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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The 10 benefits of cross cultural training
- Cross cultural differences can and do impede upon communication and interpersonal relationships. In the business world this occurs daily, where people from different cultures interact and are expected to perform and make decisions. Cross cultural training aims to develop awareness between people where a common cultural framework does not exist in order to promote clear lines of communication and b...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 tips on how to write about yourself
- Many people find it really hard to write for business and marketing purposes about themselves and/or their product or service ? much harder than it is to write about someone or something else. If that sounds familiar, read on; in this article professional business writer Suzan St Maur shares her top tips on how to write about yourself and what you do, efficiently and effectively.1. Before y...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 10 ways to use quotations to be healthier, happier and more productive!
- Most people have at least one favorite quotation from a famous or not-so-famous person. Some people collect them like baseball cards, figurines or classic cars. You can find hundreds of websites featuring quotations, thousands of sites with a favorite quotes page, and many collections in any bookstore you walk into. All of this proves that quotations are popular. What may be less evident to you is...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 things to do when business slows down over the holidays
- I'm sure you've seen it happen every year: your business slows down during predictable times, like the summer vacation months or year-end holidays. For the self-employed who rely upon steady cash flow, this can be a disconcerting time. Should you just take a vacation until things naturally pick up again? Or should you try to find the needle-in-the-haystack business that might be out there during s...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 7 ways to profit from foreign trade
- Here are seven excellent ways to earn income from international trade.1. Importing: Retail store owners can find additional products to sell from foreign manufacturers, distributors, and other suppliers. You may even decide to go exclusively into the import business and become a wholesale distributor.2. Exporting: Manufacturers can find new customers for their products in foreign cou...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven steps to achieving your dream
- "Vision is the spectacular that inspires us to carry out the mundane." -- Chris WidenerCan achievement be broken down into steps? Well, it isn't always that clean and easy, but I do know that those who achieve great things usually go through much of the same process, with many of the items listed below as part of that process. So if you have been struggling with achievement, look through th...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Surviving when clients arent rolling in
- As the holiday season starts to settle in, the workload for many Micro-Businesses can slow down.Service-based businesses in particular consider this a slow time of the year. But, in reality, it's a great time for us to step back and reconsider the direction of our businesses.Here is our top 10 list of "to do" items to get your business ready for next year:1. Catch up on Corres...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The top ten ways to stop procrastinating now
- 10. Procrastination Condemnation - Lose the Labels! All those things you call yourself, such as lazy, scattered, disorganized, not good enough, incompetent, or stupid, for example, aren't helping you get things done, are they? You've learned to believe them, and you think they've become something of a self-fulfilling prophecy. If you look around yourself, though, you'll see evidence that you can a...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Checklist for hiring a private investigator
- Looking for an old friend? Want to know if your spouse is cheating? Need to check out a potential tenant or employee?A good private investigator (PI) can help you obtain these answers. And as with any expert you hire-a doctor, a lawyer, an insurance broker-it benefits you to take the time to ensure you're hiring a professional who has experience, quality reputation, and good-business ethics...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Seven keys to get out of a rut
- Rut -- a routine procedure, situation, or way of life that has become uninteresting and tiresome... And not surprisingly, unprofitable. They say a rut is a shallow grave with two open ends. The good news (good news?!) is that the ends ARE still open, which means if you act fast, you just might out of it. How do we get into these ruts anyway? Who would voluntarily lie down in that grav...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to finally unlock your true potential and discover the secret to lasting success
- Did you know that there is one critical difference between average businesses and super-successful businesses?Many of the success experts who are quoted time and time again refer to this one common characteristic as the big differentiator between being mediocre and actually unlocking your true potential.Take a look at the following popular quotes and see if you can identify the commo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to take daily big rock actions to jumpstart your business into massive momentum
- Do you know exactly what actions you need to do today to be on track to reaching your big, long-term goals?Do you know which actions should be done first to make today a success?If not, don't worry about it right now. By the end of this article, you will have the tools and techniques you need to answer a confident YES to both these questions.By the way, most entrepreneurs and ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use the power of focus to build massive momentum in your business
- Getting focused on what you want to achieve and creating an action plan for making it happen are critical skills for you to master.As bestselling author Napolean Hill once said, "Every well-built house started with a definite plan in the form of blueprints." In other words, having a focused plan of action is the best way to ensure that you will reach your goals.In last week's newslet...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Why clarity is essential to building massive momentum in your business
- Clarity is an absolutely essential ingredient for you to achieve your full potential in business. Napolean Hill, in his classic book Think & Grow Rich, said "Whatever the mind of man can conceive and believe, it can achieve." He goes on to explain why having a clear definition of what you want to achieve is a critical factor in your success.For business owners who truly want to be "on purpo...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - The hidden power of understanding: a secret to building massive momentum in your business
- You're busy with your business today, aren't you?You're pushing your mind and body to the limit just about everyday to handle all the activities that need to be done. But something's missing.Something is not quite right with this picture. Didn't you get into business to have more time freedom and more money to do what you want to do whenever you want to do it?Didn't you get in...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 incredibly important business basics everyone needs to know before they start a business!
- In my career, I have had a total of 3 businesses myself and a few others where I am in partnerships. Each time you start a business the basics are pretty well the same. Here are 10 things I believe are really important for anyone starting up a business....1. Don't waste your dollars on things you don't need. This alone is one of the biggest reasons people go under. You simply won't need exp...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to apply the 12 steps for managment conflict and resolution
- 1. Admit there is a problem.The very first step in dealing with any problem is to acknowledge that there is a problem. Surrendering to the idea that control is an illusion allows one to be proactive rather than reactive which creates opportunity for solution.2. Recognize that a power other than yourself can restore you to sanity.You do not have to do it alone. You can go to me...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Media training: seven ways to instantly improve your media interviewing skills
- Imagine if you were going to address a stadium full of people. You'd probably spend hours (if not days or weeks) agonizing over every word you were going to say. You'd practice your gestures in the mirror. You'd carefully select your clothing. You might even rehearse with your family.Surprisingly, though, many spokespeople don't give much thought to an interview before speaking to a reporte...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top seven questions for starting projects more effectively
- We all are project managers. Some of us manage projects like vacations or reunions, while others run implementations of new software systems, consolidation divisions of companies, launch new products, or build buildings. While the scale changes for different kinds of projects, and complexity changes as more people are affected and involved; at the core there are questions you can answer to help ge...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 7 tips for writing your marketing plan
- A lot of people are at a loss when it comes to deciding how to approach the marketing plan process and how to stay within time and budget constraints. To make for a less stressful marketing plan process, keep these 7 tips in mind:Think Strategy First An overall marketing strategy drives many decisions. If you first identify general goals, choosing appropriate marketing programs for...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 10 tips for effective proofreading
- Proofreading may not be terribly fun, but it's one of the most important parts of writing.Have you ever read a web page or a document that had typos, grammatical errors, and punctuation mistakes? This reflects badly on you and your business, and you could easily lose a customer over a simple spelling mistake!Here are some tips for quick and effective proofreading:1. Wait sever...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Ten ways to manage a rapidly growing business
- While some new business owners face the issue of not enough customers, others face the issue of too many customers/clients. Both are serious issues and must be dealt with carefully. There are many lists on how to find new customers/clients. Here is a list of 10 ways to deal with a rapid influx of new customers. The goal is a steady flow of just the right customers/clients.1. Know the custom...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Famous business strategies
- Either simply a looker-on or a player in the world of business, you see millions piling into the accounts of world's most famous businessmen and naturally the question pops "How?", wondering what is the alchemy they've discovered? Yet, there is no magic here - it's mostly pure strategy. And what it takes to spot it and make it real.StrategyIdentifying the best strategy for you...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - #1 key to select right business partner
- Having business partner or planning to start a business with partnership is a always a win-loose factor. Know one knows the partners inner instinct to deal business in several different circumstances and this is why we see the n number of broken partnerships.There can be mush said on the broken links, here I'm telling you the only key to select right business partner.Key is Grapholog...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - 7 tips on how to prepare for business events
- Are you scratching your head after business events wondering why you aren't finding prospects? Whether it's your first or 100th event, here are some tips on how to prepare for your next event that can make the difference between scratching and smiling. These tips will help you save time, money, create memorable impressions, and increase connections.1. Know your intention. Why are you attend...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Top 7 reasons you should back up your data online!
- How much is your data worth to you? In this modern electronic-age we rely more than ever on our computers to supply us with the information we need. Chances are every piece of data you might ever rely on to make an important decision has been reduced to a digital format and resides somewhere on your computer's hard drive. Improved functionality and productivity are the benefits, however, on the fl...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Get your mailing noticed - seven tips for effective direct mail pieces
- When sending mail to clients and potential clients, make your mailing stand out from the stacks of "junk mail" they receive. Here are a few easy ways to get their attention.Hand address the envelope. Pre-printed labels scream "mass mailing." Addressing by hand adds a personal touch.Use a bright post card or envelope.Put stamps on the envelope, instead of using a meter.E...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - Shaking your money tree: seven ways to make quick cash
- Does your business have a money tree you can shake when a little extra cash is needed? Every business should have one!What I mean by a money tree is something you can do to quickly generate revenue when you need it. Where can you find a money tree? Although you can't buy one at your local garden store, they are more common than you might imagine. Just as in a forest, there are many species ...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to use bartering to gain an advantage over your competition
- If you have a business on the Internet you should be bartering goods and services with other businesses. You should always try to trade for something before you buy it. Barter deals usually require no money. Although sometimes you may need money to offset the value of the goods or services being traded. Bartering will give you many advantages over your competition. It can save your business...
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- 2007-11-13 22:16:19 - How to eliminate your competition without bloodshed
- So how do you eliminate your competition without bloodshed? You must create a niche for your business. A niche is something that makes your business different from your competitors. To compete with other businesses nowadays (especially online) you need something that nobody else can copy. One of a kind! First you must know who your competitors are. Is your business the only one of its type...