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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Choosing your retirement savings type: Roth or traditional?
March 30, 2015
By Corinne S. Hanna Are you currently earning money? If the answer is yes, are you saving for retirement? An important part of saving for retirement is deciding…
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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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What Are You Wearing To The Cup?
March 27, 2015
By Brian Maynor That is one of the most asked questions I’ve heard this week, as it should be. This weekend is the 83rd Annual Carolina Cup and it…
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What Are You Wearing To The Cup?
March 26, 2015By Brian Maynor That is one of the most asked questions I’ve heard this week, as it should be. This weekend is the 83rd Annual Carolina Cup and it…
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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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It’s Time To Go Red
March 20, 2015
By Brian Maynor This evening the City of Columbia is hosting its first GO RED Fashion Show to honor and support women affected by heart disease, but that doesn’t…
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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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The Friend Zone – The Dangers of Treating Employees Like Pals
March 18, 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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Fastest form of communications is visual in the brand development process
March 18, 2015
By Ken Gasque In a recent blog I was praising the power of the visual’s ability to communicate, —“We buy with our eyes”—and a reader, a friend and a…
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When Praise Goes Wrong
March 18, 2015
By Leslie Pitner, DDS Praising others seems like a practice it would be difficult to get wrong. You tell another person something nice, they (usually) feel good, and that’s…
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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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With Spring Comes New Beginnings – Are You Ready?
March 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor Everyone loves spring. With the warmer weather, sunnier days, blooming plants and general new beginnings what’s not to love. It literally is a breath of fresh…
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Curiosity—The Power of Asking Questions
March 11, 2015
Dr. Leslie Pitner If you ever get the chance to stand in front of a room of seven-year-olds, you should take it! I spoke to a class of second…
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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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Don’t just drink the water, eat it!
March 11, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice [row] [col col=8] Ask anyone in New York City why their bagels are the BEST in the world and they’ll say, “It’s the water!” Ask…
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Marketing Magic – Marketing’s First Magic Leg
March 9, 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 9, 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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Marketing Magic – Marketing’s First Magic Leg
March 9, 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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Tight Vs. Fitted – Pictures Are Worth A 1,000 Words
March 5, 2015
By Brian Maynor You can’t walk into a store without being bombarded with the idea that fitted is better, but is the envelope being pushed too far? A…
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Face-to-face networking is still the key to connections.
March 4, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice How important is face-to-face networking to sales, relationships, career, and success? I asked my commercial insurance agent, John Cantrell, to give me 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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The biggest reason advertising fails
March 2, 2015
By Ken Gasque I met Bob Evans Jr. several years ago at a convention. He was the keynote speaker. After his speech I introduced myself…
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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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Five MORE ideas for a GREAT year.
February 25, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice I am focusing AWAY from “having your best year ever” and zeroing in on “having a GREAT year. For the past few weeks I have…
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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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Creating advertising that is compelling
February 23, 2015
By Ken Gasque You have heard that “truth is stranger than fiction.” But did you know that fiction is more readily believed than truth? We read Harry Potter and…
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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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The Pre-Spring Itch – It’s Time To Warm Up Your Wardrobe
February 19, 2015
By Brian Maynor February is winding down, which means many of us are feeling the pre-spring itch. With Mardi Gras over, Lent starting and award season wrapping up…
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Don’t Be A Quitter – Keep Your Workspaces Neat & Clean
February 18, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all know work can be like theatre. Beyond the daily drama and comedy there are the sets: typically messy, coffee cup riddled desks with…
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Turn Ideas into ACTION to have a GREAT Year
February 17, 2015By Jeffrey Gitomer Sales Advice Everyone wants to have a great year, and many start with a flurry. Problem is that many can’t keep up the momentum or maintain…
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Don’t Be A Quitter – Keep Your Workspaces Neat & Clean
February 17, 2015
By Brian Maynor We all know work can be like theatre. Beyond the daily drama and comedy there are the sets: typically messy, coffee cup riddled desks with…
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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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Break The Mold This Valentine’s Day & Embrace The Unexpected
February 13, 2015
By Brian Maynor It’s Valentine’s Day weekend, which means dining out will be a nightmare, florists will be packed and card racks will be depleted, but is something being…
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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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Great marketing on a budget
February 9, 2015By Ken Gasque “Imagination is more important than knowledge.” Albert Einstein. Imagination is also the best way to differentiate your product or service if you combine it with some…
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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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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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