Control destroys relationships. Control blinds you to opportunities. Control shuts down your inner voice. Control is driven by your ego's need to serve itself. Control is an illusion you cling to primarily to alleviate your fears. Great leaders give up the need to control, come to terms with their own egos, and dedicate themselves to helping oth Read More
Today's focus is on listening. A big part of being good at all the steps in the sales process has to do with listening and being totally present. I have put together (in PDF format) a brief self-assessment on listening for you to complete. A big part of being a successful communicator is self-awareness. Take time during and after this assessment Read More
New service launches to allow brands to track social media metrics across multiple networks. Read More
Useful overview of tools for managing your small business -- from online scheduling shift workers to appointment setting. Read More
Either way, the hard work is only beginning when your web site is done. That's when the marketing and promotion kicks in. How would you do that? How would you spread the word about your new small business and web site? I'm not starting a new business right now, but if I were, here's how I'd market it. Read More
Leading is something you do from the front, not from locked away in a hotel with a new plan. Read More
A JAPANESE electronics maker recently introduced its latest technological innovations that aim to better the lives of its users. Read More
With the current number of businesses in trouble, there are firms providing a little known service, yet highly effective service called Business Debt Mediation. These no-cost/no-fee service can now be provided locally by individuals who can be trained and supported by the leading company in the industry, Valcor Arbitration Services. Read More
Word of mouth is basically an expressed recommendation from a customer. For example, let's say you went to a new restaurant and thought the food, service and atmosphere were all amazing. Then today you were on the phone with your sister and started talking about the great time you had at this new restaurant and how you highly recommended it. That Read More
Managing multiple projects for multiple clients can be a little daunting for new or even experienced small business professionals. Without a process for keeping track of deadlines, client feedback, and team activity, you might quickly find yourself on the other end of an angry phone call with an unhappy client. Read More
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