Rick Bowers, Author at SmallBizClub

3 Excellent Ways Entrepreneurs Can Reduce Stress

Rick Bowers — Fri, 22 Jan 2021 05:05:33 +0000

In normal circumstances, people who work for themselves are under more stress than the average person, so it’s not hard to imagine the stress that entrepreneurs are feeling in 2021. Here are 3 quick ways to guard your mental health by reducing stress and conserving your resources. Clear Your Contacts Entrepreneurs are skilled networkers by…

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4 Ways Your Business Can Prioritize Training

Rick Bowers — Tue, 15 Sep 2020 05:02:20 +0000

As businesses continue to struggle in 2020 and look ahead to 2021, some serious reflection is necessary for success in the future. One thing you absolutely need to think about is how your organization is prioritizing employee engagement. If you aren’t, you need to be! Having an engaged workforce will be your key to higher…

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Best Practices for In-Person Business During a Pandemic

Rick Bowers — Fri, 21 Aug 2020 12:04:22 +0000

While many start the reboarding process, prepare to go back to work, or simply increase their interactions with others out of business necessity, it’s still important to remember that following safety protocol for COVID-19 is the best way to go. However, interaction might be inevitable, depending on your line of work. Here are 3 best…

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Don’t Make These 5 Mistakes for Your Personal Development

Rick Bowers — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 12:58:58 +0000

Personal development should be a crucial part of every business owner’s long term plans. If you’re not working on yourself, how can you expect the same of your team? Here are 5 mistakes you need to avoid making in your personal development. You’re Not Actively Listening Active listening is one of the most crucial skills…

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These 4 Tips Will Improve Your Social Intelligence

Rick Bowers — Fri, 26 Jun 2020 12:59:15 +0000

The pandemic might make you feel like you’re losing your people skills, but social intelligence is more important than ever. Here are a few of the things you can start working on to improve your relationships and communication skills. Don’t Anticipate When You Should Be Listening If you are spending conversations trying to formulate responses…

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This is What Happens When You Don’t Own Your Experience

Rick Bowers — Mon, 22 Jun 2020 12:58:03 +0000

As an entrepreneur, coach, consultant, speaker, or business owner, you know how important it is to forge your own path. Unfortunately, sometimes that work gets in the way of your confidence in your own abilities. This leads to you undervaluing your work, overextending yourself, and charging less than you should for your hard work. You…

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How to Build Your Support System As a Consultant

Rick Bowers — Thu, 11 Jun 2020 12:59:43 +0000

If you’re a consultant or coach, you know how competitive the industry is for professionals like you. If you’re just starting out or looking to shake up your business model, you need to ensure that you have the solid foundation of support you need. Here are 4 steps to build that foundation and set yourself…

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