HBR interviews with 55 successful business and social entrepreneurs worldwide reveal that many had started their enterprises during a recession or in the wake of one. Many people assume that entrepreneurs are allergic to recessions. It turns out that downturns can be times of tremendous opportunity–and, yes, profit–for entrepreneurs. But only if they play their […]
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Connect with ‘soulful enterprises’ that are making a difference because they care
Posted on 04 January 2009.
Connect with ‘soulful enterprises’ that are making a difference because they caresphinxx is thrilled to have found another online organisation seeking to make a difference by connecting our communities – this time with special enterprises that are actively seeking to make a positive impact on society, either locally or globally. The enterprises on Soul Economy […]
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Totaltravel.com can help find your perfect health retreat
Posted on 04 January 2009.
If you are thinking about visiting a health & wellbeing retreat, take a look at Totaltravel.com. It has an excellent online directory with hundreds of retreats from all around Australia. Whether you are looking for a health resort or day spa for relaxation, stress management and rejuvenation or to embark on yoga classes, kick […]
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“Managing Your Solid Citizens” to get the best out of every one of your employees
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Most employees aren’t stars–but they aren’t slackers, either. Call them B players or solid citizens, they constitute more than 50% of the typical company’s workforce. By their very nature, B players don’t make the kind of splash A players do, nor do they attract the same level of praise. But the fact is, they form […]
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How to Get Happy: Tactics From the UK’s Cheeriest Company
Posted on 03 January 2009.
There are solid business reasons for taking happiness at work seriously. Here are 9 ways to make it happen, from one of the hottest businesses in Britain: • Create an environment where people feel good about themselves;• Give people freedom;• Ensure your people are working within your organisation’s principles and have clear targets;• Feedback is […]
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Executive book summaries
Posted on 03 January 2009.
Tough to find time to read that latest business book? Chances are that between the demands of your work and the desires of your personal life that growing pile of latest release management books keeps slipping down in the priorities of your “to do list”. If you want a way to […]
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