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I began as the founder and CEO of EMJ, a computer distributing company that grew from zero to over $350,000,000 in sales. I sold EMJ to SYNNEX, and became the CEO of SYNNEX Canada, a company that does over $1 billion in sales. One thing I have learned through these years of experience is […]

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This article is from your MYB Consultancy for small business owners, in fact any business owner
Online Business Education - Operational Risk Management Training
Why do people find it so hard to focus? Small business owners I consult with spread themselves everywhere and forget to focus on what they want to achieve during their normal working […]

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This article is from your MYB Consultancy for small business owners, in fact any business owner
Online Business Education and Operational Risk Management Training
This is part of the series on “Regaining Control”
Mission Statement – no argument about this!
Do you have that all important Mission Statement? Assuming as a small business owner you have a Vision […]

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You’re probably saying to yourself, “Of course I’m not going to blow my next meeting. I have a great presentation and a few good stories to tell. I’m going to outline everything on my trusty white board, and they’ll have a chance to ask questions. What more could they want?” The answer is, “Plenty!”
Come […]

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A business card is an important tool to help market your services. It’s more than just a placeholder for your phone number and company name. It’s a way to make it easier for potential clients to find your business, refer you to others, to remember you, and to recall what you do.
1. Be Clear: […]

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Usually they happen without warning. In most cases there is no way to predict where and when they will strike. They come from the sky, or deep inside the earth, or from the sea and, though usually short-lived, can leave devastating destruction in their wake. Flood, fire, hurricane, tornado, earthquake, tsunami – even acts […]

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Starting a FOREX business venture is risky. Some have cold feet and may be pessimistic and hesitant. However, the possibility of earning a fortune is an effective lure in ridding one of their fears. Starting a financial endeavor with no knowledge or preparation may double the risk of financial loss. It is vital be […]

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Have you ever realized, as a business owner you frequently repeat some tasks more than twice daily? If yes is your response, I bet you also didn’t realize the amount of time used to repeatedly do the same tasks. For example, after a sample session with a potential client, I explain my services, fees […]

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Most people planning to work from home are generally under the impression that working from home ensures a stress free life. They attribute this to the fact that they no longer will have to work under an irritating Boss, an unhappy working environment, unpleasant office politics and also the agony of commuting long distances.
Whether […]

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The business world, as with any other trades are composed of three major types of people: the low profile, the mediocre and the excellent. If you have a good mixture of all of these, you would maintain an ideal balance in your business. However, if not, such in the case that if one class […]

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