How to Deliver A Winning Vote of Thanks Every Time!
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Welcome to ITDS Small Business Blog!
Hello There And Welcome!
I’m Lorna Barrow Founder of Impact Training & Development Services and author of the ITDS Business Box Blog
And I already know you…
You’re a Small Business Owner who often nail the operations part of your business part but fumble the people part.
Running a business is hard enough without struggling with the people stuff. Not to mention struggling to engage in your own self development like I’m always asking you to do.
And googling “how to be an authentic leader” or “the best way to delegate” at 11 p.m? that simply does not cut it!
Well, you’re in the right place. The ITDS Small Business Box Blog is where we fix that for you.
Here you’ll find a fabulous collection of actionable strategies, ready-to-use templates, and honest advice on hiring talent, managing change, managing your people effectively and so more.
They represent real solutions for you. That’s because I believe that small businesses are unique and constantly applying “big business” approaches do not always work for your small business.
So go ahead and browse the post! I’m sure you will find lots of helpful content you can use. And you can always contact me.
Hey…I’ve even included the categories just in case you want to browse that way…
I’m really excited to serve you!
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How to Convert Business Debt Default Into Triumph
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Mastering Delegation: 7 Actionable Steps to Raise Your Efficiency
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Hiring Talent? 10 Unusual Questions to Ask For Reliable Results
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Working From Home? Top 10 Things You Need To Know Early!
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7 Unusual Time Management Strategies to Reach Your Goals
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Improve Your Public Speaking The #1 Quick, Unusual Way
Home You want to improve your public speaking. And you also want a quick and easy way to do it. How do I know this?
Change Management Success-How To Easily Get It Right
Home “Y’all talking about change management success?” asked my friend and business colleague. It’s as elusive as my last boyfriend!” She continued in response to
How to Easily Differentiate Your Services In A Crowded Market
Home Have you ever struggled to differentiate your services? I know I have. And I bet as small business service providers, we all have. When
How To Really Improve Your Leadership Problem-solving Process
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Top 10 Proven Ways To Ignite Your Small Business Success
Home The stats on small business failure are so staggering, whichever country you choose, they undermine small business success. And whichever country entrepreneurs and business owners are