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Establishing and Maintaining Good Customer Relations
All structures are built upon a foundation. Truly successful engineers build their practices upon a foundation of strong customer relationships. As with every other purchase decision, individuals prefer to do business with people they like, with people who seem genuinely interested in them and with people who really care about their concerns. The business of starting and nurturing a relationship starts with the initial interview and continues throughout the firm's representation. It is critical to the long term success of the engineer/customer relationship that the engineer ongoingly stay in communication with the customer and keep them informed about the progress of their matter.
Karate for the Head Or Heart?
Many years ago, when I was teaching karate, I could usually tell how well my students would perform from their motivation to learn in the first place. Often it was just a passing fancy, an ego trip, or a belt. But for others it was a burning desire. Once, a university professor approached me and told me he wanted to become a black belt in karate. In fact, he confided, it had been his goal for over fifteen years. Now, for the first time, he inquired what it would take to make his goal a reality. I told him that to achieve this distinguished rank in karate, he would need to dedicate at least one hour a day for four years. He was visibly disappointed. After a moment, he said, "I had no idea it would take that kind of effort." He walked away and never again pursued karate.

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Talking To Yourself
Our minds are never still. They're always chattering away behind the scenes, commenting on the passing parade: 'Nice car', 'That s.o.b.'s trying to cut in', 'I wonder what she meant by that?', 'Now, what am I supposed to do?', etc.

Hands Off Management Frying Pan Fire or Neither
How tempting is it to fix things? You know, you are passing by one of your teams cubicles and they are doing something you know all about. So you give a hand...
Passing Off and the Protection of Trade Dress in Franchising
Trade dress can be protected at common law through the tort of passing off. When trade dress is registered, or registrable under the Trade-Marks Act as a distinguishing guise, it can also be protected through the statutory action found in s. 7(b) of the Trade-marks Act which codifies the common law tort of passing off. A plaintiff must demonstrate goodwill, deception due to a misrepresentation and actual or potential damages. Under the statutory action a plaintiff must further show that the action concerns a trade-mark within the meaning of the Trade-marks Act. franchise lawyer ontario london toronto attorney franchisor franchising www.franchiselaw.ca
Always Steal from the Best
I'm a big fan of all things to do with the creative process, so the following unsurprisingly struck my fancy. It is from a fascinating BBC documentary on the origins of the original BBC version of The Office.

The Importance of Case Studies for your PR Program
How to use case studies to help get PR. It doesn't have to be fancy...just easy to read and get to the point.
Karate for the Head Or Heart?
Many years ago, when I was teaching karate, I could usually tell how well my students would perform from their motivation to learn in the first place. Often it was just a passing fancy, an ego trip, or a belt. But for others it was a burning desire. Once, a university professor approached me and told me he wanted to become a black belt in karate. In fact, he confided, it had been his goal for over fifteen years. Now, for the first time, he inquired what it would take to make his goal a reality. I told him that to achieve this distinguished rank in karate, he would need to dedicate at least one hour a day for four years. He was visibly disappointed. After a moment, he said, "I had no idea it would take that kind of effort." He walked away and never again pursued karate.
Got Sand in Your Hourglass?
Scientists at University of California, at S.F. has published some research on how to add up to 10 years to your longevity. No fancy terms, just plain English. You'll like it.
Keep cash flow to an optimum
Keep cash flow to an optimum by observing the following suggested methods: - Keep your payroll bill down to an absolute minimum - however, always pay good money to good employees or they will walk! - Try to avoid signing long-term rental agreements and if fancy offices are not necessary don't bother with upmarket office space, especially if your customers rarely visit your business. - Don't overpay yourself - you only need to take out what is enough to feed yourself. - Keep a close eye on staff travel and entertainment and avoid issuing staff with company credit cards and mobile phones! - Fancy office furniture hurts the bank balance and is not necessary unless you are in the type of business that needs to impress clients. Secondhand or liquidation stock furniture is the best option and will save you a small fortune!
Could You Be The World's Best Visual Storyteller?
Visual storytelling might look like a passing trend. Hang out long enough and it may just pass on by.
Do Millionaires Shop at Thrift Stores? The Answer May Surprise You
When most people think of millionaires, they envision someone who lives in a fancy house and drives fancy cars. However as you will see, that is not usually the case. A great many millionaires live very conservative lifestyles and spend money very carefully. So the answer to the question of, “Do millionaires shop at Thrift Stores?” is very possibly yes.

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