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Padding Estimates
We all know there is a game of padding estimates in most parts of our society. It certainly exists in business. Here are a few helpful thoughts on how you can get more accurate numbers.
How Virtual Assistants Can Avoid Scope Creep
Do you know what's worse than a project that never starts? The one that never ends! A quagmire project is the stuff of service provider's nightmares - countless back-and-forth e-mails, ever-changing requirements, the potential for streams of complaints from all sides, and unpaid invoices.
Should incentives for my salespeople be aimed at quick cash in the door or long-term growth?
In the current economic climate, there is little difference between short term and long term. No one can confidently predict what's going to happen next month - let alone next year. Front-end sales incentives designed to stimulate action are a good idea. Sales people should always be rewarded for success, but (and it's a big BUT) not at the expense and integrity of your company's value proposition and reputation.

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Does Your Firm Suffer from Feature Creep?
I have a software development client that is always complaining about "feature creep." This is their industry term for a software development project that continues to grow as users determine they need little add ons along the way. Next thing you know, nobody can really remember what the software was supposed to do because it doesn't really do any one thing particularly well after the weight of the creep carries it down.
How do you know when you're cracking up ?
You're building your business - making things happen. The pace can be hectic. But watch out for STRESS,the silent killer. It can creep up on you - and take you by surprise. Read this article, for the warning signs.
Five Important Questions To Ask When Your Confidence and Faith is Shaky
It’s normal to have those times when self-confidence wanes, fears and doubts creep in and faith gets shaky. Learn how you can shift from doubt and fear to confidence and action.
What does a Swimming Pool and Load Creep Have in Common?
This article explains the concept of “load creep” and depreciation via a simple “abstract” example.

YOU ARE NOT BROKEN - YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE FIXED
If you believe you are broken you are. But, if you do not allow such feelings to creep inside you then you are never broken. It is our mentality that breaks us down. Be firm in your thinking and you will find that you do not require anything to be fixed.

Good Boundaries Make Great Presentations
If limiting the scope doesn't work. If you frame the questions and someone still asks something unrelated, try saying, "That's a great question, but it's outside the scope of what I'm covering here, and I have so much to give you. Write it down so we can catch that a little bit later." Or, "That's outside the scope of what we cover in this class. We do, however, cover that in depth in our XYZ program. I'll tell you more about how to access that a little later today." 2. Dealing with "Blurters" If you decide that you aren't going to answer questions, you may have to set boundaries with "blurters." That may sound derogatory, but I can say that b

What business should I start?
As we very slowly creep out of recession opportunities start to present themselves. The brave act now ... setting themselves up for a successful future before the competition gets its act together. But what business is going to work best?
Smart Women Never Quit
This article is about why it’s important to never quit as we are on the road to accomplishing our Big Ideas, Dreams and Goals. Although fear and doubt can creep in when we are working toward success, it’s key to stay the course and keep going. There are several things you can do to help you when fear and failure strikes.

Personal Responsibility: The Natural Event
If you're looking for a way to make an inspirational positive change in your life, start by scouring your behaviors and mindsets for anything that betrays your inner Victim. Maybe you've allowed some of the wrong notions to creep into your thinking... things you never used to think... stuff that never used to bother you... negativity that never was supposed to be part of you....
Scope Creep
As you and your team get into development and implementation, you find additional needs - small and not so small add-ons that you are asked to provide or are needed to complete the project. When this happens, you, as well as everyone on your team, must be alert to \"scope creep,\" in which the project gets bigger based on new components or needs - but the committed budget stays the same!

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