A team is as strong as its weakest link

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Willis Berrios believes that individual growth and self-discipline have an influence on employees' job performance. His company, Berrios Construction Co., encourages employees to become self-motivated, and he even provides use of the company's mountain retreat.

Time management, Berrios Construction Co.

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Prepare successors before promoting them

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Small businesses should groom employees who seem ready for promotions. They need to understand the firm's goals and strategy. Consideration for promotion includes decision on whether or not the employee can be a responsible leader.

Social aspects, Employee training, Employee promotions

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Satisfying customers' appetite for knowledge

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Trillium Health Products executive Bob Lamson believes intensive consumer education is beneficial to small businesses. Customers can be instructed in improving their quality of life as opposed to a standard of living.

Methods, Marketing, Consumer education

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