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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Cheap Calls to Japan VoIP Over here is One of the Best! - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from sally rothThe land of the rising sun has given rise to so many technology related developments that it is really next to impossible to keep pace with. Suffice it to say, that anything even remotely to do with digital technology, or electronics and you can rest assured that it would have made real and ...
Views: 688 - Think Different to Speak Different - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Janie BehrYou are well aware of the words you speak out loud to yourself, but perhaps even without uttering a word, you tell yourself a lot. Every word you speak and thought you have is absorbed in your subconscious mind and affects the emotional biochemicals released into your body. Positive words have a ...
Views: 1267 - Things to do before you hire a web design company - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Grace AlexaIt is not only about providing the required information but also about being user friendly. Your website is like a virtual business card. It is your first interaction with prospective customer. Hence to get an efficient website you must get an equally experienced web design expert. Web design ...
Views: 861 - Positive Self-Talk in Place of Defenses - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Personality and Relationships. Often, we don’t understand how powerful our thoughts are about ourselves. That’s because usually we’re not aware of them. When other people give us messages about our appearance, abilities, performance, etc., we can actually hear them. ...
Views: 1336 - Your Thoughts and Words Can Change Your Life - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Janie BehrI have a client who tells me how depressed he is with the news of the economy, yet he spends many hours watching the stock market go up and down like a roller coaster. All those words of economic gloom and doom that are going on in his mind are affecting the thoughts of my client, and without a ...
Views: 931 - More to the Trucking Industry Than Just Driving: Dispatcher Training - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Percy EvansThere’s no doubt about it: the trucking industry is a pillar of our economy. According to Transport Canada, this industry, which is said to be responsible for the flow of most goods between the Canada and the U.S., generated an estimated $67 billion of revenues in 2005. Although Statistics ...
Views: 914 - How to Reduce Business Overhead? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2012 from Jeff GrossOverhead is a daunting factor that all businesses face. Maintaining the everyday operation of the business is essential in such a way that it increases the overhead. It follows that business overhead can be a threat for an organization to succeed. In this sense, it is necessary that business ...
Views: 1140 - Corporate Storytelling in Business - Third Party Storytelling Tips - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonHow to Make a Third Person Story Personal I always advise my coaching clients to use personal stories whenever possible. Personal stories establish credibility by letting your listener know that your wisdom comes from your life experience, rather than from reading the latest book. Personal ...
Views: 4004 - Corporate Storytelling Strategy - Fill In the Gaps - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Doug StevensonMoby Dick When I was in high school, in the sixties, a company called Cliffs Notes (aka Cliff Notes) published book summaries. (Remember the yellow and black striped covers?) These little books enabled you to read passages from the book in a summarized form so you wouldn’t have to read the ...
Views: 1730 - Significance of Mobile-Friendly Website Design - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Grace AlexaHigh-tech gadgets are no longer a term associated with just the nerds and the geeks; rather the new generation is embracing the trend of using high-tech gadgets such as iPhones, iPads etc. like their new toys. The emergence of this new market of smartphone and tablet users has made the web ...
Views: 983 - Confidence + Charisma = Clients - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2012 from Rita RockerWe constantly transmit messages to those around us that reveal our level of self-confidence, self-respect, and whether we deem ourselves worthy and capable of acquiring their business. Stop and think about what signals you transfer that prompt others to want do business with you. Do they ...
Views: 1143 - I Have ADHD. Now What? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Laurie DuparADHD affects conservatively about 5-8% of the world’s population. With the world’s population being around 7 billion…that’s a lot of people struggling with inattention, impulsivity or distractibility! Since math has never been my best academic subject, comprehending such a number has always ...
Views: 3282(1 vote) - Website Design-History - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Grace AlexaWeb Design means a range of activities on the Internet, such as planning, creating, modeling, designing, coding, programming and re-programming of websites, which in formal language stands for a professional array of pages which make up a clutter-free and easy-to-handle site. No doubt, it is one ...
Views: 820 - Reach Out & Touch Someone: Communicating with Emotion - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2012 from Stephanie ScottiIn 1979, AT&T debuted its iconic “Reach Out and Touch Someone” ads on Johnny Carson's Tonight Show. Almost quaint by today’s standards, the emotion-driven campaign highlighted the power of picking up a phone and connecting with someone across the street or across the world. Though the tools ...
Views: 1689 - Mobile Web Design - by Submitted on Jan 25, 2012 from Grace AlexaOver the years, mobile phones have become a household item, and today, nearly each and every member of the global population possesses a mobile phone. It has been estimated that the majority of this tech savvy population will be using smart-phones by 2012, with the international sales following ...
Views: 687 - The Importance of a Community - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2012 from Richard AkhmerovIf there is one thing we really strive for, it is building up the community around you. Humans are a lot like wildlife in nature, we behave in a very similar way. As some of us have learned in elementary school, ecosystems are essential for the development and longevity of wildlife. Without a ...
Views: 1857 - A Deeper Look at Defenses: Andy and Julie - by Submitted on Jan 31, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at the Defenses of Criticism and Blame. Have you ever heard the phrase, “emotionally unsafe,” but didn’t quite know what it meant? Or, have you ever really felt emotionally not safe but weren’t sure why? You feel that way when you’ve been treated badly by ...
Views: 1327 - Maximise Your ROI with Robust Website Design Strategies - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from Grace AlexaIf you are worried that your website is not drawing enough traffic and sales leads, you need to rethink your website design strategies. A well-thoughtout website design pays off well for your business and brand by engaging users, converting them into customers and maximising your return on ...
Views: 1174 - Where Are You Coming From? - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Margaret MeloniHave you ever looked at someone and thought, “I have no clue what this person is talking about.” Maybe you even have specifically thought, “Where is this person coming from?” You were not questioning their place of origin. What you were questioning was their perspective. If you occasionally ...
Views: 1065 - How To Communicate With Kids Effectively - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from manisha paullKids perhaps are the most unstable beings on earth. They hardly pay attention to anything. In fact, their concentration level as compared to the adults is also very less. It becomes one of the toughest tasks for the parents when they need to make their kids understand something. When you tell ...
Views: 567 - Do You Talk to Your Intimate Partner by Telling or Asking? - by Submitted on Jan 20, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at “Talk” in Intimate Relations When I met this morning with Jeff and Erika, the topic was how they talk to each other. These two people love each other; they've been married 31 years, have three grown children, and yet have never been able to really communicate at an ...
Views: 1388 - Popularity of Bicycle Team Building - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Richard HighsmithAlmost ten years ago an Event Planner in Dallas asked my colleague to generate a conference event with a philanthropic element. After a good bit of brainstorming on our team, the bicycle team building was created. The Dallas program was warmly received with some minor glitches. We rethought ...
Views: 1454 - Questions to Live By - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2012 from Norma CasasEffective communication has been one of humanity’s biggest problems. As intelligent beings we have failed in establishing empowered and honest verbal and physical exchanges that could lead to a better understanding among diverse individuals. The problem though begins with our own self. How could ...
Views: 1120 - Explore Your Opponents - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from wswsw wxwedwedThe way Google and many other less important search algorithms, choose in which order sites appear in their search results, is to see how many site pages contain links to a specific site. The more links a site has, the more important it is going to be and certainly it will receive a better ...
Views: 645 - Becoming VMware certified - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from wswsw wxwedwedVCP-510 VMware is a well-known exam which can help in confirming your technical experience and capabilities in a proficient manner. The demand for experts with datacenter virtualization knowledge is growing in the IT industry and you can really differentiate yourself in the IT market when you ...
Views: 713 - 20 Facts of Telesales Every Telemarketer should be Aware of - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Steve Kent Lim1. It’s estimated in any telesales about 75% of people will only respond well is because of your voice and only 25% due to the words or phrases you use – so work on your voice – make it sound appealing and pleasing. Always smile when you’re talking as it will put a smile in your voice. 2. ...
Views: 3517(1 vote) - When Your Massage Clients Want Just A Few More Minutes - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Lea JohnsonHave you ever been just about to close a massage with a client and somehow they just know its ending and boom, you get that dreaded question "Can I have Just A Couple More Minutes On.....?" This is either a good thing or a bad thing depending on how you look at it. If you did your job, they are ...
Views: 1107 - Personality Temperaments Effect Communication - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Richard HighsmithBackground: Personality temperaments theory was originally devised in medieval times for understanding human nature. People were looking for simple ways to understand themselves and others. It was believed that everyone had various characteristics, which made up their basic temperament. The ...
Views: 7238 - International Calls The World has Shrunk! - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from sally rothThankfully, the various Governments across the globe and their respective network infrastructure have come up trumps. They have indeed stood the test of these challenges that came in their way during the past decade or so and come up in flying colours. We are here, not only talking about the ...
Views: 468 - International phone calls: Bring your voice at the forefront - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from sally rothThe internet technology is creating marvels in diverse fields. As far as communication arena concerns, it has significantly effected the way of interaction. Now you can stay connected with your near and dear ones located in overseas countries through cheap international phone calls. These ...
Views: 414 - Are You Nice or Mean to Your Intimate Other? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationships In my talk with Julie this morning the subject of respect and just plain good manners, or lack of them, came up. I’ve had the same talk in the last four days with three other people, all of whom are either married or living together in committed ...
Views: 1708(1 vote) - EVERY SUCCESSFUL RESOLUTION HAS A PLAN - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Fred HaleyLast week we talked about New Year’s Resolutions. Have you made yours? I proposed three distinctive goals for 2012: 1. Start a Writer’s Journal: 2. Be a Member Guide: 3. Compete in a Contest: Of course, now you are wondering – HOW? What do you need to do to next? Excellent ...
Views: 1194 - Prototypes and Pilots - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from wswsw wxwedwedIt is a very good practice to check any fresh design before approval and implementation. Testing delivers a proof-of-concept for the proposal. The testing stage gives you the opportunity to pinpoint parts of the project that do not function correctly and redesign them. Many corporate networks ...
Views: 708 - Enjoy Call to Egypt From Anywhere and Anytime! - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from sally rothCommunication is the most important for any person, organization and country. With world, becoming smaller day by day there has been advent of several lucrative ways of making calls to various places across the globe. These also include call to Egypt. Egypt is very famous country in ...
Views: 554 - How To Generate Qualified Leads With B2B Appointment Setting Services - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Belinda SummersIt can be a big challenge for businesses to find new market opportunities to explore. This is a problem that has constantly faced firms that need to expand their operations. This also poses a concern for those who wants to improve their business operations. After all, what is the point of ...
Views: 772 - How To Build Communication Skills In 3 Simple Steps - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2012 from Michael LeeLearning how to build communication skills puts you at an advantage. A lot of people believe that communication is just about talking; but is it just talking that cinches the deal or gets you a job? If speaking was all it took, then you’d think there would be more successful people around. ...
Views: 2092 - Cisco VLANS and IP Subnets - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from wswsw wxwedwedEvery net architect must determine the amount of IP networks or subnets required, based on the chosen IP addressing scheme. The architect counts the amount of subnets and records the existing and projected number of users or network devices on every net. For every location within the network, ...
Views: 1267 - What can I do to improve communication skills everyday at minimum? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2012 from John G E FryeFrom the moment we let out a shriek following a slap by a maternity nurse, at that very moment, we communicated. So communication then is entirely instinctive, and moreover, vital. It becomes even more vital in the workplace where those of us who are fortunate enough, spend so much of our ...
Views: 1356(1 vote) - The Importance of BT Vision and Broadband - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from michael georgeBT Vision is a groundbreaking way for you to get the most out of your TV; now both you and your family can watch what you want when you want it. Not only will you receive all the Freeview channels but you will also be able to pause, record and rewind live TV thus enabling you to keep up with all ...
Views: 530 - BT now stakes claim in TV and broadband pies - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2012 from michael georgeThis is probably one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world and serves 170 different countries across a number of continents. What was once a previous focus on phone services has now extended to supplying television and broadband services in order to keep up with stiff ...
Views: 499 - Are your body and mouth saying the same thing? - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2012 from Rita RockerEvery day we present our thoughts and ideas to business prospects, teachers, organizations, coworkers and family. Whether you are giving a sales presentation to a large number of individuals or casually sitting across from two people at a table, use the following tips to ensure your non-verbal ...
Views: 1463 - Relationship Violence: You Don't Know Because She Hasn't Told You - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Anna MossAbusive relationships are largely invisible to the public, most of whom are illiterate about this realm of life. Acts of abuse mostly take place behind closed doors and can go on for some time before there is visual evidence. For example, you can’t tell by looking that: • A woman was ...
Views: 1936(2 votes) - ITIL v3 Foundation training course - facilitate business transformation and save resources - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaITILv3 Foundation is the extensively utilized way of IT Service Management in the world. It supports a sensible structure for planning, identifying and supporting IT services to the business. It is expected that ITIL promotes the IT services and get aligned with the organizations’ use of IT as ...
Views: 1635 - Is VoIP A Future Telephony for Business? - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2012 from john stephanAs for last many years we have seen that technology has been changing rapidly. Today in enterprises Voice over IP based systems are overtaking the traditional TDM based PBX systems as VoIP is cost effective and provides competitive advantages. Service providers are busy developing new ...
Views: 993 - Learn all about the databases in few sessions with OCA DBA 10g training programs - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2012 from Mehar AhluwaliaProgressively growing, Oracle is one the most in-demand technologies and popular for its ever evolving technologies for IT industry. As the demands of Oracle trained and certified professionals are growing in the IT job market, Oracle training programs are popular like never before. All owing to ...
Views: 1549 - Can Team Building Increase Productivity in a Recession? - by Submitted on Jan 01, 2012 from Doug StaneartWhen the economy is slow, company managers and leaders have to be very cautious with every expense. As a result, we will often put off hiring new employees until more certainty in the marketplace develops. Although natural efficiencies will develop in a downward economy, can team building ...
Views: 9116 - Other Ways to Communicate Besides E-Mail - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from Jane CranstonHas someone IM’d you recently? I don’t mean someone down the street or in another region, I’m talking about the person sitting next to you. Is every “conversation” you have with your boss on e-mail? Gotten a text condolence note lately? (I did, no kidding, can’t say it was very consoling.) Have ...
Views: 1801(2 votes) - Golden Rules for Spoken English - Part 3 - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2011 from yogesh VermaniGolden Rules for Spoken English – Part 3 1. Start watching debate shows and talk shows: If you want to take your communication to next level, watching talk shows and debate shows are among prominent options; you will get ...
Views: 1617(1 vote) - A Mother’s Manipulation of a Grown Daughter - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainA Deeper Look at Relationships -- Defenses (Not Listening and Others). I’ve been talking with Rachel, who is now 21, off and on, since the summer before she entered the University of Missouri. Some of our talks are about worries that are “normal” for a young girl in college: dating, ...
Views: 12710 - SEO services for growing your business - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from John CruzerIf your business is online then it is possible that you have come across the initials SEO, which means Search Engine Optimization. Search engine optimization is the process to get your website ranked higher in the search engines. It can be done by the natural or unpaid search results,rather than ...
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