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One of the biggest challenges you may face as a leader at any level is the stress that comes from one or more sources:

  • Internal stress: The thoughts, worries or fears that generate negative emotions and keep you awake at night. You’ll know one of these because they usually start with two words: “What if I can’t deliver?
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SmartPulse — our weekly nonscientific reader poll in SmartBrief on Small Business — tracks feedback from small-business owners. We run the poll question each Thursday in our e-newsletter.

Last week, we asked: Are you ready to start investing in your business again?

  • Yes — 39.76%
  • No — I’m still struggling to keep above water — 39.76%
  • No, but I think I will be soon — 20.48%

Every business needs to make regular investments back into itself in order to grow.  Whether those investments are in the form of equipment, personnel or any of the other things a business needs to thrive, they help  the organization remain competitive.  Each investment should be carefully researched to ensure the appropriate resources are allocated toward its implementation.[…] Continue Reading »