Humans are emotional, forgetful, and easily overwhelmed: In short, we're not great decision makers. Learn why settling for "good" is the best decision.
Emotional conflict is inevitable in the workplace. You can't ignore it away and you can't shrug it off, but you can defuse it with a little emotional intelligence.
Here's hoping that I get this right - according to the IRS and NPR, new provisions are going into effect next year that will change the requirements for receiving a deduction on your taxes for charitable donations. [more]
The Independent, one of my favorite news sources, has issued a challenge to (presumably European) consumers to reduce the amount of packaging that is used in everyday products. [more]
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4 Reasons Why a "Good Enough" Decision May Be Best
Humans are emotional, forgetful, and easily overwhelmed: In short, we're not great decision makers. Learn why settling for "good" is the best decision.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Entrepreneurship, Personal Development, Small Business Resource Center
Looking for Help? Try a Freelancer
Leverage your assets with freelancers.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Small Business Resource Center
3 Steps To Managing Workplace Conflict With Emotional Intelligence
Emotional conflict is inevitable in the workplace. You can't ignore it away and you can't shrug it off, but you can defuse it with a little emotional intelligence.
by: Scott Allen | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Don't Hire Without a Background Check
Spend a little time and money getting to know your new hires before you hire them and save lots of time and money later.
by: Barbara Weltman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
5 Ways You're Sabotaging Your Business
What to do when the obstacle to success is you.
by: Annie Mueller | channel: Small Business Resource Center
5 Lessons A Startup Can Teach Your Small Business
How do you teach an old dog a new trick? Bring home a puppy.
by: Elaine Pofeldt | channel: Small Business Resource Center
How Cloud-Based Systems Trim Your Operating Costs
Putting more and more of your business into your browser is convenient. And it's a money-saver.
by: Annie Mueller | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 4/7, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: How to better keep track of your money. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate.
by: Kelly Whalen | channel: Announcements
7 Survival Strategies from Tomorrow's Talent Wars
Talented, productive employees are precious and rare. And they're soon to become more precious and rare. Will you be able to keep yours and find more?
by: Kate Lister | channel: Small Business Resource Center
4 Lessons from Netflix's Price Hike
Netflix's recent price increase offers a crash course in the right way -- and the wrong way -- to roll out a price boost.
by: Julie Rains | channel: Small Business Resource Center
What to Do When the Wrong Person for the Job is You
Face it, even company founders are asked to move on, eventually. Here's how to plan ahead and lessen the blow.
by: Tom Harnish | channel: Small Business Resource Center
How to Create an Unbeatable Call to Action
Take advantage of this limited time offer and click here to learn more about effective Calls to Action.
by: Justine Grey | channel: Small Business Resource Center
When Do You Compensate Employees For Travel And Commute Time?
You probably know that you're supposed to pay your hourly employees for travel time. What about their commuting time?
by: Kate Lister | channel: Entrepreneurship, Small Business Resource Center, Taxes
Best Money Tips: Make a Stranger Smile
Today we found some great articles on ways to make people smile, how to beat the banks and live frugally, and billionaire habits to pick up.
by: Ashley Jacobs | channel: Life Hacks
How To Use Cross-selling And Upselling To Maximize Online Sales
Every sale is opportunity for another sale, even online.
by: Margie Fishman | channel: Small Business Resource Center
10 Employment Laws You May Be Breaking
State and federal employment law can be arcane. But no matter how difficult to comprehend, you're still liable if you're not in compliance.
by: Kate Lister | channel: Small Business Resource Center
Join Our Tweetchat on Thu 6/9, 12pm Pacific for Chance to Win Prizes
Topic: Summer travel savings. Join our conversation for chance to win Amazon gift certificates! Use #WBChat to participate.
by: Kelly Whalen | channel: Announcements
Wise Bread's First Job Stories
From ruining a neighbor's plant to spending more than earned before even leaving work, learn about Wise Bread writers' awkward and amusing first jobs.
by: Meg Favreau | channel: Career and Income
Charitable giving - get a receipt
Here's hoping that I get this right - according to the IRS and NPR, new provisions are going into effect next year that will change the requirements for receiving a deduction on your taxes for charitable donations. [more]
by: Andrea Karim | channel: Taxes
Packing it in - The Independent of London issues a challenge
The Independent, one of my favorite news sources, has issued a challenge to (presumably European) consumers to reduce the amount of packaging that is used in everyday products. [more]
by: Andrea Karim | channel: Green Living, Shopping