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Best of Mentoring: TJ Muehleman on a Culture of Empowerment
TJ Muehleman’s mentoring series shares his story of entrepreneurship, starting one business and then another, and gradually shifting focus from one to the other. In this session, he talks about the kind of culture he wants to build in his business: a culture of empowerment where everyone has both the resources and the ability to…
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The Harder I Work, The Luckier I Get By: Fran Tarkenton One of the original owners of the Minnesota Vikings was H.P. Skoglund, who grew up in northern Minnesota, started an insurance company, and built… 3 minute read Transferring Business Ownership to a Spouse By: Bill Wortman The transfer of the LLC ownership to your…
Read This ArticleBest of Mentoring: Molly Fletcher on Going the Extra Mile
Molly Fletcher’s mentoring series breaks down the secrets to being a great negotiator. In this session, Molly and Fran talk about going the extra mile for your partners and customers. When you go above and beyond to help someone without expecting anything in return, you win enthusiastic supporters and advocates. Watch this “Best of” mentoring…
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Innovation Builds on the Past By: Fran Tarkenton For a solid example of true innovation, we can do no better than to turn to the most prolific innovator in American history, Thomas Alva Edison, who was awarded… 3 minute read How to Use Apple Pay By: Bill Wortman Apple Pay is Apple’s mobile payments service…
Read This ArticleBest of Mentoring: Kory Kogon on the 21st Century Employee
Kory Kogon’s mentoring series is all about your team—how you can make your team more productive, and how you can more effectively lead your team. In this session, Kory discusses how the changing nature of work has also changed the nature of employees in the 21st century. Brainpower and mental engagement are more important than…
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Best of Mentoring: Adam Grant on the Dangers for Givers With: Fran Tarkenton and Adam Grant Adam Grant’s mentoring series looks at different perspectives on giving and taking, the differences between the two strategies, and how they relate… Watch session Contingency Plans for Sole Proprietors By: Bill Wortman If prospects ask what will happen to…
Read This ArticleBest of Mentoring: Adam Grant on the Dangers for Givers
Adam Grant’s mentoring series looks at different perspectives on giving and taking, the differences between the two strategies, and how they relate to the workplace. In this session, Adam and Fran look into the dangers for givers—the pitfalls that givers need to be wary of to maintain maximum effectiveness. Watch this “Best of” mentoring session…
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How I Let My Passion Follow My Opportunities By: Fran Tarkenton Sometimes a business idea comes from a passion. But that’s not the only way to start a business. I find an opportunity in the market, commit myself to learning… 4 minute read NOWaccount Available on the Intuit App Center By: GoSmallBiz Our partners at…
Read This ArticleBest of Mentoring: Santo Stephens on Winning Teams
Santo Stephens’ mentoring series is all about building relationships and putting together teams and organizations. Based on his experiences in football and business, Santo and Fran discuss what it takes to build and nurture business relationships, the mentality of a championship organization, and how we can learn to listen. In this session, Santo and Fran…
Read This ArticleNOWaccount Available on the Intuit App Center
Our partners at NOWaccount is now integrated with Intuit QuickBooks, and the new NOWaccount App for QuickBooks Online is live at Apps.com for anyone using QuickBooks. In addition to getting their app integrated and available, NOWaccount is also a contender in Intuit’s $100,000 Small Business App Showdown, a contest to determine the best new apps…
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