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Take a good look at yourself... and grow your business.
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| As a participant in a life-changing challenge I was able to see myself (and others) in a way I never had before. This experience taught me the value of getting to know myself and others as well. The crux of any business is its people- I challenge you to get to know yourself and the people you work with. |
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Some are naturals, but everyone can get better
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| We were recently doing Relationships for Revenue Growth training for some of the sales force of a large technical company, and throughout the day, we had great discussions about the power of turning business relationships into personal relationships. |
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Now Don't You Worry Your Little Self...
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| The economist Alan Blinder calls himself “a free trader down to my toes.” But what’s that goop seeping between his toes these days?
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100 Ways to Succeed #96
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| Make a Public "Insane Effort" Upon Occasion;
Consider It to Be an "Extreme Weapon" in your Success Arsenal |
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Is Technology Failing to Simplify Life? Tim Ferriss on Economist.com
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| I was recently invited to participate in a debate sponsored by The Economist, and it just went live.
The proposition: If the promise of technology is to simplify our lives, it is failing.
Do you agree or disagree?
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Business Communities: A Closer Look
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| You are likely a participant in a number of business communities; some informal, some formal and some personal. Take a look at these three types and determine how you can make the most of each. |
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7 PowerPoint Presentation Bloopers
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| Whether you are a business owner, manager or facilitator, here are seven practices to avoid if you want your next PowerPoint presentation to be a success. The author skillfully turns each poor practice on its head to draw positive lessons for us all. |
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Professional Sales and the All-Star Jazz Performance
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| Professional Selling is just like being in the All-Star Jazz Ensemble. It's being so good and so experienced, that one can perform perfectly, on demand, in any environment, despite tremendous pressure, regardless of product knowledge and expertise.
How many of your salespeople have this capability?
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Top 11 Ground Rules for Conducting a Strategic Planning Session
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| Conducting a good strategic planning session is critical to the success of a solid strategic plan; one that includes specific and measurable goals and objectives, providing a clear direction for the organization. To ensure that the actual planning retreat is as productive as it can be, ground rules should be established and discussed prior to commencement. This article provides a list of 11 ground rules I believe are imperative in managing a successful planning retreat. |
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How to Develop Conscious Habits.
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| Many of our problems would be resolved if we just formed the right habits and stuck to them. However, we do not bring all of who we are to help us create new habits and we end up abandoning the very habits that we know would make us happier.
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Overcome Fear - Step Into the Fear
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| Everyone experiences fear. The difference with successful people is that they do not let fear stop them from achieving their goals. |
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Start Managing Using Your Sales Team’s Talents & Stop Focusing on Their Weaknesses
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| From you role in sales management, do you manage from a perspective focusing on existing talents or from a weakness one? If you truthfully answered from a more negative than positive focus, then can you answer this question?: Why do winning teams win because of their strengths or their weaknesses? Now is the team to change your management style especially if you wish to increase sales and have a high performance sales team. |
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Five Fabulous Features Of Online Web Conferencing
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| There are a number of ways you can use an online web conference to drive sales & profits better than other methods of presenting. Here are 5 ways that are unique to webinars that you can use to demonstrate the need and want for the products and/or services that your company sells.
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Trademark International Class: Class 25 (Clothing)
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| All goods or services are categorized within International Classes (IC hereafter). Goods run from classes IC 1-34, while Services are in IC 35-45. Let's take a closer look at one of these trademark classes – class 25. |
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A Time To Reflect
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| I don't know about you, but I often find myself reflecting on a whole range of things in my life including my professional sales career and wondering at all the things I have learned over the years.
Conscious reflecting on sales has now become almost a daily occurrence for me, especially, since I have been writing this sales blog. There are so many aspects to selling that the more I look into selling the more I find to reflect upon. So it was with some amusement that I found myself reflecting on reflecting itself and how valuable it is to our continued development and overall healthy functioning in this ever-changing world. |
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Beliefs Actions Results
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| What separates the people who are amazingly successful from those who struggle? Why is one person able to start a business or begin a new job in sales and succeed, while others with similar qualifications and abilities fail? |
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Is This Stock Market Rally Believable?
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| I admit I am far too guilty of trying to rationalize what my eyes are seeing as the market seems to defy gravity and continues to move higher. I usually laugh when I see some respected pundit or the CNBC zoo-crew provide a reason for market movement (almost always after the fact) as the answer is usually never as complicated as they make it out to be.
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(Guest Post) Why Optimization Matters: Moving Beyond Price Driven Auctions
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| By Dr. Olga Raskina, Lead Scientist, Emptoris
This article is the first in a three-part series of guest articles on optimization by Dr. Olga Raskina, Lead Scientist, with Emptoris, the supply and contract management solutions provider.
As the Lead Scientist for Emptoris and someone who spends a great deal of time focusing on the impact optimization technologies can have on business processes and businesses, I am often asked “Why Optimization Matters?” Optimization sometimes sounds like a difficult topic, even though the idea and technology are meant to make processes and decisions easier – and more efficient. |
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Section 125 Plans | Good Group Insurance Benefits
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| Section 125 of the Internal Revenue Code outlines tax savings plans that are an innovative way for participants to save tax dollars. With these plans, group health plan premiums and eligible health care and dependent care expenses are paid with “untaxed” dollars. This results in a tax savings that increases your net take home Pay. |
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(Guest Post) Why Optimization Matters: Moving Beyond Price Driven Auctions
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| This article is the first in a three-part series of guest articles on optimization by Dr. Olga Raskina, Lead Scientist, with Emptoris, the supply and contract management solutions provider.
As the Lead Scientist for Emptoris and someone who spends a great deal of time focusing on the impact optimization technologies can have on business processes and businesses, I am often asked “Why Optimization Matters?” Optimization sometimes sounds like a difficult topic, even though the idea and technology are meant to make processes and decisions easier – and more efficient.
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The Influential Leader
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| Leadership has traditionally been defined as getting people to follow your vision. However, in today’s mega-matrixed world, leaders often do not have directly authority over those they need to realize their vision. Today’s leader must frequently lead through influence – a more subtle yet powerful approach to getting things done.
One of the most important aspects of influencing others is spreading and soliciting new ideas. |
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Sales Training Should Cost You Nothing, Nada, Zip
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| Are you researching the cost of sales training? What would you say if I told you that your efforts are in vain because sales training should cost you nothing? Interested? Read on about this different perspective.
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Free Sales Content - Use at Your Own Risk
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| I can't count and may not even know about all of the portals now on the web that feature subject matter experts, content, free downloads, articles and tips from people like me. It's generally a good thing, at first, until someone like me loses control of his intellectual property - the articles I write. |
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Effective Meetings
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| I don't know about you, but nothing grates on my patience more than a poorly run meeting. |
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Resolving Employee Conflict
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| Employees are stressed. Employers are stressed. Everybody seems to be feeling it. It’s understandable and unfortunate, but many people are on-edge. If you’re seeing an elevated amount of conflict in your organization – first, be human and empathetic (that is, after all, a part of this HR role), stand for a minute in their shoes; and second, use some of the following ideas to help resolve the issue.
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Creating a Mastermind Group
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| Creating a Mastermind Group
Over the years I have participated in several mastermind groups and have found them to be very valuable. No one gets to the top of the mountain alone. Why would we want to when the view is so much more amazing when surrounded by friends?
My involvement with mastermind groups allowed me to realize how valuable it is to have an ‘inner circle’ - a group of people who have your highest and best interests in mind. Are you in a mastermind group? If not, consider building one. |
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Wanting
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It is not things that are going to make us happy but our willingness to grow as a human being and share that growth with others. In this way we will make our small mark on the world. Grow through your reading, writing and listening.
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Are Your Trademarks Being Used by Other Companies on Google?
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| Saper Law Offices assists businesses in all areas of trademark law, from registration and filing to litigation. The following article serves as an overview of the effect search engine marketing and Internet “keyword” advertising through Google’s search engine has on a business’s trademark. For a case specific consultation regarding (1) whether or not your use of another’s trademark in a Google Ad could result in legal action, or (2) whether or not you may prevent another business from using your trademark in a Google Adword, a meta tag or as the text of an advertisement, call Saper Law Offices for a consultation at (312) 641-0551 or contact us by email at dsaper@saperlaw.com. If you need assistance with creating and implementing a Google ad campaign, contact www.LegalPPC.com. |
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The Foundation of Website Design
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| The Webby Awards have identified 6 fundamentals to great website design. The list is instructional in terms of judging the effectiveness of your existing website or initiating your plan for a new website. |
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The Transformative Power of Laughter
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| Laughter makes you feel good. It also releases powerful chemicals in the body that bring about healing. It is an invaluable tool in helping people discover more about their potential. It is something that can be actively taught, to make a difference in people's lives |
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HOW TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE LISTENED TO
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| In order to be listened to, we need to become listeners ourselves. |
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No - Your Number 1 Tool to Succeed
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| Did you know that the word NO is the most important word in the English language for people who are determined to succeed?
We did several workshops on living your natural genius for larger corporations over the past few years. Every participant was asked for his or her opinion of the words YES and NO.
The results weren’t very surprising. Most people have positive associations with the word YES and negative associations with the word NO.
This is a very common perception, but does it really represent the truth?
If you ask me, NO it does not.
The ability to say NO to discouragement, distraction and other negative influences is essential for being successful, especially for smart people. |
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Your Self Worth Makes Your Net Worth
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| How your self worth affects your net worth |
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Dangerous Supply Chain Myths (Part 3)
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| Segment 3 – Multiple Supply Chain Networks: An Issue of Timing versus Concept Validity?
Multiple Supply Networks
The tail of the supply chain needs to be tailored to each developing market and this will require domestic partners to help execute fulfillment and delivery. In addition, good risk mitigation requires flexibility and diversity in your supply chain and supporting networks. |
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How to Green a Restaurant, pt. 1: Ike's Quarter Cafe
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| Are you considering being a green restaurant? Consider the example of Ike’s Quarter Cafe, a New Orleans style restaurant in the gold rush era town of Nevada City, California. When I mentioned to my hair stylist yesterday that I would be writing about it, she said, “Oh really? I had no idea they were a green restaurant. I just thought they had good food.”
Exactly. |
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The Art of Enthusiasm
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| "Let you soul come alive and experience life through your physical being."
Dr. Wayne Dyer, Secrets for Success and Inner Peace
You can choose to be enthusiastic right now. Enthusiasm spreads joy. There is no fear, only love and inspiration when you express enthusiasm. Wouldn't you say these are powerful qualities you would like to create more of in your life? |
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Will You Choose to "Wake Up!" to Your Life?
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| Choices...we all have them in life. Though sometimes our choices are really difficult to see and can be even harder to make, still, we do have them. The problem is we don't always remember this important fact. And who can blame us, really?
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Africa's Secret Talent Pool
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| The skills and capacity problems of Africa will not be resolved until women, who comprise an estimated 50% of the potential workforce, are recognized, empowered, trained and allowed to take their place in business and government. Because of the size of the problem, panellists suggested changes to benefit women in the male dominated professional environment need to be legislated to be effective. |
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ROI: Return on Investment or Return on Illusion?
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| Do we really know what makes up a true return on investment? And more importantly, do we know the cost/benefit ratio well enough to really ignore understanding this elusive construct. Read here for the reality about ROI. |
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Powerful, Persuasive and Motivating Language
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| I did a teleconference a few weeks ago with people who were new in sales and new to prospecting. The focus of the call was to help participants get beyond fear and understand their prospecting process. |
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How to Teleconference: Call Tips
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| Communication is vital in business. Teleconferencing enables many parties to communicate at once. It is necessary to make the most out of the teleconference. Read the following article to gather tips and suggestions to make get the most out of the call. |
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Take a good look at yourself... and grow your business.
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| As a participant in a life-changing challenge I was able to see myself (and others) in a way I never had before. This experience taught me the value of getting to know myself and others as well. The crux of any business is its people- I challenge you to get to know yourself and the people you work with. |
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Which Is Better; eBooks or Physical Books?
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| A little known fact among the uninitiated in the world of book development is that regardless of the format you choose you must be an active participant in the marketing of your book. The greatest challenge many authors have is how to market their books. There are countless ways and it is an ongoing process.
Find out some essential things you need to know before you decide.
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“HIGH” ACHIEVERS
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| You can’t believe your luck when you receive the resume. And now before you sits your dream candidate; just out of school, a graduate from the most prestigious of universities, with a 4.5 GPA, an engaged community participant with stellar references, and a high achiever. So “high” in fact that she “fires-up” at least 3-5 times a week. |
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Home Business Expert: Importance Of A Mastermind Group
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| Here we explore how important it is for the entrepreneur to be an active participant in one or more mastermind groups. |
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MUSIC INDUSTRY OPPORTUNITIES What are you thinking?
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| An analysis of the current precarious state of the music industry and the overwhelming difficulties it faces in the future. As a longtime participant in the industry who has found a new opportunity on the internet I examine the differences between the two industries. |
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How to Tell Internet Scams from the Real MLM Business
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| There is a difference between Internet scams and the legitimate MLM industry. While work-from-home scams enrich only a few, the real network marketing business makes millionaires out of every participant. |
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Daily Flossing
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| Daily Flossing. We all hear it. Twice a year, our dentist and dental hygienists tell us to "floss daily." They tell us it will make a difference. If you're like me, and millions of other Americans, somehow we don't get sufficiently inspired enough to remember to pull out the waxy string each day. Does it really matter? I was on an Open Coaching Forum with my Success and Inner Peace Bootcamp. One of my participants wanted to get inspired to floss his teeth everyday. He knew it was good for him, but wasn't doing it. Fortunately, another Bootcamp participant shared her personal story. It had a profound impact on this participant (and me too), so I'm sharing it with you. |
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Leaders Lead, Executives Execute - Responsible Communications Is The Difference
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| Peter Senge starts the article with this quote: "Leadership shows up when no one in the room knows who has the authority." Obviously the leader has the authority, and therefore in his/her communication does not have to "prove it". This article provides 5 ways leaders can maintain authority and still be respectful of every participant.
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Business Communities: A Closer Look
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| You are likely a participant in a number of business communities; some informal, some formal and some personal. Take a look at these three types and determine how you can make the most of each. |
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BUY/SELL AGREEMENT
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| It is a strategy to ensure the continuity of a business should a partner leave the business. This may be a planned retirement or because of death or a disability. It is basically a funding arrangement for the remaining partners or owners to purchase the share of the business from the departing participant. |
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