I'm creating a hiring form for a client.  It's a general, one page summary form to complete as soon as an interviewee leaves.  Here are a few things I put on the list.  What would you add and why? Which would you leave off and why? ____________ Professionally Dressed ____________ Attitude ____________ Personality ____________ Experience Level ____________ Skills We Need ____________ Accomplishments ____________ Communication Skills ____________ Cooperativeness ____________ Interest In the Position ____________ Can Work Independently ____________ Passion For the Industry ____________ Stability Of Previous Jobs   What have I missed?  What would you add to this list?

Self-starters often ask where to begin when cooking up or revamping a business.  From visioning to finding your Ideal Client, there are several key ingredients involved.  Without these basics, you'll end up with loads of extra work, which translates to wasted time and money. These business-builders help start ups, but here’s the secret:  Most of these same tools help our million dollar clients reach their goal$, too.  Even clients in business over 20 years have risen to new levels of success by adding in these foundational ingredients.  Enjoy my Recipe for Success! Dream it, Create it! Your Ideal Business You’re sick of struggling and want to be your own boss.  It’s time to go into business

When starting a business, you need licenses.  As you grow your business you need a licensing system. It's usual to be required to purchase a few licenses. First, you may need a license or certification for your industry.  Next, you may need a state, county, or city/town license.   You may also be required to have a sales tax license. Below is a sample system for your business licenses: 1)   Start the research:  How do you determine exactly what you need?  I recommend that you borrow a book from the library about doing business in your state.  Your next stop will be your state’s website to learn which licenses it requires.  Next, check your county and town/city website.  I would

9. Charge Them More! Create an ideal client profile and pay attention to its outcome. If you're not a hand-holder, create interview questions that will let you know that your clients can easily make their own decisions. Listen as the prospect answers. Most of us can catch "clients from hell" during the interview process (although we might not pay attention to our gut). If you want to work with the client anyway, raise your rates to accommodate the extra time it will take you to get this client's project done. Thanks to: Maria Marsala of Read 104 other ways to deal with difficult customers at entreperneur Carol Roths's website where she asked the question to her

By Paula Damiano, Editor - NAFE News & Notes http://www.nafe.com To paraphrase John Donne: No woman is an island. This is especially true when it comes to success in your career – it can’t be achieved without help. You have to reach out to others. Corporate representatives at this year’s NAFE Top Companies event emphasized this theme in their acceptance remarks. From mentors and coworkers to an external network, you can benefit immensely from outside support and advice. Here are some thoughts from the 2011 best companies for female executives. 1. Accept assistance when you need it. You don’t have to be a one-woman show. “Be willing to ask for help, but be able to take