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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 nails the operations part of your business but fumbles 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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Fear of Public Speaking? Smart People Beat it in 3 Easy Steps
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The Best Way For You to Learn How to Speak Impromptu
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10 Reasons Public Speaking Is Important For Business Owners
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Self-employed? 25 Realities You Need to Embrace for Success
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Entrepreneurial Couples: 8 Ways to Work Together & Stay Together
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7 Steps to Help You Deliver An Amazing Persuasive Speech
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How to be Successful? 12 Ways to Master The #1 Success Factor
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Why Is Coaching Now One of The Most Powerful Business Tools?
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How To Break Established Rules So You Can Really Win
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