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- Warning! To Succeed You Need To Start Thinking Inside the Box! - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from David McKeeWhat's that?! Yeah, we have all heard the buzz-word phrase: "To succeed you need to think outside the box..." with the idea being that "the box" represents our own self-imposed blinders that tell us "this is the way we have always done it...". And sure, that is a good thing, we do ...
Views: 1095 - Close the Sale by Becoming a Friend - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueYou know how important it is to make plans which will propel you towards your goals but what is equally important is actually talking to your customers. Everyone one of your customers will have different requirements. Make sure you take time to listen to their requirements and decide how you ...
Views: 1094 - How to Improve Productivity with Large Rubber Grommets - by Submitted on May 10, 2019 from Farrukh KhurshidGrommets are helpful in electronics applications when a wire or tube needs to pass through metal or other material that might result in damage. Most commonly, they protect cables from sharp corners and borders. Uses of Grommets LARGE GROMMETS can be described as hole reinforcements that ...
Views: 1094 - Thriving during Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2009 from Jon Iveson2009 continues to be a tough year for everyone! Thus, in response to the challenges of 2009, I have working a theme of "Thriving during Tough Times" and I recommend that you do to. While I sense that many other people are "Tumbling during these Tough Times," now is not the time to quit ...
Views: 1093(3 votes) - Why Choose AngularJS Development Services to Build Superior Applications - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2020 from Ramon DubeyAngular Javascript is a very popular programming language which offers much by way of development options. It strikes a good balance between logic and syntax which makes development swift easy and effective. This is why you will find Angular developers are always in demand. If you are wondering ...
Views: 1093(1 vote) - Become an Expert in Telephone Selling - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueHave you have experienced the absolute pleasure of listening to a true professional salesperson closing a sale on the telephone. There is nothing like it and it really is something you must aspire to. There is no stress or anxiety in his voice, just a smooth confident flow which you just ...
Views: 1092 - New Year's resolutions do NOT work - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2009 from Jaco BeukesAccording to research performed by the Opinion Corporation and 24/7 Innovation in Dec 2008: • 45% of people usually set New Year’s resolutions • 17% set resolutions infrequently, and • 38% absolutely never set resolutions. Of those that do set resolutions (these add to more than 100% as ...
Views: 1091(2 votes) - What Can We Learn About Marketing From Robert De Niro? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Michael Van Osch“You talking to me? You talking to ME?” -Robert De Niro, Taxi Driver, 1976 As passionate and purposeful business owners who are constantly engaged in marketing our services and ourselves, it’s easy to get overwhelmed with all the should-do’s and must-do’s. Every week it seems there’s a new ...
Views: 1088 - Are You Wondering if You Are Living in Your Strengths? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Caron MacLaneIf you are effectively living in your strengths then chances are you are happy. If you are living in areas in which you are weak, and perhaps wondering what on earth your strengths are, then you could definitely find more happiness by finding out your strengths. When you are clear what your ...
Views: 1087(4 votes) - Boosting Online Work Efficiency - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2011 from TJ PhilpottBoosting work efficiency leads to increasing your business productivity so in this way it is always a good idea! This is especially important for the typical internet marketer since in most cases they face the challenge of juggling many tasks without the help of others! The profitability of ...
Views: 1086 - Sales Prospecting - The Quickest Way to Find New Business - Part 1 - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueWhen sales people are prospecting we very often overlook the easy solutions. Where ethically acceptable to do so, the quickest way to get new business appointments meetings is to contact the competition of your existing clients. Example 1: My business was recently emailed by a search ...
Views: 1086 - The Sales Motivation Secrets You Must Know! - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueIt does not matter if you are salesperson of the year or if you are in the first week of your sales career, you will definitely come across a period of time where you will encounter a steady stream of 'No Thanks' During these challenging times it is very easy, despite the salespersons amazing ...
Views: 1086 - Become a Champion Performer - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Dirk ZellerDo you have the desire to receive recognition from your peers; to be recognized as one of the top Agents in the country? If you do, you need to start by taking dead aim daily. It is the disciplines we do each day that mean the difference between being on top or being part of the crowd. ...
Views: 1084(1 vote) - How to Improve Peak Performance at Work – And on the Golf Course Using 5 Inner Resources - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Craig SiglYes, it's true. I can laugh now but it was no joking matter back then when I hurled my golf club farther than I had just hit that last shot. I also laugh at myself when I think of the time when I was intimidated by an employee and changed my operational plan because I was "afraid" that he would ...
Views: 1083(1 vote) - Laugh Your Way to Closing the Sale - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueEveryone can probably remember a cartoon or television show that makes them laugh every time they think about it. And every time we think about it, it makes us laugh again and we tell all of our friends that they have go to watch it as soon as they get a chance. This kind of Humour, you ...
Views: 1082 - The Power of Sleep - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2011 from Steven BarnesOne of the most powerful resources for improving all areas of your life is as simple as a good night's sleep. Yes, you have much to do, and miles to go before you...well, you get the joke. But in order to raise your level of accomplishment in any arena, you must increase your energy. ...
Views: 1082 - Energy and Being Tired - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Adam BenedettoHaving energy in life is about balance. It is about being clear and not being weighed down by thoughts, emotions. It is to let go of struggle and to remain present. Energy in life comes from connecting, from being present, and from being your true self. When we feel low our energy drops; when ...
Views: 1080 - Online Sales Training - Is it Right For You? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueOnline Sales Training has been on the verge of breaking through to the mass market for many years. With some of the recent technological advancements and the changing dynamics of the business world due to the global recession, there is set to be massive increase in adoption in 2009/2010. Many ...
Views: 1079 - Do You Want To Accelerate Your Progress? - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2020 from Elinor StutzDo You Want To Accelerate Your Progress? Are you planning to accelerate your progress? Discipline for moving forward is essential for doing well in the next phase of business and career. Our success depends upon the motivation we have for continuing learning, revising goals, and diving deep ...
Views: 1076 - Increasing Productivity and Restoring Order to Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2010 from TJ PhilpottIncreasing productivity in your life usually starts with identifying those areas or reasons that may be 'wasting' your time or energy. With the fast pace lives many lead it is easy to develop the bad habit of putting many things off till later. This results in an accumulation of clutter and ...
Views: 1075(1 vote) - Is Your Business Working For You? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2009 from Dawn AngierIs Your Business Working for You? Or are you working for your business? I hope you’re doing work that you enjoy. Because I believe that if you don’t love what you do, you will lose out to someone who does. However, just working in your business isn’t enough. Yes, we all ...
Views: 1075(2 votes) - Plant Based Eating Reduces Effects of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2019 from Kathleen GageI’ve recently been binge watching a series created and produced by Dolly Parton; Heartstrings. A feel-good series, Heartstrings always leaves me feeling warm and fuzzy. One episode features Kathleen Turner playing Miss Mary Shaw, a woman living in the backwoods in an old cabin who can tell ...
Views: 1073 - Leaving Your Comfort Zone To Expand Your Success! - by Submitted on May 15, 2013 from TJ PhilpottYour comfort zone is that 'safe' place where you can exist without challenges and/or change! Now as comfortable as this may be it is NOT an environment in which you can expect to experience growth either personally or professionally! For anybody trying to build an affiliate business online it ...
Views: 1072 - How Well Do You Know the Consumers of Tomorrow? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueThe sales world is changing and you should be aware of the impact of the changing tastes of consumers and how it can effect your business. Do you know what makes a millennial tick? The Millennials: Other wise known as the Generation Y, the Echo Boomers and the Net Generation, they are ...
Views: 1067 - Avoiding Information Overload Through Better Focus - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from TJ PhilpottOften time's information overload results from a wandering mind which of course is more receptive to distractions! For anybody who works online this is particularly true due to the quantity of information available on anything imaginable! In fact search engines offer up a double edge sword to ...
Views: 1065(1 vote) - The definition of insanity - by Submitted on Jan 05, 2013 from Kelly RoachAlbert Einstein famously said "Insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result." I love this, live by it and reiterate it to my clients over and over again. This principle has driven my ability to solve almost any problem when it comes to business growth. I ...
Views: 1063 - I am real are you? - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2010 from David MuracoI am real is a framework I created a while back to help give my clients a greater awareness on how to make changes in their life. Not just changes but lasting changes. Because we all change something about us for a minute, hour, or even days. But how often do we commit to lasting change? I ...
Views: 1060 - Sales Prospecting - The Quickest Way to Win New Business Part 2 - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueWe are looking at the quickest ways to win new business by careful sales prospecting. The reality is there is no quicker way to develop a list of target clients than to revisit your past successes, the companies involved and target their competitors and their Industry. An Example: A ...
Views: 1060 - Effective Time Management Starts with Realistic Scheduling - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2011 from TJ PhilpottEstablishing some type of effective time management 'routine' begins not with developing certain habits or skills but rather with your own expectations. When trying to improve upon your use of time it is important to realize that the emphasis needs to be placed on increasing productivity. Being ...
Views: 1059(2 votes) - 3 Things Needed for Your Blog Success - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from TJ PhilpottBlog Success is something you must earn and is not simply granted to you for just launching the site! The fact is that to develop a successful blog you must be willing to work and invest the time necessary to earn the loyalty of your readers! Although nothing involved here is difficult, the ...
Views: 1058 - 10 Ways to Relieve Pressure Sores that You Did Not Know Before - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2020 from Humayoun ShakeelPressure sores, also known as bed sores and decubitus ulcers are very common in nearly all sorts of people. They are most commonly found in people who are on bed rest and people on wheelchairs. Pressure sores develop when the skin develops a lesion that fails to heal and the area around it ...
Views: 1056 - If Your Employees Were All Taking Two-Hour Lunches, Wouldn’t You Address It? - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2010 from Marsha EganIn these trying economic times, we are all looking for opportunities to save costs and increase productivity. Businesses have a huge opportunity to increase productivity staring them in the face that unfortunately has gone virtually undetected. What is that opportunity? The reclaimed ...
Views: 1049 - Are Your Eyes Wide Open? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2009 from Dawn AngierAre Your Eyes Wide Open? The Stockdale Paradox I'm a big believer in having a positive mental attitude (PMA). But, I'm, amazed at how many people pooh-pooh the idea of PMA. Perhaps what makes people skeptical is that some of those who THINK they have a positive attitude ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Setting Goals At Work - Is BIG Better Than SMART? - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Alan MatthewsHave you set yourself goals at work for this year? If you haven’t, go away and set some and then come back and read this. Done it? Good. Now read on to see whether you’ve set the right sort of goals or whether you might be selling yourself short… What’s the point of setting goals at work? ...
Views: 1048 - 6 tips to overcome procrastination: Stop putting off 'til tomorrow what you don't want to do today! - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2009 from Sue BeckerWe all put some things off until tomorrow (or next week), but sometimes that behavior can cause problems. Bills don’t get paid on time. Tax forms are submitted late. Projects are postponed for a last-minute scramble. This behavior can cause us to feel guilty, burdened, and exhausted. Plus, it ...
Views: 1046 - Improving Productivity As An Internet Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2011 from TJ PhilpottImproving productivity should be a primary and ongoing focus for any internet marketer being it affects their ability to earn an income! Now what we're talking about here is learning how to work smarter not harder which therefore boils down to increasing work efficiency! When working online ...
Views: 1043 - Life Training and the Significance of Problem Solving - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Gary EbyAs far as technology is concerned we live in an awesome age where everything is blindingly fast. If Sam Houston would have had our technology back then, help would have arrived in time for the Alamo. A few quick emails to patriots all across Texas, and Santa Anna would have never had a chance. ...
Views: 1042 - The Magic Of 'The Gap' - by Submitted on Aug 07, 2008 from Barry Durdant-HollambyIn my role as a life coach and business psychologist, I often find myself discussing with clients a special place that is little-known in our culture and seldom gets written about. It is a place that modern consciousness has all but forgotten. And yet it is a place where dreams can begin to ...
Views: 1041 - The Minute That Makes a Great Salesperson - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueWhat can you say about a minute? That is what can you say about a minute other than it being 60 seconds. Well, what you decide to do with that minute can have a profound effect on your sales career. If you want to be successful, which I'm sure you do, then you must realise that every ...
Views: 1041 - The Power of “No” - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2011 from Rand GolletzI arrived to check in at my hotel in the middle of long business trip. I approached the counter and was greeted by a pleasant young woman with her name emblazoned on a badge affixed to her shirt. It said “Melanie.” Underneath her name was printed one additional word, the dreaded ...
Views: 1041 - The best way to Learn how to Play a Violin Using a Disability - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2012 from Stephine LeytonHave you ever before dreamed of taking part in a musical instrument and clueless as to what type of instrument is ideal to execute with? Very well, learn how to participate in a violin and also you will in no way regret it. It is, by much, one of the coolest instruments to engage in with. For ...
Views: 1040 - How to Ensure Peak Performance of your Magento Store - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Delmar RuttingerThis article is for e-store owners who want to be in control over their business and whose time is too precious to spend it in vain. What if Your Store Is not That Fit? Even if you're the lucky owner of Magento, one of the best e-store platforms, it cannot grant your website top ...
Views: 1034 - MINI-RETREATS IN THE NICK OF TIME - How to Make Time Through Rest and Relaxation - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2010 from Julia JamesContrary to the widespread belief that rest and relaxation takes time, the opposite is true: rest and relaxation make time. Recently I was in a rush, riding my bike to an important appointment downtown. On my way over the bridge, I noticed that my tires were low. How frustrating! I knew a ...
Views: 1034 - Sales Training For Service Businesses - Why Should I Use You? - Part 1 of 3 - by Submitted on Jun 03, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueIt's not always about sales training. The most common mistake I see with Services marketing is the 'it's all about me syndrome'. All of a company's letters, web site, and networking interactions are all about the company and what you can do. Without being too brutal here, most people do not ...
Views: 1032 - If “Business” is Your Life Purpose Mastering Money, Commitments and Time Are Essential to You - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2011 from Rosemary HeenanThe middle finger is named after Saturn, the mythical god and planet that rules responsibility, structure and integrity. This purpose centres on commitments, both to yourself and with others. You will need to ensure you evaluate contracts carefully before you commit in order to ensure you can ...
Views: 1029 - Sales Training Tip - Most Sales Come Down to Price - Right? - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueI was at an event recently and one of the scheduled speakers failed to turn up. Never being short of something to say or a desire to help other business owners I volunteered to do a 10 minute 'open floor.' When asked what the most pressing sales challenges in the room were, One of the other ...
Views: 1027 - Sales Process - Ensure You Have a Sales Process For Successful Selling - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueWhen working with sales people in my sales cinsulting business I am often amazed at the amount of time they spend focusing on the people that are actively interested in their product or service right now. Now don't get me wrong, these are by far the hottest prospects and deserve attention. ...
Views: 1025 - Things You Need to Know about The Best Industrial Gearmotor - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2019 from Farrukh KhurshidGearmotors are generally found as soon as an application desires lots of force to move heavy objects. Typically, a gearmotor is a mixture of a gear reducer and an electric motor, contained within a gearbox, and thus delivering high torque whilst needing low horsepower. Subsequently, the ...
Views: 1024 - Shift from Scattered To Focused Results - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Laura WestAs entrepreneurs, we wear many hats, juggle many balls, and any other crazy-busy metaphor you can come up with. You write website copy and ezine articles, work with clients, speaking, design new programs, create a product, hire people, fire people, bookkeeping, professional development... Even ...
Views: 1023 - One Change in Your Sales Offer Can Make You 30% More Profit Instantly - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2011 from Peter O'DonoghueUsing Behavioural economics To Increase Sales In the course of my reading around the subject of sales, I always look to find new and innovative ideas to make a difference to my clients. One of the most fascinating areas that has emerged in the last few years is that of behavioural economics. ...
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