This Week’s best small business links

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Set Boundaries on the Sacrifices You’ll Make for Work

When the Harvard Business Review tells you that you may be working too hard, it’s worth paying attention. HBR uses the story of Steve the CEO to help illustrate a process every business leader should consider when establishing professional boundaries: Learn. Identify. Discuss. Decide. The complete article is definitely worth a read.

5 Proven Tips for Honest Feedback

Author Bernd Geropp starts with a principle you may not want to hear: “We all need criticism just as much as we need to have our egos buttered up.” When you’re the boss, however, it can be hard to get staff to talk straight. There are a variety of reasons a team member might be hesitant to share his or her critique. Geropp uses a case study of one Managing Director to help demonstrate how even nice guys can improve and get the feedback they need.

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How to Deal with Conflict

Everyone could benefit from a little Conflict Resolution: 101. Even if some of the advice seems repetitive-address conflicts immediately, find common ground-it’s the hard lessons make it worth the read. The “Looking for the win for both parties” section is, standalone, worth the read.

Would a Limited Time Offer Work?

Geared more towards inspiration than advice, this quick post asks how limited engagements can help spur a longer commitment. In an era where “free” offers and Groupon discounts dominate the discussion, it’s helpful to think of how offering something-something people pay for-in a small window of time can drive new buzz.

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