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Small Business Information Small Business Information Start Up Manage and Grow Money Matters From Alyssa Gregory, your Guide to Small Business Information Procrastination is contagious. Think about it...you might put off doing something once or twice, telling yourself you'll get to it later, or that you'll do it tomorrow. Then you put it off again, or move it to a new place on your task list. And before you know it, it's several weeks overdue, and it's almost impossible to find the motivation to just get it done. We've all been there. Perhaps it's a task you just can't stand doing, or something you know is going to be intense. Once you fall into the procrastination cycle, it can be very difficult to get out. One of our feature articles this week shares seven tips for getting past procrastination, finding renewed motivation, reorganizing your priorities, and just getting the job done. This week, we also have a list of four great small business contests worth entering, tips for writing a memorable elevator pitch, and a customer service refresher. Thanks for reading! Alyssa Get Connected: Contact Me | Twitter | Facebook | Blog How to Beat Procrastination Right Now Most of us procrastinate, even if it happens infrequently, and there can be many different reasons for it. But, regardless of why you procrastinate, it's not a solitary occurrence that takes place in a bubble. Procrastination has two partners that are often close by -- motivation and priorities. Read more 4 Small Business Contests to Enter Today Are you ready to win big for your small business? Here are four contests for small businesses that are accepting entries right now. Enter before the deadlines for your chance to win some great prizes. Read more 7 Steps for Writing a Powerful Elevator Pitch One of my favorite learning opportunities at networking events comes from seeing how other people "package" themselves. How do they introduce themselves; what do they use to break the ice; how do they make themselves memorable? Part of this personal packaging is having a great elevator pitch. Read more Three Resources to Help You Provide Excellent Customer Service Providing good customer service can be a challenge for many small business owners. Here are three resources that will help you improve your customer service process and create loyal customers. Read more Small Business Information Ads Small Business Plan Business Marketing Writing Financial Writing Google Business List Featured Articles What Not to Do When Using Social Media for Business Business Plans 101 12 Practical and Affordable Business Gifts 10 Ways to Reduce Small Business Costs How to Take Your Business to the Next Level 7 Steps to Small Business Incorporation   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Alyssa Gregory Small Business Information Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Small Business Information newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads A Guide to Using Facebook for Business Quick and Easy Business Plan Help How to Name Your Business Goal Setting for Small Business Owners Finding the Money to Start a Business Advertisement