General Business/Management Strategies

Office politics: To play or not to play
Some people pretend office politics don’t exist, or they act as if they are above it all. But is that the wisest approach? Maybe not. Some organizational development experts say that avoiding office politics can impede your career advancement. (1/14/2013)

How well do you communicate your ideas?
The ability to communicate well is arguably a manager's most important skill because so many other skills depend on it. But even if those abilities are in short supply, never fear. Communication skills are readily learnable. Here are some pointers to improve. (12/31/2012)

Considering a nonprofit approach to your business?
Have you ever felt your present business model would function better as a nonprofit? Or, perhaps, that the addition of a charitable arm would allow you to meet your altruistic goals? If so, there are a number of necessary steps involved, including obtaining tax-exempt status from the IRS. (12/10/2012)

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