The Language Perfectionist: In Its Way, It’s a Frequent Error

By Don Hauptman | Fri, Dec 11, 2009

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This is a “By Reader Request” column. Self-described ETR fan Peg Sausville writes to disclose her “biggest all-time pet peeve”: mistakes that involve its and it’s. “I see these errors every day — on the Internet, in newsletter articles, in e-mail. Everywhere.”

How to Get Your Employees to Act More Like Owners

By Michael Masterson | Thu, Dec 10, 2009

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If you want your employees to think more like you do about your business, you should give them the same opportunities you’ve had. These include:

Today’s Words That Work: Charily

By Early To Rise | Thu, Dec 10, 2009

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Charily (CHARE-uh-lee) — from the Old English for “sorrowful” — means carefully or cautiously.

In Times Like These, Resist the Urge to Gripe

By Michael Masterson | Thu, Dec 10, 2009

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A business owner friend of mine was telling me about his plans to lay off some of his employees. He said he had prolonged the decision as long as he could, because he found the task so unpleasant.

The 5 Commandments of Effectively Using Humor in Any Presentation

By Peter Fogel | Thu, Dec 10, 2009

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I couldn’t believe I was going to open my presentation with that joke. Me, of all people! Yet, there I was. With my heart pounding in anticipation… I was about to bound onto the platform and speak in front of over 250 people…

Time Stealers You Don’t Need

By Bob Cox | Thu, Dec 10, 2009

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I know you have found yourself in conversations with a co-worker who says something like this: “She is pretty, and that’s why she was promoted.” Or… “His uncle owns the business, and that’s the only reason he was able to get a job here.” Or… “They keep taking credit for my ideas and holding me back.” Sadly, [...]

Today’s Words That Work: Gallimaufry

By Early To Rise | Wed, Dec 9, 2009

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A Gallimaufry (gal-uh-MAW-free) — from the French for a kind of sauce or stew — is a hodgepodge or jumbled assortment.

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