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October 15th,2007

“On the Ball” at the Business Channel!

By Kelly Erb

My three year old daughter joined her first team this year: she is playing soccer. I will admit to trying to talk her into dance class or something a little less exciting but I didn’t succeed. I personally love soccer (I played as a kid) but my daughter is small for her age and a little, we’ll call it “sensitive”, so I was a bit worried.

While she has not yet proved herself to be a Mia Hamm in the making, I am really glad that we let her play. She’s learned a lot about the game and how teams function. She understands that the kids in the same color shirt as she wears (yellow, in case you’re wondering) are on her team. She knows that they are ostensibly all headed for the same goal (if you’ve ever watched 3-5 year old kids play soccer, you understand). And more or less she runs alongside her teammates, arms and legs flailing, while the game goes on.

Watching her enjoy the game in her own unique style has reminded me that there is joy in sports - and we can all take something from the game. Whether you like the idea of working with a team, or achieving by yourself, we can all learn a little something from sports to use in our “real” lives. Our Business Channel makes a go of it this week by focusing on sports - with a nod to the recently revived Sports Channel at b5.

Rachel Clarke at Behind the Buzz takes a quick look at some of the online tactics of the UK rugby teams and some of the brands that are supporting them.

Taxgirl investigates the big money behind the sports teams - and we’re not talking about the pros.

What does sports have to do with starting a business? Shannon at Start Up Spark couldn’t figure it out either, so she asked her famous sportscaster grandfather to fill her in.

Celine Roque of Pimp Your Work applies sportsmanship rules to office politics.

At Interview Chatter, Darlene wonders how you play the hiring game. Do you have an offensive plan, or do you spend the majority of your time on defense during the interview?

Jim of Small Biz Boomers takes a look at sports polls: are they just hype?

What’s the hugest, untapped market in America? Sit outside Wal-Mart on Two-for-One Twinkie Day & the answer will be immediately and abundantly clear… Fiscal Fitness Proving Elusive for 30 Minute Workout Franchise Owners at Franchise Pick.

The practice and wellness that helps you excel at sports can also help you in your personal finances. Practice good financial habits, and take care of your financial situation - find out more at Yielding Wealth.

In honor of b5Media’s 24 blog Sports Channel re-launch Leadership Turn is giving away 24 mini-coaching sessions (by phone) to leaders at any level who DO. Sessions usually last 20-60 minutes depending on the subject.

When husbands and wives develop a home business, they may never have worked as a team. Mary Emma Allen gives several tips for a successful business team relationship.

And finally, speaking of teams, we are thrilled to introduce two three four (!) new members of our team at the Business Channel: The Golden Pencil, Biz Chicks Rule, Second Life Pros and Accounting Solver. Go visit, link, comment.

Play ball!

(Go Eagles!)