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- Four Mistakes to Avoid During Downturns
- As clients or customers shut their wallets, revenues decline, and balance sheets go into the red, it's tempting to try every trick in the book to stop the bleeding and stabilize your business. Survival is important, of course, but that's no way to position your business to prosper in the...
- Articles 2009-06-05
- Answering Questions about the Downturn |Dodging Landmines
- Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, suggests you sit down with a piece of paper and divide it into 3 types of information: things you know, things you don't know, and things you're not allowed to talk about yet. This way you can anticipate questions and prepare answers.
- Videos 2009-01-12
- Managing Post-Layoffs |Leila's House of Corrections
- Studies show that voluntary turnover increases after layoffs. By taking three important steps—disclosing your emotions, allowing mourning and venting, and involving your team in deciding new priorities—you have a better chance at retaining the employees you still have. If you have questions or suggestions for future video topics, Leila...
- Videos 2009-01-08
- Dos and Don'ts of Using Credit Cards in the Downturn
- MoneyWatch's Eric Schurenberg fills us in on some of the tricky ways credit card issuers are putting the squeeze on customers and what you can do to fight back.
- Videos 2009-04-03
- Transitioning into a New leadership Role |Dodging Landmines
- Sometimes people can be promoted to positions they weren't ready for, and didn't necessarily even want. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., says rather than doing all the work yourself, focus on building trust with your team members to improve your chances of success.
- Videos 2009-01-20
- Reevaluating Your Career |Leila's House of Corrections
- If your current job title doesn't match your passions, it's time to re-think your career — regardless of the economy. Write down your strengths, go on informational interviews, see whether you can alter your current job to create a better fit, and if not, consider moving on. If you...
- Videos 2008-12-11
- Motivating Your Team after Layoffs |Dodging Landmines
- Layoffs can leave the surviving members of your team feeling unmotivated and afraid. Tanya Goodwin-Maslach, Executive Coach at Elevati Inc., suggests having an informal meeting to discuss the things employees are personally concerned about aside from the business. If you approach the meeting with a positive mindset, you can...
- Videos 2009-02-04
- 25 Green Businesses Set to Defy the Downturn
- The Find: If you think the downturn will mean the end of investment in innovative green technologies, one blog suggests you take a look at these 25 companies that are continuing to generate buzz despite the grim economic outlook. The Source: A post on the blog Business...
- Blog posts 2009-01-26
- Announcing a Change in Direction |Dodging Landmines
- Have you been giving the task of announcing a sudden change in direction to the rest of the company? Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, urges you to gather as much information about the rationale behind the decision before making your announcement. This enables you to provide up to date...
- Videos 2009-03-02
- Shoppers Score Big Deals ... at Friends' Homes
- Amid the downturn, women are trading clothes rather than buying new ones. Meanwhile, Goodwill sales are up 10%. Kelly Cobiella reports.
- Videos 2009-06-15
- How to Manage Investors in a Down Market
- When the economy is in upheaval, successfully managing investor expectations can be the difference between survival and disaster. Take Inventory of the Damage Goal: Understand how the economy is affecting your organization. Tailoring investor relations to a...
- Articles 2009-01-09
- 1:1 Meetings |Leila's House of Corrections
- During stressful and uncertain times, you may be tempted to cancel your one on one meetings with each team member. Don't! Your employees look forward to these meetings and they are one of the best ways for you to remain an effective, involved manager. If you have questions...
- Videos 2009-02-09
- Beyond Child's Play: Acquiring A Small Toy Store Chain In A Recession
- Gerald Johnson's professional career began in the oil industry. But when his employer asked him to move one too many times, Johnson decided to trade big business for small. A two year search led Johnson to The Ark Toy Company, which he bought despite the economic downturn. ...
- Videos 2009-03-03
- Coping with an Aggressive Employee |Dodging Landmines
- Fear and anxiety can make an otherwise rational employee overreact. Ed Muzio, CEO of Group Harmonics, says to stay issue focused when talking to them--avoid being emotional. Move the discussion to a productive environment so you can offer the employee information, help, and support.
- Videos 2009-06-01
- Cutting Sales Costs, Not Revenues
- Courageous companies can use the downturn to make their sales operations not only less expensive but also more effective. There's a reason companies fear experimenting with the sales force: it is the engine that drives revenue. No matter how patched up or spluttering that engine...
- Articles 2009-05-15
- IBM's Secret for Making the Sale
- The economy may be in the tank, but IBM still makes salesmanship look easy. How? The secret lies in rigorous research, a focused strategy, and patient execution. Tip 1: Build Credibility That Counts In 2005, Jim Adams, executive...
- Articles 2009-06-22
- Downturns: What to Do During Tough Economic Times
- One disadvantage of small towns is, when business has a national downturn, it often hits small towns hardest. Because of the smaller population base a rise in prices may cause customers to re-think purchases or put them off until later. How does a person react depends on the seriousness of...
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- Does Happiness Have a Price Tag?
- MoneyWatch talks to Stanford Professor Jennifer Aaker about the psychological toll of the economy's dips and dives and tips for staying stress-free.
- Videos 2009-04-01
- How to Decide in a Time of Confusion
- A practical five-step plan to make sure you have the data (and the mind-set) you need to make great decisions in a time of unprecedented risk and uncertainty. Study Your Business Environment Goal: Compile information to understand what you know...
- Articles 2009-05-04
- Navigating Uncertainty
- In this unprecedented financial crisis, prior experience won't tell you what's coming next. The solution? Learn from people who lead through uncertainty every day.How often have you heard veteran colleagues in your company say "We've never seen anything like this before"? When your company, your customers, and the economy are...
- Articles 2009-05-04
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