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5 Things That Motivate Employees More Than Money

Motivating your employees is a subtle but very important skill.  The good news for frugal entrepreneurs is that it doesn’t take a lot of money to drive your employees. In fact, money is not the biggest motivator at all, with other, more complex psychological factors playing a bigger role.  Here’s a look at five of ... Read more...

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How To Motivate Unproductive Employees

There are clear and specific steps you can take. We’ve taken a look at how to retainhot-shot employees.  It’s a good problem to have.  But what if you’re suffering the opposite, and probably more common, circumstance: unproductive employees?  Let’s not get into the best ways to let them know they’re fired.  Instead, let’s look at ... Read more...

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Best Home Business: Start a Green Cleaning Company

Green cleaning fills a niche and isn't expensive to start. It can be hard to know which type of business to start up, and finding a good niche can be at least half the battle.  Keeping on top of the latest trends is key, and that’s what we’re here for.  Each year, a few hot ... Read more...

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Think and Act Like Mary Kay Ash

Belief and positivity have fueled Ash's success Mary Kay Ash came upon her business empire in a way that is anything but textbook. But if not “by the book,” it was from a book. Her project, a book to help women in business mutated into an actual business plan, and that exploded into an actual ... Read more...

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Pitfalls To Avoid When Starting Up

Today's topic is survival, mortality. It's about strapping on the Kevlar and loading your weapon for the war ahead. In the face of the doom and gloom statistics about failure rates of businesses, it takes a fight to stay alive. And it also requires smart decisions and poise. Here are a few tips for beating ... Read more...