The old saying does not apply to sales or sales leadership: in sales words can kill; kill deals, companies and careers. Read More
According to a recently released report by BabyCenter, moms of young children are increasingly using social media. Sixty three percent of the 25,000 women questioned reported being active on social networks, up from 11 percent in a similar study in 2006. Patch spoke with a few local moms to see if BabyCenter's results were accurate for the moms in Read More
It's quite a boon for a small business to have a great URL and a dynamic online presence. But what if you have a fabulous site that no one visits? If you're in that boat, you're missing out on potential sales and revenue for your business. So what's the best way to drive traffic to your site? Read More
Let's face it: professionals hate selling. Consultants hate selling. Architects and surveyors hate selling. Accountants hate selling. And lawyers: lawyers really hate selling. And we don't just hate the act of selling. Many of us hate the entire concept of selling. We feel it's beneath us. It's demeaning. We're experts in our field — we Read More
Are you performing at such a level that you would be okay with your career performance if today was your last work day? This article asks important questions about where you're at and where you're going, check it out. Read More
Aaahh the Spend It part of the budget. I personally love this part, and who doesn't? To be able to buy those luxury or "big ticket" items, you first need to go through the Save It stage. Read More
Small and medium-sized enterprise may be key players in emerging markets as they are in more developed nations. This post from the Vital Wave Consulting blog suggests Chinese-run banks are increasing lending to SME's following a global trend. In many diverse regions in the developing world these companies may employ up to one third of the total w Read More
Robert Miller, a financial journalist with the UK's Daily Telegraph gives tips for small and medium-sized enterprises in an economic downturn. The suggestions including meeting with key staff to determine operational efficiency and reaching out to chambers and other business organizations for help. The suggestions are probably important to consid Read More
Is the recovery here? Is recovery possible? What can be done to avoid this ever happening again? Read this post for some answers. Read More
If you own or operate a brand, whether it is a big company, a small business, or just your name, email newsletters have become a popular way of adding value for your clients, customers, or friends. Read More
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