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Are you business blogging yet? - Why blogs mean business!

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Thu, 29 Jan 2009 12:54:22 NZDT

The business blog has become a must-have communication device for business. Savvy business people have grasped the huge potential of the blog as a way to reach and communicate with, and promote to, existing and potential customers… are you blogging yet?

A lifestyle job versus building a business

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:41:49 NZST

So what is so wrong with creating yourself a job versus creating yourself a business? These two scenarios are compared and contrasted with the former being given all bad press and publicity and no saving virtues. But a lifestyle job has lots of merit!

Building Your Business… is Just Like Building a House

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:33:08 NZST

How many of you would attempt to build a house without laying the foundations first? Yet how many actually follow this principle when building a business?

No woman is an island

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:24:27 NZST

Many businesswomen attribute their success to mentors or a group of people who’ve advised them in some way. These women realise and acknowledge to themselves that they didn’t necessarily have all the answers, or all the skills and knowledge and contacts to take their business to the next level. They weren’t afraid, or too proud, to approach people who were experts in their field and ask for their help and input. We are not alone!

Meetings Matter

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 16:02:02 NZST

We all moan about attending meetings – but they’re crucial to the communication within a company and the attainment of our business goals.
I’ve attended meetings that have dragged on endlessly, yet nothing has moved forward – no conclusions have been reached, no actions or projects have been assigned. At the other end of the scale I’ve also attended meetings that were upbeat, ‘crisp’, collaborative and hugely motivating – and things happened.

Ten ways to retain your team

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Wed, 10 Sep 2008 16:43:41 NZST

Finding the right person for a position in your company is not only a challenge but a costly exercise. Once you have them on board, you don’t want to see them exit in a hurry, so what can you do to retain them? One of the top emotional needs of human beings is a need to feel valued. Make them feel valued and you will increase their motivation to do a good job... So how do you make your people feel valued? Here are some tips....

72 marketing ideas

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 15:46:39 NZST

72 marketing strategies to use in your business from media relations to word of mouth advertising ideas.

Obstacles that can get in the way of your success

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 15:55:29 NZST

Are these ten obstacles standing in the way of you and your business success?

1. Your business controls you instead of you controlling your business.

You developed your business so that you could have a better life. Your business has grown and now consumes the majority of your life. Operating your business has cost you what you wanted it to give you... a better life.

101 ways to make a difference to the world

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 15:25:11 NZST

We all want to make our impact on the world but how can we do it?

There are numerous ways that your business can make a difference. Here's a list to start you thinking and by putting those ideas into place you'll be able to make your own special impact on the world.

What is RSS?

no@spam.com (Fiona Powell) — Thu, 31 Jul 2008 21:54:26 NZST

RSS is a fabulous way to keep track of your favourite blogs and news - you don't have to keep visiting the sites for new news and feeds don't clutter your email in-box... they're like your own customised online newspaper or magazine delivered daily (or more) to your computer.
Here's a great explanation