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Forbes Richest People Prove That You Should Start a Business
Whether you start a home business or traditional "brick n' mortar" business, just do it! Start a business and you'll be walking in the same footsteps as Bill Gates and Warren Buffet. Now, that's exciting!
The Tale of the Toothache
"Think, then act" is the Mantra of "the strategy boys." I've long been an "act, then think" guy.

Sales and Marketing is 24/7
Last week there was an article on Forbes.com titled Genuine Business Lessons from Donald Trump by Shaun Rein, who is the founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group. He writes for Forbes on strategy, leadership and marketing, and I found his insights to be right on.
Indian outsourcing services maintain growth in recession
India’s role as a top player among outsourcing destinations has remained unchallenged for quite some time. In fact, AT Kearny has listed it at the number one spot on its Global Services Location Index – which ranks attractive offshoring destinations – since the list’s inception five years ago. However, in recent years, there have been many who have questioned whether the country could withstand competition from other locations with competitive pricing and a specialized skill set.

Avoid Mistakes, Take Action, Overcome Resistance
Works great in sales too. Your salespeople would have more success changing the minds of their prospects if they weren't so busy denying them of their opinions, trying to push facts and features, benefits and value propositions, and proof and examples down their throats.
Big Isn’t Necessarily Better
The temptation is strong for writers to devote all their time, energy, and money to pursuit of the biggest, most impressive publicity prize when they’re promoting themselves and their work. But you can utilize practical marketing options that may ultimately bring bigger payoffs.

Revising the Forbes Message of the Day for the Sales Force
The Forbes Success Calendar for 2/25/09 said, "Action and reaction, ebb and flow, trial and error, change - this is the rhythm of our living. Out of our overconfidence, fear; out of our fear, clearer vision, fresh hope. And out of hope, progress." - Bruce Barton I think this quote requires a serious revision - for the sales force and for the company. First, let's make it shorter.

The American Dream, Part I of II
This article is in two parts. The first part looks at the questions a prospective business owner must consider when pursing "The American Dream". In part II we will compare buying a franchise or existing business to starting a business from scratch.
Helicopter Parents Descending onto Your Organization
Has your organization seen an increase in the number of "helicopter" parents involving themselves with their child's work, social and personal life? If so, you're not alone. This trend has definitely taken an upswing the past few years, and has become so common that there are organizations trying to devise strategies on how to combat this phenomenon.
Why Press Kits can Backfire
Press kits can be effective, but only if they're used sparingly and shrewdly. Don't inundate the media with information, and if you've hired a firm, don't give them carte blanche in the matter.
The three types of happiness - are you really happy?
Dr Martin E.P. Seligman, a proponent of positive psychology, has identified three types of happiness.

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Referral TIP
Ruth Forbes asked me "For the e-mail referrals, do you have, up your sleeve, a GREAT (motivating) letter to clients? I would like to get to those clients who have yet to give me referrals."

Luman's Law of Change
“If you’re not exploiting change, it’s exploiting you.” –James R. Lucas Steve Forbes says: "Jim Lucas is an internationally recognized authority on leadership and organizational life…You can take what he says to the bank – both figuratively and literally."

Sales and Marketing is 24/7
Last week there was an article on Forbes.com titled Genuine Business Lessons from Donald Trump by Shaun Rein, who is the founder and managing director of the China Market Research Group. He writes for Forbes on strategy, leadership and marketing, and I found his insights to be right on.
Success Never Looked So Cute: How Beanie Babies Took the World by Storm
“Some companies are in it for the quick buck,” Warner once said back in 1996. “I want longevity.” In 1998, Ty Inc. surpassed Mattel Inc. and Hasbro Inc. to become the largest toy company in the U.S. How did this college drop out earn himself a spot on Forbes’ World’s Richest List?

The Forbes Factor
This past week, I had several speaking engagements and a broadcast event on the East Coast. My travels ended up in New York City, and as I always do when I have extra time in The Big Apple, I called to see if my friend and colleague Steve Forbes had a few minutes to spare. Mr. Forbes' staff graciously adjusted his schedule so we could spend some time together. After discussions of our individual books and businesses, the talk, as it often does, turned to the economy. Steve Forbes is a great person to talk to if you want to rise above the minute-by-minute gloom and doom predictions from the media and get an overall perspective on the economy and the opportunities that lie before us.

How Does Blowing Stuff Up and Crashing Things Change Your Philosophy?
Great discussion of science, creativity, and error with the Mythbusters’ duo in the latest issue of Forbes’s Emerging Tech report (paid subs only). Here is an excerpt on how, after years of blowing stuff up and crashing things, they’ve changed. Answer: Cars and gases.
Mistakes Clients Make When Choosing an Agency
This is a response to a Forbes blog article, "The 7 Biggest Mistakes Clients Make When Choosing An Agency" by Avi Dan, founder of founder of Avidan Strategies.

Mistakes Clients Make When Choosing an Agency: RFP process
In Part I, I responded to a blog post by Avi Dan on Forbes.com: "The 7 Biggest Mistakes Clients Make When Choosing An Agency." In Part II, I want to explore the Request for Proposal (RFP) process.
The Forbes Formula
Over the last decade, I have been fortunate and privileged to develop an ongoing friendship with Steve Forbes. We first worked together in 1999 when he was producing a book entitled Great American Success Stories. After that, I began visiting Mr. Forbes in his office on each of my trips to New York City. Over the years, we have had many wonderful conversations sitting around the table in the library on the second floor of the Forbes Building. I have often wished I could include the readers of my books, those who watch my movies, and you who read these weekly columns in those wonderful discussions with Steve Forbes.

It Pays To Be Happy At Work
Productivity can be affected by numerous factors - but happiness? Read on in this article from Forbes Women on how your happiness can affect all aspects of your career.

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