8 Ways to Become Everyone's Favorite Boss

Adam Fine Contributor It’s easy to understand why the motto “Work hard and be nice to people” is so popular. Not only is it short and memorable, but it reminds us how valuable often overlooked traits like diligence and kindness are in the workplace. With that in mind, I’ve created a detailed guide corporate leaders can follow to become bosses valued and liked by their...

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Pro Tips for Hitting the Pricing Nail on the Head

Robert W. Bly Contributor In The Marketing Plan Handbook, author Robert W. Bly explains how you can develop big-picture marketing plans for pennies on the dollar with his 12-step marketing plan. In this edited excerpt, Bly outlines the five factors you need to take into account when pricing your product or service. What should you charge for your product? Are you...

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Hiring Overqualified Employees Might Be Good for Your Business

By Chad Brooks Despite common beliefs, hiring overqualified employees isn't always harmful to your business, new research suggests.Although it has long been accepted that hiring overqualified employees is detrimental to an organization, new research finds that there are ways to negate the negative impact, according to a study recently published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.The key to...

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3 Oddball Interview Questions And How To Answer Them

Peggy McKee Sometimes, you’re in a job interview and out of left field comes a question so bizarre that you have no idea how it could possibly apply to this job. Why do interviewers ask oddball interview questions? Almost always, it’s because they are trying to get at your true personality. They’re trying to surprise you into an answer that comes straight from the heart, because you haven’t...

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8 Reasons Why You Should Start Eating Asparagus!

by Brian Wu One of the earliest signs of a new growing season is the presence of asparagus at the supermarket. Asparagus is a tall plant from the lily family whose shoots are edible and considered a health vegetable that is perfect for almost any diet. There are many reasons why everyone should be eating asparagus. Let’s take a look at exactly why you should make this tasty vegetable...

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5 Tips For Teaching Leadership Skills

By Nicole Fallon Taylor It's often said that it takes a certain type of person to be a great leader. These individuals exhibit qualities like passion, integrity, a take-charge attitude and the ability to inspire others. Employers and executives recognize this, and these "born leaders" are often first in line for promotions to leadership roles.But people with leadership potential don't simply...

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Why Sending a Deck to an Investor Before a First Meeting Is a Bad Idea

Alex Iskold Contributor Here's a typical exchange between a founder and an investor: Founder: Hi! Would LOVE to meet you and talk to you about what we are doing.Investor: Do you have a deck?Founder: Sure, here it is. When can we meet? Then, after about a week or two: Investor: Sorry, doesn't look like I could help. (Or even worse: I am pretty busy now, let's...

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5 Tips to Prepare You and Your Business for the Holidays

by Joshua Sophy The holiday season often brings the busiest time of the year for small businesses and increasing demands from the owners’ family and friends. By being well prepared, owners and their families increase their chances for a happy holiday season — and a happy and prosperous new year. Staying Ahead of the Competition Let’s face it. Yours isn’t the only business out there...

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