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The What, Who and How of Outsourcing… So You Can Let Go

Success

When Harry Hecht, an Orlando, Florida-based mentor with SCORE—originally named the Service Corps of Retired Executives—encounters business owners who are reluctant to outsource, he has them track their time. “I As a company, we lead with our hearts and are very transparent with our suppliers,” she says. Bring it on.

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3 Ways to Create a Better System for Information Management

All Things Admin

Here’s how you can implement color coding: Physical Files : Use colored folders or labels to differentiate between different projects or document types. I love translucent colored poly pockets combined with colored file folders to create instant visual distinction of what’s waiting for me each day in my priority sorter.

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OneNote Must-Knows: Color Coding and Custom Tags

All Things Admin

Vendors/Suppliers – Orange. With OneNote, I can color code my digital notebooks on these topics to match the file colors on my desk. Here is the color code I use in my office: Speaking Engagements – Red. Training – Yellow. Business Development – Navy Blue. Company Projects – Green. Advertising/Marketing – Purple.

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Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor

The Small Business Blog

Top 5 Tips for Working With a Mentor by Stefan Töpfer on Jan 25, 2010 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Make sure that the mentor is aware of what you want from them e.g. cashflow advice. Develop a network of mentors you can rely on for good advice.

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Small Business World News Round-up - 2009/11/03

The Small Business Blog

CIT Group Files for Bankruptcy Protection : Small Business Loan Giant Has Struggled for Months to Stay Afloat; 5th Biggest Bankruptcy Filing in History Free cash for your business : When hunting for cash, desperate small business owners may find themselves sucked into buying books and software packages promising “Billions in Free Grants!

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Collaborating With The Enemy: Competitive Advantage? | THE SMALL.

The Small Business Blog

Within his business he has established what he calls a Mentor Board of Advisors, a group of people he turns to for advice and learning. Not surprisingly this group includes mentors within his own industry, but what is unique about Scudamore is that some of these mentors run the businesses he competes against every day.

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Top 5 Tips on Making Big Changes

The Small Business Blog

« Ethics – Small Business Quote of the Week Christmas – Small Business Quote of the Week » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, December 21st, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists. Oh, and get the mentoring and personal access to make it happen as safely as possible.

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