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Ten Warning Signs - Time to Look for a New Job
It is no secret that it is hard to find work these days. That makes it doubly difficult if you are still working and are miserable at your job. Other people will tell you that you should be happy to be working and bringing in a pay check. Being unhappy at work makes your whole life feel bleak. At what point do you decide that now is the time to find something better?

Is Your Life Working?
Success depends on facing facts.

10 Warning Signs That Prospective Client Is Not Right For You
In difficult economic times it is easy to let go of standards and take on a client who does not fit your vision of your ideal client. When few clients are in the pipeline it often looks attractive to take the ones that show up. When you do this you run the risk of having an angry client or worse one who is out a real energy drainer. Here are ten warning signs that tell you to avoid the client.

How to Eliminate Workplace Negativity
As mere humans, we are bound to make mistakes such as say things that may not be perceived well, or perhaps make a decision that can affect themselves and several fellow employees negatively. Unfortunately, with workplace negativity these small issues, if not handled accurately, can fester into bigger issues within the entire organization. The extra time and effort spent to correct, an already festering negative environment could be conserved if small efforts are made to identify, and eliminate the small sparks. In this astronology article, we will find the identifying marks of a festering negative culture, and list the many ways organizations can overcome the dilemma.
MISSED WARNING SIGNS OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN FORT HOOD AND ORLANDO SHOOTINGS
The tragedy at Fort Hood and the mass shootings the following day in Orlando demonstrate all too vividly how missed warning signs can lead to violence in the workplace. Perhaps if the warning signs present in both of these cases had been noticed by those involved these unfortunate incidents of workplace violence could have been avoided. Employers need to be aware of what the warning signs are and how to handle them. They also need to draft workplace violence prevention policies as well as provide workplace violence prevention training to their employees. The training will help employees understand what they should be on the lookout for, the resources in the workplace that can help employees who demonstrate the warning signs and methods to make the workplace safer for all employees.

Where Does Winning More Sales in Business Start?
Winning! What a great word. To explore winning more sales in business begins with a sound business model. In the book, "Corporate Canaries," Gary Sutton addressed the warning signs when your current business model is not working.

The Magic of Social Media and Why Your Organization Can’t Ignore it
The Internet has evolved from a curiosity, to a two-way communication platform dominated by academia, and then to a commerce platform that has threatened to make conventional shopping and “business as usual” obsolete. But with that transformation came an example of the law of unintended consequences: consumers became jaded. Barraged by email, banner ads, pop-ups, pop-unders and multi-media online infomercials, the consumer felt more like a commodity than ever. And they started fighting back. Internet users banded together on primitive discussion boards where they found a voice. They were able to communicate with each other, make recommendations, air complaints, and generally provide instant feedback on the quality of goods and service being provided across the ‘Net as well as by traditional land-based (brick and mortar) vendors.

Time To Go? Are You Going To Be Sacked Or Made Redundant?
You are working away as usual at your job, but things are starting to change around you. Is this the start of the end of your career with your current employer? Should you jump before you are pushed? Here are some signs that all is not well with your career.
REFOCUSED MANAGEMENT THRU THE DOWNTURN
With the economy in a slump this could be the best time for entrepreneurs to launch their businesses since we are entering a period where working smarter and better is more effective than throwing money at the problem.

Expanding your franchise business
It’s likely that you will have the desire to expand your business, after finding some success in the franchise world.
UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL AND OPERATING RATIOS
The analysis of ratios can and will prevent most business bankruptcies. The analysis of ratios can and will maximize your company's profit, sales, productivity potential. This article includes 31 of the most important ratios worth tracking. Each ratio includes the formula (so you don't need to go to your accountant)plus what the ratio could mean to your business.
Diagnosing a Troubled Company – Part II ©
This article is Part II of a series of articles. It suggests a number of criteria to consider in reviewing a company's financial statements. It also addresses why it is important to properly handle a customer's complaint.
Are You Working Yourself to Death
A few years ago one of my clients felt a tingling in his finger. Being a workaholic he didn't have time to pay too much attention to it. After all he had meetings booked all day and they were more important than a tingle in his finger. He was about to leave home, then collapsed. Luckily for him, there was another person in the house and they called the ambulance. John had suffered a stroke. The warning signs were there all along. He smoked, was 30kg overweight, his diet was poor and exercise was spasmodic. He worked long hours and was under enormous pressure. Much of the pressure was due to John's organisational skills.

How Do You Survive Franchisor Bankruptcy
It takes immense discipline and fortitude to survive a franchisor's bankruptcy. It's a good idea to have a plan to minimize any potential losses in revenue and reputation, just in case such an unfortunate circumstance arises. When armed with a plan, you're more likely to avoid disaster and consequently keep your business afloat.
Strategies to Recession Proof Your Business
Every small business needs to take a hard look at the status of their business now to make sure it can withstand an economic downturn. The secret is to have your Plan address spots where you may be vulnerable. Prevention definitely beats fixing things after they become difficult to turn around.
Are You Receiving A Wake-Up Call?
Learn how to identify if a wake-up call has emerged in your life, and what to do about it.
Do You Suffer from 'Guru Syndrome?'
You know you're buying too many online programs when you open the door to your office cabinet and a huge information marketing binder falls on your head. It took me a year to recognize I was suffering from the newest 21st century symptoms - Guru Syndrome. And, this syndrome stymied my business, made me second-guess myself and spend too much money. Find out if you suffer from these symptoms and if you don't, discover the secrets to avoiding this 21st century affliction.
How To Get More Done By Sleeping
..... Having enough quality sleep is vital if you want to stay alert and be more productive. ..... How often do you avoid the warning signs of fatigue and force yourself to carry on working yet not achieve much at all?

Top 5 Warning Signs that Your Business Is Declining
The hardest thing to admit for a business owner is the fact that his/her business is slowly dying. After all, what business owner would want to admit that his/her once future hope of building an empire is forever to remain in the realm of wishful thinking? Thus, the owner of a failing business continues to hold on and on until his/her knuckles turn white and his/her face becomes so blue from holding his/her breath.

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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.
How To Get More Done By Sleeping
..... Having enough quality sleep is vital if you want to stay alert and be more productive. ..... How often do you avoid the warning signs of fatigue and force yourself to carry on working yet not achieve much at all?

How to Spot Fake Work-From-Home Jobs
Many of us dream of pursuing a work-from-home opportunity. Using proper caution and heeding the warning signs will help you find legitimate work-from-home opportunities. Do not become a victim of a fake work-from-home job opportunity.
Where Does Winning More Sales in Business Start?
Winning! What a great word. To explore winning more sales in business begins with a sound business model. In the book, "Corporate Canaries," Gary Sutton addressed the warning signs when your current business model is not working.

MISSED WARNING SIGNS OF WORKPLACE VIOLENCE IN FORT HOOD AND ORLANDO SHOOTINGS
The tragedy at Fort Hood and the mass shootings the following day in Orlando demonstrate all too vividly how missed warning signs can lead to violence in the workplace. Perhaps if the warning signs present in both of these cases had been noticed by those involved these unfortunate incidents of workplace violence could have been avoided. Employers need to be aware of what the warning signs are and how to handle them. They also need to draft workplace violence prevention policies as well as provide workplace violence prevention training to their employees. The training will help employees understand what they should be on the lookout for, the resources in the workplace that can help employees who demonstrate the warning signs and methods to make the workplace safer for all employees.

Leaders and Signs
Success and/or failure in organisations doesn't "just happen". Invariably there are indicators of which leaders should be aware. In this article Doug Long suggests a process for incorporating early warning signs into the planning process of any organisation.
Internet Based Home Business – How To Find the Best Business Online And Make Money From The Internet!
These very important attributes are essential to a successful internet based home business! Also check out the internet based business warning signs on what to absolutely avoid if you want to make money from the internet.
10 Warning Signs That Prospective Client Is Not Right For You
In difficult economic times it is easy to let go of standards and take on a client who does not fit your vision of your ideal client. When few clients are in the pipeline it often looks attractive to take the ones that show up. When you do this you run the risk of having an angry client or worse one who is out a real energy drainer. Here are ten warning signs that tell you to avoid the client.

Do You Suffer from Expert Failure?
Malcolm Gladwell was talking about a concept he calls "Expert Failure." He was suggesting that once you feel you have mastered your area of expertise, you stop seeing the warning signs of what might be breaking down or what might possibly go wrong.

IGNITING THE FLICKERING EMBERS
It is so important to pace yourself and to recognize the warning signs before the flames start to dim. We go at such a fast pace trying to keep up with new technology, trends in our target markets, meeting production deadlines, replying to all of our e-mails and keeping up with communications with clients and potential clients that we forget to tune into the needs of our own core business in order to keep it “hot”.

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