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LACK OF BUSINESS ISN'T ALWAYS THE PROBLEM

When you're just starting out in business, it's a safe bet that you need more clients. But what if you have been up and running for a while, and you're still not making as much money as you would like? You may be in the habit of thinki...

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Succession Planning Obstacles in Family-owned Businesses

Succession Planning Obstacles in Family BusinessesJust like a physical obstacle course, succession planning for family businesses is like an obstacle course. You have to find the obstacles, then overcome them... fly over them, dig under them, outflan...

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PILES, FILES, LISTS—OH NO!

PILES, FILES, LISTS—OH NO!By: Janet L. Hall Everyday our desks, floors, and credenza get bombarded with papers: memos, notes, phone messages, reports, mail, and of course all the "stuff" we have to print out from our computers!I'd like to talk...

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ARE YOU A 'VALUE-ADDED' EMPLOYEE

What is your focus when you go to work? Are you thinking "Whatcan I give today?" or "What can I get?" Both questions areimportant, however, the former will get you further faster. It'sthat simple.Often, when I am consulting with a company or tea...

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IMAGINATION New Worlds of Discovery

IMAGINATION: New Worlds of Discoveryby Davis GossUntil the world closed in on us and restricted our inherent freedom,imagination and creativity was an active ingredient in each one of us.Whatever happened to our open, unfettered imagination; our cap...

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Red and Blue Investment Portfolios

Some investment time spans leave investors with black and blue investment portfolios causing them to see red. Statements showing a drop in portfolio value weakens the resolve of many investors. Usually, this takes place during uncertainty about sudde...

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How to Compare Loans Amongst Different Lenders

Comparing loans of different lenders is often the most difficult part of mortgage shopping.Firstly, it is important to keep in mind that mortgage packages consist of more than interest rates. They consist of a quoted rate, points and closing costs. P...

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Should I Refinance

Should I Refinance?By Barrett NiehusInterest rates are at an all time low. Lower in fact than they have been in forty years. With this low rate comes huge opportunity for home owners to lower their payments and take some equity out of their home. The...

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Salt of the Earth

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eBay Thieves Make Auctions Tougher

The online auction world was shocked by the biggest eBay fraud in its seven year history. What made it even more astonishing is the fact that the crooked seller has a five history of successful sales on eBay, accompanied by thousands of glowing testi...

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