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Lesson #1: Set Your Sights High
“I decided I wanted to be a success,” said a young teenaged Turner, who from that point on never looked back.

When to Listen
I always ask other people what they think. Whether it’s in my real-life boardroom when I’m making a multi-million dollar business decision or whether it’s on the set of The Apprentice in my famous boardroom, I like to know what people think. After all, I surround myself with talented advisors for that very reason. I value their opinions and want to hear them. But that doesn’t mean I always do what they say.

Telus’ Leadership Lesson in Brand Mismanagement
Telus, Canada’s second largest phone company, decided to be the first wireless provider to offer to sell downloads of pornographic images and videos. I’ll leave it to others to debate the morality of pornography on the Internet. The issue I want to tackle is how ‘leadership’ in such a large company decided this was a good business decision…
MIND TRAP: Heuristic Thinking
There are traps we can fall into that can kill smart decisions. In this article Steve Major discusses the fourth of a series of five mind traps - heuristic thinking. We have various biases and maybe rule of thumbs that we don't realise are present in our thinking. Once we have made that decision we then justify it afterwards but we don't challenge that initial decision.
Franchises: What's the Exit Strategy?
All good Franchisors should be looking for Franchisees that wish to maximize the value of their business with a well laid out plan. That will only enhance the value of the Franchise system as a whole, which increases value for each individual stakeholder. For the Franchisee, it really should be a significant attraction to become involved in the business in the first place.
How To Choose Best Network Marketing Company!~ ONLINE SUCCESS SECRET
The best network marketing company is what everyone is looking for. But unfortunately there are many people that do have a clue what they should be looking for. Well that is exactly what I'm going to share with you here. Enjoy this article by Omari Taylor and learn how to choose the best net work marketing company to guarantee your success online.

Business Intelligence Gives Retailers Insight Into The Future
Wouldn't it be grand if retailers could have a way to predict the future of their business? Well, many retailers are doing just that.
4 Marketing Basics Will Get You to 6-Figures and Beyond
There are four key areas where many business owners let fear make their decisions for them instead of tapping into the grace and ease of Divine Guidance. Discover a simple checklist for quieting fear and self-doubt to create a 6-figure (or beyond) business.

3 Reasons Identity Management is a “MUST”… and strategies to make it affordable
Identity Management for companies with employees that have access to critical data is a MUST. Over the years I have had the privilege to work with many companies large and small, who have different business needs. In many cases I hear all the reasons, (and sometimes excuses) for not implementing a solution, policy or methodology. Sometimes these reasons even make perfect sense! In making any business decision, the choice to do, or not do anything is weighed by what I call the “risk vs. reward scale”. The article gives three basic reasons Identity Management is a MUST
Client Loss: Three Types of Women Entrepreneurs, Three Types of Responses
In an increasingly tough economy, losing clients can be a daunting proposition. A new study reveals that different types of women entrepreneurs have different approaches to running a business and dealing with everyday business challenges that arise. This article details how three very different types of women entrepreneurs are likely to respond to the loss of a client—along with insights for building business resilience and moving ahead.

Business Success Strategies -- Are You On a High or a Low?
At Alex Mandossian's Teleseminar Secrets Reunion, we did a "timeline" exercise. Alex started it by charting his highlights and lowlights from the past 20 years. It was fascinating to see this laid out for us and to know even someone like Alex was in the abyss at a couple of points. Even more importantly, I learned 2 important takeaways I wanted to share with you.
Surviving an Economic Downturn: How to Handle Layoffs Effectively
Sometimes layoffs are the only alternative to ensure your company remains competitive during an economic downturn. When that is the case, it is critical that the layoffs be done in a sensitive and respectful way that also minimizes the impact on your employer brand. In this article, we look at some of the key areas necessary to conduct layoffs effectively.
Why Home Stagers Don’t Need to Provide Furniture Rentals – Part 2
The Staging Diva® explains the alternative options available to home stagers who don’t wish to carry their own inventory of furniture to rent to homeowners.
How to Develop Organizational Culture in an E-Business
How to develop organizational culture in an e-business - Many businesses have staff but not all businesses have in-house staff. If your business uses freelancers, consultants, virtual assistants, or other outsource professionals, it can be tough to get everyone on the same page. In this article, you'll read about a few ways that you can improve communication and productivity among your outsource staff
Businesses Know That Benefits For the Disabled Usually Denied When First Requested
Business owners and entrepeneurs know the truth but applicants don't realize that almost 70 percent of all SSD and SSI claims are denied upon initial application. Anyone who has been denied should immediately call an attorney to insure that their appeal is filed in a timely manner and that it meets procedural and legal requirements.

Is Franchising Scary?
You really shouldn't be afraid of starting a franchise development program.
Strategic Thinking Tactics - Time To Be A Visionary Leader
Strategic thinking is an approach or a perspective that any manager needs to adopt while thinking about their business organization into the future. It is an indispensable method to learn how to convert long-terms aspirations and goals into reality.
The PR Advantage
PR is important in good times and essential in hard times. It is always important to promote, market, and advertise your business. The good news is that compared to other forms of marketing, PR is generally less expensive and always more validating.
Branding What Is It
This article is the first in a series on brand management.

Farewell from Benin Mwangi
Hi all, I know this is probably somewhat late notice. But the decision that I have made has been one of the most difficult in my life-discontinuing beninmwangi.com.
Eight Questions to Ask Before Jumping into a Business Opportunity
This article explains why many entrepreneurs fail to separate facts from myths in their business and offers eight questions to ask before entering into any business opportunity.
The Opportunity of Conflict
You will feel better about your professional role and see greater accomplishments. Here are several areas in which you can reconsider the role of conflict and apply different approaches to it.
The Whole Person
Henry Ford is reported to have quipped, "Why is it that I always get the whole person when what I really want is a pair of hands?" The 21st century version doesn't sound quite like that, but its essence prevails in plenty of workplaces.
Can Businesses Afford To Think Like Consumers?
It should be no secret that successful business people do not think like consumers. We instinctively know that return on investment is more important than price. In spite of our instincts, there are those who would treat us like consumers, and we must avoid the folly they would otherwise plunge us into.

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Franchise Business Opportunities: The Pros and Cons of Buying a Franchise
Have you always wanted to go into business for yourself? If so, it’s possible that you’ve considered whether buying a business franchise is the right choice for you. Starting a business in any field is a significant life and professional decision, and, as with any major decision, it is important to weigh all of the pros and cons before taking the leap into a business franchise opportunity.
How to Find The Right Small Business Franchise Opportunity For You!
Making the decision to go into business for yourself is a complex decision that most likely took a lot of thought and consideration. Now the only decision left to make is which business franchise is the right opportunity for you. Maybe the choice seems obvious, or maybe you think it won’t matter what kind of business you run as long as you get to be the boss. But, a small business franchise can be a tricky thing, and which small business opportunity you choose may end up being the deciding factor in whether your career as a small business owner is a success or a failure.
Identifying Decision Making Strategies
People actually make decisions on a highly individual basis. It is important to understand how people make decisions when you want to influence the decision they make. You will want to know his or her decision strategy. A decision strategy is the process a person typically goes through in making a certain kind of decision.

Working with Ethical Gray Areas
The bottom line in leadership is that ethics cannot be codified or dictated. Ethical behavior is dependent upon the judgment and decision making by the leader. The best leaders are consistent and deliberate in their decisions when ethical gray is present. They communicate the decision, and more importantly, the reasons for their decision. They often collaborate the decision, not to cover their rear ends, but to seek wise counsel and tap into the judgment of others.

Anatomy Of A Buying Decision
Before your prospect makes the decision to buy your product or service, four decisions must be made. For the most part these decisions will be made inside their heads or in conjunction with others depending on whether it is a joint decision making process or not. In small to medium sized businesses one person may make the buying decision, but in larger companies it is usual for the decision be made by a group of people. Whatever the amount of people involved in the buying decision, the same four decisions must be answered.
7 Ways to Name Your Prospect
In the maze of corporate America it is sometimes very difficult to discover with whom you should speak. There could be multiple decision-makers or there could be only one decision-maker. And, of course, they’re never listed as “decision-maker” in the company directory.
Closing for a Commitment or Settling for an Agreement?
There comes a time when all your hard work and preparation come together, and the time is right to go for closure! This is the moment you go for commitment. In business, whenever people interact, they make decisions ― a decision to talk, a decision to listen, a decision to act on a recommendation. Ideally, as a leader you want your followers to make decisions that are both well-informed and high in confidence. The reason for this is two-fold. First, the higher your followers are in confidence when they reach a final decision, the more effort and quality they will put into carrying through that decision.

The 3 R's of Business Leadership
Are you a leader? If you're the owner of a business, by default the buck stops with you. But that doesn't necessarily mean you're functioning as a leader. When you don't step up to the plate, take charge, make a decision on a timely basis and see that it's carried out, you're creating a potential problem. Your job as leader is to make decisions and take action. When decisions are put off because you're not sure what decision to make, or you take action without really making a decision, problems can start to pile up. That's when your business can get into trouble.
Turning Business Owners Into CEOs
Changing from someone who is the business to someone who is in charge of the business is a decision to consider carefully and intentionally. This article gives basic guidelines for working through the entrepreneur's decision.
Commitment or Agreement?
There comes a time when all your hard work and preparation come together, and the time is right to go for closure! This is the moment you go for commitment. In business, whenever people interact, they make decisions ― a decision to talk, a decision to listen, a decision to act on a recommendation. Ideally, as a sales leader you want your customers to make decisions that are both well-informed and high in confidence.
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