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March 6, 2017

How to Select The Right Course Topic

An Approach To Select And Implement The Right Course For Your Market

When I am developing an online or any other course I like to use various approaches to help me find topics that many people would like to learn. My experience has shown me that you never want to develop a course, nobody wants to attend (or buy it for that matter).

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In this business (e-Learning and course development) it is important to know if something you develop has the chances to be “consumed”. As...

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Published on March 06, 2017 02:49

March 2, 2017

Killer Tips For Choosing The Right Business Experts

There is nothing disputable about the fact that you need help. Every business should try and hire experts whenever possible because, well, they are experts! What is disputable is how you find the perfect match for your business.

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Choosing an external person or company to come into your place of work and take command is a big step. And, it is a step that you can’t afford to get wrong as it will cause a lot of upheavals. For that reason, it is time you read the tips belo...

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Published on March 02, 2017 07:52

How to Overcome The Challenges of Managing Remote Teams

Today’s article is written by Vaishali Badgujar. Vaishali is a digital marketer at Time Doctor, a SaaS time tracking & productivity tool for companies & freelancers. She is an inbound marketing expert & specializes in SEO.

If you have ever worked remotely or managed a remote team, I am sure you must have faced one or all of these challenges.

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Published on March 02, 2017 01:00

March 1, 2017

The Coaching Habit

A Book And A Roadmap To Make You A Better Leader And Coach

Today’s post, is a repost of one of my oldest articles about an excellent book: The Coaching Habit, of Michael Bungay Stanier. It is an important book for every consultant and coach and I repost my article as a reminder of the 1 year anniversary of this excellent book. Furthermore, I’d like to tell you that the eBook version of this excellent book will be available for purchase for just 99 cents on Amazon from March 1 to 3. I believe...
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Published on March 01, 2017 00:00

February 28, 2017

The Experts You Need In Your Business

When you are a fledgling business person starting with your very first startup, it can be an exciting yet nerve-wracking time. The idea you’ve had in the back of your mind for so many years is finally being brought to life, and you have complete control over how it works and where the business goes. This is an exhilarating thought, and you for those first few months it probably is just you doing everything on your own to get your company off the ground.

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However, there...

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Published on February 28, 2017 06:52

Don’t Let Your Office Slip Into Disrepair

A well-groomed office result in smoother workflow gives clients a good impression and keeps employees happy. However, with many day-to-day tasks taking priority, many of us can forget to stay on top of general office maintenance.

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Don’t wait until something breaks – keep on top of these maintenance jobs from week to week and they’ll become second nature.

Keeping On Top Of Cleaning

Regular cleaning is important in order to abide by health and safety laws, but also to kee...

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Published on February 28, 2017 01:00

February 27, 2017

Top 7 e-learning Trends To Watch Out For In 2017

Today article is written by Cindy Parker. Cindy is a professional writer and Content Specialist. She loves to write about small businesses, education, and languages. Currently, she works for Learn to trade – a currency trading & learning company.

E-learning has been with us for a while now, but its popularity is increasing every year. Learning new skills has become essential for professionals who need to keep their skill sets up to date and companies which want to thrive in the current econom...

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Published on February 27, 2017 05:00

February 24, 2017

Business Blunders That You Cannot Afford To Make

Setting up a new business is undoubtedly an exciting moment for any entrepreneur. However, the harsh reality is that the vast majority of SMEs will fail. If yours is going to be different, it’s imperative that you avoid falling into the common traps.

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Here are five that you must look out for throughout your journey to the top.

#1. Ignoring The Importance Of Your Staff

As an entrepreneur, one of the greatest things you can learn is that your employees hold the key to pr...

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Published on February 24, 2017 06:03

February 20, 2017

Team Building: 7 Things You Have to Know

Today’s post is written by Kevin Nelson. Kevin started his career as a research analyst and has changed his sphere of activity to writing services and content marketing. Currently, Kevin works as a part-time writer at the BeforeWriting. Apart from writing, he spends a lot of time reading psychology and management literature searching for the keystones of motivation ideas. Feel free to connect with him on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Linkedin.

Working in a goal-oriented team each member of whic...

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Published on February 20, 2017 06:00

February 19, 2017

Why Being on Google Maps Is Important for Contractors

Today’s post is written by Charles Dearing. Charles is a blogger and contributor to various marketing and business blogs around the world. Today he is focusing on how you can manage and develop a team from people coming from different cultures.

Picture this: you are in an unfamiliar area, like a new town or unknown neighborhood, and you are looking for a restaurant. What do you do?

Google Maps For Contractors

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Most people use their smartphones to search for a specific type of local business on Goo...

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Published on February 19, 2017 01:50