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YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO ENJOY THE HOLIDAYS

 

If you’re like many business owners and dedicated managers, it has been a tough year.  I know I’ve been booking long hours to keep my business in the black. 

The problem:  A lot of us are cutting into serious personal time … and there is a price you may end up paying.  Yes, work a few seven-day weeks and some 12-hour days.  That’s what you may have to do these days. 

HOWEVER, you MUST take time for relaxation, for play, for family.  YOU MUST

With the holidays coming up, plan your time carefully.  Sure, you may have to work right up to 8:00 PM the evening before Thanksgiving, but then be sure to take a whole day off to enjoy friends and family.  Same with Christmas or whatever you celebrate in December. 

The bottom line:  Give yourself permission to enjoy the holidays this year.

So, work hard, make money, have fun … and be sure to take some time for the most important things this holiday season.  — JRI

“People who cannot find time
 for recreation are obliged sooner
 or later to find time for illness.”
             — John Wanamaker
 

I’m locking dates for 2011 convention & annual meeting presentations 

Looking for motivating, educational and entertaining presentations for your business group, Chamber of Commerce, association, sales force or managers.  John Ingrisano shares his wit, wisdom & personal experiences on the rough ‘n tumble world of surviving and thriving in the free-for-all business arena. Below are just some of topics available for your company or group:

  • How to Identify and Profit From Your Competitive Advantage
  • Going beyond “Have a Nice Day”:  The Importance of Customer Service
  • Great Customer Service: Why & How
  • “Branding” and the Business Owner
  • Big-time Marketing on a Small-time Budget
  • The Business Owner’s Guide to a Pain-free Vacation
  • Husbands, Wives & Business: How to Survive Working Together
  • Are You a Buddy Or A Boss? An Employee-Relations Primer
  • The Freestyle Lifestyle: The Fine Art of Being Self-Employed Without Being Unemployed
  • Ten Ways to Keep from Getting Burned When Hiring An Employee
  • How to Beat Business Burnout
  • The Christian Businessman
  • Selling:  The Greatest Job in the World

For more information, go to The Freestyle Entrepreneur’s “Need a Speaker?” page.   

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