Running a Business: Page 9

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Team Productivity: Striking a Balance Between Being a Boss and Friend

How to make sure your personal connections at work are healthy and productive.

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How to Handle Difficult People (and Still Achieve Your Business Goals)

A founder's guide to effectively utilizing feedback -- even from impossible-to-please, difficult people.

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Is It Time to Get Rid of That Disappointing Employee?

The Phillies recently demoted their underperforming third baseman, Maikel Franco. Should you take a play from their book?

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Here's How Ace Hotels Pioneered the 'Boutique Hotel' Category

The non-traditional hotel industry has exploded since the first Ace Hotel opened 20 years ago.

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How to Fire Yourself as CEO and Hand Over the Reins

Here are four steps to successfully transition to a new CEO.

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5 Critical Hiring Mistakes Employers Make

Finding top-tier talent is hard on a good day, but with unemployment in the US sitting under 4%, it's even more challenging than ever.

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Gift Ideas That Will Keep You Top of Mind With Clients

Creativity and thoughtfulness is the key to giving gifts that reinforce relationships -- any time of the year.

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This New Kind of Expensive Lawsuit Could Easily Bankrupt Your Small Business

Wage-and-hour suits are complicated, boring and could potentially bankrupt entrepreneurs. Here's how to protect yourself.

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Surround Yourself With People Who Want You to Succeed

Great words of advice from a serial entrepreneur who loves to build things.

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The 7 Basic Human Needs That Successful Businesses Focus On

The key to a successful company is understanding the concept of personal needs: your own and those of your customers.

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Buying or Selling a SaaS Company? Read This First!

Here is the secret to analyzing the health of a SaaS company.

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How to Delegate Better and Become a Great Leader

From productivity to company morale, here are the many benefits of delegating responsibility.

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4 Steps to Building a Board of Directors That Lessens Your Stress

How to set your company up for success, and yourself up for happiness.

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Experiencing Burnout? Ask These 3 Questions to Help You Fall Back in Love With Your Business.

Before you can enjoy your business, you need to acknowledge your needs to avoid burnout.