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Know HowHow to keep your business out of winter's grip
March 16, 2015It doesn't pay to underestimate the damage cold weather can do to your business, as some of us have discovered the hard way over the past several weeks.
March 16, 2015
10 THINGS10 Things I Know About ... Taxes and deductions
March 16, 2015The federal income tax code contains things you may not know about, and a few things that will astound you.
March 16, 2015- 101
Managing remotely
March 16, 2015Thanks to technology, employees who work remotely are becoming increasingly common. How do you manage a worker who isn't … there? Here are three tips to keep communication strong and goals front and center.
March 16, 2015 - 101
101: Getting their attention
March 2, 2015How can we get employees or team members to be more cohesive as a group, more motivated, and improve on performance goals?
March 2, 2015 
10 THINGS I KNOW ABOUT ...Rebranding
March 2, 2015Cristina Hatem is corporate communications manager at Preferred Mutual Insurance Co., of New Berlin, N.Y., which sells policies in Central Massachusetts. Contact her at Cristina.hatem@preferredmutual.com.
March 2, 2015
Know HowBuilding your selling confidence
March 2, 2015The biggest issue with salespeople is lack of confidence. This leads to a fear of making phone calls, knocking on doors and otherwise doing whatever it takes to be successful.
March 2, 2015
Know HowLessons from politicians: 7 ways executives can learn from presidents and others
February 16, 2015In "The Roosevelts: An Intimate History," a recent PBS TV series, presidents Teddy Roosevelt and Franklin Delano Roosevelt were seen campaigning by train, stopping and meeting, touching and reaching thousands of people.
February 16, 2015101: Finding a mentor
February 16, 2015There should really be a saying in the business world: “You're never too good to have a mentor.” In other words, we could all benefit from someone who has been through challenges we're experiencing now, and can offer insight and wisdom, as well
February 16, 2015
10 Things I Know About ...Successful leadership
February 16, 201510. Be ready to work after 5.
Don't be someone who spends all day at work talking about and planning what you're going to do when the work day ends, then rushes out of the office every day at 5:01 p.m.February 16, 2015
Know HowBusiness tax considerations for 2015
February 2, 2015Now that we're a month into the new year, here are three important tax considerations to keep in mind, which may impact your business or personal tax situation.
February 2, 2015
February 2, 2015101: How leaders think
February 2, 2015Being a leader of a company is more than just hiring, firing, phone calls and annual reports. It's not unusual for leaders to be narrowly stereotyped as control freaks or taskmasters.
February 2, 2015101: Setting goals
January 19, 2015With a new year can often come an urge to revamp — out with the old, in with the new and all that. When it comes to your business, what are you looking to try, improve upon or change in 2015?
January 19, 2015
10 Things I Know About ...Baby boomers and business succession
January 19, 2015Bob O’Hara is a business consultant and founder of O'Hara & Co. PC of Chelmsford. Contact him at BOHara@oharaco.com.
January 19, 2015
Know HowHow to lead like it matters
January 19, 2015Whether you're a manager, executive or CEO, your leadership style matters. The way you communicate and connect with other people can, and will, make or break your success. That's why every connection must count to develop and leverage your skills
January 19, 2015101: Delegating work
January 5, 2015Delegating tasks at work is not as easy as it seems. There is a temptation to say, “Oh, it's just faster to do it myself.” But in doing that, employee involvement and empowerment can suffer. Plus, no matter how hard you work, you can't do it all
January 5, 2015
