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What you should know about small business management

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There is no denying that opening and running a small business can be a daunting task. Since most small businesses are opened by one or two people this often leaves them having to learn everything about their business in a short amount of time. While it can be difficult to learn everything it is also important to keep in mind that there are certain tasks that take a priority. Knowing and understanding what the crucial components of your business are can help you to better manage it to grow and develop. Here is what you should know about small business management-

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Using your skills to lead more effectively

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There are four skills that every manager should master in order to more effectively and efficiently manage their office. The first is intellectual intelligence, the second emotional quotient, the third social quotient, and the fourth change quotient. The following is a brief look at each, and how developing these skills will improve your management.

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Using the power of creativity

One of the powers of management is that of allowing employees to use their creativity to improve your work environment. You can find the individual genius in your staff and allow them to apply their creativity to problem solving. It is surprising the number of managers that tamp down their staff’s creativity and try to force their staff to stay in this constructed idea box, not allowing them to push limits or exercise creativity. In doing so, it may feel like you are maintaining order, but what you really are doing is inhibiting your ability to ever succeed beyond the confines you have set yourself within. If you really want to see business growth and success, it is important to unleash the power of creativity.

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Traits of an effective business manager

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Many people want to be a business manager but are often unaware of what it really takes. The reality is that being an effective business manager can take a long time to develop. Knowing the characteristics of an effective business manager can help you to decide if this is the right type of work for you or it can show you how to become a better business manager. While each business may have its own unique needs in terms of the management that is uses almost all of these traits can be helpful in managing a business. Here are some traits of an effective business manager-

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Tips for buying a business

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If you want to be a business manager but don’t want to have go through the challenge of opening your own business then buying a business may be the right thing for you. If you are willing to take the time and put in some effort you can often find a business that is right for you and can grow and develop under your business management skills. This can often be as rewarding (if not more), as establishing your business from the ground up. Best of all, buying an existing business is often easier then finding the financing that you will need to start a business since lenders view an existing business as less risky. You should also keep in mind though that it will most likely cost you more money to buy a business then to start one. However, if you are willing to research you can find that right business for you that is well on its way to becoming a successful larger business. Here are some tips for buying a business-

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Taking care of you for better management

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When you manage a company, you are in fact managing people. The best way to manage people is to manage yourself. When you take care of yourself, you become a better manager as a result. The following are some tips for becoming a better manager starting with yourself.

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Steps for better management of business workflow

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Part of being an effective business manager is making the sure that the workflow at your business goes as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Having a smooth workflow is the best way to reduce confusion since your employees know what is expected from them and how they need to do their jobs. However, workflow management can be a tricky process to institute in your business. Most times, businesses will start off small with one or two people taking care of all aspects of the workflow. This means that as the business grows business managers will need to set up processes that enable the workflow to proceed as smoothly as possible. The good news is that there are steps that will help you to do this. Here are some steps for better management of business workflow-

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Speaking as a manager

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Your communication can affect others and how they will continue to respond to you. It is often difficult as a manager to speak frankly and openly with employees, being firm and honest without alienating them, or coming off as a jerk. The trick is finding a balance and learning how to speak as a manager in a way that helps employees to improve and grow, while maintaining a positive response and respect for you. Here are some tips:

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Self motivating situations

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As a manager you can increase the potential and work efficiency of your employees by helping them to create self-motivating situations. Let’s start by taking a look at what a self motivating situation is, how it makes you feel, and then look at what we can do to create this in the work environment.

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Opportunity thinking vs Obstacle thinking

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There is a great saying that goes something like this, “You can’t control the wind, but you can adjust the sails.” As a business manager this is the type of thinking you need to embrace if you want to see success. The idea is that the things you have no control over should be recognized as out of your hands, but rather than viewing them as obstacles, view them as opportunities. If the market is slow, look at it as a challenge to find a new way of engaging customers, or improving your product. If you can do this, you will bring your business to new heights.

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Managing with trust

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Trust is one of the most important characteristics of a management. A good manager establishes trust with their employees, and through this trust is able to lead them and help them to reach their potential, while achieving the goals of the company. Of course, trust is not something that is easy to obtain, which is why it is so valuable. Those things that are most rare are the things that hold the most weight. The following are some tips for how to manage with trust.

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Managing with positive language

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Positive self talk can do a lot for a business manager. It can focus actions and provide an enabling energy. Just think about the “little engine that could” and you will understand. Repeating a positive phrase can help direct actions, and create belief in ability, which can then translate into actions and ability.

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Managing the manager

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Being the manager or leader in a business is a lot of pressure. You have to direct others, and help them reach their full potential and advance the company toward its goals. However, you also have to manage yourself. The following are a few tips for how to not only help employees reach their potential through management, but help mange the manager as well.

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Managing by improving our emotional quotient

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As a manager one of the best skills to develop for yourself is the ability to develop your emotional quotient. It is important to remember that beyond the business side of things, managing is also about people, and people come with a great big package of emotions. The following are some skills required to develop emotional quotient:

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Managing attentions

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Having a good manager is one of the keys to success in a business. Managers need to be able to direct and focus the attentions of their employees so that efficiency will be high, and everyone will feel they are part of something bigger than themselves.

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