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Managing phone calls when working part time

Do you want to create a perception of being available full time whilst working part time? Here are a few tips on managing phone calls and emails that have served me well along the way.

How to turn weaknesses into strengths

As a small business owner it is an obvious statement that the business relies on you. So if there is an area where you lack confidence, it’s going to affect your business. This got me thinking - how can we turn our weaknesses into strengths?

A family affair: Involving kids in your work

Many a business has started up after a parent has found the rigid 9-5 work life does not suit the role of parenting. I’ve found a symbiotic relationship can develop between a parent and a child within the framework of these businesses. Here are some ideas for involving kids in your work.

Achieving your goals: The energy paradox

Conventional wisdom states single mindedness, focus and determination will help you with achieving your goals and fixing problems. But what if trying too hard proves counterproductive?

Business mastermind groups: Online vs offline

The explosion of social media in its many and varied forms has led a number of people to wonder: is there still a place for the business mastermind group? I firmly believe the answer is yes. Back in mid-2006 Trish Weston wrote an article on the concept and practical application of the Business Action Group (or BAG). Does the concept still have the same impact on the health and future of a business?

Project planning: 8 ways to kill your project

There are actions I’ve seen which are guaranteed to kill your project’s chance of success. Here are eight ways projects get sabotaged, and project planning tips to prevent them.

Reduce stress: Get out of the emergency zone

Does your business seem to run from one emergency to another? Here’s how to reduce stress, get out of the emergency zone and get your business running smoothly.

How to avoid business failure

A chance encounter with a farmer, who told me about his ailing business, got me thinking about ways to avoid business failure. Here’s what happened.

How to make money from blogs

We all know blogging can be good for business, but how do you make money from blogs? I have worked strategically on a variety of blogs and other web 2.0 strategies and have some sage advice and revenue models for would-be bloggers to consider.

NLP: Eliminating unproductive days

We all have days where we don’t feel 100%, days we know are going to be unproductive and dissatisfying. Here’s how to turn them around.

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