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Advice

  • 101: Failure's lessons

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 17, 2014

    As Thomas Edison reportedly said: “I have not failed. I have just found 10,000 ways that won't work.”

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 17, 2014
  • Know How

    7 guidelines to follow when it's time to tell the world about your innovation

    Christine Tieri Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014

    As an entrepreneur, I know the excitement that comes with launching a new product or service. Getting your big idea ready for market is just the beginning. There's a lot more work needed to ensure its success in the marketplace.

    Christine Tieri Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Succession planning

    Bob O'hara March 3, 2014

    10. It’s a process,
not a transaction.
Business succession or exit planning is about building a business that can succeed without its owner while preparing an owner to become independent — emotionally and financially — from the business.

    Bob O'hara March 3, 2014
  • 101: Fostering curiosity

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014

    It can be tempting to slog through each day, discern what tasks need to be accomplished and get to work.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal March 3, 2014
  • Know How

    5 tips to improve work focus

    Sue Williamson Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014

    “I just need time to think.”

    How many times have you heard co-workers utter those words, or even said it yourself?

    Sue Williamson Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014
  • 101: Solving Problems

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014

    It's happened to all of us. A big, fat ugly problem lands on your desk. The temptation, of course, is to make it go away, fast.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 17, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Professional Relocation

    Joanne Givans February 17, 2014

    10. Know your options. Discuss the benefits your company is offering and make sure you understand them before you proceed.

    Joanne Givans February 17, 2014
  • 101: Interview questions

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014

    A great management habit to develop is to always seek new information and refresh your skills toolkit. Maybe it's some new software that will benefit your department. Maybe there's a more cost-effective way to ship products.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Covering your assets (with insurance)


    Jon Mcneill Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014

    10. Talk with your agent. 
Ensure you have appropriate coverage, Many businesses are under-insured, especially if they have recently undergone a downsizing of office space.

    Jon Mcneill Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014
  • Know How

    Follow these 3 web design trends

    Matt Ward Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014

    Your company's website is a valuable informational and marketing tool, so it's important to ensure that it's both current and competitive for your industry and market.

    Matt Ward Special To The Worcester Business Journal February 3, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Building trust

    Alicia Williams January 20, 2014

    10. Transparency is everything.

    Alicia Williams January 20, 2014
  • Know How

    10 ways to pinpoint who your competitors are and how to find out about them

    Ruth Winett Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 20, 2014

    Competitors are like icebergs. Some are highly visible while others are hidden. How do you identify hidden competitors? And once they're identified, how do you find out about them?

    Ruth Winett Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 20, 2014
  • 101: Staying focused

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 20, 2014

    Interruptions are out to get us all. The phone rings. A co-worker comes through to show off her new engagement ring. An instant message pops up. Your dad is texting you.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 20, 2014
  • 101: Being Persuasive

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 6, 2014

    Finding a way to convince others of the relevance of a project, a new product line or a new idea is an important skill if you're leading others.

    Susan Shalhoub Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 6, 2014
  • Know How

    How to minimize workers’ comp risks

    Kevin Ring Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 6, 2014

    There are many coming changes in workers' compensation that you should be aware of, as well as new ways to control workers' comp costs that affect your business.

    Kevin Ring Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 6, 2014
  • 10 Things I Know About ... Passwords

    Michelle Drolet Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 6, 2014

    10. Be clever

    Create passwords from easy-to-remember sentences, such as , using the first letter of each word and adding numbers and special characters at the beginning or end. (e.g., )

    Michelle Drolet Special To The Worcester Business Journal January 6, 2014