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Posted by tyoungbl under Management
From http://ypsgroup.com 5274 days ago
Made Hot by: jnelson on June 17, 2010 12:09 am

I’ll never forget that coffee mug. It was the second year of my sales career, and I had finally submitted a proposal that got me invited to “present and defend” in front the powers that be in the executive conference room of one of my key customers. It sat in the middle of the table. Papa frog, mama frog and baby frog, smiling happily under that goofy slogan Read More

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"I Know You Gave the Job to Someone Else, But Might I Ask Why?" A Valuable, Door-Opening Questionnaire!

Posted by yoni67 under Self-Development
From http://jobshuk.com 5277 days ago
Made Hot by: businessavante on June 13, 2010 9:32 pm

Didn't land the job, contract or project?

Here's a GREAT questionnaire I developed to find out why! It allows you to obtain feedback, improve your business marketing and get your foot through the proverbial door! Give it a try Read More

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The Right Person in the Right Job

Posted by ajayjoya under Human Resources
From http://www.web.com 5279 days ago
Made Hot by: saraib820 on June 12, 2010 11:31 pm

So when you have to make difficult employee decisions, remember that in the long run, you’re doing everyone—your employees and your customers—a favor. Everyone deserves to have a job that showcases their particular abilities, and sometimes you may find yourself in the position of shepherd . . . guiding people to their right spot Read More

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Don’t Respond to Biz Sugar Comments: You Might Lose a Reader & A Voter

Posted by lovedthisarticle! under Self-Development
From http://theheidiblog.wordpress.com 5280 days ago
Made Hot by: PeaceNLove on June 10, 2010 1:43 pm

I'm Heidi. A Biz Sugar Groupie and VOTER!

I'm back for the final part of my trilogy: an outsiders view on succeeding on Biz Sugar.

Today it's about comments. Respond to them and build good will. Get loyal readers and VOTES! Ignore them or don't bother to answer and don't be surprised if the opposite happens Read More

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206 Productivity Tips for Working From Home

Posted by amabaie under Management
From http://5kmission.com 5281 days ago
Made Hot by: 9devon9 on June 10, 2010 11:02 am

As I mentioned in a recent post, I've been having some trouble becoming more productive. As I try to branch out and do more and more with my online workin Read More

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7 Habits of People Who Make it to Biz Sugars “Hot Topics” Page

Posted by lovedthisarticle! under Self-Development
From http://theheidiblog.wordpress.com 5281 days ago
Made Hot by: alinisrael on June 9, 2010 4:26 pm

You post to Biz Sugar? Do you want to make the "Hot Topics" Page? Of Course!!!

It's about getting involved, not just posting and splitting!

Here are the habits of those who are consistently reaching the Biz Sugar "Hot Topics" Page!! Read More

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The Best Business Coach I Ever Had – Todd Youngblood's "SPE" Blog

Posted by tyoungbl under Management
From http://ypsgroup.com 5282 days ago
Made Hot by: Portfolio33 on June 9, 2010 12:06 am

It took me just over a year to realize I was being coached. That’s how good Bob Barham was. His was the best coaching/learning model I’ve ever seen, and it’s absurdly easy to do Read More

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Good Customer Service? Don’t Bank on it!

Posted by bloggertone under Management
From http://bloggertone.com 5288 days ago
Made Hot by: maplesummit on June 7, 2010 3:42 pm

On Monday, I went to the bank to deposit a personal cheque. The queue resembled the queue you might expect from the Passport Office the day after their strike....Yes it was long and disorderly. The general banking area has 6 customer service desks... Read More

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De-tangle yourself from your chair!

Posted by bloggertone under Self-Development
From http://bloggertone.com 5289 days ago
Made Hot by: SJC on June 2, 2010 6:06 pm

Some of us may find ourselves sitting in front of the computer for many hours during the day (like you are now). So I thought I would share a few simple exercises with you to help stretch your limbs, eyes, ears and other areas of your bod Read More

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In Pursuit of Experts and Expertise. Is it Necessary for Success?

Posted by billrice under Self-Development
From http://bettercloser.com 5292 days ago
Made Hot by: omgzam on June 2, 2010 2:01 am

One of my BizSugar friends, Susan Oakes of Marketing for Business Success, took me to task for my use of Expert in 8 Ways to Become an Expert in Internet Marketing. Our discussion, available here on BizSugar, centered on whether being an expert is necessary in all cases.

Her question really got me thinking Read More