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Determine Your Leadership Style
As an entrepreneur, you are the leader of your company. And to become a great leader, you'll have to look within yourself. Start by examining the different types of leadership styles.
Compensating Overtime Employees
Here's why one entrepreneur hired on an HR person to take care of overtime pay.
Fantastic Spaces in Unusual Places
Find out how creative entrepreneurs turned unusual spaces into the perfect location for their business.
The Unwritten Rules of Civility
'Getting along' in the workplace sometimes requires more than merely following the Golden Rule.
Beneath the Surface
In part 5 of a series about leadership lessons learned in the tropics, Patty Vogan compares scuba diving and running a business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick-hitting answers to your most critical leadership questions:
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Do I need an advisory board?
- Many businesses fail because they don't have an advisory board, but putting together a strong advisory board and using it well can mean the difference between success and failure.
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