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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80 Smart Interview Questions from 50 Great Leaders
July 22, 2014
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose New employees represent not only a huge investment of time and money, but they can also significantly add to or detract from an…
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80 Smart Interview Questions from 50 Great Leaders
July 22, 2014
By Mike DuBose and Blake DuBose New employees represent not only a huge investment of time and money, but they can also significantly add to or detract from an…
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The slight difference in thinking is money.
July 21, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Have you ever thought about the way you think? How do thoughts just pop into your head? How do you create an idea? Most people take…
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The slight difference in thinking is money.
July 21, 2014By Jeffrey Gitomer Have you ever thought about the way you think? How do thoughts just pop into your head? How do you create an idea? Most people take…
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Bullet-Proof Your Business – Don’t damage your reputation
July 21, 2014By Jerry Bellune Community relations can make or break you. Dodging the media is a major mistake. Don’t even think about doing it. As an owner, answer the media…
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Bullet-Proof Your Business – Don’t damage your reputation
July 21, 2014By Jerry Bellune Community relations can make or break you. Dodging the media is a major mistake. Don’t even think about doing it. As an owner, answer the media…
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Think Before You Ink
July 21, 2014By Deborah O’Connor Tattoo sleeves, ink on your neck, the infamous tramp stamp, odd body piercings, the list goes on. ‘What were they thinking’ is a common response because…
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Think Before You Ink
July 21, 2014By Deborah O’Connor Tattoo sleeves, ink on your neck, the infamous tramp stamp, odd body piercings, the list goes on. ‘What were they thinking’ is a common response because…
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Meals on Wheels Seeks Volunteers
July 17, 2014Where are the lazy days of summer? They are definitely not here at Meals on Wheels. It’s business as usual at Greer Community Ministries. Our Meals on Wheels program delivers…
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Crisis Communications- 11 tips to manage the message- and your reputation- during a crisis
July 17, 2014By Elizabeth Boineau Take a step back and evaluate where you are. Search the net to see what may already be out there. Identify the crisis communications team, including…
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Salespeople have Questions. Jeffrey has Answers.
July 17, 2014Jeffrey, As you suggest, my company is going to start filming client video testimonials. There will be some clients we would not invite to give a testimonial due to their less…
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Salespeople have Questions. Jeffrey has Answers.
July 17, 2014Jeffrey, As you suggest, my company is going to start filming client video testimonials. There will be some clients we would not invite to give a testimonial due to their less…
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The Ultimate Response to “I Want to Think About It.”
July 17, 2014When a customer says “I want to think about it” or “I need some time to think it over” it’s one of the most frustrating expressions a salesperson can hear.…
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The Ultimate Response to “I Want to Think About It.”
July 17, 2014When a customer says “I want to think about it” or “I need some time to think it over” it’s one of the most frustrating expressions a salesperson can hear.…
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Branding basics for a new business
July 16, 2014
By Ken Gasque Branding rules for starting a business, launching a new product/service or refurbishing an old brand 1. Know your prospect (immutable law of marketing). 2. Determine…
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What Polar Vortex? – The Best Fabrics For Southern Heat & Humidity
July 15, 2014
By Brian Maynor While some of the country may be experiencing temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than normal, we have not been so lucky here in South Carolina. Heat and humidity…
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What Polar Vortex? – The Best Fabrics For Southern Heat & Humidity
July 15, 2014
By Brian Maynor While some of the country may be experiencing temperatures 10-20 degrees cooler than normal, we have not been so lucky here in South Carolina. Heat and humidity…
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Gossip Is Not Professional
July 13, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Every office has gossip and everyone knows who the perpetrators are. They seem to revel in spreading rumors, causing trouble, and can be very intimidating. The…
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Gossip Is Not Professional
July 13, 2014
By Deborah O’Connor Every office has gossip and everyone knows who the perpetrators are. They seem to revel in spreading rumors, causing trouble, and can be very intimidating. The…
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Bullet-Proof Your Business – Make time for your VIP clients
July 13, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Make time for your VIP clients Here’s more free advice for business owners. It’s worth exactly what you’re paying for it . . . . .…
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Bullet-Proof Your Business – Make time for your VIP clients
July 13, 2014
By Jerry Bellune Make time for your VIP clients Here’s more free advice for business owners. It’s worth exactly what you’re paying for it . . . . .…
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Reader Q&A: How Do You Pull Off Color in a Conservative Office?
July 8, 2014
By Brian Maynor Last week I received this excellent question from a reader: Q: Dear Brian, I love bright colors, but my office is very conservative. I often layer colors…
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Reader Q&A: How Do You Pull Off Color in a Conservative Office?
July 8, 2014
By Brian Maynor Last week I received this excellent question from a reader: Q: Dear Brian, I love bright colors, but my office is very conservative. I often layer colors…
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A Twitter webinar firestorm. Tweet this!
July 7, 2014I did my first big Twitter group tweet last week. It’s called a “tweetcast.” Three companies – Adly (adly.com), Evolve!, Inc. (evolvesinc.com), and KiteDesk, (KiteDesk.com) – combined resources and invited…
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A Twitter webinar firestorm. Tweet this!
July 7, 2014I did my first big Twitter group tweet last week. It’s called a “tweetcast.” Three companies – Adly (adly.com), Evolve!, Inc. (evolvesinc.com), and KiteDesk, (KiteDesk.com) – combined resources and invited…
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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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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…
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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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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…
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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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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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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 Value of Outsourcing Your Marketing
June 25, 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…
Read MorePosted in: upstatebizsc Category: advice, marketing-and-communications
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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Why you need content marketing & what it costs
June 19, 2014By Holly Rollins If you’ve realized, like many B2B and B2C companies have, that content marketing generates leads: congratulations! According to the Content Marketing Institute, 66 percent of even…
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