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Workplace pressure is just part of the picture when it comes to meeting deadlines, managing people and...

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You are used to getting a federal charitable deduction, how about adding a 50-percent tax refund on top of that?

10) Develop a business plan. A business plan doesn't have to be long, but it should provide a road map for where the business is going. Is the business model viable? What is the unique selling proposition? How is cash generated and when?

Behind every truly effective meeting is a planned and organized agenda. This crucial item — and the forethought that go into it — can be overlooked in the rush to plan and attend said meeting. Agendas should be more that a general list of things that need to be covered. Like a good map, a strong agenda should prevent the meeting from drifting off course. Here are three ways to set up effective meeting agendas:

We are in a conversation culture. No longer can companies throw money at mass media to make their message heard. To remain competitive, brands need to learn how to engage and connect with today's savvy consumers.

10) Choose the right plan type. Make sure you work with a service provider who can objectively counsel you on the differences and nuances among plan types.

Teamwork, or collaboration, can be a tricky business. If employees don't work well together, it can drain the energy of everyone involved and negatively impact a project. Some team members may try to dominate the group. Others may not be pulling their weight. With deadlines looming and goals to reach, it pays to lay the groundwork early when forming a team. Here are three ways to keep everyone united (and effective):

Getting promoted to a leadership or managerial position is great, a fruit of the labor of one's hard work. Going from a coworker to a boss can bring challenges, as well. It pays to reflect on the circumstances and situation at hand rather than just jump in.

Ford R. Myers is a career coach and president of Career Potential, LLC.