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Be It Resolved, Analysts are Worthless
The following email from the head of global equity research at HSBC (my long-ago employer) to London analysts is being called, at least in the U.K., crass and demotivating. I have to confess, I don't actually find it all that troubling: More than a few analysts that I used to work with could have used some tough talk:
Kick-Start Your Priority Focus
At a conference earlier this year, I was handed a copy of Les Hewitt's "Power of Focus" workbook, an awesome little spiral bound book that contains dozens of exercises to help individuals FOCUS in on goals, and not just any goals, but the right ones. Hewitt is the co-author with Jack Canfield and Mark Victor Hansen of The Power of Focus (more info at thepoweroffocus.ca).
A Missing Link to Sales Improvement?
I was walking through the Airport when I saw what could be the missing link to sales improvement...
Customer Supplied Agreements... Two Suggested Changes Before Signing
The holiday season invariably finds my clients pushing aggressively to turn sales into contracts and lock those contracts down by the end of the year. It's understandable… we all want to begin the new year strong, with lots of contracts in the pipeline. The rush to sign at year end, however, can have dire consequences, particularly for those accustomed to using their own standard form of services contract rather than signing a customer's form of agreement.
Sales Management Training Tips: Sales are down. What can you do?
I faced a similar situation in Q1 2003. As VP of Sales of a Canadian pharmaceutical organization we faced the SARS crisis. Access to our customers became limited. Hospitals and physicians were also limiting sales rep visits. Marketing started calling the sales numbers down for the year, blaming the SARS crisis. As head of sales I had few options. What I did know was that I had to utilize my resources where they were going to generate the greatest revenue. What would you do?

China is No Longer an Emerging Economy!
As I woke Monday morning I saw that the Asian markets, particularly the Shanghai Composite, were selling off sharply. And I thought to myself, “oh no, here we go”. My general feeling is that the US equity market is overbought as the valuations haven’t quite caught up to price. Yet the US equity markets finished the day positive. What gives?
Franchise Registration States
The franchise world is divided into registration and non-registration states. This will affect your franchise development program.

Preparing the annual return for Audit - exempt companies
It’s that time of year. Your tax return form (CT1) has just been filed, and if your Year end is December 31 st, the chances are your Annual Return is also due. This is much better left to an accountant you can trust, but if like me, you want to do it yourself, this article will help you. I thought it was an easy process, ‘till I did it, so I decided to write out the key steps, along with links as to where you can get the appropriate information.It is also worth noting, that late filing, removes small companies from the Audit Exemption.

FOURTH QUARTER COMEBACK
The fourth quarter is about to begin, but sales revenue touchdowns and a come-from-behind victory are within grasp, even in this recessionary economy. Three Quick Strategies to Save the Game.

QuickBooks - How To Record Certain Transactions
Day to day tasks are one thing, but special transactions require some expertise to record properly.
Whos in YOUR wallet A Power Networking Strategy and Year End Inventory
Do you know who the key people are in your network? Do you take them for granted? Make time to identify your highly effective connections, create strategies to strengthen those ties, and ultimately increase your bottom line!

Holiday Parties 101: Risks and Returns
With lavish holiday parties not only raising questions but eyebrows too, companies are debating the appropriateness of costly year-end celebrations during these faltering economic times from both a financial and public relations perspective.

5 Holiday Tips to Get Organized & Energized this Holiday Season
Get organized and energized with five practical holiday tips that take you from making your list and checking it twice to joy, laughter, and meaning this holiday season. Read on to get organized fast and get things done.

How Long Do You Need To Keep Your Business Records?
This question comes up a lot here at the office. I am asked at least 3 times a week as there seems to be lots of confusion out there in the “real world” amongst business people. The answer is it depends… If you just complete a Self Assessment Return each year as a consequence of having a company car or other employment benefits, then you should keep your paperwork relating to your claims and expenses for...
Ten Tips for Selling in a Down Economy
Whether we are really in a bad economy or just think we are in a bad economy, companies are cutting their budgets. Often times, marketing budgets are the first to be cut, which can spell doom to people who sell advertising, media and sponsorships. No matter what you sell, the following ten tips can help you overcome the challenges of today's economy.
Your Best Summer Ever
As Brian Tracy has advocated for years, when you work, work flat-out. Work hard! Work smart! Work with full concentration and full attention.
Using Analytics with Direct Marketing to Ride Out a Tough Economy -- Part 1
This is the first article in a series on how to be as smart as possible in a tough economy in terms of your direct marketing. Not only does it make you more successful in an economic downturn, it prepares you well for when the economy turns around with a boost to your success.
LOOK BEHIND BEFORE YOU LOOK AHEAD
Now is a great time to look back on the past year and gain some perspective on where you’ve come over the last twelve months and what you’ve accomplished. It is also the time to create a realistic personal vision for 2008. A personal vision is more predictive of success and satisfaction than socio-economic background, intelligence or educational level.
Boost Completions & Feel Great by Year End- plus Holiday Tips
Plan today and know exactly what to complete by year end. Save time and money while building a feeling of accomplishment. It doesn't matter what you have done up until now. We accomplish much more than we acknowledge. What depletes us is when we waste time or procrastinate. Don't waste energy beating your self up. Begin! Use the steps below to organize life, boost completions, and feel great by year end.

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HOW TO KEEP YOUR RESOLUTIONS AND REACH YOUR GOALS
Another year has flown by and here you are at the beginning of another year. This is a time when many people assess their life and make "new year resolutions" or set goals for the New Year. Sometimes they are the exact same resolutions as last year!! Did you make some of these?
Why New Year Resolutions Don’t Work!
Every New Year’s Eve millions of people all over the globe make resolutions for the coming year. Every year they look back disappointed that yet another year has come and gone and their goals haven’t been achieved again. They feel like losers and they lie to themselves again by solemnly pledging to shape up, be stronger and do better next year.

“End of Year Thoughts From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach”
As we enter the month of December each year, we often wonder where the year has gone, how quickly it has passed and what we did or did not accomplish. He end of each year finds us thinking about holidays, gifts, parties and friends, as well as the closing out of another business year. The end of the year is a time to look back on the previous year and look forward to the next. And while reflecting on the past year, a strategic thinking business coach would like to suggest that you take time to remember and to give thanks for the great things that happened in your business. And to build on all of the positive things that you accomplished this past year and carry that positive momentum into next year.

“A Strategic Approach To Setting & Achieving Your Goals For The New Year, According To Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach”
The end of the calendar year or the end of the company’s fiscal year presents an opportune time to review the performance of the past year and to develop some solid business goals for the new calendar or fiscal year. Using some strategic thinking, here are a few tips for setting and achieving your goals for the new year.

Lesson #4: Use Innovation To Break Through Your Limitations
“We are used to things improving every year; we are used to having a better cell phone next year than this year; a better lap top,” says Musk. “We are even used to some basic things, like we expect more from your car in next year’s model than last year’s model. But this is not the case in space; reliability and cost - those are the fundamental parameters of transportation - have not improved.”
End of Year Thoughts From Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach: Looking to Success in 2009 and Beyond
As we enter the month of December each year, we often wonder where the year has gone, how quickly it has passed and what we did or did not accomplish. He end of each year finds us thinking about holidays, gifts, parties and friends, as well as the closing out of another business year. The end of the year is a time to look back on the previous year and look forward to the next. And while reflecting on the past year, Your Strategic Thinking Business Coach would like to suggest that you take time to remember and to give thanks for the great things that happened in your business. And to build on all of the positive things that you accomplished this past year and carry that positive momentum into next year.

Renewal
Every New Year's Eve, I go through a kind of renewal ritual. It is my gift to myself for having done my best for the past year, and it allows me to look forward to an even better year to come. I have recommended some form of this for all people who take my leadership classes. It does not need to be done on the New Year; some people like to do this on their birthday or some other specific day of the year. The point is to designate one day to reflect on what you have done, where you are, and what you intend to do in the coming year and beyond.

Who knows what year it is anyway?
The last day of the liturgical year is the Saturday before the First Sunday of Advent. In 2009 this was Saturday, November 28. Do you know when it is in 2010? What does Fiscal Year-End Mean? The completion of a one-year, or 12-month, accounting period. A firm's fiscal year-end does not necessarily need to fall on December 31, and can actually fall on any day throughout the year.
Two Huge Marketing Things
Another year is drawing to a close, a new year about to begin. I hope that this year has taught you many things, such as moving beyond your insecurities, conquering your self-imposed limitations and mastering your fear of failure. As you go into this new year, there are two things I want you to keep in mind. Read on to see what I mean.
What A Beautiful Year
It was a weird year, and in many ways, a difficult year. It was a year of uncertainty, even a year of adversity for many people. It was a mean year for politics, a brutal year for business, and a disastrous year for the economy. But it was also a beautiful year....
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