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The well-oiled machine
Imagine a scenario where an important online sales pitch presentation with a client could not transpire as the Internet connection in the office had been disconnected for an upgrade. What followed would be far from pleasant...

Stop wasting valuable time
Most leadership teams spend just three hours per month making strategic decisions. That translates into less than a week per year. Worse, many teams fritter away those precious hours on unfocused, inconclusive discussion...

Understanding allowable business expenses
It's crucial for business owners to understand exactly what expenses can be deducted from total revenues and reported to shareholders, employees and taxing authorities. Some expenses are obvious: wages, salaries, and benefits you pay employees...

Manage that exploding inbox
It's one of those issues that everyone complains about - "my E-mail Inbox has 500 items." The retort draws a quick response -- "Oh yeah, that's nothing… mine has 5,000!" E-mail explosion is one of the favourite things that Caribbean professionals..

The weird rules of creativity
Hire people you don't like, then promote them when they defy you. Wholeheartedly commit to risky projects. Get your happiest workers arguing. And keep your innovators away from customers. Recipes for disaster?

The globe as your workplace
Twenty-first century job seekers are no longer limited to opportunities in their country or region as, with the advent of technology, the job market has expanded into a dynamic and ever-changing landscape that has no boundaries.

Hot entrepreneurial ideas for 2008
If you are one of those who is skilled and qualified and yet cannot find a job, venturing out on your own could be an option. Being an entrepreneur comes with it's many challenges but promises rich rewards to those who possess the right attributes.

Breakthrough thinking from inside the box
Imagine attending a meeting at which you and your colleagues have to invent an idea for a new business. The only instruction you're given is to "think outside the box."

Weighing the Pros and Cons of a Career Break
Career breaks have never been more popular, as overworked employees look for some time away from their same old, same old routine. Most often people have one of two motivations for taking time off: either other priorities demand attention, or there’s a ne

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