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Good Managers keep an open mind

2/2/2023

Guest Blogger: Gray Poehler - SCORE Naples

QUESTION: I have several employees who are quite vocal and think they are being helpful with their suggestions. However, I feel they are undermining my authority. What do you suggest?

ANSWER: It has been said that “A smart man knows what he knows, but a wise man knows what he doesn’t know.”

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Alternatives to downsizing

1/13/2023

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Guest Blogger: Gray Poehler - SCORE Naples

QUESTION: I am facing increased costs of operations and am considering downsizing. Are there options that will enable me to avoid layoffs of good workers?

ANSWER: You should only consider downsizing if you are confident you can provide the same level of service your customers have come to expect

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Growing Leads and Sales with Social Media

12/27/2022

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Guest Blogger: Gray Poehler - SCORE Naples

QUESTION: With all of the social media platforms available, which one is best to promote my small business?

ANSWER: Before we discuss the various social media platforms, it is important that you understand the criteria necessary for choosing the best platforms for your business.

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5 SMALL BUSINESS MISTAKES TO AVOID

12/14/2022

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Guest Blogger: Gray Poehler - SCORE Naples

QUESTION: Of all the pitfalls in the marketplace, which do you consider the most common and how can I avoid making these mistakes?

ANSWER: As a small business owner, you can have a solid business plan, a
great concept and a good reputation in the community. Yet a single mistake can be all
it takes to upset your apple cart. Consider these common errors that can doom small
companies:

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Making the hard business decisions

11/25/2022

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Guest Blogger: Gray Poehler - SCORE Naples

QUESTION: I am in a position of authority that requires me to make hard decisions that directly influence the success of our business. My fear of making a wrong decision sometimes causes me to doubt my instincts. What do you suggest?
ANSWER: It has been said that a bad decision is better than no decision at all. While this may sound counterintuitive, there are lessons to be learned from a decision gone wrong.

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