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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Do some yard work to improve customer service!
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Yes, yard work. What I mean is that you may have to do some weeding in your garden of employees to improve
customer service.
Imagine that you are pulling weeds out of your flower garden so that your flowers don't become choked off.
Huh?
"Just go with me on this., O.K.?"
Weed out the employees that are more likely to waste y...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Distance learning - offering freedoms people never thought p
- Jennifer Priory has wanted to be a champion swimmer all her life. For the last two years of training she has got out of her bed at four o'clock in the morning, trained for three hours, and continued on to school for her daily lessons. This way of life has caused a considerable amount of stress on her parents and family, and taken her away from her social life which most consider important in the d...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Culinary employment prospects
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Preface: Preface: Want to join the food industry? Why not know your employment prospects before you finalize your decision to study in culinary schools.
Where do you want to go? The world of Culinary Arts is one of the fastest growing fields in the United States and beyond. Where you go is up to you and how hard you are prepared to work. The same applies to how much ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Career goals and stress
- Career Goals and Stress:
How to Achieve Goals and Maintain Your Sanity
Deborah R. Brown, MBA, MSW
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"Keep interested in your own career, however humble;
it is a real possession in the changing fortunes of time."
Max Ehrmann
"Desiderata"
When it ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Brand you(r) --7 steps to cultivate your brand and bring out
- Have you ever noticed that some people exhibit a special or unusual quality, trait, or characteristic? And this feature or mark identifies the person and draws you to those people?
This is a 'brand.' And it is instrumental in helping you build your business and advance your career. Here are seven (7) secret ingredients to help you develop your own personal brand.
1. A...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Body shop - is this the right time to sell one?
- Have you ever asked yourself the question? ?Is this a good time to sell my business?? That is a question every business owner asks himself, every time he has a bad day. I once received e-mail from the editor of the Auto Body News, asking me that key question. ?What is happening in the market today? Is this a good time to sell? ? My quick answer was ?These are very interesting times.?
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Being the best ? what does it take?
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As I read an article from a Continental Airlines Magazine (The Technovangelist, by Kevin Markey) about Philips Components which is the worlds largest supplier of drives, subassemblies and components for TV and is number one in LCD screens and screens for handheld devices like the one I am typing on right now, I am struck by the large print question this company asks itself, "What d...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - Before you buy a dog
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from David the Dogman
The ten worst excuses not to spay or neuter a pet are:
1. Just one litter and then we'll have Fluffy spayed.
(Studies show that virtually the entire pet overpopulation stems from the "just one litter mentality.)
2. My dog doesn't run loose, so he doesn't need to be fixed.
(Murphy's Law says o...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A time of self healing, hope and reflection
- In March of 2000, I was injured during a retail management career. Although I didn't know it at the time, this accident would change my life forever. Leaving work to go the hospital, I had lost use of my entire right side. My limbs were completely numb. What a horrifying escapade. Once there, I was not given the proper care which in turn led a spinal myelopathy at the C-2 level of my spine. Little...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A new discovery of an old secret
- A New Discovery of an Old Secret
By Davis Goss
Some years ago, when the world seemed to close in on me and I felt as though I was trapped between the sword and the wall, I made an exciting discovery. Actually, it was a phenomenon that was as old as dirt but it took on significant meanings for me because it freed me from all my problems and all the stresses and pressures that ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A new age of small-unit leadership
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A lesson of life from a friend
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The following is a true story...
Yesterday I received a phone call from a friend whom I last talked to almost two years ago.
Like other people, I was surprised to hear her voice.
She heard from a mutual friend that I just set up a fitness studio and she wanted to ask me about my new venture and as well as what's going on in my life....
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A job is not a job
- It only happened on Mondays. Sometimes I escaped the unpleasant ritual. But, more often than not, right before boarding I threw up in the ladies room of the train station. It wasn't the commute I hated. It was the job.
The reasons don't matter why a job I once enjoyed turned into a job I didn't. It happens. Bosses change, companies change, priorities change, budgets change, responsi...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A guide to tracking down a good dog training club
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presented by David the Dogman
As an ardent reader of the Collins Dog Photoguide I came across this article, which I feel, might be of interest to readers.
Traffic Accidents
A traffic accident is probably the most common cause of serious injury to a cat or dog. Always approach the animal with caution, it may react aggressively because of the pain.
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A gift basket home business is an easy way to wrap up profit
- You want to know more about making money with your own gift basket home business. You are a creative person and want a career that you can control and find rewarding at the same time. What better way to do this then to start a gift basket business in your own home.
Many people decide to breakaway from jobs outside the home. Some want more time with their family, and friends. Others ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A cover letter tip guaranteed to land you more job interview
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Searching for a new job?
I am about to reveal one of the most powerful cover letter tips you'll ever discover. This little-known secret can dramatically increase your job interview requests all by itself.
Here's a 'not-so-subtle' hint for you:
P.S. -- This tip works like a charm and commands the attention of every reader!
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A career with the fbi
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Do you have what it takes to become an FBI special agent? Do you have a sincere desire to enforce federal laws and investigate crimes?
This job requires hard work and can often times be dangerous and stressful. You'll undoubtedly be in close contact with crimminals and victims of crime. But a special agent's job is rewarding if you enjoy serving the public. Long befo...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A better life...only a decision away!
- One single, "mental move" has the power to create incredible success...
There is a single mental move you can make which, in a millisecond, will solve enormous problems for you. It has the potential to improve almost any personal or business situation you will ever encounter, and it could literally propel you down the path to incredible success. We have a name for this magic mental ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - A $2.95 road trip, complete with souvenirs
- "Hey, I didn't know you were a writer, I thought you were a Virtual Assistant."
No matter how many times I hear this comment it still surprises me. I learned early on that writing was one of the most lucrative services that I could offer in my virtual assistance business, not to mention an incredible means of free marketing.
I have discovered a valuable resource for w...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - After the downsizing...reclaiming your organization's spirit
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As you well know, the scope of a downsizing initiative totally consumes the entire capacity of your management team. When it's over, all of those who are left need time to recover. Chances are that everyone is stressed out, exhausted and minimally
As you well know, the scope of a downsizing initiative totally consumes the entire capacity of your management team. When it's ov...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 9 steps to public speaking success
- It is inevitable that at times during our careers or personal lives; we will be required to provide a presentation or public speech to a group of people. Perhaps the group is a group of peers; perhaps the audience will be senior or top-level management; perhaps the group will be comprised of people who wish to learn something from you. This is an opportunity that can boost or hinder your career pa...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 8 advantages of publishing your own book as an entrepreneur
- 8 Advantages of Publishing Your Own Book as an Entrepreneur
As an aspiring or an established entrepreneur, you are an expert in something, but does the rest of the world know? You have a wealth of information, experience and knowledge that you can package into a book that will benefit others. This truly is the information age and people want to know what you know.
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 tips to make a fantastic impression on people who count
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Making a fabulous impression on people opens doors for your business, personal, and career endeavors. People like charming people who make them feel comfortable. So, making a fantastic impression helps you get where you want to go.
The basic rule to make a great impression is this: Humans crave to be around people who seem similar to themselves. The key word is seems...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 tips to jump start your public speaking success
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 tips for starting a new business in a small town
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Q. I am transitioning to a new career after sixteen years to spend more time with my family. We moved to a very small town (less than ten thousand people) and I want to start an coffee shop business and also offer PC repair. How can Iinvestigate and then promote this business?
A. In a big city, you'll make decisions by numbers and neighborhoods. In a small town, you ...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 strategies to keep your email helpful instead of stressful
- 1. Don't let more than 10 emails stay in your in box for more than a twenty four hour period. This clutter can lead to several problems. You will miss important or time sensitive email, you will feel drained before you've even started to look at your email, and you will waste time trying to find important resources because you have so much
clutter to wade through. Every day when you check y...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 stepping-stones to career growth and excellence
- Achieving excellence in our work is an integral part of feeling genuinely satisfied in life. We want our careers or businesses to blossom, making us financially secure and content with our achievements. Here are seven stepping-stones that lead to career growth and excellence. When used as part of a total action-plan, these stepping-stones can contribute tremendously to the fulfillment that you des...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 secrets of a highly-effective resume cover letter
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Just like the late, great Rodney Dangerfield, the "humble" cover letter gets no respect.
Job-seekers spend so much time and energy on their resumes they've got nothing left to offer their poor, neglected cover letters.
Big, BIG mistake!
It is the well-written cover letter not the resume that can single-handedly land you more job intervie...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 reasons to pay yourself first
- Last month I was referred to a young fellow who wants to open his own business. He was pleasant, energetic, knew his stuff too; all good qualities to have, especially if you're self-employed.
We started out well enough. We talked about his long-range goals as well as his current circumstances, exploring how they might influence each other. When I learned that he had no real savings,...
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- 2007-03-26 11:45:40 - 7 effective tips for get a new job fast
- In the last four articles in this series, we covered the
four basic steps to finding employment. Defining,
prospecting, applying and interviewing. In this final
article, we giving you 7 quality tips which will help
you cut valuable time off each step and therefore the
entire job hunt process.
1. Don't wait till you start looking for a job, before y...