3 Things You Should Know About Small Business: March 26

According to a research by Harvard Business School, "imposing a ban on staff from checking their BlackBerrys, iPhones or any device just one evening a week can lead to improvements in happiness and performance at work," the article says. "Those who had regular 'downtime' said they found they had greater job satisfaction and were more likely to stay for a long-term career at the firm. They also said they found their work-life balance improved, and they became more productive."

3. Great leaders have common traits. Great leaders have a consistent set of traits, with the "best of the best" being passionate, innovative, demanding, caring and incredible leaders. Inc.com says successful entrepreneurs usually surround themselves with smart people, demand accountability, understand the power of saying "thanks," inspire others, engage in their surroundings and seek out positive energy.

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