Be transparent about the good, the bad, and the ugly.
Communicate too much
Use empathy to address people’s fears
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Shanaz Hemmatiby Shanaz Hemmati · 11 Apr 2022 · 4 min read
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Shanaz HemmatiAs we embark upon the dawn of a new era, it is time to think about how to make your business more powerful and profitable in the new year. Entrepreneurship is growing among women business owners. The market is filling up with niche ideas, awesome new products and exciting adventures. You can do business as usual, or stand out in a way that attracts lots of new clients, contracts and amazing opportunities.
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