100 years Tagged Articles

Quotes From Great Companies

UPS The company may be 100 years old (I had no idea), but they act much younger. They are known for their“ability to combine cutting-edge technology with its own brand of ‘human engineering’ to great effect.”

Ontario Simcoe – Hit The Nature Trails

The Simcoe County is primarily famous for its pinewood forests. The region's history is tied with that of these forests. The first settlers who arrived here in the 1820s cleared vast tracts of forests for agriculture and other activities. Others felled trees for timber and wood. So much so that the dense pine forests soon gave way to level fields, with just about a few copses of trees remaining. Exactly 100 years after the first settlers arrived, Simcoe went on overdrive to replenish her forests. Today, this country has some of the best forest land in Canada.

Lesson #4: Work Like Hell

When Turner was once asked what the secret of business success was, he replied, “Early to bed, early to rise, work like hell and advertise.” With typical workdays consisting of 18 hours, Turner was an admitted overachiever and a workaholic. The passion he had for his work, saying, “CNN came out of my heart and soul,” meant that anything less than his best would not have been acceptable.

Lesson #3: Be Ambitious

“The road to happiness lies in two simple principles,” said Rockefeller. “Find what interests you and that you can do well, and put your whole soul into it – every bit of energy and ambition and natural ability you have.”

Bill Gates Quotes

Bill Gates Quotes

The Value of Change

Marketing people can be divided into two categories: those who resist change and those who welcome change. Guerrillas are in the second category. They not only welcome change, but they also are ready for change and respond to change.

Does Height Equal Power?

The taller you are, the more powerful you are. At least that’s how it appears.

Sales 3.0 - Is it Time to Upgrade the Sales Force?

An out-of-date sales operation (software), attempting to run in a changing marketplace (operating system) and an uncertain economy (computer) is destined to fall behind, struggle and eventually fail.

How's Your Elevator Speech

Your elevator speech describes who you are and what you do. Learn how to prepare a brilliant elevator speech.

Baby Boomers: Work From Home

Have you ever questioned why there are so many Baby Boomers? I mean, what was going on about nine months before we all got born? Even more important, what's happening to us today? Also, have you thought about retiring? Yeah, Right! In today's economy, are you kidding? We're probably in another "great" depression, but government "reports" won't come out in time to help us decide. So let's call whatever's happening an extended recession. Okay? Back to your retirement plans. With government spending totally out of control, and all the corporate failures and downsizing, can you even be sure you'll keep the job you have?

Use a Benefit Funnel to Write Compelling Copy

If you've studied some of the big-name direct marketers, you may have heard of a "customer funnel" or "product funnel." That's *not* what this column is about, so don't skip it because you think you already know. (If you don't know, I explain in the last paragraph.)

Need More Sales? Upgrade Your Sales Team

What do good sales people look like. Here are the Top 10 characteristics for them.

Does everybody live by selling something?

Whether we call ourselves a salesperson or not, if we have an idea, product, service, skill, capability, talent, or opportunity by which we can make a living and others can benefit from, we need to be able to sell. This means that whatever role we are in, we all need to put ourselves in a position to secure the ongoing custom of customers, members, patients, supporters, peers, students, sponsors, or clients to make a living. Even internal service providers such as HR and Procurement professionals need to be able to sell and consult in order to fulfill their roles accordingly.

Overcoming Corporate Disconnect

Corporate disconnect is the major contributor to every one of your challenges, problems or negative issues that undermine your growth, profitability and effectiveness as an organization.

What is flexible working anyway?

The way we work is changing but employers often find it hard to understand what its all about. This article explores what flexible working is and provides a challenge for us all to cease the opportunities that this new way of working can provide.

Sales Training - Is There Any Need For Cold Calling Anymore?

There is much hype around at the moment that Cold Calling 'sucks' and that it has died a death. Never! In a business to business environment there will always be a place for cold calling.

Let's Put the B.S. Aside . . . For Good

In the past few months, how many times have you encountered one or all of these statements, either from sales people, marketing messages or promotions?

The Past, Present and Future Workforce

According to business surveys, there are currently 4 generations in the workplace. Those born before 1945 (called Veterans), those born between 1945 and mid-1960 (called Boomers), those born between 1965 and 1980 (known as Gen Xers), and those born after 1980 (either Nexters or Gen Yers). This creates a minimum age span difference of at least 35 years. This may not seem to be significant by itself, but I remember when I turned 21, I thought 35 was ancient. Now that I am a part of the seasoned generation (also known as the middle of the road between the Veterans and Boomers), 35 is a youngster.

A Leadership Guide To Managing The Generations

One of the most common questions I am asked by managers is “how can I manage the ‘younger’ generation?” It seems every second workplace is having challenges between different generations …with differences in expectations of managers, work approach and style. Let me start by saying that what I am about to tell you will be discussing the generalities of generations. Before you leap in and yell “stereotypes” … listen up for a moment.

IS THERE ANY VALUE IN YOUR VALUE PROPOSITION FIVE TIPS FOR COMMUNICATING THE REAL VALUE OF YOUR SERVICES

By John Doerr Are You Different? In the course of my work with all manner of professional service firms, I hear a very common lament. “We are becoming a commodity. The prospects just seem to buy on price. We are really good. How can I possibly separate myself from the crowd?” My usual response is, “What can make you special? Why are you different?”

Which Ads Don’t Work?

The clever creative ones that come with first-class graphic design, full colour print on glossy papers, but they have absolutely no sales power. If you search through the Yellow Pages and look at a dozen ads in one category, most will look the same and feel the same. Most ads are more like an enlarged version of the company's business cards. They have the company name in the title, a lifeless description of the product or service, and a phone number at the end.

Sales Values

I just finished reading an excellent book about the history of Harley-Davidson motorcycles. Interestingly enough, it’s simply called “Harley-Davidson.” This is an unusual read for me since I am not a Harley owner nor do I own or even ride motorcycles. But I am interested in learning about how successful companies got their start and grew over the years, and this book was very interesting and educational, and loaded with the most beautiful pictures of motorcycles that one could imagine. At one point there was a picture of the company’s value statements.

Other 100 years Related Articles

SELECT command denied to user 'evan_Tags'@'localhost' for table 'Articles'