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The special risks of summer, from heat rash to heat exhaustion to heat stroke
-Susan Crandell, BettyConfidential.com With the dog days of summer upon… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (0) | Blog
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With the slow economy, companies are making drastic cuts…layoffs, pay reductions, and increased medical premiums. How can employees position themselves to not only avoid being terminated but to continue career growth, merit increases, etc.?
If you can demonstrate ways that you…
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As a Life Coach, part of my responsibility whether working with a Corporation or in one on one sessions is to design a plan for people to get from Point A to Point B based upon the way they learn and their interests. I find that by being an "Actor" while training, I am able to keep…
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<p>This may seem like an overbearing idea, but it’s as simple as reaching out and empowering another woman with a kind word—or a reference. Perhaps you’d consider taking a mentee to lunch. Maybe you could find time in your schedule to volunteer with a professional... Read More »
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Many years my son has been lazy, misbehaves, lack of appreciation. My son has an opportunity of having a friend over for a wienie roast but, I asked him to pick up his toys, does he? No, his legs don't work and the TV has his attention. So, I try to explain that if his new…
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One of the best pieces of advice that I received when planning my business was to find mentors and build a team of friends and advisors that could help me sort out my ideas and make good on my dreams. At first I felt... Read More »
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When wowOwow.com posed this query: Finish this sentence - My boss is … here's how author Judith Martin responded: “My boss is myself, which makes it tricky to hide from her.” But columnist Liz Smith wasn’t as polite when describing her boss. Read More »
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Starting a small business is not unlike having a baby. You plan and dream, putting all of your hopes and fears into one basket and knowing that someday soon that it will burst forth and have a life of its own. Read More »
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If your business is a corporation, then you are probably familiar with assembling and managing a board of directors (a topic we can cover in the future, however, if you’d like). But do you have a board of advisors?
What exactly is a board of advisors?
A board of advisors is not as formal and controlled as a board of directors. The latter is formed as part of the incorporation process and the directors deal with all aspects of a business, including legal issues. Advisors are more like “turbo mentors” and tend to be on hand for smaller businesses that don’t have a lot of varied in-house expertise.
Boards of advisors typically have between 3-7 members - any more than that can become harder to manage. The real purpose behind getting advisors for your business is to build a strong and active network of experts in their field - people you can trust with information about the inner workings of your company. Your advisors should be willing and able to be on hand to answer those burning business questions that keep you up at night.
How do you know if you need advisors?
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