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International Protocol: International Greetings - By Cynthia LettHow To Meet 300 People In 30 Seconds - By Cynthia Lett- Make It Personal with Gourmet Foods Gift Baskets - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Joanna MorleyThere isn’t a better way to say a genuine thank you or a sorry than with gourmet foods gift baskets. The fact that these foods aren’t enjoyed on an everyday diet makes it special and speaks of your intentions. There are hundreds of goodies that can be chosen to form a gourmet goodie baskets. ...
Views: 626 - Better business writing – 13 ways - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEFFECTIVE WRITING IS A LEARNABLE SKILL THE FACTS OF THE BUSINESS WORLD Think about it – a significant part of your job consists of communicating with others. This communication will be both speaking and writing. Email, letters, memos, proposals, office materials, promotional copy and a wide ...
Views: 1215 - Learn More About A Water Heater San Jose Company That Saves You Money - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Erika CarsonOne of the most enjoyable items in everyone's home is a water heater, and most people do not even think about their water heater, unless something happens to it, and you end up with a cold shower. In situations such as this, it may just be that you have overused your water heater, but in the ...
Views: 764 - Networking for Success: Navigating the Business Cocktail Party - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2012 from Diane CraigWhat better context both to form new business contacts and to develop existing connections than at a business cocktail party, which has a more casual and relaxed vibe than the office – but still maintains a professional overtone? Business cocktail parties are a great opportunity to break out of ...
Views: 4339 - 17 Quick Tips for Successfully Mixing Meals With Business! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from Rita RockerToday, more than ever, deals are sealed at the dining table. If we are not comfortable doing business over a meal, we may be losing business. Strength and making tough decisions ARE compatible with good manners. Many executives and managers are well-educated, but not in social skills. We ...
Views: 1224 - Fire your client! - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from mandie crawfordWhat do you mean, fire the client? It seems hard enough to find a client – now you want to fire them? However many people take on just any client because they think that they must - to stay in business. But not every client is the right client. How can there be a wrong client? A good ...
Views: 965 - Taking Care of Business - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2012 from mandie crawfordPeople I coach in business tend to focus on one thing – their business. Isn’t that what they are suppose to do, you ask? Of course! If we don’t focus on our business then guess what? We won’t have one! There is a common denominator, however, in every business - You - the person who started ...
Views: 951 - I Need To Get A Loan But I Have A Poor Credit Record - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Keith GarrowAre you familiar with payday loans? These loans are ideal for people who have a bad credit record. There is no credit check necessary with many lenders, so anyone with a checking account and a job can get one. However, for some people this may not be such a good thing. A payday loan is a loan ...
Views: 1013 - Play It Safe With Protective Gear And Clothing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Hector CastanedaPlay It Safe With Protective Gear and Clothing from Airsoft Station Airsoft guns and pistols offer men a chance to enjoy an adventurous but safe way of experimenting with armed combat in a controlled environment. While airsoft pistols and guns are made to be exact replicas of commercially ...
Views: 764 - Cover yourself when having virtually any occasions - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Mike OberhauserExactly what variety of public liability claims can easily be made versus charities? Mishap on the charity's home A charity may be sued if a member of everyone has a collision on the charity's property. Right here you should likewise be careful of the possibility of claims emerging under ...
Views: 527 - Great Service Rendered By Professional Press Release Writing Companies - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoGrowing importance of press release writing emanates from the fact that they are one of the best tools for inexpensive publicity and communication with the largest group of leaders. However, the field of writing press releases is also growing substantially competitive as a result. Hence, many ...
Views: 750 - Formatting For Email Distribution In Press Release Writing - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Ricardo LumbardoA conventional 'hard copy' press release is a brief document generally one to three double-spaced type written pages announcing news about your company, product or service to media professionals. For example; it has to be kept in mind that email press releases should be shorter in length and ...
Views: 915 - Are You The April Fools’ Day Joke in Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Mitch TublinDid you have an April Fools’ Day trick or joke pulled on you? Possibly you were responsible for pulling a prank on another person or two? How far do you allow humor, tricks, pranks and these activities to pervade your business or organization? For example, professional ...
Views: 829(1 vote) - Organising a Conference - Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Bryan HittOrganising a conference can be a daunting and time consuming task. Most often the person responsible for organising the event is a PA or secretary and as such has a host of other responsibilities. Most often they are required to organise one or two events of this nature per year and while many ...
Views: 574 - Organising a Conference - Part 1 - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Bryan HittOrganising a conference can be a daunting and time consuming task. Most often the person responsible for organising the event is a PA or secretary and as such has a host of other responsibilities. Most often they are required to organise one or two events of this nature per year and while many ...
Views: 625 - Basic Email Etiquettes In Corporate World - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Gagan ModiPresence of multinational companies and technological boom has changed the face of business. Employees across the globe need to stay connected in spite of difference in the time zones. Telephonic conversations are not always feasible in such situations. Corporate giants and executives rely ...
Views: 1525 - In depth about Vacation Rental Agreement - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Allan BroomfieldVacation rental may be quite an interesting place to be during your holiday or vacations, but if you are the proud owner of vacation rental property then there are certain issues with which you may have to deal with. From the point of view of renters or travelers, vacation rental agreement may ...
Views: 916 - Free Poker Money No Deposit - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Fling StoneIf you're a new comer to playing poker on the web, it is obvious that you could get a lot of Free Money Online Poker should you play your cards right. Internet casinos operate as being a typical physical casino does people. Knowing a little bit about how exactly the casinos be employed in Vegas ...
Views: 932 - Tips to find out affordable shipping freight solution - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Peter MoseWhen the weight of cargo is too heavy, it isn't possible to deliver them with the help of parcel shipping. In such case you can choose for commercial shipping freight service from a fine shipping company. Finding the suitable shipping company may be little challenging for you because there are ...
Views: 979 - Denver Carpet Stores Offer Excellent Options for Any Room in the House - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Samantha StevensonDenver carpet stores offer a rich and varied selection of carpets of all colors, textures and styles. You'll find something appropriate for any room in the house, from formal areas to casual, everyday rooms that get a lot of foot traffic to rooms that get relatively little use. In Denver ...
Views: 861 - How to use pizza hut coupon codes - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Jennifer ObodoTo increase the sales and attract customers to their new ventures, pizza hut delivers attractive coupon for people that offer discounts and deals on purchase of meals at the shop. The local coupons or printable coupons are only available with the pizza hut and their website but there are lots of ...
Views: 9188(1 vote) - Android Tablet Firmware - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Manas SadangiAndroid tablet uses Linux operating system. Google purchased this software in 2005. Android tablet Firmware is a combination of hardware and software that results in better functioning of the tablet. Firmware is basically the programs or data are recorded on computer chips. Firmware is widely ...
Views: 2146 - Cell Phones at the Dinner Table – Are the Times Changing? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Diane CraigAre cell phones appropriate at the dinner table? For many, the answer is an obvious “no.” Not only answering a call or viewing a text at a meal, but also placing the phone on the table or refusing to turn it on silent are considered rude gestures while dining. Yet for a younger generation ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Client Relationships - Do You Always Deliver? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2012 from Terry GreenDo you know the needs of your clients? Yes, I know you know they need PR or marketing, perhaps a website done or help with their teleseminar series, but do you truly know enough about them to make good decisions on what you can do for them? Take a few seconds right now and jot down the names of ...
Views: 714 - Finding the Right Connections To Make Your Vision of Business Success Possible - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Janis BuchananOpening a business from scratch is not easy and what is even more difficult is keeping it running and profitable. In terms of numbers there is not a lot of success opening a business and making it successful for the long term. When it comes right down to it Business Success if not an easy ...
Views: 992 - Even Off Duty, You Are Still Responsible for Customer Service - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2012 from Shep HykenThere are customer service lessons going on all around us. Many times all you have to do is watch and learn. I was recently at the airport, working my way through the security line. As I and the other passengers waited for our turns to go through the metal detectors and X-ray machines, several ...
Views: 824 - Residential Elevators for Private Dwellings - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from jai gaitondeYou can purchase top class residential elevators for private dwellings from reliable elevator suppliers. Reputable dealers can offer comprehensive installation and maintenance assistance for homeowners and ensure flawless functioning of the elevators they sell. Mobility Solutions That Are ...
Views: 1319 - Thermal Insulation At Its Best via Internet - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Christy JacksonThermal insulation is a vital aspect when it comes to provide protection and safety of house and business. There are many forms of thermal insulation products such as toggles, hooks, jacketing, acoustic sheeting etc used widely in offices, manufacturing industries, shopping centres, homes and ...
Views: 595 - What You Need to Know About Biometric Time Attendance Devices - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Erika CarsonFor many industries and businesses, in general, Biometric Time Attendance devices can provide a safe and efficient way to keep track of employee attendance as well as provide a certain level of security. It is no secret that the more employees a business has to keep track of the more difficult ...
Views: 698 - How to Catch a Fugitive - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2012 from Bailisimo BondoFugitive Hunting Strategies The primary job of a bounty hunter is to locate and apprehend fugitives that have failed to appear for a court date after posting bail. Because of the dangers involved it is necessary for a fugitive recovery agent to know the proper strategies and tactics to ...
Views: 4838 - Custom Kindle Fire Case Review! - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Nathan BarlowHave you ever wanted a personalized Amazon kindle fire case but didn't know where to look? Well today I am going to share with you an awesome site that I found that lets you personalize your kindle any way you would like it. They have their own line of cases as well, and they let you customize ...
Views: 1349 - Survey Line is your number one resource for premier building surveys - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from Abbey SmithSurvey Line was established in January 2000 by a national network of Independent Chartered Surveyors. The sole focus of the business is to provide a comprehensive selection of residential and commercial property services for customers across a wide selection of sectors. We quickly established ...
Views: 566 - Entering And Winning Online Competitions - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2012 from Casey SchneiderAll Canada Contests is a resource which list as many of the competitions and contests that are available throughout Canada, both Nationally and locally, as well as including some competitions that are available both in Canada and the US. Many of these competitions are free to enter and ...
Views: 622 - How To Win Competitions At Canada Contests - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Casey SchneiderThere is no guaranteed formula to winning any of these on line competitions and contests that are listed on Canadian Contests. If there was we would all be rich as we would be ruthlessly applying the formula and winning Lottery after Lottery. Anyone who claims to have a sure fire way of winning ...
Views: 682 - The Importance of PC Security at Home - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Jerome WheeleThere was a time when PC security was much more advanced than it is now. More so, there was a time when PC security and -- especially -- PC management was something the average citizen, however tech savvy or hip, had need not worry about. Now, PC management and PC security is a necessary part of ...
Views: 498 - The Lure Of The Lotto - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2012 from Casey SchneiderEverybody dreams of one day striking it rich. Getting the winning combination on a lotto draw. And if you enter your chance is as good as anyone else's. Just how good is one's chance anyway? Well that depends on the number of lines in the Lotto. If there are 25 numbers and the winner is ...
Views: 760 - Managing Internal Email Overload - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Diane CraigWe send and receive dozens of work-related emails every day. Messages – often ones that are internal communications – crowd our inboxes and our time. But how many of those incoming emails are truly necessary and important? When does the amount of spent reading and responding to colleagues’ ...
Views: 1344 - Cubicle Culture: Etiquette in Open Office Spaces - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Diane CraigIn any office, it is important to be respectful of others’ workspaces, as well as mindful of the presentation of your own. When your office layout is composed of cubicles or is an open environment, considerations of space and conduct are doubly important. As a component of the shared office, all ...
Views: 2838 - The uses and features of the square envelopes - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Diane KirbyWhen did one ever receive a square envelope in their mail box? Square invitations and letters may be termed as rare. This type of envelopes is used in sending invitations. Therefore, distinguishing it from junk mail and payments letters is not easy. They have distinctive looks; with beautiful ...
Views: 1526 - The essence of using a tear resistant envelope - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2012 from Diane KirbyWhy do people use these envelopes today? A lot has changed since the internet came to the surface. Email took over from postal and other telecommunication methods. As everything bares short comings, so does email use. That is where the tear resistant envelope comes in to play. One ...
Views: 884 - Cheap Promotional Gifts: Perfect Business Promotion Tools - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2012 from john karnerPower is the hunch and psyche of saintly advancement and marketing. The new looking, the new product or the new melody will ever get tending. Joint gifts and fanciful marketing concepts are a elemental set of the status to defence out and promotional values. These are oft commanding see gifts, ...
Views: 897 - Choosing a Home Insulation Provider in Aurora, IL - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2012 from Erika CarsonMany homeowners looking to cut costs examine their energy bills. One, relatively painless way to cut energy costs is to ensure that your home is properly insulated. A properly insulated home will reduce energy costs substantially since heating and cooling consume an abundant amount of energy. ...
Views: 853 - You Can Tell a lot from a Person’s Handshake - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2012 from Gil PizanoThis is probably a topic that has been beaten down so much that I’m almost embarrassed to write about it. But I can’t help it. You can tell a lot about a person from the way they shake hands with you. Whether they intend to let you know or not. How can that be? How do you know if the person ...
Views: 9031(1 vote) - Investing in South America - business etiquette - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from Ted PassThere are many reasons to locate your investment in South America. Despite ranking quite poorly in official rankings by the World Bank or the Economist Intelligence Unit for ease of doing business, the region has recorded stable growth for years, regularly outpacing developed countries and some ...
Views: 1328 - A Shining Home With Cleaning Services - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Enviropure HomeHow does it feel when you enter a dingy place? It exhibits negative energies and makes people feel lethargic. Any home is required to be neat and tidy so that you get a positive feel in the environment. Cleaning is an essential part of an organized life, especially in your residence. Are you ...
Views: 746 - Zimbra, A Better Email Collaboration Suite As Compare To MS Exchange - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from sorav singhZimbra offers complete email collaboration suite such as document management system, calendar management system, task management system and other advance search option with just a single click. With the use of such advance mailing resource, you can share your mail, document and calendar, address ...
Views: 1688 - Branding – What’s in a Name? Everything - Especially When It’s Done Right - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Terry GreenWe hear so much about branding and making a name for your business. But how important is it really? Can it actually make a difference in your business success? You bet it can! Keep reading to find out how. Think back to businesses that have caught your eye in the past. What was it that ...
Views: 828 - How A Channel Conflict With Partners Can Be Resolved To Improve ROI - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2012 from Dandy RockwellConflict is a common ingredient between enterprises and their channel partners. A web search of "Channel Conflict" generates many articles, most of which are generally related to pricing issues with, or between, channel partners. However, channel conflicts can occur in a much broader spectrum in ...
Views: 1209 - Business Etiquette Resolutions - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2012 from Lydia RamseyDo you want to grow your business this year, attract more customers, keep your current ones and increase your bottom line? If you answered "yes" to any of those, here are my top ten business etiquette recommendations for you. 1. Be on time for meetings, presentations, workshops and ...
Views: 990 - Which the Voice of the Employee - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Samuel AlastairSlumping profit as escalating absence of shoppers is usually a sign their name on that your potential staff is unengaged in addition to unheard. A meaningful voices increasing numbers of recruiters very often will overlook in the case of customer service is definitely the voice of the ...
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