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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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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The NEW TRUTH about closing the sale.
July 6, 2014Every salesperson is looking for the fastest way, the best way, and the easiest way to “close” a sale. More than human nature, for salespeople, closing the sale is both…
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The NEW TRUTH about closing the sale.
July 6, 2014Every salesperson is looking for the fastest way, the best way, and the easiest way to “close” a sale. More than human nature, for salespeople, closing the sale is both…
Read MorePosted in: midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice
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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice
The Value of Outsourcing Your Marketing
June 30, 2014By William Russell The concept isn’t new, but the trend continues to gain momentum – outsourcing. While the definition of the word can vary from market to market, in…
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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…
Read MorePosted in: lowcountrybizsc, midlandsbiz, upstatebizsc Category: advice
FOMO Season is in High Gear- What Are You Going to Wear?
June 26, 2014
By Brian Maynor It probably comes as no surprise that I love an acronym, but in all honestly I had to look up FOMO when I read about it earlier…
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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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Really, “close” the sale? Eh, no Sparky. It’s “earn” the sale.
June 23, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer It never ceases to amaze me how many people still ask me, “What’s the best way to close a sale?” Other than cold calling and finding…
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Really, “close” the sale? Eh, no Sparky. It’s “earn” the sale.
June 23, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer It never ceases to amaze me how many people still ask me, “What’s the best way to close a sale?” Other than cold calling and finding…
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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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Be Cool This Summer- Wear Pink
June 19, 2014
By Brian Maynor Pink has certainly made the rounds throughout the fashion world, cycling in and out of style for decades. For some pink is more of a signature color…
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The old way or the new way? It’s really not a choice anymore.
June 18, 2014By: Jeffrey Gitomer My sales perspective flies in the face of traditional selling. And it’s not just a disruption – it’s the new way of sales. What’s your perspective?…
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The old way or the new way? It’s really not a choice anymore.
June 18, 2014By: Jeffrey Gitomer My sales perspective flies in the face of traditional selling. And it’s not just a disruption – it’s the new way of sales. What’s your perspective?…
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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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You cannot ignore the present. It’s where your sales are!
June 15, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer My sales perspective flies in the face of traditional selling. And it’s not just a disruption, it’s the new way of sales. What’s your perspective? Here…
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You cannot ignore the present. It’s where your sales are!
June 15, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer My sales perspective flies in the face of traditional selling. And it’s not just a disruption, it’s the new way of sales. What’s your perspective? Here…
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The Power of Paying Attention. Use it to WIN!
June 14, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Since my earliest days of personal development study, my mantra has always been stay a student. I attached an affirmation – a strategy – to that the…
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The Power of Paying Attention. Use it to WIN!
June 14, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Since my earliest days of personal development study, my mantra has always been stay a student. I attached an affirmation – a strategy – to that the…
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Finding the elusive decision maker. Then what?
June 13, 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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Finding the elusive decision maker. Then what?
June 13, 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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The Body Shape Series– The Oval & Diamond
June 12, 2014
By Brian Maynor Wrapping up our series on body shapes, the Oval and Diamond are two unique shapes that have different goals and challenges from the other four. The Oval…
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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 – Triangles
June 5, 2014
By Brian Maynor With musician Art Garfunkel in town today playing at the Columbia Museum of Art, I thought it would be the perfect time to talk about triangles. That…
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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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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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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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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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Innovative marketing – Marketing through others
June 1, 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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The Body Shape Series – Inverted Triangles
May 29, 2014
By Brian Maynor Since there have been some questions about the body shapes, I thought it would be fun to spend the next few weeks looking at each specific shape. …
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