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- Everyone talks in code! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from graham julieHow often have you left a meeting with a customer or your boss telling yourself he likes my ideas. Only to find later that you didn’t get the sale or your boss has told everyone that you are crazy. As we get older it seems to us that everyone talks in code. No one tells us what they really ...
Views: 1417 - How To Uncover Profit-Pulling Keywords for Your Pay Per Click Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Kathryn O'NeillChoosing to bid on the right keywords can be key to your pay per click success. By choosing the proper keywords - words that your potential customers would use to search for your product - you can pre-qualify web traffic and skyrocket your conversion rate. But how do you choose the right ...
Views: 1659 - Changing Your Position When There's Competition - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenAre you finding many of your best prospects already working with competitors? When you pursue a new opportunity, is someone else capturing the prize? Maybe it's time to re-evaluate your positioning. Your market position is the place you occupy in the mind of your prospective clients. It's ...
Views: 1166 - - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Janice Smallwood-McKenzie“What I Do ‘Is Not’ Who I Am” Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big difference for the better in our lives and the lives of those who have an opportunity to experience a personal touch from us. If networking and effective communication are centered on other people, can we ...
Views: 988 - Embarrassed To Discuss Your Prices? Seven Common Reasons We Can’t Talk About Fees And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Karyn GreenstreetLast week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, “How much do we owe you?” and his embarrassed ...
Views: 1092 - REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Manoj SharmaRealize Your Potential Thinking as an intelligent, educated and a professional in your field is it possible that you may not be fully realizing your potential? If you stop to take a close look at yourself you’ll discover that there are three levels to your potential. 1) Your Exhibited ...
Views: 2429 - MASTERFUL TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING™ - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Manoj SharmaIf you ever plan on being mega successful, powerful and masterful in your finances, career, business, relationships and life in the world today, Masterful Transformational Coaching™ is something you absolutely have to pay attention to. Coaching today is not a lucrative endeavour, it is a highly ...
Views: 1214 - Mid-Life Perception: It’s Your View That Counts - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Craig NathansonThis is the third in a ten-part series exploring the “Ten P” model developed by Craig Nathanson, The Vocational Coach, to help mid-life adults discover and do what they love. When Murray and Heather Rand of Canada sold their St. Thomas, Ontario, home and moved permanently aboard their sailboat, ...
Views: 864 - Being the Best vs. Being Consistently Chosen - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Ginger Wynn© 2003 Garrison Wynn http://www.wynnsolutions.com Do you have the best service, product, or skills in your area, yet for some reason you still are not getting the results you know you deserve? Hey! I thought if you were the best, you were supposed to eventually win. Let’s address the reality ...
Views: 903 - The Search Engine Optimization Game Is Getting Tricky - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Tom WorsleyFor more than 4 years now I have been modifying my work from home based web sites trying to optimize for the major search engines, Especially Goggle. Today with much disappointment I have come to the realization that search engine traffic alone will not make me rich. Yes my search engine ...
Views: 939 - Business Brokerage - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2005 from Ray PhilipStart thinking about buying an established business if you want to avoid the immense risks involved in starting one. Not everyone wants to start a business from scratch, and buying a business with the infrastructure in place lets you focus on building it up, as opposed to getting a new business ...
Views: 880 - Leadership Lessons from Pope John Paul II - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Sharif Khan"Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge the traditional ways of thinking and refuse to follow the herd. They have a cause, a vision, that's larger than life." - Sharif Khan, author of Psychology of the Hero Soul From a small-town Polish boy born to a retired army officer ...
Views: 1220 - *** How to Think and Grow Rich - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from Karim HajeeSome of you may have read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill - but as someone recently pointed out to me - there is a crucial mistake in the title of Hill's book - something that has been left out - and it may very well be the reason why some people who read the book don't achieve ...
Views: 1761 - Power Up Performance: 9 Ways to Keep Employees Engaged - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2005 from JoAnna BrandiAre your employees engaged in their work, or are they estranged from your company's mission and their role in making it happen? Mounting evidence suggests that the more engaged employees are in what they do, the better their performance and the higher the rewards for everyone. The key is to have ...
Views: 845 - Ohio Entrepreneur Introduces Video Communications to the World - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from daniel webbMarch 1, 2005 – Over 30 billion emails are sent daily worldwide, and online communication are expected to double in the next few years. However, the future of online communications is already here. Today, video can add the human touch of emotions, gestures, personality and more to the otherwise ...
Views: 914 - Why Should I Hire You? Five Interview Techniques to Get Hired - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Patricia DorchMany job seekers look for a new career opportunity without planning a career strategy for selling their abilities to potential employers and landing a job. Preparation, knowing your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) Asking Questions, Closing the interview, and sending a Thank-You Letter ...
Views: 1328 - Have You Prepared for Success in Sales? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Jim KleinMy wife and I watched the movie Ray a couple of weeks agowhen it came out on DVD. In the movie Jaime Foxx plays thelegendary singer Ray Charles. I was amazed at how Jaime hadcaptured the essence of Ray Charles. Many times throughoutthe movie I wondered if it was Jaime Foxx or Ray Charles I was ...
Views: 936 - How to Build a Business Website - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Nowshade KabirA recent report done by Yankee Group, a Boston-based market research company, states that at the end of 2004 around 34 percent of small and medium sized businesses in North America are selling goods and services on the Internet and another 25 percent is planning to do so within next 12 months. ...
Views: 984 - Dissatisfied With Your Job? Take Your Power Back! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Doreen BanaszakApparently, there are all sorts of reasons to be dissatisfied with your job… Statistically, studies have shown that: -Lack of career advancement -Lack of training -Lack of direction from supervisors -A challenging economy -Lack of support from employers (CareerBuilder.com) Some of mine ...
Views: 1613 - Transforming Problems into Sales - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2005 from Jeremy CohenMy silent fish tank was no more. Enough water had evaporated to make the filter gurgle. It was highly annoying and I knew I wouldn’t be at ease until it was silent again, so I filled the tank. Did I fill it to satisfy a want or a need? Does it really matter? Probably not. The gurgling tank ...
Views: 933 - Increasing Short and Long Term Profits - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2005 from Charlie Cook"I was at your site for all of two minutes before I bought one of your manuals. I'm impressed!" I love to get emails like this one sent by Vicki from Tucson, Arizona. Marketing my business would be easy if every client bought my products within two minutes of seeing my marketing materials, or ...
Views: 987 - Click for Success! - by Submitted on Mar 23, 2005 from Nicholas DixonBeing online for the last five or so years has made merealized that many persons are seeking a magic button to success.What is even more interesting is that they really believe thatit exist. I have never encountered anything of such nature, theachievements of so many are owed to hard ...
Views: 1296 - Principles of Effective Work Relationships - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 from Kimberly FulcherHow many times have you left a meeting simmering with fury over the colleague who interrupted you each time you spoke? Have you spent precious time imagining how good it would feel to tell your co-worker what you really thought of her? How many hours have you wasted bemoaning the fact that ...
Views: 3484 - Higher Profits through Corporate, Executive and Life Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2005 from Manoj SharmaCoaching is the greatest gift for the world of business today! A recent publication by McKinsey & Company consultants, published by the Harvard Business School, based upon five years of in-depth research and analysis, including case studies from 27 leading companies and surveys from 3,000 ...
Views: 1257 - Start Blogging Now: 10 Reasons Why You Really Need a Blog for Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2005 from Patsi Krakoff1. It is perfect for creating a web presence for independent professionals who have something to say and who need people to get to know them and what they can do for them. 2. Having your own business blog gives you credibility and a forum where you can show your expertise. 3. Readers can ...
Views: 901 - Writing To Overpower Your Competition - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2005 from Karon Thackston© 2005 http://www.learn-copywriting.com "We don't have any competition. We're a truly a one-of-a-kind company." I've heard that line from clients for years. I wish it were true, but it's simply not. In fact, it wouldn’t matter if you held a monopoly on your particular product or service; ...
Views: 1115 - Jump Start Your Job Search - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Joan Runnheim OlsonNot seeing any results from your job search? Have your job efforts been limited to responding to the classifieds? Jump-start your job search by developing a marketing campaign utilizing several different strategies to land the job you want. Be creative and think ‘outside the box.’ Try some ...
Views: 1459 - Closing the Gap on Your Career Goals - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2005 from Shannon BradfordIf you still picture a steady progression up the ladder when you think of your career goals, it is time to shift your thinking. For most people, climbing the career ladder is no longer an option. The working world has changed so dramatically that linear career paths rarely exist, except as ...
Views: 1231 - Dissatisfied with your job? Stop Believing The Myths - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2005 from Doreen BanaszakAccording to recent statistics, 56% of the work force is dissatisfied with their job. According to a recent Monster.com poll, 87% of respondents said they were dissatisfied with their job. If you are dissatisfied with your job, you are in a self-imposed career slump! Why are so many of us ...
Views: 1132 - Make More Money with Marketing Metrics - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2005 from Jeremy CohenDo you know how effective each of your individual marketing tactics is? Many small business owners market in a vacuum. They spend money on brochures, advertisements and web sites with no real way to tie specific results to specific endeavors. If you are unable to associate leads and sales with ...
Views: 1158 - Is Procrastination Holding You Back? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenWhen you look at your marketing to-do list, do many of the items on it look all too familiar? Have entries like "call Donna Sanchez" and "follow up with Floyd Corp." been copied from a previous week? Putting off unappealing tasks may be human nature, but for an entrepreneur, procrastination can ...
Views: 1290 - MonaVie - Acai Berry Juice - Wealthier and Healthier Life - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2005 from Sebastien LambertThe Acai Berry, Called the "Amazon's Viagra" Just Featured on Oprah Deep in the Jungles of the Amazon lies more mystery and miracles than can possibly be discovered in one lifetime. But for the growing Baby Boomer’s, a new Amazon discovery could be the next “big thing”. (PRWEB) December 20, ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - How to find a Corporate Housing location - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2005 from Scott LevineHow to find the best Corporate housing location. Many people travel for business. They fly here or there and stay for a few days and then return home. Most of the time these people will stay at a hotel when they are away. But, there are a lot of people that travel for business purposes but ...
Views: 871(1 vote) - How to Select a Legitimate Home Business - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2005 from Trent BrownriggCopyright© Trent Brownrigg www.work-at-home-jobs-iowa.com I grant permission to publish this article, electronically or in print, as long as the bylines are included, with a live link, and the article is not changed in any way (grammatical corrections accepted). How to Select a Legitimate ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Making The Sale Easy With POWER PERSUASION - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2005 from David BarronAre you tired of sales being hit or miss? Do you want CONSISTANT sales? Do you want to know how to get the sale...and make it EASY? This comes right out of the book "Power Persuasion - Using Hypnotic Influence To Win In Life, Love and Business." When it comes to ...
Views: 1273(2 votes) - ***Successful Leaders Top 10 Skills - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenStruggling to achieve success? Maybe you need to hone some skills. What skills exactly? Well, after some intensive reading and study of successful leaders in business, industry, government, and personal development, I've found that there are 10 core skills that the most successful leaders ...
Views: 4800(5 votes) - Progress Reviews: Your Key To Effective Coaching - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Susan CullenOne of the most effective ways to help your staff succeed is to provide regular, consistent coaching throughout the year. A Progress Review is a specific kind of coaching discussion, tied to the employee’s Annual Objectives and Standards. It is an informal discussion in which the manager ...
Views: 1246(2 votes) - Top 10 Ways to have Loyal Customers - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Lee FowlerTOP 10 WAYS TO HAVE LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE In today's business world it's no longer enough to have satisfied customers - you must constantly delight them in order for them to become loyal Lifelong Customers. Customers who will return to do business with you again and again, year after year, ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Top 10 Ways to have Loyal Customers - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2005 from Lee FowlerTOP 10 WAYS TO HAVE LOYAL CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE In today's business world it's no longer enough to have satisfied customers - you must constantly delight them in order for them to become loyal Lifelong Customers. Customers who will return to do business with you again and again, year after year, ...
Views: 1164(2 votes) - Are You Using a Chess or Checkers Small Business Marketing Strategy? - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2005 from Jeremy CohenUntil the day I learned to play chess I loved playing checkers. Both games require a strategy that maximizes a player’s ability to capture her opponents pieces without first losing her own. Checkers was fun. But the complexities of chess lead to more satisfying victories and defeats. Chess ...
Views: 1178(1 vote) - Marketers want your money - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Grampa KenMore and more corporations are using unethical tactics to increase profit. Many are using marketing trickery on a regular basis, and often along with their competitors. The deceptive marketing includes misleading ads, false labelling, tricky wording, small print, hidden charges, planned ...
Views: 1117(1 vote) - How to Shorten the Selling Cycle and Reduce Buying Stalls - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Doug StaneartThe main reason for buyer resistance and selling stalls boils down to one simple fact: the reasons for not buying are bigger to the prospect than the reason to buy. If you sell an intangible product or service, it may be even tougher to close down a sale because your product or service is not ...
Views: 1248(1 vote) - Five Sections of Your Copy Guaranteed To Get Read - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2005 from Karon Thackston© 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com Only about 20% of your copy is going to get read. The rest will simply be scanned. I'm sure you've heard the statistic before. It's nothing new. While it might sound frightening or frustrating, it's a fact of copywriting life. So what do you do ...
Views: 1149(1 vote) - 12 Attributes of a Functional Team - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Steve DavisMost of us have had the experience of working on teams, an experience, in retrospect, we often regret having had. Consequently, you probably have a pretty good idea of the things that are typically "wrong" with groups. By "wrong," of course I mean those behaviors that are getting in the way of ...
Views: 17699(6 votes) - Top Ten Reason to Publish an Ezine AND a Blog - by Submitted on Feb 28, 2005 from Patsi KrakoffBlogs are the hottest thing going these days when it comes to marketing on the Internet. A blog is a way of delivering your messages and article to clients. They are a like personal web sites, easy to create and far less expensive than traditional web sites. Just when you thought you were ...
Views: 992 - BANANAS AND WEBSITES: Keeping website visitors focused - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2005 from Marc PitmanIs your website getting the results you desire? Is it increasing your business or merely draining your bank account? Can your customers go to your home page and know exactly what you want them to do? Or are they confused with a myriad of options and animations? The Big Red Fez A couple years ...
Views: 1358 - 5 Things to Look for in a Property Appraiser - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2005 from Mary CollinsHomeowners who are seeking a property appraiser often ask “How should I choose which real estate appraiser to use?” When selecting a property appraiser, keep the following in mind: Always make sure a property appraiser is licensed or certified by the state to perform real estate appraisals. ...
Views: 975 - Drive your own time machine through your life transition - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2005 from Cathy GoodwinTime usually takes on a special meaning during life transitions. By definition, transitions take us from the familiar to the unknown. Most people feel they’re moving faster or slower than before. Here are three ways to steer your own time machine. 1. Get lots of information. Then get ...
Views: 1389 - Ride the wave of ‘Wellness’ to Financial Freedom! - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2005 from Lynda LockEver wished that you’d timed things a little better so that your income was on par with that of Bill Gates? Perhaps you ponder how life would have been different had you the ability to see the big picture that Henry Ford saw – the NEED for automobiles, even when there were obstacles such as no ...
Views: 1513 - The need to be successful - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2005 from graham julieThe need to be successful. This is the bottom line for us all. Deep down we all, you and me, want to be successful. This is why we are attracted to the various ‘get rich quick’ schemes that appear on the internet and in the newspapers. We are searching for success. This is what drives us beyond ...
Views: 3202 - 5 Breakthrough Marketing Ideas - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2005 from Charlie CookDo you ever get frustrated with your marketing? Are you putting in a lot of effort but not getting the results you want? Don't you wish you could just hit a switch and get a better response from your mailings, sales calls and web site? You hear a lot about breakthroughs; is it all hype, or can ...
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