5 Ways Today’s Small Business Owners Can Immediately Stop Wasting Time and Be More Productive

is1058502358 priority smBlogs and business magazines are filled with productivity tips – so many, in fact, that many professionals don’t know where to start and they never overcome their unproductive routines.

That’s why we have carefully curated the five best – and universally applicable – ways you can squeeze the wasted time out of your and your employees’ workday.

Implement these tips and your entire team will get more done, be happier at work, and your company will be perfectly positioned for growth.

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How to Deal with Difficult People in Business and in Life!

is124492455 difficult1 smDifficult people. They can make life miserable and stand in the way of progress at your company.

Yet despite the fact that there are difficult people everywhere, they don’t need to get you down, rile up your employees, or keep you from doing your job and achieving your goals.

You need to understand their motivations and how to effectively dial down their “degree of difficulty” to a manageable level. If this sounds like information you need, check out the insights, strategies, and secrets revealed here.

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Be Better in 2020: The Easy Way to Get Rid of Bad Habits Starting Today

is1155183957 2020 resolve smYou should strive to improve yourself every year – both personally and professionally. If you have bad habits that held you back in 2019, make 2020 the year you break them and realize the success and happiness you deserve.

But can we talk? Breaking habits isn’t easy – especially if you don’t have a plan.

In this article, we give you the practical strategies and tips that will empower you to make the changes in your life that have so far seemed unobtainable.

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The Ultimate Guide to Motivational Sales Kickoff Themes for 2020

is1164377513 sales smYou only get one chance to start strong in the New Year. If you start slowly or poorly focused in 2020, opportunities will be lost.

This makes it critical to give serious thought to the best way to motivate your sales team, and experience has shown us that an effective meeting built around the right motivational theme can play a key role in your early 2020 success.

We’ve reviewed these themes and compiled this guide to help you align your motivation sales kickoff theme to your company’s situation and goals for maximum effectiveness. Use this guidance to jump ahead of the competition in Q1 2020.

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No Joking: Why a Sense of Humor is a Great Quality

is1070271762 humor smHumor may very well be the greatest advantage you can have and it’s good for your health too.

It touches upon nearly every facet of life—90% of men and 81% of women report that a sense of humor is the most important quality in a partner and is a crucial quality for leaders.  

Humor is a life skill that everybody needs and the more you can laugh at yourself, the more approachable and human you’ll be.  What other advantages does having a good sense of humor provide?

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Why Overworking Does More Harm Than Good

is1145178726 overworked smThe heat of competition pushes many of us into working insane hours. But the truth is, too much time at work can kill us and our businesses – literally.

In the shorter term, productivity goes down and in the longer-term serious health issues prevent us from performing our roles at work.

Do you need convincing? Check out the solid – and sometimes dramatic – facts in this article and begin to discover the optimum balance between your work and your personal life.

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Fraud hits 1 in 3 Small Businesses: How to Protect Yours

is157619601 crime smBusinesses with fewer than 100 employees are twice as likely to be hit by fraud than large companies. The risk is both real and costly.

However, with these easy-to-implement strategies and systems, you can significantly decrease your risk. In the long run, this will boost your profits and make it far easier to sell your company should you decide to make that move one day.

Are you doing everything you can to protect your most valuable asset? Find out now.

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6 Smart Security Solutions for the Small Business Owner

is1036872646 employee hiring smNot a month goes by that we don’t hear about a major high-tech security breach at a large and sophisticated organization, not to mention all of the old-school break-ins and vandalism that happen every day.

And, believe it or not, small businesses like yours are targeted just as often – if not more often – than the big players.

Today, more than ever, it pays to implement every common-sense security measure and the six we detail here will help you sleep better at night.

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