Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute
August 27, 2013By Betty Parker August 22, 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…
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Deborah OConnor August 27, 2013
August 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 27, 2013 Business gifting can convey many meanings. You might want to thank someone for a job well-done, congratulate someone on a promotion, offer condolenceson a death…
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Jerry Bellune August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 26, 2013Are you riding a dead horse?Those are the ones that once were profitable.You loved them when they were profitable.Why ride them now when they aren’t profitable?Isn’t…
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Jerry Bellune August 26, 2013
August 26, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 26, 2013Are you riding a dead horse?Those are the ones that once were profitable.You loved them when they were profitable.Why ride them now when they aren’t profitable?Isn’t…
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Deborah OConnor August 27, 2013
August 26, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 27, 2013 Business gifting can convey many meanings. You might want to thank someone for a job well-done, congratulate someone on a promotion, offer condolences on a…
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Brian Maynor August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 22, 2013 To say the summer has been rainy would be an understatement, and it looks like the trend is going to continue as we move into fall…
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Jeffrey Gitomer August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerAugust 22, 2013 Summer’s over. Back to school. Boy, there are some memories. High school. College. Subjects you loved,subjects you hated. Teachers you loved, teachers you hated. THE QUESTION…
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Brian Maynor August 22, 2013
August 22, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 22, 2013 To say the summer has been rainy would be an understatement, and it looks like the trend is going to continue as we move into fall…
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Betty Parker: The Leadership Minute, Tip #1
August 22, 2013By Betty ParkerAugust 22, 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…
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Ken Gasque: How is your image? What do your customers really think?
August 21, 2013By Ken Gasque August 21, 2013 Is your image what you want it to be? Is it accurate? Do you even know what it is? I am speaking about businesses, services and…
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L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013
August 20, 2013L. Paul Cline August 20, 2013 What do you do when you gain or lose a lot of weight and your clothing doesn’t fit? Dealing with your wardrobe when…
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Deborah OConnor August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 20, 2013 We all know how important first impressions can be and a large part of that impression is based on clothing. Clothing can either enhance your…
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Jerry Bellune August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 20, 2013You and I both know magnetic people.They are like bright stars in a dark galaxy.They exude a powerful, contagious energy.This attracts others to them like moths…
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Jerry Bellune August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 20, 2013You and I both know magnetic people.They are like bright stars in a dark galaxy.They exude a powerful, contagious energy.This attracts others to them like moths…
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Deborah OConnor August 20, 2013
August 19, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 20, 2013 We all know how important first impressions can be and a large part ofthat impression is based on clothing. Clothing can either enhance yourprofessional reputation…
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Brian Maynor August 15, 2013
August 14, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 15, 2013 It is impossible to create a great outfit without the proper undergarments, yet most people take a haphazard approach to them. Guys tend to buy a…
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Brian Maynor August 15, 2013
August 14, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 15, 2013 It is impossible to create a great outfit without the proper undergarments, yet most people take a haphazard approach to them. Guys tend to buy a…
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Deborah OConnor August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 12, 2013 There are many business situations that require your knowledge of dining etiquette. If you are not prepared, you can be embarrassed and do irreparable harm…
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Deborah OConnor August 12, 2013
August 12, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 12, 2013 There are many business situations that require your knowledge of diningetiquette. If you are not prepared, you can be embarrassed and doirreparable harm to your…
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Jerry Bellune August 12, 2013
August 10, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 12, 2013Great value trumps low prices Greater value is what all of us want.Just getting the lowest price isn’t always best.You usually get what you pay for.Less…
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Jerry Bellune August 12, 2013
August 10, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 12, 2013Great value trumps low prices Greater value is what all of us want.Just getting the lowest price isn’t always best.You usually get what you pay for.Less…
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Brian Maynor August 8, 2013
August 7, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 8, 2013 The official start of fall my still be weeks away, but it is already dominating the retail and fashion scenes. With summer closeout sales in…
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Jeffrey Gitomer August 7, 2013
August 7, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerAugust 7, 2013 If you can remember that far back in Facebook history (2007), it startedas a “fan” page. Then one day (way back in 2010), out…
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Brian Maynor August 8, 2013
August 7, 2013By Brian MaynorAugust 8, 2013 The official start of fall my still be weeks away, but it is alreadydominating the retail and fashion scenes. With summer closeout sales in full…
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Jerry Bellune August 6, 2013
August 5, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 6, 2013The price of doing business How do I raise prices without losing customers?That’s a question our clients frequently ask.The answer is simple: You don’t.Great experiences retain…
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Deborah OConnor August 6, 2013
August 5, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 6, 2013 The home office is becoming more popular everyday. About 25% of Americans have a home office and the benefits can be great, especially for working…
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Deborah OConnor August 6, 2013
August 5, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorAugust 6, 2013 The home office is becoming more popular everyday. About 25% of Americanshave a home office and the benefits can be great, especially for working moms.…
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Jerry Bellune August 6, 2013
August 5, 2013By Jerry BelluneAugust 6, 2013The price of doing business How do I raise prices without losing customers?That’s a question our clients frequently ask.The answer is simple: You don’t.Great experiences retain…
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Brian Maynor August 1, 2013
July 31, 2013By Brian Maynor August 1, 2013 Tips on Finding the Right Outfit that is Professional and Appropriate for the Occasion Very few things make me happier than events. Dressing-up…
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Brian Maynor August 1, 2013
July 31, 2013By Brian Maynor August 1, 2013 Tips on Finding the Right Outfit that is Professional and Appropriate for the Occasion Very few things make me happier than events. Dressing-up…
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Jerry Bellune July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 29, 2013 In 30 years in publishing, we’ve had our failures. We’ve helped bury three failing newspapers. The first died for lack of community support. We won…
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Jeffrey Gitomer July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerJuly 29, 2013 Everyone has their own time machine. The only question is: how are you using it? The time machine I’m referring to is music. The…
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Jerry Bellune July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 29, 2013 In 30 years in publishing, we’ve had our failures. We’ve helped bury three failing newspapers. The first died for lack of community support. We won…
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Deborah OConnor July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorJuly 29, 2013 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…
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Deborah OConnor July 29, 2013
July 29, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorJuly 29, 2013 As a recent newcomer to the South, I am intrigued and impressed bythe Southern etiquette traditions practiced here. I love having doorsopened, being offered a…
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L Paul Cline July 25, 2013
July 25, 2013L. Paul ClineJuly 25, 2013 What you wear to an interview is important because it is a factor you can control, unlike other factors such as who will interview…
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Brian Maynor July 25, 2013
July 23, 2013By Brian Maynor July 25, 2013 I was asked a great question last week that sparked anentire conversation and scavenger hunt through the shoe departments of severalstores, “What are…
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Jeffrey Gitomer July 23, 2013
July 23, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerJuly 23, 2013 Last week I talked about the power of sales success and gave you thefirst ten personal powers you need to possess in order to…
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Brian Maynor July 25, 2013
July 23, 2013By Brian Maynor July 25, 2013 I was asked a great question last week that sparked anentire conversation and scavenger hunt through the shoe departments of severalstores, “What are…
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Deborah OConnor July 23, 2013
July 22, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorJuly 23, 2013 Recently, I was a house guest and thought it a good time to reiterate theresponsibilities and obligations of the guest. Remember, you are a guest…
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Jerry Bellune July 23, 2013
July 22, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 23, 2013Remember the 3Ms? Market, message and medium?Fish Flops founder Madison Robinson uses them.She learned to sell to her market — store buyers.She learned to present her…
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Jerry Bellune July 23, 2013
July 22, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 23, 2013Remember the 3Ms? Market, message and medium?Fish Flops founder Madison Robinson uses them.She learned to sell to her market — store buyers.She learned to present her…
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Deborah OConnor July 23, 2013
July 22, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorJuly 23, 2013 Recently, I was a house guest and thought it a good time to reiterate the responsibilities and obligations of the guest. Remember, you are a…
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Jeffrey Gitomer July 17, 2013
July 17, 2013By Jeffrey GitomerJuly 17, 2013 Every salesperson wants to think of him or herself as powerful but, if asked, would have no idea where their power actually comes from.…
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Brian Maynor July 18, 2013
July 17, 2013By Brian Maynor July 18, 2013 What would you say if I told you it was possible to look 10lbs. thinner instantly? If you were like me, you would…
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Jerry Bellune July 16, 2013
July 15, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 16, 2013How to break the rules successfully Do you want to be another “me-too” business?Neither did Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey.They met in 1983 and have been…
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Deborah OConnor July 16, 2013
July 15, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorJuly 16, 2013 I’ve had a request by a business entrepreneur to write an article regarding the do’s and don’ts of funerals. What is the right thing to…
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Deborah OConnor July 16, 2013
July 15, 2013By Deborah O’ConnorJuly 16, 2013 I’ve had a request by a business entrepreneur to write an articleregarding the do’s and don’ts of funerals. What is the right thing to do…
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Jerry Bellune July 16, 2013
July 15, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 16, 2013How to break the rules successfully Do you want to be another “me-too” business?Neither did Michael Houlihan and Bonnie Harvey.They met in 1983 and have been…
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Jerry Bellune July 8, 2013
July 7, 2013By Jerry BelluneJuly 8, 2013Lessons from a $50,000 flop You may have heard of Al Neuharth.Al was the flamboyant founder of USA Today.He spent millions making USA Today profitable.But he…
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