In an uncertain economy, almost any employee or executive will at some point face having his or her employment terminated. If you are terminated, you want to be able to negotiate a reasonable severance package, especially if you have an existing employment agreement. There are a number of key legal and economic issues that should […]
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When you hear the word “morning,” what do you think of? Do you have visions of hurriedly grabbing a bran muffin as you run out the door after having hit the snooze button a few too many times? Do you get filled with anxiety thinking of the daily scramble of getting your kids to day
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Look, I get it. Sometimes you’re sick to death of the industry your small business is in. It’s all you think about. It’s all you dream about. And yet, unless you plan on shutting down your business and doing something completely different, you’re kinda stuck with it. The best you can do is figure out how
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By Thuy and Milo Sindell In November 2017, The New York Times reported on two Navy collisions that brought to light missed warnings and chains of errors. Seven sailors were killed in June when the destroyer Fitzgerald collided with a container ship near Japan. In August, the collision of the John S. McCain and an oil
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When you eventually reach the age of 50, two things can easily happen to your career: You get the itch to try your hand at a different type of work that you’ve always dreamed of, or you find yourself being nudged (or forced) into a new line of work by an employer looking for new
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Maintaining productivity at work can be a challenge for most business professionals. It can be very difficult to stay at the top of your game each and every day. That’s why we asked 14 successful entrepreneurs from Young Entrepreneur Council the following question: Q. What is your top tip for everyday productivity at work? 1. Start with your most
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By Malini Bhatia You do everything with your partner: You work, play, and support your family together. Since your partner is such an integral part of your life, it seems only natural that you’d also want to share your business time. But will the extra burden of running or starting a business together bond you
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by Marshall Martin Think back with me for a moment. In your business, how often did you say no in the past year? I’m willing to bet it was more than the amount of times you said yes. As work forces lean out, but the economy continues to prosper, I’ve found, through my experience coaching,
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By Thuy Sindell When we talk about leadership development, we often focus on the skills and qualities that have to do with leading others. But this ignores a major aspect of being a great leader: Being able to lead yourself. In fact, out of the 28 leadership competencies that are essential to leadership success, seven
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If you are an entrepreneur, of course you want to be successful. For some, success is measured strictly in dollars and cents. But for the majority of small business owners, success means that and much more. It also means healthy relationships, fulfilling work, and giving back. If you’re striving for business and personal success, check
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