Non-traditional ways to evaluate first impressions
June 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all met people who presented themselves one way only to turn out to be completely different over time. It happens, and doesn’t mean we’re poor…
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Non-traditional ways to evaluate first impressions
June 21, 2017
By Brian Maynor We’ve all met people who presented themselves one way only to turn out to be completely different over time. It happens, and doesn’t mean we’re poor…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice
Why are there no Amazon copy cats?
June 19, 2017By Jerry Bellune One thing I can’t figure out about Jeff Bezos is this: With his Amazon success, why does he have so few rivals. You would think…
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Is it more persuasive to look smart or sound smart?
June 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor Be sure to look the part. Dress to impress. You’re smarter than you look. Conventional wisdom, training and coaching has always placed appearance at the forefront…
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Is it more persuasive to look smart or sound smart?
June 19, 2017
By Brian Maynor Be sure to look the part. Dress to impress. You’re smarter than you look. Conventional wisdom, training and coaching has always placed appearance at the forefront…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Why are there no Amazon copy cats?
June 19, 2017
By Jerry Bellune One thing I can’t figure out about Jeff Bezos is this: With his Amazon success, why does he have so few rivals. You would think…
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5 common and maybe surprising habits that could be holding you back
June 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor The nature of a habit is an action we do so regularly, that it we may not even be aware of it. Unfortunately it doesn’t matter…
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5 common and maybe surprising habits that could be holding you back
June 13, 2017
By Brian Maynor The nature of a habit is an action we do so regularly, that it we may not even be aware of it. Unfortunately it doesn’t matter…
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Create More Memorable Experiences
June 12, 2017By Jerry Bellune Howard Schultz experienced an epiphany. He was enchanted by European coffee houses. Why couldn’t Starbucks copy that in America? Lowe’s Foods is an expansion of that…
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Create More Memorable Experiences
June 12, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Howard Schultz experienced an epiphany. He was enchanted by European coffee houses. Why couldn’t Starbucks copy that in America? Lowe’s Foods is an expansion of that…
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When did self-worth and self-esteem start being determined by others?
June 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor The answer is simple, since childhood. We are all taught that approval is conditional. As children we get admiration, reward and acceptance when we follow…
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When did self-worth and self-esteem start being determined by others?
June 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor The answer is simple, since childhood. We are all taught that approval is conditional. As children we get admiration, reward and acceptance when we follow…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, life
Buying a new home heating and air conditioning unit
June 8, 2017By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose It’s the middle of the summer, and it happens. You come home at the end of the day, expecting relief, and are greeted…
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Buying a new home heating and air conditioning unit
June 8, 2017
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose It’s the middle of the summer, and it happens. You come home at the end of the day, expecting relief, and are greeted…
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Why do we make empty promises?
June 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have experience with empty promises. Either we’ve made them, received them, or both, but chances are they are they are the exception, not the…
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Why do we make empty promises?
June 6, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all have experience with empty promises. Either we’ve made them, received them, or both, but chances are they are they are the exception, not the…
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Small Business Combinations – “Value” is in the Eyes of the Buyer
June 5, 2017
By Larry Ventimiglio Is This a Business or a Career? Many small business owners develop the “urge” to sell the business when things are going very wrong, and the business…
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Small Business Combinations – “Value” is in the Eyes of the Buyer
June 5, 2017
By Larry Ventimiglio Is This a Business or a Career? Many small business owners develop the “urge” to sell the business when things are going very wrong, and the business…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: Create memorable experiences
June 5, 2017By Jerry Bellune What do you think attracts and retains loyal clients? Many things. Your products and services for sure. The way they are treated and cared for. All…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: Create memorable experiences
June 5, 2017
By Jerry Bellune What do you think attracts and retains loyal clients? Many things. Your products and services for sure. The way they are treated and cared for. All…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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The 5 stages of change
June 2, 2017
By Brian Maynor Change is hard, but knowing the five stages can make it a little easier. When we embark on change, whether it’s personal or professional, we…
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How to make embarrassment a good thing
June 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor Embarrassment is a normal, healthy and natural emotion, especially when we make a mistake or misstep. Some of us tend to feel it more frequently, and…
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How to make embarrassment a good thing
June 1, 2017
By Brian Maynor Embarrassment is a normal, healthy and natural emotion, especially when we make a mistake or misstep. Some of us tend to feel it more frequently, and…
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More smart, inexpensive sales tips
May 29, 2017By Jerry Bellune Here are five more strategies to boost your sales. 1. Measure everything you test in sales. Scoop’s personal physician measures everything. Scoop is our dog. Dr.…
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More smart, inexpensive sales tips
May 29, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Here are five more strategies to boost your sales. 1. Measure everything you test in sales. Scoop’s personal physician measures everything. Scoop is our dog. Dr.…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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How to motivate yourself
May 26, 2017
By Brian Maynor I live to help people. In fact, I take great pleasure in guiding and encouraging people to live the life they want, but to say…
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6 Tips For Controlling Your Body Language
May 23, 2017
By Brian Maynor Interpreting body language is something we do all the time, sometimes it’s consciously and sometimes it’s not, and the same is true for how we…
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6 Tips For Controlling Your Body Language
May 23, 2017
By Brian Maynor Interpreting body language is something we do all the time, sometimes it’s consciously and sometimes it’s not, and the same is true for how we…
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Constantly Feeling Drained? Blame Technology
May 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor Constantly tired. Easily catching colds that seem to take forever to get over. Back and body aches. Headaches or migraines. These are all signs of…
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Constantly Feeling Drained? Blame Technology
May 18, 2017
By Brian Maynor Constantly tired. Easily catching colds that seem to take forever to get over. Back and body aches. Headaches or migraines. These are all signs of…
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How to make good decisions quickly
May 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor Did you know decision making was a skill? Probably not, because no one ever really teaches us how to make decisions. We are simply expected to…
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How to make good decisions quickly
May 17, 2017
By Brian Maynor Did you know decision making was a skill? Probably not, because no one ever really teaches us how to make decisions. We are simply expected to…
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Trade Agreements and the Impact on Business Immigration
May 16, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill Renewed concern over the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) heightened recently with reports that the White House had drafted…
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Trade Agreements and the Impact on Business Immigration
May 16, 2017
By Becky Sigmund and John Hill Renewed concern over the fate of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) heightened recently with reports that the White House had drafted…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, headlines, law
Entrepreneurial Secrets: Persistence pays
May 16, 2017
By Jerry Bellune Are you willing to take ‘no’ for an answer? Some times it’s the smart thing to do. As David Sandler taught sales students about buyers: “Some…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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The Soft Skills You Need for More Happiness and Success
May 11, 2017
By Brian Maynor Over the past week, I’ve read several articles about soft skills and the importance they play in our lives, yet they are hardly ever taught…
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The assertive balancing act
May 10, 2017
By Brian Maynor When faced with confrontation, push back or opposing views there are a few choices you can make. One is keeping quiet and acquiescing to the…
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The assertive balancing act
May 10, 2017
By Brian Maynor When faced with confrontation, push back or opposing views there are a few choices you can make. One is keeping quiet and acquiescing to the…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice
Retaining Top Talent with an Effective Employee Training Program
May 8, 2017
By Matt Vaadi Retaining top talent at a small business can be a very challenging feat. Every day on LinkedIn, your “A” players are being hounded by recruiters offering…
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Entrepreneurial Secrets: How to fire customers with compassion
May 8, 2017
By Jerry Bellune We talk often with you about hiring customers. We call that attraction and retention. We want to create memorable experiences for them. But how about…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Happiness Is A Habit
May 5, 2017
By Brian Maynor Believe it or not, happiness does not come naturally to everyone. I count myself as one of these people. Not that we don’t feel happiness or…
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Oh Snap! – How To Recognize And Manage Snap Judgments
May 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all make snap judgments about people, but have you ever noticed there is a consistent predictability to them? Quick, dismissive thoughts and ideas about others…
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Oh Snap! – How To Recognize And Manage Snap Judgments
May 3, 2017
By Brian Maynor We all make snap judgments about people, but have you ever noticed there is a consistent predictability to them? Quick, dismissive thoughts and ideas about others…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice, on-the-move
Entrepreneurial Secrets: How Cookie Monsters make a killing
April 30, 2017
By Jerry Bellune . A friend of ours drives for a cookie bakery. It’s an evening job delivering fresh, hot cookies. It’s like pizza delivery but has longer sales hours.…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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The Key To Trusting Our Gut
April 28, 2017
By Brian Maynor It’s easy to say ‘trust your gut’, but how do we know it’s pointing us in the right direction? Making decisions is part of life. We…
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