Think of the hundreds of speeches, books and articles in which a famous quotation has been used. Ever wondered how to find just the right quote for just the right purpose? Wonder no more. Here are 3 quick tips to finding great motivational business quotes that you can use to perk up your own speech, presentation, poster or other motivational document:

1. Determine the focus of the quote you want.
2. Search the Internet until you find the quote you need.
3. Sign up to receive daily motivational business quotes via email.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Quotes and posters for one and all

Have you ever thought about how far inspirational quotes would go to motivate your employees? If not, you should: studies show that motivational quotes can not only help a person face mistakes, but also put these learning opportunities in a positive light.

I recommend: Check out Businessballs.com to order free posters printed with funny, motivational quotes. Hang the posters at your place of business. Put them where your customers can enjoy them, too.

Speaking of quotes…

What type of quote are you looking for? If you need it for something in particular – say, to use during your small business association luncheon next week – then search online by topic to narrow the field.

I recommend: Sometimes a quote is a great way to open a speech, while other times the right quote can succinctly close an article or email. Check out About.com's Inspirational Quotes for Business and Work Directory and click on any topic listing to find specific quotes.

Find inspirational quotes online

Quotes from the most general to the most specific are waiting for you on the Web. What are you waiting for?

I recommend: Go to Inspirational Quotes and The Quotations Page to find hundreds of quotes, categorized by topic. Or, check out Quote Monk if you're interested in a quote by a famous person – past or present.

Keep 'em coming

No time to search for a new quote every day? No problem!Lucky for you, there sites that will happily send you free quote-of-the-day email, just for signing up on their site.

I recommend: To receive free motivational business quotes in your daily email, check out BGuides, Top Achievement, or Marchnet.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Lighten up: As Mel Brooks said, 'Humor is a rubber sword – it allows you to make a point without drawing blood.'
• •  Encourage excellence: 'Strive for excellence, not perfection,' said H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
• •  Give insight: 'A short saying oft contains much wisdom,' said Sophocles.
• •  Think positive: 'A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug,' said Patricia Neal.
• •  Motivate at work: 'Drive thy business, or it will drive thee,' said Benjamin Franklin.