Seven obstacles to promotion.(Face to face: business strategies with Lloyd Smigel)

You have been working in the company for a few years and have done a wonderful job as a technician, secretary or sales rep. They want to promote you to service manager, office manager or branch manager.

I should be saying "Congratulations!" But instead I say, "Congratulations?" This may be more difficult for you than you think. How do you get from where you are to there?

There are seven potential obstacles to consider before you move up:

1. Notification--Once you accept the position, the boss should notify all employees, explaining why you are qual