Business + Politics=Beware!
July 6, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor We have all heard the old adage: avoid politics, religion and money as topics of conversation. But let’s be realistic, politics are bound to come up…
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Bullet-Proof Your Business – Think before you speak
July 6, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Think before you speak Last week we talked about two vital keys to profits. If you missed that, email me for a copy. Here are three…
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Bars and Stars- Patriotic Fashion Choices
July 2, 2014
By Brian Maynor It’s hard to believe July 4th is once again here, but what an exciting weekend. Between pool parties, cookouts, baseball, the World Cup and Wimbledon there are…
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Bars and Stars- Patriotic Fashion Choices
July 2, 2014
By Brian Maynor It’s hard to believe July 4th is once again here, but what an exciting weekend. Between pool parties, cookouts, baseball, the World Cup and Wimbledon there are…
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Speaking Like a Pro
June 30, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Dear Deborah: I am not a public speaker and rarely give speeches. But I do run meetings, meet with managers, and in general seem to be…
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Speaking Like a Pro
June 30, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Dear Deborah: I am not a public speaker and rarely give speeches. But I do run meetings, meet with managers, and in general seem to be…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice
Bullet-Proof Your Business
June 28, 2014
By Jerry Bellune 2 keys to profitability Warm months are a time of business transition. Owners want to sell when the weather is good. They envision themselves easing…
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Bullet-Proof Your Business
June 28, 2014
By Jerry Bellune 2 keys to profitability Warm months are a time of business transition. Owners want to sell when the weather is good. They envision themselves easing…
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The New Blue
June 24, 2014
By Brian Maynor Navy has long been a business staple, but during the long, hot days of summer it can be overwhelming, in all areas. Enter the new blue.…
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The New Blue
June 24, 2014
By Brian Maynor Navy has long been a business staple, but during the long, hot days of summer it can be overwhelming, in all areas. Enter the new blue.…
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Expert marketing
June 23, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Your book’s bottom line Last week we discussed the value of your book. What it could do for you and your business. But what if…
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Expert marketing
June 23, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Your book’s bottom line Last week we discussed the value of your book. What it could do for you and your business. But what if…
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Protecting Yourself While Job Hunting
June 23, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Some people are stuck in dead-end, stagnant jobs and some simply want to better their current position. How do you go about getting a new job…
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Protecting Yourself While Job Hunting
June 23, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Some people are stuck in dead-end, stagnant jobs and some simply want to better their current position. How do you go about getting a new job…
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Dress For Success- The Fundamentals
June 18, 2014
By Brian Maynor Earlier this week I had the great pleasure of speaking at a lunch and learn event with the CREW Midland’s Chapter about dressing for success, and they…
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Dress For Success- The Fundamentals
June 18, 2014
By Brian Maynor Earlier this week I had the great pleasure of speaking at a lunch and learn event with the CREW Midland’s Chapter about dressing for success, and…
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Expect the Unexpected
June 16, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Your everyday workday consists of a multitude of expected responses and habitual happenings. But what do you do when the unexpected, unexplained occasion comes along? Take…
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Expect the Unexpected
June 16, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Your everyday workday consists of a multitude of expected responses and habitual happenings. But what do you do when the unexpected, unexplained occasion comes along? Take…
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Finding the elusive decision maker. Then what?
June 15, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Jeffrey, I speak with many people in organizations that want you to think they are the decision maker when in fact they are not. I have…
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Establish Your Expert Authority
June 11, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Establish your expert authority What if you were considered the expert in your field? Would that attract your Ideal Prospects? Am I kidding? Not on your…
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Establish Your Expert Authority
June 11, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Establish your expert authority What if you were considered the expert in your field? Would that attract your Ideal Prospects? Am I kidding? Not on your…
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The Body Shape Series – The Hourglass & Trapezoid
June 10, 2014
By Brian Maynor The Hourglass and Trapezoid are two of the most coveted body shapes, but that does not mean they are any easier to dress than the others. The…
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The Body Shape Series – The Hourglass & Trapezoid
June 10, 2014
By Brian Maynor The Hourglass and Trapezoid are two of the most coveted body shapes, but that does not mean they are any easier to dress than the others. The…
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Touchy Office Situations
June 9, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor I received a number of unusual questions this week, and selected three that I thought would be of interest. Dear Deborah: I have a problem with…
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Touchy Office Situations
June 9, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor I received a number of unusual questions this week, and selected three that I thought would be of interest. Dear Deborah: I have a problem with…
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The Body Shape Series – Rectangles
June 3, 2014
By Brian Maynor Continuing our body shape series, today’s article is all about Rectangles. This is one of the most common shapes, and believe it or not, the ideal…
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Salespeople have questions. Jeffrey has answers.
June 3, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer I get a ton of emails from people seeking insight or asking me to solve their sales dilemmas. Here are a few that may relate to your…
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Wedding Faux Pas
June 1, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor ‘Tis wedding season and there is no place like the south for a beautiful southern wedding! However, it is fraught with possible faux pas. Here is a…
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The Skinny On Plus Size
May 28, 2014
By Brian Maynor ‘Plus Size’. These two words are the source of fear and confusion for a lot of people, but it’s completely unnecessary. When speaking as a style…
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The Skinny On Plus Size
May 28, 2014
By Brian Maynor ‘Plus Size’. These two words are the source of fear and confusion for a lot of people, but it’s completely unnecessary. When speaking as a style…
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A penny saved is a penny earned. Or is it?
May 28, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Ben Franklin sought to cultivate his character by a plan of 13 virtues, which he developed at age 20 (in 1726), and continued to practice in some…
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A penny saved is a penny earned. Or is it?
May 28, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Ben Franklin sought to cultivate his character by a plan of 13 virtues, which he developed at age 20 (in 1726), and continued to practice in some…
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The horror and honor of the Civil War on Memorial Day
May 26, 2014
By Robert J. Samuelson The first Memorial Day — then called Decoration Day — was celebrated May 30, 1868, three years after the end of the Civil War to honor the…
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VA scandal shows Obama is out of the loop — again
May 26, 2014By Kathleen Parker Former president George W. Bush once said, rather proudly, that he didn’t read newspapers. President Obama, a confirmed newsie, has claimed to read the major papers, perhaps…
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Over-the-Top Expensive Weddings-It is Okay to Say No?
May 26, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor It appears there is another way to go into debt these days: with a wedding! It is quite amazing what is now involved, including everything from a…
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Over-the-Top Expensive Weddings-It is Okay to Say No?
May 26, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor It appears there is another way to go into debt these days: with a wedding! It is quite amazing what is now involved, including everything from a…
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Innovative marketing – Marketing through others
May 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Clint Greenleaf runs a small book publishing house. Clint has just published his new book for children, “Give, Save and Spend with the Three Little Pigs.”…
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Innovative marketing – What do your Ideal Prospects’ believe?
May 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Liberals like the moral ambiguity of Mad Men. Greed and lust are amply rewarded. Conservatives like the underdog values of TURИ. American patriots risk their lives…
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Innovative marketing – What do your Ideal Prospects’ believe?
May 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Liberals like the moral ambiguity of Mad Men. Greed and lust are amply rewarded. Conservatives like the underdog values of TURИ. American patriots risk their lives…
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Take A Break – Being Social Makes You Smarter
May 20, 2014By Brian Maynor I love reading about the latest studies connecting productivity at work with social awareness and this week I ran across a great article in the Harvard…
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Take A Break – Being Social Makes You Smarter
May 20, 2014By Brian Maynor I love reading about the latest studies connecting productivity at work with social awareness and this week I ran across a great article in the Harvard…
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Innovative Marketing – Wizardry in Marketing
May 18, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Wizardry in marketing Last week we advised you to decide if you aim to • Build a valuable brand. That’s what Coke, Ford and Geico aim…
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Innovative Marketing – Wizardry in Marketing
May 18, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Wizardry in marketing Last week we advised you to decide if you aim to • Build a valuable brand. That’s what Coke, Ford and Geico aim…
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It is Never too Soon to Start Preparing for College and Your Career
May 18, 2014By Deborah O’Connor May 19, 2014 We have just had a multitude of graduations and it seems not everyone is prepared to go out into the world and make…
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It is Never too Soon to Start Preparing for College and Your Career
May 18, 2014By Deborah O’Connor May 19, 2014 We have just had a multitude of graduations and it seems not everyone is prepared to go out into the world and make…
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The Value of Personality
May 13, 2014By Brian Maynor May 15, 2014 Earlier this week an interesting headline from FastCompany caught my eye, AN EMPLOYEE’S PERSONALITY IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SKILLS ACCORDING TO A NEW…
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Having a Graduation Party? There’s Etiquette!
May 9, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor May 9, 2014 As graduation approaches, there will be many parties to celebrate the big event. I received an interesting letter from Corey, addressing the issue of…
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Brian Maynor April 24, 2014
April 23, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 24, 2014 Remember trying out for team activities back in school? Along with the pressure you placed on yourself to standout and perform at your best you…
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Deborah OConnor April 22, 2014
April 21, 2014By Deborah O’ConnorApril 22, 2014Because of graduation, we have been concentrating on interviewing techniques.While speaking with a number of HR Directors, bosses, and managers I gleaned some insight into ‘what…
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Brian Maynor April 17, 2014
April 16, 2014By Brian MaynorApril 17, 2014Facetime, Skype, GotoMeeting, and WebEx are just a few of the video conferencing platforms taking center stage in offices of all sizes. While the trend has…
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