http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com Information And Education On Self-Development, Entrepreneuring, Career Development etc; Freelance Writing, Custom MS Excel Workbook Automation, Webdesign. en-us Tue, 02 December 2008 11:30:00 PST This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use. http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/news/sdacn_mon_011208.htm Barack Obama is a highly intelligent, well schooled President-Elect of the USA. But he has stated that ONE person whose life/works he studies closely to succeed in his chosen career is Abraham Lincoln - who paradoxically, boasted few months of schooling, and spent over 30 years of his life failing BEFORE becoming president of The USA. A check reveals that Lincoln - among other things - was self-taught, and reportedly walked miles to and from the library DAILY to borrow books to read. THAT is what Obama and Lincoln have in common - great proficiency in learning by reading. In my FREE book and One Hour talk on this subject, I share anecdotes about Thomas Edison, Daley Thompson, Mary Lou Retton and others to help you understand why your child may NOT be the dullard you (or his/her teachers make you) think s/he is. And if your child is said to - or seems to - be doing well, what I share in this write-up may help you discover early enough why THAT may not mean s/he is actually being taught HOW To LEARN effectively, in a way that will enable him/her succeed later on in life! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Tue, 02 December 2008 11:30:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/workplace_philosophy.htm Every organisation's success depends ultimately on its ability to get members to put in their BEST efforts when doing their jobs at all times. In order to make your people feel like giving their best every time they are at work, you need to derive and adopt what I call a Workplace Performance Improvement philosophy, that will ultimately encourage your employees to willingly/enthusiastically do their jobs AND even take up MORE as the need to do so becomes obvious - without seeing it as extra work. In this article I discuss ten (10) approaches you can adopt towards getting your employees to deliver more value in the workplace. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Tue, 18 September 2007 09:05:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/in_house_experts.htm The following statement (in quotes) was WRITTEN in a memo, by in-house experts to their company’s management about an innovation that went on to CHANGE the world: “This ‘telephone’ has too many shortcomings to be seriously considered as a means of communication. The device is inherently of no value to us”. – Western Union Internal Memo, 1876. The gross inaccuracy of that “expert” assessment based on what we all KNOW today is one of the arguments I use to show why it may be necessary for management to consider setting up systems to help in-house experts do their jobs in the best interest of the organisation at all times. Your Company Needs "Non-Partisan" In-House Experts. Read the rest of this article to learn more. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 07 September 2007 10:10:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/nigeria_religion.htm There is a rabid form of religious discrimination pervading this country - and it is destroying lives on a daily basis. If we could all start doing the right thing, Nigeria would be better off for it. There is a saying in Yoruba land that goes thus: "Enu mi ko ni won ti ma gbo pe iya teacher ku!". Translated literally, this means: "It will not be from my mouth that news about the death of the teacher's mother will be heard!". Obviously, in my case, I have chosen to do the opposite of what the wisdom of that saying suggests. I hope I will be forgiven - even as I also hope those religious people guilty of acting in the ways I have described here can truly MEND their ways for better.:-)) Every society that wishes to lay claim to being PROGRESSIVE, must afford every one of its members an INALIENABLE right to believe whatever s/he wants. Therefore let each person respect the Civil Liberties of the other! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Thu, 06 September 2007 14:00:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/optimise.htm Sending DIGITAL camera (or scanned) images via email without first "pruning" their file sizes by optimising them for viewing on the web, can sometimes create problems for the recipient. For instance (1). His/her email inbox gets clogged because pixs attached to your email are huge. (2). Where s/he has access to Yahoo!'s unlimited storage, time required to view EACH image still presents a potential problem. Web users are not patient people plus, NOT everyone uses broadband! That's why I wrote this article-tutorial. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 03 September 2007 15:30:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/maximise_secondment.htm It is one thing to desire opportunities to show what you can do in a challenging and/or higher position of responsibility. But it is quite another thing to be able to deliver the kind of performance that convinces decision makers - and others who watch - that you CAN do the job. Some people excel in the organisation when it comes to delivering results as individuals managing themselves and/or teams towards achieving purely technical goals, with clearly defined bottom line results. But when they are moved higher into executive roles, where people management skills are crucial for success, they simply fall apart. This article offers experience-based suggestions for the employee who aspires to excel when opportunities for secondment or promotion are presented to him/her. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 03 September 2007 15:25:09 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/lack_of_capital_not_prob.htm Lack Of Capital is one silly - yet deadly - myth that can make you fail even before you start running your own business. I already touched on it, in an earlier article titled "7 Deadly Myths That Can Stop You From Succeeding" but later decided its seriousness made it merit an article of its own. This article ends by pointing out that Worse Than Lack Of Capital Is The Danger Posed By Wolves In Sheep's Clothing. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 03 September 2007 15:05:41 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/7_myths_about_success.htm In many societies, it is normal for people to cultivate myths about different things. Successful persons sometimes discover - to their alarm and distaste - that untrue or imaginary stories have been told in social circles about their personal lives, and/or the source of their wealth or success. This human tendency to exaggerate, prevaricate or mythify is unlikely to abate - and so, for those who wish to avoid being misled, it is important to actively "test" what one "hears" before acting based on it. For instance, on the subject of pursuing and achieving success, various myths are propagated in different cultures about how to go about it. This article was written to debunk some of them. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 06 August 2007 12:00:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/teacher_vs_educator.htm In this article, I offer descriptions of what I consider distinguishing attributes of the Traditional style (aka "Old School") Teacher as compared to those of the Modern Teacher who I like to call a "Teacher-Educator". I explain why (among other things) a person involved in teaching in today's world needs to be challenged, to exhibit MORE "Teacher-Educator" traits. This "style" has greater potential to EMPOWER learners to derive life-long benefits from their formal learning experiences. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 20 July 2007 12:15:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/trial_by_fire.htm The concept of "Trial By Fire" as described in this article can be successfully applied in different social settings. One must however always remember that the ultimate purpose of a "Trial By Fire" approach is to help those to whom it is applied discover and/or develop FURTHER their innate abilities and capabilities, to the point where they can truly function at their FULL potential. No matter how we look at it, helping people to perform at their optimal best is the most important way to bring about progress and development. The "Trial By Fire" approach provides a tested and proven "fast-track" avenue through which these valuable twin goals can be achieved. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 06 July 2007 08:20:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/felt_needs_marketing.htm As I approached completion of the hotel project, I called the hospital accountant to inform him that I had since gone on to build an automated cash book for another client. This is a VERY powerful aspect of the "felt-needs" oriented marketing strategy because in doing it, you are using the CREDIBILITY factor of another paying client to MOVE an undecided prospect with a "Felt Need" closer to making the all important BUYING decision. Adoption of the "Felt-Needs" strategy can dramatically improve your ability to win profitable PAYING clients. I illustrate in this article by narrating a true story. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Thu, 28 June 2007 09:15:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/employee_morale_guage.htm During my time in paid employment, I often discussed extensively with other employees within and outside my company about the workplace, employment conditions, boss-surbodinate relationships, job satisfaction etc. Most times people I spoke with dwelt more on the monetary remuneration/benefits they received from their companies as a means for deciding whether or not to be "happy" with their jobs/companies. But in certain instances I found that some (like me), wanted more than that - such as freedom to express their individuality in doing their work; more recognition from the company for their contributions etc. This article explains why - I believe - decision makers need to work hard to measure(possibly using a short Employee Morale Gauge quiz like the one I developed) and nurture the morale of their employees/team members IF the organisation is to progress. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 04 June 2007 11:40:00 http://www.iff.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/become_an_entrepreneur.htm In this article I explain why ANYONE starting a farm business needs to realise that s/he MUST become an entrepreneur in order to succeed. For many people this will require changes in spending habits, use of personal time, friendships kept- and most importantly THINKING HABITS ! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 04 June 2007 11:15:00 http://www.iff.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/the_first_customer.htm Every New Business WILL Startup With Zero Customers! Does not sound nice to the ears BUT that is A FACT of life. Even the great Bill Gates, difficult as it is to imagine today, at the point when he had just started out must have had to find a FIRST paying customer or client. This article suggests other "indicators" you can use(aside from evidence of past clients patronage) to decide whether or not to hire a startup to do a job for you - pointing out how doing this can get you MORE value than you pay for! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 04 June 2007 11:05:15 http://www.iff.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/software_automation_pays.htm An essential requirement for success of any farm that wishes to adopt best practice/continuous improvement techniques to achieve optimal performance, is the integration of software automation into its operations - especially farm records keeping and accounting. Sadly however, some biz owners give the excuse that they cannot adopt computer based automation because their businesses are still too small; making too little money; suffering erratic power supply which make generator expenses excessive etc.In this short article, I provide graphic illustrations based on real-life occurrences to show that simple computer-based automation is quite inexpensive when done intelligently - with "common sense". tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 04 June 2007 11:35:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/retire_60year_olds.htm Generally, in many organisations, there is a rule that at a specified age (typically between 60 and 65), employees are expected to retire. Few people really bother to find out WHY they have to retire at that period of their lives. This article reports, based on historical accounts, that the retirement age “tradition” (if we can call it that) came into acceptance for a reason TOTALLY unconnected with age. It was a fallout of POLITICAL developments that occurred as far back as the 1870s! The information provided in this article can help decision makers AVOID retiring employees when they (the employees) could still have more “USE VALUE” to offer, in exchange for the remuneration/other benefits the organisation gives them. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 23 April 2007 12:00:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/tips_4_sd.htm If you - or someone you know - have ever asked "Why am I not succeeding like other people?" or "How come s/he always gets chosen to do this or that and I don't?", then it just could be time you did some soul-searching to find out just how much and how WELL you have been working to IMPROVE yourself. There is, going by my experiences from many years of CONSCIOUSLY practicing Self-Development to achieve very important goals, a positive and direct correlation between the amount of intelligent Self-Development efforts that you expend and your achievement of ANY important goals or objectives you set for yourself. I also believe that - to a very great extent - this significantly positive correlation is maintained no matter how old or young a person is. In this article, I offer a few ideas you may find useful in working towards achieving the successes you desire. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Tue, 17 April 2007 08:15:00 http://www.excelheaven.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles.htm Visit the FREE Articles section of my Excel Heaven mini-site to see the first Article-Tutorial I have produced titled "Plotting A Graph Using Dynamic Data". There is a downloadable demonstration Video and an Excel workbook containing the finished work. I hope to be able to find time(AND electricity!!) to do more in the coming months. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Wed, 04 April 2007 18:05:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/process_control_statistics_logic.htm People unconsciously develop fixed ways of thinking. When we get used to doing things in a particular way, we tend not to see a need to question the way we do them if only to be sure they cannot be done better i.e. assuming they are not being wrongly done. We need to move away from being subconsciously passive, and begin to challenge our ways of thinking and doing things more actively and constructively. The application of logic in what we do ensures that we avoid "bad reasoning" by drawing unwarranted conclusions from what is considered to be the evidence. Combine logical reasoning with intelligent use of simple statistical tools, and dramatic improvement in process(and people) performances can be achieved. This article has been written for a general – what you might call “non-technical” - readership. The reason is that Process Performance Measurement/Control is beneficial for virtually any area of human activity. My purpose is therefore to help the reader understand HOW to successfully apply these concepts to achieve measurable improvements in his/her business operations. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 02 March 2007 09:55:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/adopt_best_practices.htm Best Practice is about continually striving to do better than you did the last time - in any area of endeavour you may be engaged in. It's about never resting on your oars - in other words, you understand that success is a never ending journey in the pursuit of excellence. I like to refer to Best Practice as "Self-Development for Organisations or Businesses". This is because it is through the pursuit of best practice, that an organisation tries to arrive at reliable ways to do what it does better(i.e. continuous self-improvement) in a way that is sustainable, cost-effective and also ensures its products and services are delivered right first time, every time. Do You Operate Best Practice Systems In Your Business? This articles highlights nine(9) signs and symptoms which if occurring in your business would strongly suggest you DO NOT, implying that you may need to. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 02 March 2007 09:45:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/windowsxp_lost_profile_resolution.htm If you use Windows XP, you are in a position to quickly appreciate this - and this information might just save you a lot of pain and stress(even money) some day! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 02 March 2007 09:40:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/slow_net_access_explained.htm Do you know what happens when you type a web address or URL (like www.torjtechnology.com) into your Internet Explorer browser's URL entry bar, and click "GO" or press "Enter"? Read this article to learn what happens, and how/why this process sometimes can become slow to the point that it frustrates users like yourself! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 02 March 2007 09:25:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/become_a_peak_performer.htm What I aim to do in this article is to share my considerable experience in delivering exceptional performances in virtually every area of endeavour I have chosen to apply diligent and committed effort. Most of my achievements have been made possible by my self-taught ability to almost willfully get myself into "Flow"(a state of mind that facilitates seemingly effortless attainment of optimal performance) whenever I felt the need to do so, in order to achieve a set goal(s). Because I have experienced what it feels like to get into "Flow" or "The Zone" on many occasions(and I provide graphic details of some of those instances in this article), I am able to share THAT experience with the reader, and explain how s/he can achieve the same result, frequently and repeatedly, if s/he so desires. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Thu, 01 March 2007 08:10:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/a_website_that_works.htm For some time now, I have had the opportunity to discuss extensively with many entrepreneurs and business owners(some being clients for whom I had to build websites) about what kind of online presence they need to have for their businesses. In many cases I have found these individuals to be MORE preoccupied with the aesthetics of the site, than they are with the "selling" ability of the site. And yet, there is hardly any business owner who does not know that increasing marketing reach and effectiveness - which a website can greatly facilitate - is crucial for continued growth and profitability. This article outlines essential features of a website that works(and potential key benefits to be reaped) , which any business owner should aim to get if s/he hopes to maximise returns from investing in a website. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Wed, 31 January 2007 12:01:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/pcm.htm In 2007 And Beyond, Do You Want To Be Able To Keep All Your Personal And Business Contacts Records In One Comprehensive Storage That Lends Itself To Quick and Easy Data Updates/Retrieval? If you said YES to the above question, then read my special end of year offer! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 01 December 2006 11:45:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/local_transport_vs_your_car.htm "Would you go around by local transportation?". In my opinion, your answer to that question would depend, to an extent, on what part of the world you're in. But, what if you were asked instead:"Would you go around by local transport in YOUR country?". Ah, then the question takes on more REAL-WORLD RELEVANCE ...especially if you happen to come from my part of the world. In my opinion your willingness to go by local transport, could be a very good indication of how reliable and convenient the local transport system is in your country. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Fri, 01 December 2006 11:40:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/accepting_help_vs_greek_gifts.htm If you are in the habit of accepting unsolicited offers of help or support from just about anyone who makes them, you can set yourself up to be ripped-off or exploited causing needless suffering/setbacks. When you first begin your business, you will likely be often short on cash. Those periods might force you to have to depend on others. At the initial stages, it might seem like a good idea, and could even be fun. But, you cannot often be sure of what an individual’s temperament will be when faced with the reality of the fact that you have at a point become something of a liability(I refer here to the possibility of tough times in your business startup lasting longer that you anticipated). Read this article to learn how to avoid accepting help in a way that could get you into BIGGER trouble, than the one you needed help to GET OUT OF in the first place! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 30 October 2006 12:00:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/ebno1/call_me_mad.htm "Many people still think you must have been mad to do what you did". Those were the words uttered to me by a former senior colleague that I held in considerably high esteem. My response to THAT "verdict" about my mental state of health, ostensibly passed by some of my former colleagues was along the lines of "My only regret is that I did not do it sooner!" - and I meant it. In this article, I reveal the TRUE fear-fueled motives that some salary earners(and their employers) have for readily casting aspersion on a member who chooses to switch from paid to self-employment despite offers of career advancement. Some of the assertions I make in this article WILL upset persons in paid employment, but that will not change the fact that they are ACCURATE representations of what happens in our society today! I of course am first to admit that NOT all salary earners are guilty of the practices I refer to. My purpose here is to help the interested reader understand that - notwithstanding startup pains - self-employment can be a prestigious and fulfilling alternative to the daily rat race in paid employment. I hope you enjoy your read - and tell others!! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 30 October 2006 12:00:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/welcome_a_judas_into_your_life.htm "Et tu Brutus?!" Caesar's famous exclamation is one of the classic examples of how great people responded to discovery of acts of betrayal by those closest to them. In my personal opinion, I believe enduring the betrayal of our closest allies, friends, relatives etc, and going on in spite of it, to achieve our important goals in life, is the greatest way to succeed. Until you have had to deal with such a situation, you probably may never know for sure just how tough you are, or how much you really want to succeed. This article offers ideas for the interested individual about how to turn this type of situation to his/her advantage. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Thu, 26 October 2006 07:20:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/stop_worrying_start_living.htm I doubt that there is any human being on earth that does not at one time or the other worry - even if only a little bit. Worrying, I believe is a part of our nature. But like all other things, we humans have the ability to CONTROL it. Jim Rohn once said, “Wherever you are, be there”. A number of factors can cause a person to worry. Examples include financial difficulties, problems in the family or workplace etc. Sometimes we become so worried or pre-occupied by certain things that we inadvertently let them affect our behaviour or performance elsewhere. This is not only avoidable, but also often potentially harmful if not quickly checked. Let me illustrate with the following analogy. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Thu, 26 October 2006 07:15:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/define_intelligence.htm The word intelligence basically refers to some form of ability to do things. In conventional use for instance, the term typically describes a person's (academic) aptitude regarding the use of words, figures, and various forms of computation. A broader application is inclusive of body skills(e.g. an intelligent footballer), familiarity with concrete materials, ability to adjust to new conditions and/or facilities in solving new problems etc. In this article, I advocate the adoption of what I consider ONE all embracing,and real-world relevant definition of intelligence, which I believe will help all those who use it live more successful lives. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Wed, 11 October 2006 08:00:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/have_backup_plans.htm What is your crisis management ability like or better still, how good are you at anticipating and avoiding/preventing crisis in your business operations(e.g. outage of essential manufacturing components which leads to lost output/sales)? How good are you at assessing trends of events, and quickly determining sources of potential problems? This article explains why the good business practice of pro-actively developing alternative plans of action, to be implemented in the event of setbacks or crisis situations occurring, is an essential requirement for business longevity. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Sat, 30 September 2006 09:30:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/do_not_reinvent_the_wheel.htm NEW Article :Without access to the combined insights of different professionals working simultaneously on similar problems while in different physical locations, most of today's progress in science, technology, medicine etc would not have occurred. This article explains how being prepared to learn from others' mistakes/successes, and even collaborate with them in pursuing mutually beneficial goals, can help you achieve success faster and with less effort. Is there ANYONE who does not want that? tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 25 September 2006 07:30:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/no_free_rides.htm To continually progress towards achieving ANY goals you set for yourself, regardless of limitations you experience, you must learn to take PERSONAL ACTION. This article explains why those who try to achieve their goals without "stretching", set themselves up for eventual failure. Read it to also learn why being willing to start by yourself, where you are, with the little you have, can make people who observe you MORE willing to give you the support you need to succeed. AND, it explains why you will want to discourage the "pity merchants"(those who want to show they feel sorry for you) from getting too close to you, if you are to maintain the mental attitude needed to succeed in spite of your failures! tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 25 September 2006 07:25:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/become_unstoppable.htm One truth I have come to realise is that when it comes to our WILLINGNESS to pursue and achieve challenging life goals, people are NOT equal. Some people seem to be unable to sustain their efforts to achieve the most basic of needs, even when not doing so causes them to suffer needless discomfort and lack. Yet there is another group who seem to know just when and how to turn themselves on to match any form of difficulty that may come their way, such that they always come out on top. These people maintain a tough mental attitude seemingly impervious to the discouraging reality of their environment, and so carry on till they achieve their goals. Very often the difference between these two groups is that individuals belonging to the latter group(like Nelson Mandela, and Abraham Lincoln) use "Blind Faith" and "A Refusal To Recognise Failure" to successfully pursue their goal(s). Read this article to learn more - you get to download a FREE inspirational MS Excel mindmap based on Abraham Lincoln's Life. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Mon, 25 September 2006 07:25:00 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/stop_procrastinating.htm You, like myself, probably know a number of people who every January announce their new year resolutions, but typically by December, have little or nothing to celebrate in terms of achieving the goals they set 12 months earlier. Then there are the intriguing characters who approach someone they admire, to teach them how to do something s/he is good at (e.g. how to use the PC; speak French etc) - ONLY to leave him/her wondering why s/he is the one chasing them around to keep appointments to learn what they claim they want to be able to do! Funny world indeed. Read this article to learn why you need to start TODAY to follow through on your decision to persistently pursue your valued goals UNTIL you achieve them. tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Wed, 16 August 2006 07:57:10 http://www.spontaneousdevelopment.com/articles/cutting_corners.htm It sounds obvious, yet time and time again we hear of small businesses and large corporations managed by otherwise highly skilled and experience professionals getting slammed for engaging in unethical business conduct. From tax evasion to bribery and so on, some people just never seem to be ready to abide by the set rules of the game - even when the long term benefits to the company and her employees are obvious. This article explores the subject from the perspective of the individual entrepreneur, offering practical ideas that willing persons can use to stop themselves falling into the very avoidable trap of "corner-cutting". tayo@spontaneousdevelopment.com (Tayo Solagbade) Wed, 16 August 2006 07:45:12