Jerry Bellune September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 30, 2013 Two friends are considering opening a small cafe.Their market is crowded with cafes and restaurants.They want to make theirs unique and appealing.This husband-wife team are gourmet…
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Deborah OConnor September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 30, 2013 Is it really that important that your business correspondence isletter-perfect? Does anyone care anymore that punctuation and grammarare perfect? Do emails have to be…
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Deborah OConnor September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 30, 2013 Is it really that important that your business correspondence is letter-perfect? Does anyone care anymore that punctuation and grammar are perfect? Do emails have…
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Jerry Bellune September 30, 2013
September 30, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 30, 2013 Two friends are considering opening a small cafe.Their market is crowded with cafes and restaurants.They want to make theirs unique and appealing.This husband-wife team are gourmet…
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Brian Maynor September 26, 2013
September 25, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 26, 2013 Fall has officially begun, and with the layers and deep rich colors it is no wonder why it is the favorite season for most people. …
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Brian Maynor September 26, 2013
September 25, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 26, 2013 Fall has officially begun, and with the layers and deep rich colors it is no wonder why it is the favorite season for most people. …
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Gitomer September 25, 2013
September 25, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 25, 2013 In early August I got a call from a guy named Martin Rooney who had justmoved to Charlotte from New Jersey. Turns out we had a…
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Deborah OConnor September 23, 2013
September 23, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 23, 2013 Many of us work in cubicles and it can be a challenge. The biggest issue is a lack of privacy, but with some well-directed…
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Deborah OConnor September 23, 2013
September 23, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 23, 2013 Many of us work in cubicles and it can be a challenge. The biggest issue is a lack of privacy, but with some well-directed…
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Kathleen Parker September 20, 2013
September 22, 2013By Kathleen ParkerSeptember 20, 2013 News consumers by now have absorbed the message that Republicans are going to defund Obamacare, shut down the government, ruin the economy and…
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Every ad needs a call for action.
September 22, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 23, 2013You’ve heard, read and seen ads without one.The ads just sit there and don’t do anything.Remember: Ads have one job and one job only.If they don’t…
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Brian Maynor September 19, 2013
September 19, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 19, 2013 Do you ever look at someone and think, ‘of all the items in your closet why did you choose to wear those together’? I do frequently,…
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Brian Maynor September 19, 2013
September 19, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 19, 2013 Do you ever look at someone and think, ‘of all the items in your closet why did you choose to wear those together’? I do…
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L Paul Cline – Upgrading Your Business Casual
September 19, 2013By L. Paul Cline September 19, 2013 Dressing for work used to be like an easy uniform – suit or sport coat with a dress shirt and tie. However, times…
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Jeffrey Gitomer September 18, 2013
September 18, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 18, 2013 I’m at a corporate conference about to give my 90-minute, customized, personalized talk. I spent hours preparing it – as I do all my talks –…
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Deborah OConnor September 17, 2013
September 16, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2013 There are many companies and industries where business casual is the everyday dress. Whether you wear casual clothing, a uniform, or a mix of…
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Jerry Bellune September 17, 2013
September 16, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 17, 2013 The formula isn’t rocket science.Anyo ne can write them. Million dollar headlines should:1. Address the ideal client, customer or patient.2. Identify their needs and wants.3.…
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Jerry Bellune September 17, 2013
September 16, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 17, 2013 The formula isn’t rocket science.Anyo ne can write them. Million dollar headlines should:1. Address the ideal client, customer or patient.2. Identify their needs and wants.3.…
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Deborah OConnor September 17, 2013
September 16, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 17, 2013 There are many companies and industries where business casual is the everyday dress. Whether you wear casual clothing, a uniform, or a mix of…
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Brian Maynor September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 11, 2013 New York Fashion Week may have just come to an end but the ideas andinspiration generated by the shows will fuel designers and merchandisers for…
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Brian Maynor September 11, 2013
September 11, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 11, 2013 New York Fashion Week may have just come to an end but the ideas andinspiration generated by the shows will fuel designers and merchandisers for…
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Jeffrey Gitomer September 11, 2013
September 10, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 11, 2013 Hi Jeffrey, I just purchased your new book on the 21.5 Unbreakable Laws of Selling. As usual, it’s full of amazing content. But…
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Deborah OConnor September 10, 2013
September 9, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 10, 2013 We all dine out at one time or another, for business as well as pleasure.There is a wealth of information on how to do…
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Jerry Bellune September 10, 2013
September 9, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 10, 2013 How to make your brand memorable All of us want memorable brands.Brands our ideal customers value and talk about.It’s easy to share with you the…
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Jerry Bellune September 10, 2013
September 9, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 10, 2013 How to make your brand memorable All of us want memorable brands.Brands our ideal customers value and talk about.It’s easy to share with you the…
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Deborah OConnor September 10, 2013
September 9, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 10, 2013 We all dine out at one time or another, for business as well as pleasure. There is a wealth of information on how to…
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L. Paul Cline September 5, 2013
September 5, 2013L. Paul ClineSeptember 5, 2013 Oh happy day! The healthy life changes are bringing good results but now you’re being swallowed by your clothes! A great change, but somewhat…
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Brian Maynor September 5, 2013
September 4, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 5, 2013 Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the ProfessionalWomen’s Networking of the Midlands luncheon. These women were amazing,engaged, passionate and real about their…
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Brian Maynor September 5, 2013
September 4, 2013By Brian MaynorSeptember 5, 2013 Last week I had the pleasure of speaking at the Professional Women’s Networking of the Midlands luncheon. These women were amazing, engaged, passionate and real…
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Jeffrey Gitomer September 5, 2013
September 4, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerSeptember 5, 2013 Leadership actions that are not an option for leaders. “Where’s the action? Where’s the game?” is a line in the song “OldestEstablished” from the immortal…
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Deborah OConnor September 3, 2013
September 2, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 3, 2013 Conflict occurs all the time in business, in fact it is surprising thatit doesn’t occur more often. The key is keeping the conflictprofessional instead of…
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Jerry Bellune September 3, 2013
September 2, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 3, 2013 How valuable is your brand?Sergio Zyman had problems with Coca Cola.He wanted to do direct response advertising.He knew it would give Coke an edge against…
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Jerry Bellune September 3, 2013
September 2, 2013By Jerry BelluneSeptember 3, 2013 How valuable is your brand?Sergio Zyman had problems with Coca Cola.He wanted to do direct response advertising.He knew it would give Coke an edge against…
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Deborah OConnor September 3, 2013
September 2, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorSeptember 3, 2013 Conflict occurs all the time in business, in fact it is surprising that it doesn’t occur more often. The key is keeping the conflict professional…
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Jeffrey Gitomer August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerAugust 28, 2013 Pabulum leadership words really bug me – but not as bad as they may bug you if they’re uttered by your leader. Leaders are known…
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Brian Maynor August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 28, 2013 As we wind down summer and prepare for the first day of fall, September 22, it is time to start planning your wardrobe transitions. If you…
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Brian Maynor August 28, 2013
August 28, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 28, 2013 As we wind down summer and prepare for the first day of fall, September 22, it is time to start planning your wardrobe transitions. If you…
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L. Paul Cline August 27, 2013
August 27, 2013L. Paul ClineAugust 27, 2013 Weight gain – usually not a welcome event, but it happens in almost everyone’s life. So what can you do about your wardrobe when…
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Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute
August 27, 2013By Betty Parker August 22, 2013 For the executive on the go, learn to lead in a minute with helpful tips from The Leadership Minute. Get practical advice bi-monthly…
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Jerry Bellune August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 26, 2013Are you riding a dead horse?Those are the ones that once were profitable.You loved them when they were profitable.Why ride them now when they aren’t profitable?Isn’t…
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Deborah OConnor August 27, 2013
August 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 27, 2013 Business gifting can convey many meanings. You might want to thank someone for a job well-done, congratulate someone on a promotion, offer condolences on a…
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Deborah OConnor August 27, 2013
August 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 27, 2013 Business gifting can convey many meanings. You might want to thank someone for a job well-done, congratulate someone on a promotion, offer condolenceson a death…
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Jerry Bellune August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 26, 2013Are you riding a dead horse?Those are the ones that once were profitable.You loved them when they were profitable.Why ride them now when they aren’t profitable?Isn’t…
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Brian Maynor August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 22, 2013 To say the summer has been rainy would be an understatement, and it looks like the trend is going to continue as we move into fall…
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Jeffrey Gitomer August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerAugust 22, 2013 Summer’s over. Back to school. Boy, there are some memories. High school. College. Subjects you loved,subjects you hated. Teachers you loved, teachers you hated. THE QUESTION…
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Brian Maynor August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 22, 2013 To say the summer has been rainy would be an understatement, and it looks like the trend is going to continue as we move into fall…
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L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013 What do you do when you gain or lose a lot of weight and your clothing doesn’t fit? Dealing with your wardrobe when…
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Jerry Bellune August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 20, 2013You and I both know magnetic people.They are like bright stars in a dark galaxy.They exude a powerful, contagious energy.This attracts others to them like moths…
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Deborah OConnor August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 20, 2013 We all know how important first impressions can be and a large part ofthat impression is based on clothing. Clothing can either enhance yourprofessional reputation…
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Deborah OConnor August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 20, 2013 We all know how important first impressions can be and a large part of that impression is based on clothing. Clothing can either enhance your…
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