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10. THEY'RE NECESSARY.
Nothing motivates as well as a deadline. It injects structure into your job or your operation, helping you organize all you need to do.
9. THEY CAN BE HARD …
Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of activities, distribution channels, potential promotional opportunities and new trends or rules for social media?
It's the last thing you want to deal with, but you can't ignore it. When bad news strikes and reaches a crisis level, companies need to communicate promptly and thoughtfully to address, rather than inflame, the crisis.
Business travel veterans are like sages, collecting tips and tricks over years of airline departures, arrivals and security checks. Technology, which is meant to make our lives easier, adds another element to the mix.
10. YOU NEED TO SELL IT.
Manufacturing was born because someone had an idea. An intuitive sales force seeks out a product need and determines if it's within the company niche.
Sometimes it's difficult to figure out what marketing people mean.
10. KNOW YOUR GOAL
The sales department may use surveys to generate leads while product marketing may want feedback on product features and functions.
9. MASTER TERMS, CONCEPTS AND ISSUES
Flexibility and a crystal ball aren't enough to keep up with fast-paced changes that can keep your organization on the cutting edge. Whether it's a change in leadership, location or strategy, competent management is crucial.
The web has created a serious challenge to our ability to control the process of acquiring paying customers.
10. IT'S FLEETING.
We must capture our genius ideas when they happen. I have various notepads and devices strategically hidden all over my house for such occasions. In a pinch, use the recording app on your phone.
In order to make small fixes before little workplace issues become big problems, coaching employees is crucial. It also helps employees become more invested in their work, work more independently and take ownership of their work.
By now, we're probably all tired of hearing that worn-out piece of web wisdom: “Content is king.” But herein lies the secret: Content does hold the key to leveling the marketing playing field, especially for small to medium-size businesses with
10. ASKING FOR MORE TIME
You can ask for extensions, which gives you another six months to file and still be able to decide if you want to deduct such things as asset write-offs and retirement contributions.
Managing yourself? What an odd concept. But it's necessary: for career growth, professional development and exploring your strengths. Here are three ways — while you're managing others — that you can also keep yourself on track:
10. ENERGY IS A CORNER-OFFICE ISSUE.
Every business feels the pinch of rising energy costs. According to EnergyStar, small businesses in the U.S. spend more than $60 billion a year on energy.
We receive numerous calls every day from employers seeking "liability insurance." Generally, the caller already has insurance and is looking for coverage for loss or damage that occurs during loading or unloading of vehicles.