6th February
2012
Buying a business in today's economic climate requires that you, the buyer, be on the ball, with regard to business basics. This economic climate, as far as businesses are concerned, is a sellers market. With the corporate downsizing, economic downturn and other factors, there are a lot of very knowledgeable buyers out there looking for one of the very few good business to buy. This means that you, as a buyer have a lot of competition. Consequently, you need to be well prepared. Professional ...
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Business
5th February
2012
"Success isn't a result of spontaneous combustion. You must set yourself on fire." ~Arnold H. Glasow This really is a great quote. Not only is it interesting but also inspiring. One of the truths that I find most frustrating as a teacher and a coach is that many people believe that success, in whatever field of endeavor they are currently striving, is rather like winning the lottery. In fact, it certainly seems from the evidence that they in fact believe that success is even more random because ...
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Self Improvement
4th February
2012
Networking is not collecting business cards. Networking is creating a pool of sources from which you can draw clients, resources, referrals and opportunities. This pool of people is called your "sphere of influence." Weeks after meeting a travel consultant at an event, I received a huge packet of promotional material in the mail. This costly packet was sent without a hello note, no business card and no follow-up call. What a waste of paper, postage and energy! Attractive, innovative marketing ...
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Marketing
3rd February
2012
/p> Would you like to increase your energy level and dissolve stress more easily? Here is a simple yet powerful formula to remember: Goals + Action = Energy Choose a Compelling Goal Begin by choosing a goal you would like to accomplish. Write it down in detail, describing exactly how you will know when you have met your goal. Passion behind a clearly stated goal is a powerful force. You can gain enormous control over that force by focusing on one small step that you need to take. For ...
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Self Improvement
2nd February
2012
From our first day on earth until our last, we face different levels of adversity. Adversity may be sickness, a property loss, or the loss of a family member. It may be a lost career promotion or a business setback. How we handle these adversities defines how we achieve greatness in our lives. Let me share the story of James Blake, who overcame multiple adversities, more than most of us would ever experience in a lifetime and yet achieved greatness. James Blake is a world class professional ...
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