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Productivity, Like Water, Finds its Level
They say necessity is the mother of invention. I say sometimes just the opposite: invention is the mother of necessity. What if the tools we use to increase productivity raise the bar on what’s expected rather than really increasing our productivity?
No, I don’t hate technology. I have…
5 Methods to Conquer Loneliness When Traveling on Business
Business travel is one of those necessities, especially when you own your own business. You may find that you are traveling quite often and, unfortunately, have a lot of free time on your hands in the evenings or during a weekend overstay. For many business travelers, it’s simply not possible…
Do You Mind Being Called A SMALL Business?
“Hi, my name is Dharmesh, and I’m a small business person. No wait ….”
By just about all definitions of the term, my company, HubSpot is a small business. We have about 20-25 people in the company and are a business (we sell a software system for internet marketing). But, if…
Being the Boss is Overrated
Remember the Peter Principle, about people rising to their level of incompetence. There’s also the Dilbert principle:
“The most ineffective workers are systematically moved to the place where they can do the least damage: management.” – Scott Adams
This comes up recently…
Here’s To Your Health (Care)
The numbers don’t lie.
Here are some stats concerning the 50+ demographic:
It is the fastest growing population segment.
It is the most affluent group of consumers.
It owns over 80% of money in savings accounts.
Over 40% of consumer demand comes from this group.
It averages over…
Watch Out for Anti-Social Responsibility Campaigns
If your business is considering a social responsibility campaign by supporting some cause, you might just be putting a big target on your back.
Christine Hurt at Conglomerate points to an organization called Think Before you Pink. That organization warns of “pink washers.” Those, it…
Travels with Email
This post is about a solution to a problem I’ve had for a while and you might also have: getting emails from different locations. If you download your email into your laptop while you travel, and then answer and delete, you won’t have the messages on your desktop when you get back to…
Non-Profits Have Needs of Small Businesses
The other day I was talking with an executive of a company that provides phone system and voice mail solutions for small businesses. I asked what trends he is seeing more of in the small business world.
I was surprised by his answer. Why? Because it did not involve small businesses per se.
Siamak…
Using a Two-Word Strategy to Get Employees on the Same Page
Editor’s Note: This week (April 23, 2007) is Small Business Week here in the United States. You may wonder what this means to you.
One way to make Small Business Week relevant to you is to reflect on your own business. Are you headed in the right direction? Is your focus in your business…
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Don't Be Afraid Of Paying Big Commissions
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