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3 reasons people don’t trust you more
Hank Boyer Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWith few exceptions, no one can succeed in much of anything without trust. An employer isn't likely to hire you if you are untrustworthy. A customer won't buy from someone she doesn't trust. A co-worker will doubt your motives if he cannot trust you.
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7 elements in the anatomy of risk
Dr. David Hillson Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementIt is clearly important for us to understand the nature of a risk properly if we are to manage it effectively. Many people only consider a limited number of risk characteristics, leading to a limited ability to manage risk. Effective risk management requires a deeper understanding.
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Raising the minimum wage: Where do small business owners stand?
Seth Sandronsky Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementThink all small business owners oppose raising the federal minimum wage of $7.25 in place since 2009? Well, think again. According to a recent poll of more than 700 respondents conducted by BuyBizSell, 47 percent of small business owners favor raising the minimum wage, while 58 percent of prospective small business buyers support a hike.
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Toxic vs. healthy competition in the workplace
Anne Rose Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementCompetition in the workplace isn't necessarily a good or bad quality. It all depends on the purpose of the competition, how it's applied and the desired outcome. Healthy competition endeavors to work toward a common goal, whether it's increased revenues, increased customer base or increased customer satisfaction and loyalty.
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Do you understand how to show you understand? Part 1
Lisa Pafe Civil & GovernmentRFPs regularly ask bidders to demonstrate understanding. The understanding section(s) is challenging to write. Your understanding sets the stage for the solution you propose and its substantiated benefits. A mediocre understanding reduces customer confidence in your ability to perform the work.
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Negotiating commercial leases: Meet the landlord
Dale Willerton and Jeff Grandfield RetailFor many commercial tenants, negotiating a good lease or lease renewal against an experienced agent or landlord can be a challenge. While an entrepreneur focuses on marketing and managing, savvy real estate agents and brokers are specialized salespeople. Their job is to sell tenants on leasing their location at the highest possible rental rate.
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Despite backlash, Durant proves upgrading is good
Damon Sayles Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWhen it comes to changing jobs, what's the difference in what NBA superstar Kevin Durant did and what the average Joe does every day? If the common denominator is for upgrading purposes, the answer is nothing. Absolutely nothing.
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How to remain authentic when terminating an employee
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementWell-intentioned legal advice, fears of lawsuits and simply the awfulness of the conversation can leave many business leaders dreading terminations. Unfortunately, that often results in mediocre employees getting more chances than they deserve, which can have a negative effect on the rest of the office.
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Create a 2-item to-do list to ease your stress
Catherine Iste Business Management, Services & Risk ManagementA two-item to-do list will decrease stress while increasing productivity. But going from a massive to-do list with an overscheduled calendar down to two significant items per day is not easy. Here are the keys to creating and sticking to a two-item to-do list.
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Everything you need to know about CASL’s final rollout
Lonny Alfred CommunicationsIt's that time again — and we're not talking about summer Fridays or your annual family getaway trip. This post is all about Canada's Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL), which will soon implement its final phase July 1. With less than a month away, here's what businesses need to know.
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