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Feb. 4, 2012

Belldon Colme and 5 other people answered this question

What do you think of Groupon? Good or bad for your business?

Groupon, and similar companies, take the work out of it for the small business owner. Huge exposure, and big ticket price. The standard package is for the small business to offer a half-off deal, and Groupon takes half of what's left. The small business, then, ... more

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Sept. 24, 2011

Michael Lago asked a question

What are the next steps a business should take once the formation paperwork is done?

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April 13, 2011

Guy Farmer answered this question

What are some examples of good team building activities that you've done?

Great question Christine. I've found it helpful to do team building activities that encourage people to share their thoughts and perspectives while the remainder of the group listens to their story. You might create an activity where people pick out a picture from a magazine ... more

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Feb. 10, 2011

Rick Kadet answered this question

What are some things to avoid when taking your business global?

This is a great question and there has been less discussion of doing business internationally on Focus than is warranted by the need. This is quite a large subject and perhaps more suited to a brief than an answer. But a few tips from the ... more

Feb. 7, 2011

Mark Herbert and 3 other people answered this question

How important is it to show your employees and clients that their ideas are being listened to?

Lauren,
The highest performing organizations create and sustain an environment of engagement with their "stakeholders" which includes employees and customers.
When you create an environment where they feel there is a "relationship" rather than a transaction they give you their best effort, their "loyalty", and ... more

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Small Business Development

Feb. 7, 2011

Chad Cook and 8 other people answered this question

Do you think it is important to discuss your management philosophy with your employees?

Wow - good question!!
It depends and my preference is to share all if you want engagement, support, accountability, and retention to be a few of the factors that make your business successful.
People will make their own decision regarding the mind share, energy and intellect they ... more

General Management

Jan. 31, 2011

Aaron Ross and 5 other people answered this question

Small Business Best Practices: What are your 3 tips for a successful annual ‘kickoff’ meeting?

After you get the hell out of the office...a team at a kickoff needs three things:
1) A crystal clear vision of where they're going, and the vales to live by along the way
2) What are the few most important things to do to get there?
3) ... more

General Management

Annual Kickoff Meeting

Jan. 7, 2011

Jason Womack and 2 other people answered this question

What are some strategies for maintaining the energy of a startup as your company grows?

1. Joe, I loved that RSS video. I know on the third time I watched it, I got a WHOLE new level of understanding.
2. Know when you (as in EVERYone involved) is at their best. Not just the hour of the day (some are morning ... more

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