Brian Maynor January 2, 2013

  January 1, 2014

By Brian MaynorJanuary 2, 2013 With the New Year comes the mindset of change.  It is a very positive time with nothing but possibilities, so why not take advantage of it? …

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Deborah OConnor January 2, 2013

  January 1, 2014

By Deborah O’ConnorJanuary 2, 2013 How do you effectively say goodbye to one year and hello to another? How do you leave behind the mistakes and not-so-good experiences and vow…

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Deborah OConnor December 24, 2013

  December 23, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 24, 2013 The presents have been unwrapped, the holiday meal was wonderful, therelatives are going home and it was another successful and wonderfulholiday. Now what? Let’s talk…

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Deborah OConnor December 24, 2013

  December 23, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 24, 2013 The presents have been unwrapped, the holiday meal was wonderful, the relatives are going home and it was another successful and wonderful holiday. Now what?…

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Brian Maynor December 19, 2013

  December 18, 2013

By Brian MaynorDecember 19, 2013 Everyone loves to get dressed up for a party with the perfect dress and hair and makeup styled ever so carefullyl, but it is possible to…

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Brian Maynor December 19, 2013

  December 18, 2013

By Brian MaynorDecember 19, 2013 Everyone loves to get dressed up for a party with the perfect dress and hair and makeup styled ever so carefullyl, but it is possible to…

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Jeffrey Gitomer December 17, 2013

  December 17, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerDecember 17, 2013 Holy frijoles, 2013 is almost over! How did you do? How did those resolutions and goals you made at the end of last year work out? Think…

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Jerry Bellune December 31, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 31, 2013Your blueprint for successThe trouble with many of us is easily understood.We rarely write anything down. Almost never.I learned that hard lesson years ago.Now I list…

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Jerry Bellune December 24, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 24, 2013Help Ideal Client make buying decisions.Merry Christmas Eve to you.Here’s a strategy Santa and his elves could use:Everybody likes to buy stuff they can’t live without.Nobody…

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Jerry Bellune December 17, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 17, 2013Enriching your life’s goalsThe end of a year is a good time to think ahead.Think about your journey in business and in life.How far have you…

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Deborah OConnor December 17, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 17, 2013 Let’s face it, travel is not much fun anymore. Overcrowding, flaring tempers, and unruly children all add to the problem. Put holiday into the mixand…

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Deborah OConnor December 17, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 17, 2013 Let’s face it, travel is not much fun anymore. Overcrowding, flaring tempers, and unruly children all add to the problem. Put holiday into the mixand…

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Jerry Bellune December 17, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 17, 2013Enriching your life’s goalsThe end of a year is a good time to think ahead.Think about your journey in business and in life.How far have you…

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Jerry Bellune December 24, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 24, 2013Help Ideal Client make buying decisions.Merry Christmas Eve to you.Here’s a strategy Santa and his elves could use:Everybody likes to buy stuff they can’t live without.Nobody…

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Jerry Bellune December 31, 2013

  December 16, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 31, 2013Your blueprint for successThe trouble with many of us is easily understood.We rarely write anything down. Almost never.I learned that hard lesson years ago.Now I list…

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Jeffrey Gitomer December 11, 2013

  December 11, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerDecember 11, 2013 After nearly 60 years of a wavering belief in Santa Claus, I have come to a major AHA! Santa Claus is actually Google. Think about it:Google knows…

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Brian Maynor December 12, 2013

  December 11, 2013

By Brian MaynorDecember 12, 2013   Everyone knows you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day unless it is winterwhite and fortunately for us winter white is one of the hottest trendsthis…

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Brian Maynor December 12, 2013

  December 11, 2013

By Brian MaynorDecember 12, 2013   Everyone knows you shouldn’t wear white after Labor Day unless it is winter white and fortunately for us winter white is one of the hottest…

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Jerry Bellune December 10, 2013

  December 9, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 10, 2013Doubling your incomeWant to know how to double income this year?It’s simple but it takes practice.And you have to teach your employees to do it.Let me…

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Jerry Bellune December 10, 2013

  December 9, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 10, 2013Doubling your incomeWant to know how to double income this year?It’s simple but it takes practice.And you have to teach your employees to do it.Let me…

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Deborah OConnor December 9, 2013

  December 8, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 9, 2013 The holidays are here. Everyone is in a good mood, happiness and kindnessabound, ‘tis the season to be merry. Wrong! In reality, apprehension and panic…

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Deborah OConnor December 9, 2013

  December 8, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 9, 2013 The holidays are here. Everyone is in a good mood, happiness and kindness abound, ‘tis the season to be merry. Wrong! In reality, apprehension and…

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Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute Tip #5

  December 5, 2013

December 5, 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 from leadership expert…

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Getting An Accurate Website Quote

  December 4, 2013

  By Cheryl SmithemDecember 4, 2013    So you’ve been tasked with getting a website quote for your company.  Where do you begin? Know your requirements The process of developing a website…

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Brian Maynor December 5, 2013

  December 4, 2013

By Brian MaynorDecember 5, 2013   The holidays are here!  We can’t deny, postpone or avoid them anylonger.  The time has come to deck the halls, make your gift list andpull…

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Brian Maynor December 5, 2013

  December 4, 2013

By Brian MaynorDecember 5, 2013   The holidays are here!  We can’t deny, postpone or avoid them any longer.  The time has come to deck the halls, make your gift list…

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Jerry Bellune December 3, 2013

  December 1, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 3, 2013Frog swallowing made simpleThis month we’re going to talk about 2014.Primarily, how to make 2014 a record year for you.Our strategies are simple but not easy…

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Deborah OConnor December 3, 2013

  December 1, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 3, 2013   Business gift-giving during the holidays can be a bit tricky, but if you follow some common sense guidelines you can make the process more…

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Jerry Bellune December 3, 2013

  December 1, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 3, 2013Frog swallowing made simpleThis month we’re going to talk about 2014.Primarily, how to make 2014 a record year for you.Our strategies are simple but not easy…

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Jeffrey Gitomer December 2, 2013

  December 1, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerDecember 2, 2013  As the commercialism of Thanksgiving fades into the commercialism ofChristmas (or whatever name you’re allowed to call it these days),several thoughts have occurred to me…

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Deborah OConnor December 3, 2013

  December 1, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorDecember 3, 2013   Business gift-giving during the holidays can be a bit tricky, but if you followsome common sense guidelines you can make the process more of…

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Jerry Bellune December 2, 2013

  December 1, 2013

By Jerry BelluneDecember 3, 2013Frog swallowing made simpleThis month we’re going to talk about 2014.Primarily, how to make 2014 a record year for you.Our strategies are simple but not easy…

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Deborah OConnor November 25, 2013

  November 25, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorNovember 25, 2013   Ahhh, the holidays are here. Tis’ the season for sane, intelligent people to act like idiots and fools at their annual Holiday Office Party.…

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Deborah OConnor November 25, 2013

  November 25, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorNovember 25, 2013   Ahhh, the holidays are here. Tis’ the season for sane, intelligent people toact like idiots and fools at their annual Holiday Office Party. We…

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Jerry Bellune November 25, 2013

  November 24, 2013

By Jerry BelluneNovember 25, 2013Andrew Carnegie’s secret weapon The steel billionaire started life at the bottom.As an immigrant boy, he went to work in a steel mill.Over time, he worked…

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Jeffrey Gitomer November 25, 2013

  November 24, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerNovember 25, 2013   I get a ton of emails from people seeking insight or asking me to solvetheir sales dilemmas. Here are a few that may relate to your…

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Jerry Bellune November 25, 2013

  November 24, 2013

By Jerry BelluneNovember 25, 2013Andrew Carnegie’s secret weapon The steel billionaire started life at the bottom.As an immigrant boy, he went to work in a steel mill.Over time, he worked…

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BLACK FRIDAY PREPAREDNESS ADVISORY FOR RETAILERS

  November 21, 2013

How to Keep Your Business on the Nice List: Tips for Holiday Shopping Crowd ControlBy Amy NeuschaferMYRTLE BEACH, SCNovember 21, 2013Effective crowd management should be a year-round priority for retailers, but…

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Brian Maynor November 20, 2013

  November 20, 2013

By Brian MaynorNovember 20, 2013  Last week I had the pleasure of attending Houston Fashion.  While I had a great time, the trip was very spontaneous and Tuesday night I found…

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Jeffrey Gitomer November 20, 2013

  November 20, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerNovember 20, 2013  The minute I get a thought, I capture it. For the past year or so, I’vebeen texting myself through voice dictation. It works. It’s the same…

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Brian Maynor November 20, 2013

  November 20, 2013

By Brian MaynorNovember 20, 2013  Last week I had the pleasure of attending Houston Fashion.  While I had agreat time, the trip was very spontaneous and Tuesday night I foundmyself staring…

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Jerry Bellune November 18, 2013

  November 18, 2013

By Jerry BelluneNovember 18, 2013 How to sharpen your axBrian Tracy tells a story about two lumberjacks.The young one challenged the older one to a contest.In an hour, who could cut…

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Jerry Bellune November 18, 2013

  November 18, 2013

By Jerry BelluneNovember 18, 2013 How to sharpen your axBrian Tracy tells a story about two lumberjacks.The young one challenged the older one to a contest.In an hour, who could cut…

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Deborah OConnor November 18, 2013

  November 17, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorNovember 18, 2013 There are so many ways to offend colleagues at the office. Here are some simple yet effective ways to keep office harmony.   Don’t be…

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Deborah OConnor November 18, 2013

  November 17, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorNovember 18, 2013 There are so many ways to offend colleagues at the office. Here are some simple yet effective ways to keep office harmony.   Don’t be…

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Brian Maynor November 14, 2013

  November 13, 2013

By Brian MaynorNovember 14, 2013   Monday we celebrated Veterans Day.  A day honoring all men and women who haveserved in the armed forces, while across the world other countriescelebrate Remembrance…

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Brian Maynor November 14, 2013

  November 13, 2013

By Brian MaynorNovember 14, 2013   Monday we celebrated Veterans Day.  A day honoring all men and women who have served in the armed forces, while across the world other countries…

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Jerry Bellune November 12, 2013

  November 11, 2013

By Jerry BelluneNovember 12, 2013Reward your winners . . . and fire your losers A friend of ours runs a profitable dental practice.He shares performance figures with his employees.Each month…

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By Deborah OConnor November 12, 2013

  November 11, 2013

By Deborah O’ConnorNovember 12, 2013   Business travel has become so common nowadays that I would like to address the issue. With some pre-planning and forethought you can be organized…

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Jeffrey Gitomer November 12, 2013

  November 11, 2013

By Jeffrey GitomerNovember 12, 2013  “They get bids for everything and always take the lowest bid.”“They send out an RFP and I can never speak to the decision maker.”“We’re becoming a…

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