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- "powering off" or "power on" - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comDo you take your laptop on vacation? Do you sometimes “hate” your cell phone or your Blackberry? Harris Interactive recently reported that one-third of vacationers take their laptops on vacation. During a Sunday meal at a restaurant recently, I observed a man sitting with his family talking ...
Views: 3403(1 vote) - 3 Benefits Planning Ahead Offers Online Marketers - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from TJ PhilpottPlanning ahead is something every online marketer needs to do on a consistent basis to be more productive! The fact is that when you plan your work you must first identify your primary objectives and then establish how you intend to accomplish them! What this will allow you to do is focus better ...
Views: 1552(1 vote) - All You Need To Know About Phygital Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2021 from Softuvo SolutionsOne of the trickiest questions is which marketing is best - online or offline? Well, in this digitalized world, having an online store is a must, but that doesn’t mean the offline market is dead. What businesses need to do is to focus on a more integrated approach. That’s where phygital ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - Developing a Plan: The starting point of Financial Growth - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2017 from Osamudiamen OmereNobody plans to fail, but many people fail to plan. Lack of planning eventually leads to failure. 33% of Americans have no financial plan, according to a report by CNBC. Success in life and business needs a roadmap to guide us towards financial growth and success. Having a great idea, ...
Views: 2129(1 vote) - Effectiveness of the business plan presentation - by Submitted on May 31, 2010 from Sushant ShuklaClient communication is of an utmost requirement for any business organization. This communication is achieved by conferences, meetings, multimedia presentations',’ etc. Fine communication includes company introduction, its product showcase and services provided by it. All this should be ...
Views: 2184(1 vote) - Emotional Cues That Things Need To Change - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Kate SinerI am not really one for New Year resolutions. I kind of think I need to be continually making changes and improvements throughout the year. However, this year, I cleaned closets, rearranged my kitchen, brought stuff to the Salvation Army, AND, of course fit in some time for both relaxation and ...
Views: 1204(1 vote) - Everything you need to know about car insurance for Teachers - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2020 from Hazel SansburyIf you own a car, you must insure it. But which insurance is the cheapest and has the best benefits at the same time for you? And should the car be fully or partially insured? And are there any special advantages of getting car insurance for teachers? Here you will get the answers to all of ...
Views: 590(1 vote) - Facebook For Brands - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2011 from Waqqas AlviSometimes I wondered how Facebook is taking over the entire internet very quickly. At the moment, Facebook is providing a perfect social networking service. Anything that one can think of is available in it. Connecting with friends, family and finding new people, sharing pictures and videos and ...
Views: 1937(6 votes) - Few Essential Ways to Perfect Lead Management Process - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Clare SmelleyCreating an effective process to monitor and manage new sales leads is an essential part of any marketing plan. It is important to set up a fundamental lead management process that will allow you to keep track of where your leads are coming from and help you precisely determine the ...
Views: 1164(1 vote) - Get Out of Mental Hibernation - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2012 from Shelle Rose CharvetThe news is bad. Few are the days when any positive announcements are made. Job losses are announced by the thousands in many countries. Even if you turn the news off, the negativity still confronts you from everywhere. Many people are walking around with high levels of fear, anxiety and panic. ...
Views: 2330(1 vote) - Global healing magik - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2012 from Megan JacksonPollution, environmental pollution is rampant and every bit of energy put forward can heal? While activism, lifestyle change and conscious efforts are serving and integral, some planet-support magic work can penetrate on a cellular level and can go a long way - particularly if we all join in. ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - Go On A Debt Diet to Achieve Financial Freedom - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2013 from Samantha SeiffertIf you want to achieve financial freedom, you may want to adapt the same principles as getting your ideal weight. If you think about it, they are both hard, require discipline and a lifestyle makeover to maintain a debt free life. When you go on a debt diet, you need to decide for yourself ...
Views: 1270(1 vote) - How Google can prevent Facebook from taking over - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2011 from Matthias RahmatianGoogle-CEO Eric Schmidt said at the GSMA summit in Barcelona last month, “Facebook is additive for Google, and Microsoft, which has a good advertising model, remains our main competitor. We have not seen any shift in our advertising due to Facebook.” To make it stay this way and keep Facebook ...
Views: 874(1 vote) - How to Measure The Accuracy of a Sales Forecast - by Submitted on May 07, 2012 from Sench JohanssonIf you are a CEO or a VP of Sales, it is extremely important for you to know how to measure the accuracy of your sales and demand forecasts. The forecast processes most often used by companies today, as a fact, results in higher inventories, longer customer order lead times, and good customer ...
Views: 3818(1 vote) - Improve Selling Proficiency – Pipeline Health, and Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2017 from Jaclyn TengLet’s first start with the word “proficiency” – It could mean different things to different people, right? Therein-lies the first challenge that any corporate sales team needs to deal with, says Sam Selim, the Author of the Best How To Sell Book, Think the Think, and Creator of BRASS, the new ...
Views: 902(1 vote) - Internet Bigger Factor in $10.4 bill. Self-Improvement Market Business Holds Up Well, Despite Scandals & Recession - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Sam EtkinTampa, FL, December 26, 2012: Marketdata Enterprises, Inc., a leading independent market research publisher since 1979, has released the 8th edition of one of its best-selling studies, a 382-page report entitled: The U.S. Market For Self-Improvement Products & Services. This is the ONLY ...
Views: 2641(1 vote) - Lead generation Hacks: 6 strategies that will grow your leads - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2018 from Kalyna KapurFor any business to succeed in the tough competitive world, it requires a big lead generator and a few strategies that can convert the leads into clients. Almost every business person we meet, commercial, marketing or otherwise, has the same complaint – not enough clients. The potential ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - Not attracting enough clients to your existing small business? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2011 from Rachel KarlWhen you aren’t attracting enough clients it can make you feel like you’re spinning your wheels. Setting up systems to help you market can be the smartest thing you do this year! Many people come to me because even though they know what they should be doing to market their business, they ...
Views: 1149(2 votes) - Re-branding: From stodgy to sensational - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2010 from Diane CraigCreating the right image is a powerful tool for success. This is as true for corporations as it is for individuals. Over the last few months, I’ve been fascinated to watch as traditional retailer Talbots re-branded itself from a chain for conservative, some would say stodgy, sixty-somethings to ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Smart Social Media Strategies for New Authors - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2013 from Marquita HeraldOnce upon a time - not so long ago - social media was a new and interesting alternative for progressive marketing plans. Oh how times have changed! Today, establishing a social media presence is no longer an option for any business intent on building an online presence, and that includes authors ...
Views: 2198(1 vote) - Sticking Point in Life Comes From Defining Motives - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Kael RanschaertFor most of you out there you are stuck between the life you hate and the life you dream to have. You push forward each day with hopeful intention, thinking that you will get that lucky break you deserve sooner or later, but nothing changes. You are a hard worker, you are very pleasant and ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Student Loan Default Rates on the Rise - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2011 from Jeff MictaborUpdated statistics released by the U.S. Department of Education show that student loan defaults are rising. According to the latest figures, the default rate for federal student loans that entered repayment in 2008 is 13.8 percent, up 2 percent from the default rate for federal ...
Views: 1315(1 vote) - Success or Satisfaction? - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2013 from Morrin BassIt is an adventure, writing an article on my special presentation Success Or Satisfaction. Everyone wants them both, success and satisfaction. And everyone questions, is it possible to have them both? But nobody thinks that satisfaction is possible along with success. I know many people ...
Views: 1301(1 vote) - The European Debt Implosion: Hola Spain - by Submitted on May 26, 2012 from Jamie BushI expect many of you are hearing about the events in Europe and wondering what the big deal is. There were 2 major events that happened in Europe last week, the French and Greek elections. The socialist parties gained major victories which signaled the end of austerity measures. This spells the ...
Views: 1358(1 vote) - The King's Speech Snippets of Wisdom - Stutterers Can Haggle With Vancouver Hyundai Dealers - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Aubrey Ann NolanHave you tried haggling with a seller before? Maybe you have, but doing it may sometimes give you cold, sweaty hands. Now imagine doing it while having a stammering disorder. Observing Oscar’s greatest motion picture of the season makes me personally remember the moment when I followed a ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - This Is How You Can Beat Writer’s Block - by Submitted on Jan 07, 2020 from Brooke WhistanceA writer's block can be one of the most frustrating things that writers go through during their creative process. It is something that is often hidden, and so you do not know what is affecting you and why. We usually assume that it is easy for us to beat writer’s block whenever it arises ...
Views: 642(1 vote) - Tools to Get You More Organized, Efficient, and Less Stressed in Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2016 from Susan Friesen9 Operational Apps, Systems and Processes We Use at eVision Media The other day I was having a conversation with a professional organizer I met in a Facebook group. We connected over the phone and talked about our businesses. When she asked me how organized I was, she was quite ...
Views: 1014(1 vote) - Top 5 Factors to Consider When Crafting a Lead Generation Strategy - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Jam DwadeCreating a winning lead generation strategy is a key step to achieving your growth goals. As we know, attracting new customers to your business is a pretty daunting task. Doing it sans a well-documented, solid strategy will make the task even a lot more harder. Knowing your goals and ...
Views: 3607(1 vote) - Valuing Values - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2013 from John JohnsonAnne Marie worked hard to finally secure her coveted, hi-profile dream job, one which had glamour, power, and prestige attached to it. The job gave Anne Marie the ability to influence the direction of politics and policies in the USA and around the world. It also kept her at the office until the ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Vendor Verification – How to Prevent Vendor Fraud, Vendor Risks and Business Reputation - by Submitted on May 11, 2012 from Muhammad Saad KhanIn current economy, business reputation is the key factor to get recognized in the fast paced business arena. Every business who wants to reach the highest point of development is outsourcing their tasks to third party i.e., Vendors. According to a recent global study, corporate fraud ...
Views: 4211(1 vote) - Virtualization for the Dynamic Enterprise - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from ANTHONY RICIGLIANOWhat does Server Virtualization Mean? Server virtualization is the use of technology to separate software, including the operating system, from the hardware. This means that you can run several environments on the same physical server. In some installations, this could mean that several ...
Views: 1277(1 vote) - What “thru hiking” the Appalachian Trail can teach you about goal setting - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2012 from Dave EisleyThe Appalachian Trail runs for 2,160 miles from Springer Mountain, Georgia to Katahdin, Maine. It was originally laid out in 1937 by an idealist named Benton MacKaye with the idea of creating a continuously marked trail that would stress land preservation and community. It is estimated that it ...
Views: 2247(1 vote) - What's the difference between a single bevel and double bevel miter saw? - by Submitted on May 17, 2019 from Alvina JenniferYou can cut the boards with a single bevel miter saw just in one direction, mostly to the left direction. As the name itself says “single" it means that you have no option to change the direction of the blade instead you have to change the position of the board. So that you could cut the board ...
Views: 1317(1 vote) - Why Keeping Up With the Joneses Can Be Detrimental to Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownMonitoring the strategies and tactics utilized by your competitors is necessary in the process of developing your company’s unique strategy. Evaluation of competitors can help your company stay abreast of various industry trends, which can help you meet your customers at the point of need. ...
Views: 1397(1 vote) - Strategizing for Profitability: Are Your Employees Costing You Money or Making You Money? (Part 2 of 3) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Barry FarrellThis is the second article in a series of three articles about improving business profitability by implementing strategic measures for managing employees. Find out why structured employment practices make companies more profitable and what ingredients are required in the “recipe for ...
Views: 2806(6 votes) - How to Save Time and Money in Your Hiring Process - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellThe Right Barriers Can Make a Big Difference When Selecting Employees If properly placed “selection hurdles” aren’t part of your employment process, you’re probably wasting a lot of valuable time and money. Selection hurdles are barriers strategically placed in the hiring process to ...
Views: 2077(5 votes) - Four Effective Steps to Transforming Call Center Performance - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2012 from Jam DwadeThe quality of your customer service is a crucial key to make your company stands out from the crowd. Call centers that focus primarily on resolving customer issues are often placed at the last line of defense of keeping the customers, ensuring a high level of contact center performance and ...
Views: 1934(4 votes) - Strategizing for Profitability: Overcoming Haunting Training Problems (Part 3 of 3) - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2011 from Barry FarrellThis is the third article in a series of three articles about improving business profitability by implementing strategic measures for managing employees. Find out how to address training issues that typically create nightmares for many organizations. Employee Development Contributes to ...
Views: 2371(5 votes) - 5 Ways to Build Brand Recognition Online - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2010 from TJ PhilpottDeveloping brand recognition online is one of the greatest marketing advantages you can attain to grow your business. With so many other online marketers promoting their goods and services it is very easy to be lost in the shuffle. The choice is either to be more dominant than your competitors ...
Views: 2153(2 votes) - An Assist In Accomplishing Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Jun 28, 2011 from Debbi Dachinger3-2-1 Method: A technique to assist in accomplishing your to-do list. Can be used for getting through a holiday season or building your business and anything in-between that you intend to create. The method is to write a list consisting of 3 items, 2 items and 1 item: 3- Tweaks…write 3 small ...
Views: 1362(2 votes) - Strategizing for Profitability: The Key to Business Success (Part 1 of 3) - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2011 from Barry FarrellThis is the first in a series of three articles about improving business profitability by implementing strategic measures for managing employees. This article introduces the idea of using a structured “leadership system” for building a competent work force to achieve business goals. Increase ...
Views: 3799(6 votes) - *** 5 New Innovative Ideas to Attract More Customers - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceCreating customers is the main goal of any business because they are the one who makes the business itself. Sometimes, providing time, money and effort in improving your products and services is important, but what counts a lot are the customers. They determine your success whether you are just ...
Views: 7494(10 votes) - *** Living Without Regrets - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Donna PriceAre you a dreamer living your life with regrets? “The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” (Eleanor Roosevelt) As the creator of your present and your future, you decide whether it will be filled with living your dreams or living regrets. Living a life without ...
Views: 1483(9 votes) - *** Overcoming Objections to Living Your Dream: “They keep telling me I can’t do it!” - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Donna PriceLiving a life of intention and realizing your dreams is far more challenging than it sometimes sounds and overcoming the obstacles can be overwhelming. And that can be why many of us don’t end up living the life of our dreams. Why do people sit day dreaming instead of taking action and living ...
Views: 1409(9 votes) - *** The Top Ten Reasons People Don’t Live Their Dreams and How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on May 04, 2009 from Donna PriceWhy do people sit day dreaming instead of taking action and living their dreams? There are many excuses and reasons for not living your dreams, but there are also ways to move the excuses out of the way and move into action. Living your dreams is so much more powerful than day dreaming them. ...
Views: 3657(9 votes) - ***Business Operations Plan: A Necessity in the Business Development - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceThe most difficult part of any commencement is the foundation itself. That is because before we start doing things, we have to carefully identify the needs of having such things. Moreover, it requires a lot of planning and brainstorming that would lead you to answer what to begin, where to ...
Views: 1319(8 votes) - ***Cold Calling: Do I Have To? - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Donna PriceYou are ready to start your cold calls, your anxiety goes up, you can feel it throughout your body, and yet you have decided YOU ARE GOING TO DO IT! Let’s define what exactly a cold call is. A cold call is you, personally, calling or visiting a person that you do not know at all or you know ...
Views: 2057(4 votes) - ***Does My Business Need a Web Presence? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Donna PriceThe Internet has become a vital component of any business marketing plan. Even if you are a local based business and feel that your business is solely on word of mouth, a website and overall web presence is needed. People (clients and prospects) use the Internet to vet their service and ...
Views: 1462(4 votes) - ***Entrepreneurs Must Generate a Constant Flow of New Leads to Succeed - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Donna PriceThere are many ways that entrepreneurs and small business owners can generate new leads for their business. But it is vital, that it be a consistent and constant activity. You need that type of flow of new leads coming to you. If you decide that you have enough business and stop your lead ...
Views: 1688(4 votes) - ***Optimize Your Team with the Top 10 Leadership and Team Building Strategies - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Donna PriceThis post reveals ten strategies for optimizing your team in order to meet the extreme and dramatic development of your business. Read on and benefit from the information. These might keep you in tempo with the new breakthroughs that the business world offers. Become skilled at every detail ...
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