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5 Tips for Growing A Small Business

  When you start a small business, you’ll probably discover that what you learned in business school doesn’t cover everything you need to know as a business leader. That’s what…

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Business Mentoring – Part II

In Business Mentoring Part I, I provided the definitions of  Business Coach, Mentor, and Management Consultant as well as what the Business Mentor and Mentee can expect.  This article delves…

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Do I Need A Business Coach, Mentor, and/or Management Consultant? Part I

At Partnering for Performance, all three of these skills are utilized with our clients.  In order to provide some clarity around these three disciplines, below are the quick definitions of…

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GUEST BLOG FRIDAY – Reflecting on 15 years: starting a business. PR First, Jim Farrell, Founder | Owner

I asked Jim to share his business story because he’s such a good representation of the word “entreprenuer”.  Jim’s business grew and succeeded not because of a structured plan, but…

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Are You Stuck? 7 Suggestions to help you.

It is an uncomfortable feeling.  You are unfocused and have low energy. Ironically, being stuck is often just the level of discomfort you need to turn your attention and energy…

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GUEST BLOG FRIDAY – An Intern's View: Brian Cadigan

Have you ever hired a summer intern?  What lessons did you learn?  Was it a good mentoring experience – did you ask your intern that important question? Today’s blog is…

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GUEST BLOG FRIDAY: Patty Funder, LaserLight for Men and Women, tells the story of her Business

Today, Patricia Funder, President and Founder of LaserLight Skin Clinic, LLC, shares her story of risk, hope and finding the resources to develop a business.  Through lessons learned, best practices,…

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GUEST BLOG FRIDAY: Cindy Rice, Eastern Food Safety tells her story

Today, Cindy Rice, President and Founder of Eastern Food Safety, shares her story -” I am convinced that every experience we have is meant to be woven together to (hopefully)…

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GUEST BLOGGER FRIDAYS: 5 Ways to Turn Stress into Small Business Success, by Stacey Shipman

In my last blog posting I pointed out that with all the great stories out there, and expertise, I decided to post “Guest Blogs”.  Instead of once a month, I…

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Be My Guest Blogger | Everyone Has a Story: What's Yours?

There are so many interesting businesses out there, hence, so many great stories!  As a Business Coach and Consultant I not only hear these great stories from my clients, but…

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CHANGE THE WAY YOU THINK

“Thinking positively and visualizing things the way you want them to be doesn’t create concrete objects; it creates attitudes and ideas.  When you change your attitudes and ideas, you naturally…

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Take Your Communication Skills to the Next Level

In my new booklet – The Communications Tool Set: Your Business Prescription for Communication – I help you take your skills to the next level.  The Communications Tool Set gives…

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