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International Protocol: International Greetings - By Cynthia LettHow To Meet 300 People In 30 Seconds - By Cynthia Lett- Houston Heights - A Small Town In A Big City - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Thomas CableWhat is so special about the Houston Heights, one of the earliest planned communities located 4 miles northwest of downtown Houston? For one, it is a neighborhood maintaining a unique sense of individuality. Just stroll along the area's broad tree lined esplanades and side streets and you ...
Views: 1012 - Don't Push Send Yet! - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Rosanne DausilioHow do you answer these six questions: 1. Have you ever written and sent an email in haste? 2. Have you ever sent an email without reading it over first? 3. Have you ever forgotten to attach the attachment? 4. Have you answered only two of the three questions asked? 5. Have you ever ...
Views: 1028 - How To Get and Use Effective Testimonials - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Liz Dennery SandersTestimonials are a very powerful piece of your marketing strategy. When written correctly and used effectively, they establish credibility, build trust and turn prospects into clients. Testimonials can be incredibly persuasive and break down the natural barriers of distrust, hesitancy or ...
Views: 847 - Steps to be taken if Voice Cabling Infrastructure Fails - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Andre KakkarVoice cabling and data cabling are the main roots of every computer running successfully on a particular network. And, the wiring of computer networks is one thing which has been regularly overlooked by small-scale industries and firms. Most of the companies think of it as unnecessary ...
Views: 521 - The Definition Stage - Strategic Management Process - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from gaurav RaiWhen the going gets tough, the tough get, well, strategic! Let's face it, that is not the normal reaction of businesses that are performing at a sub-par level. The normal reaction is to begin slashing costs. However, while cost improvements without sacrificing quality are always welcome, they ...
Views: 755 - Give Your Garden That Touch of Elegance With Wooden Garden Furniture - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Bessie KnappWith the garden gradually assuming more value as an added functional place in every home today, wooden garden furniture is becoming increasingly popular amongst homeowners keen to give their homes a special ambience. Wooden garden furniture is almost a fashion item these days. As is patio ...
Views: 804 - Give Your Garden The Perfect Makeover With Rattan Garden Furniture - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Gary GeorgeRattan garden furniture is for those who dream of giving their homes that extra special touch. It is typically a form of outdoor garden furniture that is manufactured from different species of palms. It is capable of withstanding harsh weather conditions. Rattan furniture comes in a great ...
Views: 1281 - Luxury Interior and Lighting Design - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Sara robinInterior Lighting Decoration plays a major role for all kinds of Residential and Commercial Buildings, since it gives greater look for the place. These Lighting Design creates a pleasent mood to the room or house. There are various types of Interior lighting in the market that can be choosen in ...
Views: 779 - Gold Testing Equipment Helps Jewelers Determine The Purity Level Of Gold Items - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Samuel AwonusiThere are a large number of people who are cheated every year by fake suppliers of different gold items. The problem gets worse when the quantity of such gold items is very high since the high quantity of impure gold items means a great loss of money. Therefore, what you need to know to overcome ...
Views: 1287 - How to "not" present a proposal to a small business owner - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Mat MaybeeGood evening everyone! I wanted to share an experience I had today, and hopefully give some insight to business owners in a similar situation or those who might run into this. And since I deal a lot with IT consulting in Vancouver, I figured it might be a good read I was introduced to a new ...
Views: 681 - How to Charm at Job Interviews - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Eduard EzeanuDo you want to ace interviews and get the job of your dreams? Then you need to study and master the art and science of making a good impression at a job interview. There is nothing as powerful at a job interview as making a good impression. It is the single most important factor in making a ...
Views: 5807 - Benefits Of Outsourced Web Hosting Support Services - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Claire CohenWeb hosting is a very important part of how the Internet works. It is a method whereby anyone can set up a website in the space or server provided by the web host. The web host generally has a server or several servers and they sell the server space to individuals or companies for a price. The ...
Views: 1789 - SEO Link Building Services To Improve Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas CableWe reside in an extremely technologically advanced world where pretty much every business relies on the internet and computers to not only run their businesses but promote them as well. Due to this fact it is extremely important to have a high quality website for your company and to have it ...
Views: 1004(1 vote) - Best Free Press Release Website For Health News Focused On Cosmetic And Aesthetic Medicine - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas CableSince the body shaping market is expanding day by day, more and more people are browsing through the internet as a source of information on such treatments. They want to know about the latest developments in the fields of aesthetic medicine and aesthetic surgery in order to check out feasible ...
Views: 2030 - Some Customers Are Worth Losing - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimIn "A Bronx Tale" (dir. Robert De Niro), the main character, Calogero, befriends a gangster, Sonny. Calogero and Sonny are driving around one day, and Calogero spots a guy who owes Calogero some money. Before young Calogero goes running off, the old and wise, Sonny, stops him. Turns out ...
Views: 1060(4 votes) - Boundaries a Necessity to Sustain Family Businesses - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimLilly and her boyfriend work together. It's really his business, and she's his marketing manager. One of the ways they are able to maintain a healthy relationship and run a successful business is because they establish clear boundaries. They try not to talk about work after-hours, especially ...
Views: 902(4 votes) - Turning Thorns into Roses: Managing Challenging Clients - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Suzanne DeliscarWe have all had that uneasy feeling that arises when we are contacted by or meet with a person who gives off all the signs of being a problem client. The foundation of any thriving enterprise, including translation and interpretation businesses, that provides excellent service and has pride in ...
Views: 997 - Understanding Intercultural Communication in the Workplace - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from J. Mariah BrownAs people, our culture greatly impacts who we are and how we communicate, even on the job. Culture encompasses nationality and ethnicity, and can also be influenced by one's occupation, sexual orientation and religion. That said, people take their culture with them wherever they go, including ...
Views: 2954 - Score With Your Boss: Be on Time! - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Noelle NelsonYour Boss is really annoying. So you’re five minutes late, what’s the big deal? It’s not like your Boss is always on time. Besides, you have a life! There are lunches to make, kids to take to school – OK, kids to get up, get dressed, get fed and get to school, not to mention getting yourself up, ...
Views: 885 - No One Gets A Free Ride on the Confidence Bus - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Liz Dennery SandersWhat is confidence, exactly? The dictionary defines confidence as: belief or trust in oneself and one's powers or abilities; certitude, assurance. I’d like to take it a few steps further. To me, confidence is knowing who you are and feeling comfortable in your own skin, despite any ...
Views: 859(2 votes) - 10 Tips on How to Select a Coaching Office - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nicole Schneider1 ) Location, location, location! This is known as the number one rule of real estate for a reason. Make sure your office is located close to where you clients live and work. 2) Your office also needs to be in a place where your signs can attract new clients. You want a place where there is a ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - 7 Secrets How To Bank In India And Get Service - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2011 from Darren CooneyThe launch of private banks led to varied liberal monetary reforms and modernization of Indian banking sector. ICICI bank, HDFC, and Axis bank are just a few personal sector banks. With introduction to advanced and higher know-how and consumer-pleasant insurance policies, banking has change into ...
Views: 748 - CREATE A UNIQUE WEBSITE THAT WORKS WONDER FOR YOUR BUSINESS - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2011 from Kshama YadavWebsite development has become very common in the modern business world. Instead of manual promotion of business and the products, wise businessmen are opting to expose their business through superfast promotion on website. Good and creative web designs can convey the entire message and ...
Views: 717 - Marketing Techniques for Gurus - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Leola HardinIncorporating effective business tools, along with high performing programs gives each web owner the possibility to achieve maximum sales and outstanding results. Many factors go into creating the perfect website, and landing page. These are only some of the many ingredients that go into making ...
Views: 574 - 3 Super Logo Keys: make your small business look Big - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Tammy BeckerIf you are looking to buy logo for your business this is your first great move in making your small business look big. You can browse through thousands of websites and buy logos for a tiny amount out of your pocket. But is buying a logo design the end to branding your business? Buying a logo ...
Views: 755 - The Reputation of Ethics - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Jeannine ClontzI recently received an E-mail from an associate, an elected official in a nearby community, offering me a $20 Applebee’s gift certificate if I forwarded this official, signed by the owner of Applebee’s E-mail, to nine of my friends and family. It said that Applebee’s was looking to increase ...
Views: 731 - Advertising is Everywhere and Firmly in Our Minds - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Grampa KenWe now see and hear ads in print publications, TV commercials and infomercials, spam and junk mail, telephone marketing, product labels, massively scattered in sport venues, and increasingly into what should be our valuable public spaces. Corporate marketing is so very invasive as at every ...
Views: 5061 - What Are The Best Places To Use Advertising Logos Design To Get Maximum Exposure? - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2011 from Tammy BeckerThere are a number of advertising agencies working both nationally and internationally to render their services for different companies by coming up with unique publicizing strategies. Therefore, every single person today wants to either work in such agency or want to have his ...
Views: 781(1 vote) - Business Card Templates- How To Use Them? - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2013 from Edgar PaulTemplates- If thoroughly observed you’d see that there is a wide range in card templates which could be utilized and this as well comprises print firms that operate via the Internet. There are many sites that offer an array of those for different industry types. The entire process makes it easy ...
Views: 612 - Restaurant Interior Design Ideas and Gallery - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Ladan LashkariWhen it comes to restaurant interior design ideas, you know how having or lack of having a great theme for your restaurant can affect your business very much. It simply boils down to the fact that the environment we are in while eating, affects our mood and even our impression on the taste of ...
Views: 2195 - What Is The Overall Role Of Marketing Logo Designs In Promoting An Advertising Business? - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2011 from Tammy BeckerNow every single person is marketing his business because he knows if he would not, his company might get lost in the crowd of so many businesses. Heap of marketing campaigns initiated by various companies have also lead to establishment of the companies that specializes in providing effective ...
Views: 913 - Build Ethics into Client Relations - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jeannine ClontzEver have a client make a deduction from an invoice? I bet that got your attention. You know the type, they always find fault with your work, can’t believe that you charge those kinds of hourly rates, and they wonder why you’re not able to drop everything and handle their projects immediately ...
Views: 854 - Why Repeat Customers Are Better For Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2011 from Andrew McCombeWhen most of us start out in business, we do not care who our customers are, or where they come from. All we care about is that they buy from us! That is a good strategy when you are getting started, but, over time, you probably want to start looking at your customer’s transaction rates too. ...
Views: 1881 - Detailed Installation Process Of Network Cabling - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Andre KakkarWhat is cabling? For a common man cabling is just a bunch of wires; however, in professional terms, it is the foundation of a good voice data cabling infrastructure in which two or more computers & servers are connected together. This infrastructure of networking cables is undoubtedly one of the ...
Views: 1157 - How to Find Deals Online for Genius Tools, Impact Sockets, and More - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2011 from Todd CleverFinding the best deals around on Genius tools and other major brands is not an easy thing to do. Years ago the best deals could be found at the local hardware store because there were really no other choices. Now you literally can have five or six hardware stores within a few miles of your home, ...
Views: 632 - Guide to Everyday Negotiating DVD by Roger Dawson - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2011 from Ben SandersonOne of the most renowned public speakers and authors today; Roger Dawson has been a professional speaker since 1983. His forte was initially based around the real estate industry, and during this time we had an unbelievable empire in his back pocket. In all there were 28 different offices and ...
Views: 2185 - Grasping Intangible Ethics - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2011 from Jeannine ClontzI recall several years ago hearing a newscasters words, “Another blow for the music industry today. Washington has decided that Internet Service Providers cannot be held responsible for their consumer’s actions and will not be expected to provide the names of their members who download music ...
Views: 1110 - How to Plan Your Exit and Not "Just Quit" - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2011 from gladys stoneIf you feel trapped in a job you can't stand, you may be tempted to just quit. As understandable as this may be, it's the last thing you want to do as this will haunt you when you need a reference. There are formal references which usually have to adhere to a company's policy and then there are ...
Views: 1074 - What are the 5 Design Elements of High Tech Logos Design? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Tammy BeckerThere has been a drastic increase in the high tech companies noted since the last two decades which has also increased a need for a brand mark identity to standout the business from the rest. Probably, this is why, there has been great increase in the graphic design companies as well. High ...
Views: 902 - Careful… Your Professional Etiquette Is Showing! - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2011 from Cookie Tuminello“The single biggest problem in communication is the illusion that it has taken place.” – George Bernard Shaw There’s so much buzz going around these days on developing the proper ‘netiquette’ when posting on the worldwide web that I wonder if we’ve overlooked the workplace where real ...
Views: 758 - What Are The Six Key Benefits Of Designing A Golf Course Logo For Your Golf Club? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Tammy BeckerWith such a drastic growth of golf clubs globally, an intense need to create a brand mark identity emerged that help their business stand out from the rest. Would not it be nice to create a golf course logo that will help your club get recognized in the crowd? If you have the yes card in ...
Views: 1076 - A Straight Scoop For Designing A Laudable Golf Club Logo Design - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2011 from Tammy BeckerAs the golf course is comprised of teeing ground, water hazards, rough surfaces, sand bunker, fairway and a green flagstick having a hole, thus corporate identities should have these features in common. Golfers, golf clubs and golf balls are also the part of golf therefore, golf club logos may ...
Views: 825 - In-depth Analysis of Network Cabling - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2011 from Andre Kakkar‘Networking’, is a term that is commonly used for PCs and laptops, which have already become essential parts of our daily lives, nowadays. Because of this, it is not unusual to find a computer or laptop in each and every home and office. And in organizations, where numerous computers are already ...
Views: 830(3 votes) - How To Provide Maximum Exposure To Your Finance Logo Design in No Time? - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Tammy BeckerThe overall exposure of trade and investment companies goes one step down since they are not the typical product manufacturers. Hence, they have to look after their finance companies a bit more than the rest especially in marketing sector. Recognition in the first glance is the most important ...
Views: 919 - Give Gifts For Employees That Are Better Than “TGIF!” - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Jeffrey WayneWant to give a great gift to your employees? What a great idea. Whether you are celebrating the holidays, a birthday, “just because” or it is a professional gift thanking them for a job well done – a thoughtful gift is always welcomed. But giving in the workplace isn’t always easy. It is ...
Views: 1107 - Beat Overtime with Proper Attitude - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Maintaining a career is not as easy as you think, especially if you are going to be asked to render some overtime. That means more time at the workstation and less time for yourself and loved ones. In fact, some of these overtime schedules are ...
Views: 622 - Importance of Customer Feedback Form - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from BAKUL SIKRICustomer feedback form is an essential mode for a business. It not only helps to know your clients feed back but also helps you to grow in business. The easiest way to know where your business is leading to is through the customer feedback form. The success of any business is measured by its ...
Views: 1973 - Relevance of Post Landing Services for Immigrants to Canada - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Nortan EmrichMoving to a new city can be scary for anyone, and when they have to move to a new country altogether, the change can attain magnanimous proportions. New immigrants to Canada who have no relatives or friends in the country can get extremely confused with the way that the society functions, among ...
Views: 1024 - Wisdom and principle are more important than money alone - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Robert ComraddChapter 9 Why Money is not the Total Answer to Success and Happiness I’m sure you have heard the proverb: “If you give a man a fish, he will eat for a day, but if you teach a man to fish, he’ll eat for life.” I feel this is very true. A friend told me about a story that aired on TV. He ...
Views: 3732 - Entertainment Logo Design – A Silent Communicator In A Noisy Entertainment World - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Tammy BeckerLaughter, amusement, pleasure and gratification altogether delimitates the word entertainment. There are many entertainment hubs created throughout the world which are usually passive in nature such as watching opera or movie or theater. Active forms of amusements include every recreational ...
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