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Conserve Energy. Focus Energy. Get Engaged.

If we weren’t already 24/7, it’s now 24/7 cubed with social media, endless Twitter and non-stop meetings. Many entrepreneurs are busier than ever. The question is are we focusing our energy on what matters most?

“Energy not time is the primary currency of high performance,” say Jim Loehr and Tony Schwartz authors of the Power of Full Engagement.

Entrepreneurship is about energy, enjoyment and endurance–a journey.

Three tips: 1) Don’t reinvent the wheel. 2) Surround yourself with supporters. 3) Plan for staffing needs (contractors then employees).

How To: Eight Ways to Get More Out of Your Day
Online Advice: Get a Mentor 
5 Tips: Building a Team

Pause. Think about direction. Identify what can make it easier for you to succeed on your journey. Get a SCORE mentor as your coach.

And, if you are new to business enter this $10,000 award contest.

Christine Banning, SCORE
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