Leadership is integral to success in the marketplace, but it’s not a quality you can just dial up and order. The stereotype of an authoritarian boss in a suit dealing out fear and harsh discipline no longer applies. Leaders today come in all shapes and sizes, but research indicates they have a few things in common when it comes to motivating and empowering staff, generating enthusiasm and fostering confidence in those around them.

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Allsquare discuss great ways to stay motivated in the business role of entrepreneur

When making the leap from employee to entrepreneur, an immediate challenge is the absence of an authority figure to set goals and deadlines and provide incentives. Inspiration and motivation become the sole responsibility of the entrepreneur. Whilst for many this is one of the primary reasons that they chose to start their own business, it can still be a challenge, especially once the initial thrill of launching your own business subsides and all that is left is the daily grind in order to make your company successful.

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Follow these Time Management Tips from Allsquare to help improve the efficiency of your time in your business

Efficiency has long been the watchword for success in business, but many businesspeople would do well to remember the saying “less haste, more speed”. Simply rushing around and trying to do as much as possible is neither the most sensible nor the most efficient way to make the most of your working hours. Read on for insider tips to help you manage your time like a true professional.

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When thinking about how to promote their business, small and medium-sized business owners instinctively think of traditional marketing techniques such as web promotion, direct mail campaigns, newspaper adverts and so on. There is, however, a far more effective promotional tool, and without it these other methods cannot be effective: it is to differentiate yourself from the competition.

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The experienced & professional accountancy team at Allsquare are here to help your company through the common Accounting Challenges For Small Businesses

Any small-business owner can confirm that, despite their lesser size, small businesses have to deal with many of the same challenges faced by larger firms. The difference is that, unlike their larger counterparts, many owners of small businesses lack the resources necessary to employ professional services.

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Starting up is one thing, but keeping going is another. Let’s look at what marks out successful start-ups, because if you can build good business habits when you’re starting, they can ensure that you turn into a profitable long-term business.

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Improving the level of customer service in your team or business is the single easiest way to build, strengthen and develop relationships with your customers. The customer service provided by your team might already be perfectly adequate, but like all areas of business, if you are not constantly seeking to improve, then your customer relationships will stagnate. Read on for some great tips to boost your customer service provision into the stratosphere.

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As any successful entrepreneur can confirm, progressing in business often requires the creation of opportunity. Creating opportunities for your career or enterprise to expand, grow and succeed necessitates a wealth of contacts. This means that successful business networking is absolutely central to professional growth and can even help to relieve personal burdens.

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Teamwork isn’t just a buzzword that can be ignored. These days it can help to cultivate a thriving work environment that boosts staff morale as well as making for a booming business. Read on for the top five benefits of teamwork.

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When it comes to tips and tricks to generate new sales, everyone and anyone involved in business management has their own school of advice. How are you supposed to tell, however, which techniques are actually worth implementing? We’ve collected the best and most creative ways to generate sales leads and find new customers, with the ultimate aim of increasing the turnover of your business.

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