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	<title>The Small Biz Consultant</title>
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		<title>About Your Coworkers and Employees</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There is a trend that is popular in the business world today.  Some people believe that competition is the best way to boost productivity.  No matter what line of work you are in, it is very likely that this approach will backfire.
First, teamwork is much better than competition.  When you use the [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Resisting Negativity</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Negativity is a huge block to productivity.  It also ensures that anything which does get done is neither satisfying nor appreciated.  Whether the negativity you need to resist is your own or someone else’s, the quicker that it is dealt with the sooner you will be back on track.
Negativity can come in many [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/683/resisting-negativity/</link>
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		<title>A Positive Frame-of-mind</title>
		<description><![CDATA[Nothing has the power to boost your productivity as surely and easily as a positive frame of mind.  While you may not have the time or inclination to repeat affirmations to yourself throughout the work day, it is essential to acknowledge that your mindset influences and affects your productivity.
If you have problems in your [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/682/a-positive-frame-of-mind/</link>
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		<title>Supplies are a Factor</title>
		<description><![CDATA[You may have heard the old saying that a good workman always takes care of his tools.  This is equally relevant, whether you work in an office, on a jobsite, or from home.  Keeping all of your supplies in excellent working order and easily accessible will make you more productive.
No matter what kinds [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/681/supplies-are-a-factor/</link>
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		<title>When You Need to Delegate</title>
		<description><![CDATA[There are two different types of delegating which are both negative.  Both can inhibit productivity, rather than increase it.  If you recognize either of these factors in your work life, you can begin changing them for better results.
The first negative form of delegating involves the person who wants to do everything by himself. [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/679/when-you-need-to-delegate/</link>
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		<title>Why Being Organized is Essential</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you think about it, being organized is one of the most essential factors in being productive.  You do not need to be extremely rigid in order to be organized, but you do need to be conscious of and conscientious about everything that goes into your work day.  Getting things done means being [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Take Care of Yourself!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[If you are like most people, you have probably had the experience of working all night to get something done.  You may have gone without sleep, skipped meals, and other important factors in self-care, for the purpose of finishing a task or meeting a deadline.  While it is sometimes necessary to do this, [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/677/take-care-of-yourself/</link>
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		<title>Be Goal-Oriented</title>
		<description><![CDATA[“If you don’t know where you’re going, you might not get there.”  New York Yankees player and manager Yogi Berra was rigon-target when he made that statement.  It is an excellent thought to keep in mind for your work life
You may be surprised at how many people do not know what they are [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/676/be-goal-oriented/</link>
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		<title>Don’t let Setbacks get You Down!</title>
		<description><![CDATA[One of the biggest roadblocks to productivity is an approach which many people take to setbacks.  If you see a setback as a failure, it can not only limit your productivity but it can go as far as to prevent you from doing anything at all.  This is true in any line of [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/673/don%e2%80%99t-let-setbacks-get-you-down/</link>
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		<title>Increasing Motivation</title>
		<description><![CDATA[We have all heard people state that they were “not motivated” as an excuse for not getting things done.  In most cases, this is a polite way of saying that they are lazy.  In the real world, where productivity and success are essential, motivation is a key element.  If it does not [...]]]></description>
		<link>http://thesmallbizconsultant.com/672/increasing-motivation/</link>
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