Weekend Networking – What Is Outdoor Appropriate Attire?
April 10, 2015
By Brian Maynor There are many places to network including lunch with a connected friend, drinks with a potential client, or a sporting event with the boss and now…
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Differentiation is your key to happiness
April 8, 2015
By Ken Gasque “Think Different” was an Apple advertising campaign. It was celebrating many people who thought different and changed the world. “To the crazy ones. Here’s to the…
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Feel Good Clothing – Expanding What “Flattering” Means To You
April 8, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all want our clothes to be flattering and most often we think of that as making us look taller or thinner. But what about the…
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A Twitter sales perspective that’s hard to ignore.
April 8, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Josh Coffy is a world class Twitter expert. His social media consulting service has gained hundreds of his clients thousands of (legitimate) followers. And their following…
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Marketing Magic – Timeless Direct Marketing Principles
April 5, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Timeless Direct Marketing Principles Have you ever heard of marketer Bob Stone? Bob wrote “Successful Direct Marketing Methods.” The book’s 8th edition is available at Amazon.com…
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Proper Funeral Etiquette
April 5, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor I’ve had a request by a business entrepreneur to write an article regarding the do’s and don’ts of funerals. What is the right thing to do…
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Can Stress Be Good for You?
April 2, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Dr. Surb Guram, MD Especially in today’s world, when people seem to be working harder, longer hours than ever—and experiencing correlating amounts…
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Pushing Boundaries – How To Pull Off Non-Traditional Pieces At Work
March 31, 2015
By Brian Maynor Workwear can get a bad wrap sometimes for being stiff, boring and uninspiring, but that doesn’t have to be case. You can pull off some amazing…
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A simple idea and some humor may be all that you need.
March 30, 2015
By Ken Gasque Sometimes a simple idea is more effective and engaging than a collection of ideas that try to communicate all of the features and benefits of your…
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Sell like you did as a kid. 100% closing ratio.
March 30, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Think back to your selling ability when you were a kid. That statement no doubt brought a big smile to your face. The toy you wanted.…
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Etiquette and Traditions in the South
March 30, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor As a recent newcomer to the South, I am intrigued and impressed by the Southern etiquette traditions practiced here. I love having doors opened, being offered…
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Marketing Magic – Your most critical first sale
March 29, 2015
By Jerry Bellune . Your most critical first sale Here’s the final step in your Attraction Strategy. It’s simple. After you’ve caught their attention you must make a sale. You…
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37 Ways to Reduce Stress for a Longer, Happier Life
March 25, 2015
By Mike DuBose with Blake DuBose and Dr. Surb Guram, MD As many studies have shown, stress can lead to a wide array of physical and mental problems that…
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When NOT to Write a News Release
March 25, 2015By Holly Rollins With clients always pushing to get the next big news about their company or product out there on the web, it is so important to effectively…
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Spring Essentials – Suede Is A Key Player
March 24, 2015
By Brian Maynor Now that we are firmly in spring, it’s time to get your seasonal groove on. When it comes to spring the fundamental rule may be…
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The Art of the Effective Interview
March 23, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor We all know how critically important an interview is. It determines whether or not you get the job, and fortunately you have a great…
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Marketing Magic – Selecting Your Marketing Media
March 22, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Selecting Your Marketing Media Consider the best ways to reach your Ideal Clients. These are the ones who buy big ticket items from you. They are…
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The Friend Zone – The Dangers of Treating Employees Like Pals
March 19, 2015
By Brian Fielkow “Keep your work life and business life separate.” “Don’t get involved in your employees’ personal matters.” “There is no place for friendships in the office.” This is…
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Are You Glossophobic? Here Are A Few Tips To Conquer Your Fear Of Public Speaking
March 18, 2015
By Brian Maynor Public speaking is probably one of the most dreaded activities ever but it’s a part of life, especially a professional one. Whether you’re speaking to a…
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Are You a Professional at Your Profession?
March 15, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor What exactly is professionalism? We all know we have to have it to be a success, but how is it defined? The dictionary defines it as…
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Marketing Magic – Creating Your Marketing Message
March 15, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Creating Your Marketing Message Crafting advertising copy is harder than it looks. Planning a marketing campaign is equally complex. You need to start by identifying your…
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Marketing Magic – Creating Your Marketing Message
March 15, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Creating Your Marketing Message Crafting advertising copy is harder than it looks. Planning a marketing campaign is equally complex. You need to start by identifying your…
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The Art Of Networking – And Skills You Need To Get It Right
March 11, 2015
By Brian Maynor Working from home, I’m a huge fan of meeting people for coffee and use the opportunity to get out and about during the day. Some are…
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Marketing Magic – Marketing’s First Magic Leg
March 10, 2015
By Jerry Bellune . Marketing’s First Magic Leg How do milliondollar marketers do it? They practice unorthodox strategies and tactics. They invest a lot of time in planning their…
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Etiquette Questions I am Frequently Asked
March 10, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor I am asked many questions during the course of my work. Here are a few of the most frequently asked. I am at a…
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Over The Top – The Difference Between Dressing Up & Overdressing
March 3, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all want to look and feel our best, but like anything too much of a good thing is just as harmful as too little. Not…
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Marketing Magic
March 2, 2015
By Jerry Bellune . Why they will buy from you Do you think of sales as simple manipulation? Convincing prospects to buy what they don’t want? Selling ice to Eskimos?…
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The Pros and Cons of the Home Office
March 2, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor About 25% of Americans have a home office and the benefits can be great, especially for working moms. You have the ability to create…
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Debunking Interview Myths – The New Rules You May Not Know About
February 25, 2015
By Brian Maynor Recently I’ve been asked a lot of questions about interviewing and how the rules have changed over the last few years. Everyone of a certain age,…
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The Downside of Business Casual
February 23, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor Business casual attire sounded like such a great idea. Business people could work in casual clothing, assuring comfort and flexibility in the work place. Everyone would…
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XXX-Rated Business Strategies – The Art of Seduction in Sales
February 22, 2015
By Jerry Bellune This is not advice from Hugh Hefner or Dear Abby. It is a strategy that will attract and retain clients. You can call it what you…
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XXX-Rated Business Strategies – The choreography of sales
February 16, 2015
By Jerry Bellune The choreography of sales Remember visiting a top flight, well-run restaurant? Valet parking, Seating by reservation only. Subdued music. Intimate lighting. Rich aromas. You were…
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Employees with a Bad Attitude
February 10, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor We’ve all encountered a difficult employee. It is the one that always causes problems, questions every minute detail, and in general is disruptive to the company.…
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Desperately Seeking Success? – Find It By Stepping Into The Spotlight
February 10, 2015
By Brian Maynor The rules for success have changed, which means keeping your head down and doing your job well aren’t enough to get you noticed anymore. To advance…
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XXX-Rated Business Strategies – How to succeed with premium prices
February 9, 2015
By Jerry Bellune The Mayflower Madam had an epiphany. Her buyers wanted escorts who were extra special. And they were willing to pay for the privilege. That led to…
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How to Manage Appointments with Success
February 9, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor We all have appointments to deal with. Being busy professionals, scheduling doctor and dentist appointments for ourselves and our families can be a challenge. We have little…
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Conducting Better Interviews – The Focus Isn’t Only On The Candidate
February 4, 2015
By Brian Maynor As the job market bounces back, the importance of effective interviews is going to rise. When talking about interviews so much emphasis is placed on the…
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Have your BEST year ever? Or have a GREAT year?
February 4, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice I’m challenging you NOT to have your BEST year ever. Rather, have a GREAT year. A great family year. A great achievement year. A…
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4 Steps to Attracting Top Talent like a Content Marketer
January 31, 2015By Matt Vaadi One of the biggest challenges small business owners face is finding top talent. You will not be able to compete in today’s crowded markets which…
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Being More Productive Starts At Home – Particularily The Night Before
January 28, 2015
By Brian Maynor Many of us remember the nights we fell asleep when our head hit the pillow and chances are that was long before smartphones, tablets and the…
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The Importance of Workplace Rules
January 27, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor How important is social strategy to your business? In today’s economic climate, it’s more important than ever. There are several key aspects of a social strategy that…
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Dominate your market – Give ‘em what they want
January 27, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Give ‘em what they want Have you ever heard of Sydney Biddle Barrows? She once ran New York’s most expensive escort service. The tabloids dubbed…
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3.5 BIG Questions and 3.5 BIGGER Answers
January 21, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice 1. How come people don’t call me back? People not calling you back is not a problem, it’s a symptom. Here are some…
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Are You A Power Player? – What You Need To Know About Office Politics
January 20, 2015
By Brian Maynor Lying. Cheating. Backstabbing. Gossiping. Sucking up. Forming alliances and playing people against each other. It may sound like your favorite TV show or life in Washington…
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Watch out for distracted pedestrians with their heads in the “cloud”
January 19, 2015By Vernon Glen We’re reminded often of the dangers of distracted driving, but what about distracted bikers and pedestrians? Charleston is an enormous Petrie Dish for this dangerous problem,…
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Thank-You Notes Are a Necessity
January 18, 2015
By Deborah O’Connor I cannot emphasize the importance of sending a thank you note, in business as well as in your personal life. Simply put, it shows that you…
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Dominate your market – Hold yourself accountable
January 18, 2015
By Jerry Bellune Hold yourself accountable The English sculptor Henry Moore had it right. “Think in terms of the day’s resolutions, not the year’s.” You know people who make…
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Are You Ready For Marsala? I Hope So Because It’s The Color Of The Year
January 15, 2015
By Brian Maynor You don’t have to be an arbiter of fashion to know that every year Pantone picks one color to be the ‘Color Of The Year’. Remember radiant…
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Hey, did you get my message?
January 14, 2015
By Elizabeth Boineau These days, it’s really tough to get through to your audience-whether yours is a voice message, email message or sales pitch, but hopefully it’s always on…
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Proper, pointed, precise, purposeful response shortens the sales cycle.
January 14, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice How do you respond to your customer’s words and barriers? The answer is: CAREFULLY, TRUTHFULLY, and with AUTHORITY. Whether it’s a bold statement…
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