Youth Demographics & Brands: Saying Hello to Your Next Customers
September 15, 2014By Tina Zwolinski Over the past several decades businesses have focused on the stable, generally-successful, and large demographic known as “Baby Boomers,” in large part because that is where…
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Get more done in less time – Get smart about email and your in box.
September 15, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Get smart about email and your in box. Productive people don’t let email suck them in. It’s lethal as quick sand. It kills your time. Set…
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Tips on Doing Business in Sweden
September 15, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Sweden is a beautiful country, but doing business there can be a challenge if you do not know the customs and traditions. One of the primary…
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The “Art” and “Lessons” of Shopping for Bargains.
September 10, 2014Sales Advice By Jeffrey Gitomer I’m spending the day at Marché aux Puces, the antique flea markets of Paris. Also known as the “Puces” or “MAP,” it hosts 14 named…
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Do First Impressions Mean As Much As We Think?
September 10, 2014By Brian Maynor FORBES recently ran an article by Kristi Hedges, How Important Is Your First Impression Really?, evaluating the significance of first impressions and if research supports their…
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Do First Impressions Mean As Much As We Think?
September 10, 2014
By Brian Maynor FORBES recently ran an article by Kristi Hedges, How Important Is Your First Impression Really?, evaluating the significance of first impressions and if research supports their…
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Get more done in less time – Are you willing to practice self-discipline?
September 8, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Are you willing to practice self-discipline? Most of us struggle with managing our time. But time management is not the issue. Misguided people talk about managing…
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How to Get the Job You Apply For
September 8, 2014
[row] [col col=8] By Deborah O’Connor We’ve all applied for jobs throughout our lives, but how do you really ensure that you will get the job you want and the…
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New Threats for a New Era: Protecting Your Personal and Business Security Online
September 5, 2014
[row] [col col=8] By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose Some might say that thieves have it a lot easier these days. Why rob a bank with a gun in…
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Are you a social sales pacesetter? Or are you losing business to one?
September 3, 2014[row] [col col=8] By Jeffrey Gitomer Here are a few questions to get your social sales juices flowing: Why are big companies interested in big data? Why are…
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Hello Fall – Make The Transition With Simple Shifts To Your Palette
September 3, 2014
By Brian Maynor Obviously Mother Nature didn’t get the memo that summer should be coming to a close. How are we supposed to pack away last season’s wears and…
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Get more done in less time
September 1, 2014
By Jerry Bellune It’s not about time. It’s what we do with it. As kids, time seemed elastic and elusive. It seemed to stretch forever if we were: •…
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Tips on Doing Business in Canada
September 1, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Doing business in Canada is not very different than doing business in the US. The French province of Quebec has a different value system than the…
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Small Talk – You May Hate To Do It, But There Are Benefits
August 26, 2014
By Brian Maynor Small talk is a social construct that people either embrace or abhor, but there are significant benefits to engaging in the practice, especially before negotiations if…
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Perfect times to post on social channels-REALLY?
August 25, 2014By Holly Rollins There are several studies, theories and articles floating around about the best times to post on different social media channels. While I don’t dispute the studies…
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The overlooked power that may be your sales kryptonite.
August 25, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer I see, therefore I learn. I see, therefore I think. I learn and I think, therefore I reason and respond. THE POWER: That is the power…
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Nido Qubein’s stupid university gamble
August 25, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Visionaries attract skeptics and detractors. Walt Disney’s family said a theme park was stupid. But look what he did with Disneyland. Nido Qubein has had his…
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Decorate Your Office Tastefully
August 25, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Whether it be a full-size office or a cubicle, how you decorate it can speak volumes about you and your career. Think about walking into a…
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Fragrance In The Workplace – Does It Pass The Smell Test
August 20, 2014
By Brian Maynor Recently the following question came across my email: “I work in a casual office that currently doesn’t have a dress code or fragrances policy. Is it…
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Tips on Doing Business in France
August 18, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor France is a very popular destination for travelers, but we do not often hear about doing business in the City of Lights. It is not uncommon…
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Tips on Doing Business in France
August 18, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor France is a very popular destination for travelers, but we do not often hear about doing business in the City of Lights. It is not uncommon…
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Jeff Bezos’ stupid Amazon strategy
August 18, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Jeff Bezos’ daring leap is the stuff of legend. There was never much question about his smarts. As a toddler, he tried dismantling his crib. He…
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Jeff Bezos’ stupid Amazon strategy
August 18, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Jeff Bezos’ daring leap is the stuff of legend. There was never much question about his smarts. As a toddler, he tried dismantling his crib. He…
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Aspirational Cycles – Capitalize On Your Natural Propensity For Change
August 13, 2014
By Brian Maynor Having just celebrated a birthday I found a recent article both poignant and relatable, because it captured this moment in my life exactly. In ‘You’re More…
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Aspirational Cycles – Capitalize On Your Natural Propensity For Change
August 13, 2014
By Brian Maynor Having just celebrated a birthday I found a recent article both poignant and relatable, because it captured this moment in my life exactly. In ‘You’re More…
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Tips on Doing Business in Mexico
August 10, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Due to the excellent response last week regarding my article on working in Japan, I have decided to include an article on doing business in Mexico.…
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Tips on Doing Business in Mexico
August 10, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Due to the excellent response last week regarding my article on working in Japan, I have decided to include an article on doing business in Mexico.…
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Nikki Haley’s Stupid Strategy
August 10, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Nikki Haley has an amazing American success story. We’ve watched her do things others may think stupid. After you read this, decide for yourself if…
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Nikki Haley’s Stupid Strategy
August 10, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Nikki Haley has an amazing American success story. We’ve watched her do things others may think stupid. After you read this, decide for yourself if…
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The “why” of sales and selling will lead you to be the wise salesperson.
August 9, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer I sat in a Jim Rohn seminar one day in 1995 and heard him say, “Formal education will earn you a living. Self-education will earn you…
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The “why” of sales and selling will lead you to be the wise salesperson.
August 9, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer I sat in a Jim Rohn seminar one day in 1995 and heard him say, “Formal education will earn you a living. Self-education will earn you…
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What CEOs want to talk about. HINT: It ain’t your product.
August 9, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Everyone tells you to meet with the decision maker. Everyone tells you to meet with the CEO. However, it seems no one offers any advice…
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What CEOs want to talk about. HINT: It ain’t your product.
August 9, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Everyone tells you to meet with the decision maker. Everyone tells you to meet with the CEO. However, it seems no one offers any advice…
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Age In The Work Place – Where It Helps And Where Hurts
August 5, 2014
By Brian Maynor Age is a tricky topic, because it is emotionally charged and typically used either positively or negatively, but never neutrally, though it is something we do…
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Age In The Work Place – Where It Helps And Where Hurts
August 5, 2014
By Brian Maynor Age is a tricky topic, because it is emotionally charged and typically used either positively or negatively, but never neutrally, though it is something we do…
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Stupid Strategies – Just do something stupid
August 4, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Just do something stupid Forrest Gump had it right. Stupid is as stupid does. Most Gump fans misunderstood Forrest. Forrest was an innocent. He didn’t…
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Stupid Strategies – Just do something stupid
August 4, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Just do something stupid Forrest Gump had it right. Stupid is as stupid does. Most Gump fans misunderstood Forrest. Forrest was an innocent. He didn’t…
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Tips on how to do business in Japan
August 4, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Working overseas can be interesting and cultural, but mastering the business etiquette in a foreign country can be especially difficult. Though you will never know everything,…
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Tips on how to do business in Japan
August 4, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Working overseas can be interesting and cultural, but mastering the business etiquette in a foreign country can be especially difficult. Though you will never know everything,…
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Easiest way to make a sale? Start at the top!
July 31, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer If you’ve never been to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City you’re missing an exceptional experience and an incredible lesson in sales. When you enter…
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Easiest way to make a sale? Start at the top!
July 31, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer If you’ve never been to the Guggenheim Museum in New York City you’re missing an exceptional experience and an incredible lesson in sales. When you enter…
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The Downside Of Looking Your Best – Yes, There Can Be One
July 29, 2014
By Brian Maynor A proponent for everyone looking their best, my goal is always to boost confidence, courage and self-esteem, but what happens when those attributes go a bit…
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The Downside Of Looking Your Best – Yes, There Can Be One
July 29, 2014
By Brian Maynor A proponent for everyone looking their best, my goal is always to boost confidence, courage and self-esteem, but what happens when those attributes go a bit…
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Email Catastrophes
July 28, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Improper use of email can endanger jobs, friendships, and wreak havoc on everyone. There is protocol to follow and your errors can ruin lives. Read on:…
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Email Catastrophes
July 28, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Improper use of email can endanger jobs, friendships, and wreak havoc on everyone. There is protocol to follow and your errors can ruin lives. Read on:…
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Become a respected community leader
July 27, 2014
By Jerry Bellune The communities we serve are not just cash cows. We need to return part of what they give us. Management guru Tom Peters has this to…
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Become a respected community leader
July 27, 2014
By Jerry Bellune The communities we serve are not just cash cows. We need to return part of what they give us. Management guru Tom Peters has this to…
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Keeping Up Appearances– Why Bathroom Breaks Should Be Mandatory
July 23, 2014By Brian Maynor Last week I had the great pleasure of meeting and presenting a professional image workshop with the Midland’s Chapter of Women in Lodging. These ladies were…
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Keeping Up Appearances– Why Bathroom Breaks Should Be Mandatory
July 23, 2014By Brian Maynor Last week I had the great pleasure of meeting and presenting a professional image workshop with the Midland’s Chapter of Women in Lodging. These ladies were…
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6 Tips for Surviving the First Five Years in Business
July 22, 2014By Frances Kweller Entrepreneur, Founder and CEO of Kweller Prep A new business venture is like a new marriage: it’s really exciting and fun; then it’s a lot of work…
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