Complacency is a known problem and must be clearly recognized as a causal factor in killing sales and business success. It can kill entire organizations. Complacency makes people fear the unknown, mistrust the untried, and abhor the new; especially the new. In the face of complacency, Business Owners and employees resist change.
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Complacency - A Business Killer!
Posted by latiera under StrategyFrom http://www.evancarmichael.com 5542 days ago
10 Home Business Ideas for Moms and Others
Posted by ShawnHessinger under StartupsFrom http://businessinfoguide.com 5542 days ago
This post on 10 home business ideas for moms and others from Stephanie Chandler of Small Business Growth Strategies contains some obvious suggestions (virtual assistant, freelance writer) but check out some others like computer tutor, pet sitter or infopreneur. Like any other ideas for business, it's important to consider the limitations of your
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16 Questions to Ask Before Starting a Business
Posted by ShawnHessinger under StartupsFrom http://www.livevideo.com 5542 days ago
Here are 16 questions to ask before starting a business presented in video form with a contemporary soundtrack from atouchofbusiness.com. The video would make a great blog post and even though these questions on everything from financing to whether you really have the temperament to become a small business owner don't come with much elaboration,
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Biz Doctor Makes Perscription for "Lack-of-Cash-itis"
Posted by ShawnHessinger under FinanceFrom http://www.livevideo.com 5542 days ago
Cash flow is always a problem for small business, but Biz Doctor Van Carpenter has the cure for this "Lack-of-Cash-itis" or at least some preventative measures. In this episode of AlishaTV, the Biz Doctor lays out an aggressive plan to keep your small business healthy. It includes developing a good relationship with your bank, difficult but nece
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Easy Tips to Manage Your Reputation Cloud Online - Scott Fox
Posted by scottfox under Public RelationsFrom http://www.scottfox.com 5543 days ago
Keeping track of your company's online reputation is a challenge today! Your "reputation cloud" extends far past your own web site across blogs, communities, and througout social media.
How to keep track of what customers and competitors are saying about you? This is a key function of modern public relations and PR.
This article shares
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What is #followfriday on Twitter?
Posted by williswee under Social MediaFrom http://www.penn-olson.com 5543 days ago
Follow Friday, which is better known as #followfriday or #ff is a hashtag used on Twitter set to happen every FRIDAY (duh.. otherwise why is it called Follow Friday?). It was started by Micah Baldwin to encourage people to suggest great tweeple that they think others should follow as well.
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How to: Get a Head Start on Social Media Marketing
Posted by williswee under Social MediaFrom http://www.penn-olson.com 5543 days ago
If you have been thinking of marketing your brand or products using social media but have not gone about doing it, what are you waiting for?
Don't ever let technology or unfamiliarity pose as a barrier to your progress.
To help you get a head start on social media marketing, here are a few tips that I think is essential for success.
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The Argument Against Exceeding Expectations
Posted by SkipAnderson under Human ResourcesFrom http://blog.sellingtoconsumers.com 5543 days ago
Formal employee performance reviews are important for all employees, even commission-paid sales representatives. But can a salesperson really exceed expectations?
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Business is like farming. You don't plant seeds on Monday and harvest on Tuesday. You plant the seeds. You fertilize and water them. You pick out the weeds. Then once the harvest is in, you work fast and hard to pick the crop before it goes rotten.
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What Does Carpentry Have To Do With Sales? | Partners in EXCELLENCE Blog
Posted by dabrock under SalesFrom http://partnersinexcellenceblog.com 5543 days ago
Learning from master carpenters about sales? Tools help us become more efficient, but they are no substitute for mastery. They are dangerous if we don't use them skillfully.
We can learn a lot about selling from carpenters.
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