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Procrastination: The Enemy of Every Business Owner

Written by Sharon Michaels
Sunday, 29 August 2010 21:30
A strong and profitable business is built on momentum—and momentum is built gradually and steadily, one step at a time. An enemy of every business owner is putting off until tomorrow those things that need to be done today.
Last Updated on Sunday, 29 August 2010 21:58
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An Interview With Sharon Allen, Chairman of the Board of Deloitte LLP

Written by Nancy Clark
Sunday, 22 August 2010 22:10
I had an opportunity to briefly interview Sharon Allen, Chair of Deloitte LLP, before she addressed an audience of working women in San Diego. Under Allen's leadership, Deloitte's Women's Initiative was named a recipient of the 2010 Catalyst Award, an honor recognizing innovative, effective and measurable initiatives to advance women in the workplace. In addition, Deloitte was named a "model employer" in The Shriver Report, which examines the impact of women as half of the entire U.S. workforce.
Last Updated on Sunday, 22 August 2010 23:13
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Be Patient With Business Success

Written by Sharon Michaels
Sunday, 08 August 2010 23:04
In all the years I’ve been coaching women in business, I’m still amazed at how many entrepreneurs expect immediate success. In business, success doesn’t happen overnight. How many times have we heard about the so-called “overnight success” who waited years and years for her big break? Success is a process that takes time, energy, focused planning and persistence.
Last Updated on Sunday, 08 August 2010 23:18
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Don't Waste Your Time Networking!

Written by Sharon Michaels
Monday, 12 July 2010 01:07
Here is a business-building rule of thumb: Don’t waste your time networking if you are not prepared to develop win-win relationships. Trust me when I say, I know what I’m talking about.
Last Updated on Sunday, 25 July 2010 23:21
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Business Discipline #3: Develop a Marketing Plan

Written by Emma Wimhurst
Sunday, 23 May 2010 23:19
In today’s global marketplace, starting a new business is like setting up camp in the middle of the Sahara Desert, particularly if the business is Internet-based. No matter how great your product or service, customers are not going to buy it if they don’t know where you are or what you are selling.
Last Updated on Sunday, 23 May 2010 23:41
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