11,381 articles related to "business and finance"

The Real Truth About Working Smarter, Not Harder

The Real Truth About Working Smarter, Not Harder by: Lorraine Pirihi Running a business or department can often stretch you to the limit. To be effective at doing what you do best, it's imperative to look at what tasks you can either delega...

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The 8 Biggest Mistakes When Designing Portfolios - and How To Avoid Them

The 8 Biggest Mistakes When Designing Portfolios - and How To Avoid Them by: Scott Frush, CFA, CFPAre you as good an investor as you think? Do you consider yourself a well-informed investor able to anticipate and avoid nearly all pitfalls associ...

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Lies, Damn Lies and Mutual Fund Returns

Lies, Damn Lies and Mutual Fund Returns by: Ulli G. Niemann How many times has this happened to you? You're at a social function and the conversation turns to investing. Pretty soon, people are comparing how well their investments are doing...

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Performance Reviews That Actually Improve Performance

Performance Reviews That Actually Improve Performance by: Jan B. King Employee performance reviews are one of the most dreaded tasks by most managers. It is hard to win here – you can never say enough good things, and one word of criticism is ...

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PR: Time For a New Playbook?

PR: Time For a New Playbook? by: Robert A. Kelly When your public relations results pretty much depend on whether your news item gets used in a newspaper column or on a radio talk show, you may be ready for a fresh approach. Why not shoot for a...

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Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells Somthing

Nothing Happens Until Someone Sells Somthing by: Lorraine Pirihi You can always tell a good salesperson, they are always on the look-out for opportunities to do exactly that. Every chance they get they'll promote whatever it is they offer. ...

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Moving On: Powerful Tips For Selling Your Home

Moving On: Powerful Tips For Selling Your Home by: W. Troy Swezey Maybe you're moving to a larger home to accommodate a growing family, relocating for a new career opportunity, or purchasing a townhouse for retirement. Whatever the reason f...

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Create a Blueprint For YOur Success

Create a Blueprint For YOur Success by: Joanne Victoria Having a strong foundation enables you to build a thriving,profitable life and business. A simple method to create this foundation is with Discovery, Vision, Planning and Benchmarking, the ...

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The Basics of Starting a Lawn and Landscape Company

"The Basics of Starting a Lawn and Landscape Company"You have permission to publish this article electronically or inprint,free of charge, as long as the bylines are included. A copyof your publication would be appreciated.The Basics of Starting a La...

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9 tips to help you write more powerful emails

Writing emails seems so easy and quick, anyone can do it without giving it a second thought. But by rushing it carelessly, are you wasting a useful opportunity to promote yourself and your business? Professional business writer Suzan St Maur shares h...

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