Dealing with cluster problems in personal finance
Since there’s no clear trigger problem in a cluster, one good method for sorting the individual problems is by priority. Ask yourself which problem presents the greatest immediate danger, or which is causing the most pain or difficulty. For instance, if you need to redirect your business, it makes sense before you sit down and develop a new marketing plan to work out a deal with the landlord who’s clamoring for back rent.
If there isn’t one problem that’s clearly the most dangerous, or is causing the most Continue reading
Business tips – Create an environment of trust by facial expressions
Most facial expressions are instinctive rather than conscious. Because of that, many of us have learned to suppress our facial expressions in business settings and to instead convey what we think is a neutral countenance. We don’t want to “give away” our feelings. However, I don’t think there is such a thing as a neutral countenance. A blank expression isn’t perceived as neutral, it’s perceived as coldness, disinterest, or worse yet, stupidity.
