Posts Written by Harriet Genever

Harriet Genever

Harriet Genever is a freelance writer and copyeditor, specializing in blog posts, research articles and customer case studies. As the founder of her Australian-based business, Write Beyond, she works with B2B companies and small business, developing compelling content to attract customers and keep them engaged. With a background in Human Resource Management, Harriet enjoys the personal interaction with clients and their customers when working on writing projects. She is also a true believer that the key to success in any business is its people.

LivePlan Posts Written By Harriet Genever

Posted December 5, 2023 By Harriet Genever

How to Set SMART Goals in 2024 and Make Them Achievable

If you’re struggling to achieve your goals, don’t throw in the towel just yet. Learn how to set SMART Goals to stay on track.

Posted August 3, 2021 By Harriet Genever

10 Step Process for Effective Business Problem Solving

Navigate uncertainty with a 10-step process for effective business problem solving. Learn to develop problem solving skills to approach issues with confidence.

Posted July 29, 2021 By Harriet Genever

Why Entrepreneurs Should Take Risks

As a business owner and entrepreneur, risk is a necessary and sometimes uncertain part of success. Learn why risk is vital and how to manage it for growth.

Posted May 12, 2020 By Harriet Genever

How to Deal With Industry Competition

Your business will always have competition. But, don’t worry—that’s a good thing. Here’s how to use industry competition as a chance to grow and improve.

Posted January 5, 2017 By Harriet Genever

Why You Should Consider Using Customer Champions

Getting customers to talk positively about your business is the best way to increase sales. So, why not partner with your customers to improve your product or service?

Posted December 8, 2016 By Harriet Genever

7 Ways to Finally Enjoy Networking

Hate networking? Maybe it’s time to evaluate why—and do something about it. These tips will help you both understand why you don’t like networking, and learn to enjoy the process.

Posted September 7, 2016 By Harriet Genever

Failure: The Best Thing to Happen to Business Owners?

It’s always best to avoid failure, right? Actually, wrong—not only is this impossible, but failure can also be a good teacher. The trick is not to avoid failure entirely, but to learn how to fail right.

Posted August 31, 2016 By Harriet Genever

What Makes an Effective Leader, Now and In the Future?

How do others see us, and how do our accomplishments influence how we lead? Turns out, our idea of effective leadership is changing. How does your leadership style stack up?

Posted August 3, 2016 By Harriet Genever

Making Tough Decisions the Right Way

You’re worried about making the wrong decision and hurting your business. You’re not alone; it’s a fear most small business owners face. Here’s the right way to make tough business decisions.

Posted July 27, 2016 By Harriet Genever

What Counts That We’re Not Counting?

We know how important it is to keep an eye on the numbers. But what about those “soft metrics” that are harder to track—things like employee satisfaction? They may be more difficult to pin down, but overlooking them can spell trouble for the health of your company.

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