How to get Small Business Progress Tracked?

November 25, 2008

How will you know if your business is growing not only at a pace you can handle but at a reasonable pace that will let you reach the goals you’ve set for yourself? Read the rest of this entry »


Guidelines for mentor/sponsor relationships

June 17, 2008
  • DO meet regularly, but without imposing unnecessarily on your mentor’s privacy and time.
  • DON’T reject constructive criticism. A mentor is not a fan but an honest and trustworthy sounding board who will give you valuable feedback.
  • DO keep what you share in strict confidence.
  • DON’T allow yourself to become dependent on your mentor. Your mentor is there to give a helping hand to a competent and confident colleague, not to act as a nursemaid.
  • DO always treat your mentors, past and present, with respect and courtesy. This is especially important once they have taught you all they can and your relationship begins to develop into that of peers.
  • DO keep male-female relationships strictly professional at all times. The mere rumour of sexual involvement will irreparably damage the professional and personal lives of both individuals.

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