Five reasons why business owners need to take a break.
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Go Away!

It’s amazing to me how many business owners I have to order to take a vacation. And when I do, I’m usually met with this sort of reply: “But I’ve got too much work! It will just come back to bite me when I get back anyway … it’s not worth it!”  Believe me, I…

Tips for Achieving Small Business Goals
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Are You Writing Goals – or Achieving Them?

Many of us have just completed setting our goals for 2009 (and if you haven’t yet, stop reading this right now and get going on it!). Writing down your goals is a great first step toward achieving them. But once you’re done with this exercise, then what? Unfortunately, for so many business owners, the next…

The Value of Vacations for Small Business Owners
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Try Not Getting Things Done

It’s August now in the Northern Hemisphere – time for vacations, traveling, family reunions and other fun summer stuff. It’s the one time when everyone seems to take a break. Unfortunately, there were times in my career when I didn’t consider August as being much fun. In fact, it was a hassle. Nothing got accomplished; no one was around…