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1501. | Marketing: Are You Scaring Customers Away? by John McCabe
"Hello, is (pause) puh-TREE-shuh home?"
So started my weekend lesson in marketing. It was Saturday
afternoon, and started like a typical telemarketing call. Heavy
accent, reading a script. I told him Patty wasn't home, I'm her
husband, he could talk to me.
At this point, one of ...
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1502. | 10 Dynamic Traits of Over-Achievers by Michael Brassil
Are you a successful over-achiever? Considerable research has been done about the characteristics that typify the successful business owner. Most experts who have studied the subject tend to agree that the most important single factor ...
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1503. | The Benefits of Rough Terrain Forklifts by Thomas Morva
Rough terrain forklifts are perfect for a variety of outdoor construction and loading needs. A rough terrain forklift is often used to carry materials like lumber, bricks, steel beams, and concrete, among others. A rough terrain ...
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1504. | Positive Communication Strategies by Steve Kaye
Positive, effective communication is the key to success in every part of your life. That includes at work, at play, and at home.
Use these six strategies to communicate effectively.
1) People judge others by their actions. This means you are being ...
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1505. | How to Deal With Rejection by Steve Kaye
No one likes rejection. And yet it happens. Here's how to make the most of it.
> Accept It
Recognize that it is impossible for everyone to say "yes" to everything. Thus, ...
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1506. | How Leaders Say "No" by Steve Kaye
We all wish we could say "yes" to everybody and everything. And yet sometimes we have to say "no."
Recognize that being able to say "no" with dignity is a primary communication skill.
Here's how ...
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1507. | How Effective Are Your Communication Skills by Steve Kaye
Use this check list to assess your communication skills.
Focus
* Do you pay complete attention to others when they are speaking? (A wandering focus discourages open communication.)
* Do you manage your thoughts during a ...
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1508. | 6 Steps to Effective Communication by Steve Kaye
Effective leaders are known for being excellent communicators. Here's what to do.
1) Avoid "Not." Negative talk encourages arguments, counter attacks, and attempts to solve your problems. It also creates a negative impression. For example, when you say, "I can't," you appear helpless and ...
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1509. | Voice Mail Tips by Steve Kaye
If you are like most business people, voice mail has both simplified and complicated your life. On the good side, it helps you exchange information. On the other side, leaving messages can seem like putting notes in bottles that drift off to sea. Here's how to make sure that your ...
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1510. | How to Use Your Voice Mail by Steve Kaye
Your outgoing voice mail message tells a lot about you. In fact, it may be the first impression that you make with a new client. Here's how to appear successful.
1) Present a Positive Image
Your outgoing voice mail message should ...
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1511. | Save money basics by Mansi gupta
'MONEY', in this era I think can well be stated as the 'Most Outstanding Necessity Enveloping You'. Life is impossible without money. Funds are essential in every walk of life. So, such a crucial indispensable aspect of our lives needs extra care and ...
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1512. | How Can Teens Make Money? by Jeff Schuman
Teens make money online everyday. Many people think the only way
teens make money is to get it from mom and dad. This is not
true. Everywhere you shop you find ambitious teens working to
make exrea money for ...
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1513. | How to Create Trust & Confidence in Your Clients! 4 Tips To Success! by Anthony Jewell
Whether you are selling a $60,000 BMW on your site or a $6.00 hosting package the person buying either product will have to first build confidence in you and learn to trust your company. This is because no matter the amount of money, throwing it away is never an option, ...
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1514. | Business Continuity Testing by A Streeb
Disaster Recovery is not Business Continuity. Many companies do not have full business continuity plans. They say they do have business continuity plans but they really mean that they have a disaster recovery plan, usually meaning that they have alternative premises and possibly equipment that can be used ...
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1515. | 20 Questions To See If You Are Ready To Outsource by Steve Mezak
Some companies are jumping into software outsourcing before they are ready. They hire a team, sometimes the wrong one, and then expect them to start producing software right away. In their rush, they skip the planning, goal ...
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1516. | Cross Promotion Techniques Produce Real Results by David Hudson
"Cross promotion" is not a new idea. It has been used by businesses for a very long time. For example, a real-estate company may promote a certain lawyer to close a sale. In turn, the lawyer will promote that agency in his firm. The ...
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1517. | Sandal repair for newbies by Mansi gupta
Are you a fashion freak who loves to get whirled in the massive breathtaking sky colored waves? All the trendy beach aficionados can now add feathers to their expensive, conspicuous and trendy beach dress by stylish yet comfortable and ...
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1518. | Fashion school 101 by Mansi gupta
Style and glamour are often restricted to those in the showbiz. We frequently endeavor to imitate their outfits and make-up, yet are unable to acquire those happening looks. But I think that most of us are born with sense of fashion ...
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1519. | Start A Website Business by Jeff Schuman
Before you start a webssite business you need to consider the
marketing that you will have to do to drum up business. Running
your own website business is going to be very competitive if you
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1520. | Starting a Business - How to get everything on your list done! by Anthony Jewell
With all of the pressures that come with starting up a new business it is easy to get overwhelmed. Which many people face is a long list of tasks that need to be dealt with. Keeping yourself and ...
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1521. | Why Keeping Your Business and Time Organized will help You Be Succesful. by Anthony Jewell
In any business the old saying "Time is Money" is very true. For every minute that is waisted could mean the loss of revenue or another potential client. This is seen for every business including ...
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1522. | Business Continuity Testing starts with the risks by Albert Streab
All business continuity analysis should be risk based, and risk prioritised to deal with the important business risks first. This means that any risks to your business need to be identified, examined and dealt with.
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1523. | Keys to a Good Business Plan. by Anthony Jewell
A business plan is a very important part of any business. It is usually drawn up before the business launches, but can also be developed after a business has already taken off. A good plan can take some time to develop but the effort you put into it will be ...
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1524. | How To Spot A Bad Purchase Before You Buy by Alexander Marlin
The Internet is supposed to be an even better invention since the invention of slice bread, but it is the most abused media today.
Why is that, you might ask?
Simple, there are many merchants ...
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1525. | Offering & Delivering a Professional Invoice. by Anthony Jewell
Two of the trickiest things to design is a professional proposal and a professional invoice. An invoice is something that should be used in every business but usually in start ups or one man companies it is something that is ...
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1526. | Creating a Proposal. Gaining An Edge on The Competition. by Anthony Jewell
When you start up any business there will be learning curves along the way. One of the biggest is when you are in an industry where you have to tailor bids according to each project. How you go at this and what you put in your ...
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1527. | 7 Secrets For Taking Your Business To A New Level by Patricia Drain
Patricia Drain knew it was time to write a business owner's quick guide for building value in your business when she attended a seminar with other business owners. A frequent question asked among the group was, "Why did you decide to ...
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1528. | Pink Sheets Discover Disclosure. by Joseph Quinones
Once upon a time in the world of finance there were three kingdoms the most widely recognized was also the most snobbish and wealthiest its subjects were affluent and known worldwide. Its king was NYSE ...
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1529. | Use An MRD To Control Your Outsourcing by Steve Mezak
Is your software development process as unpredictable as the weather? Is your software casting a shadow causing six more weeks of programming? Are you using a marketing requirements document (MRD) or magic to predict your software release schedule?
Early in my career, I worked in a lab ...
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1530. | Know Your Comp Plan & Write Your Own Paycheck by Darryl Gee
The thing I love the most about commissioned sales is the ability to write your own paycheck. By fully understanding your compensation plan and selling to it, you determine how much money you make. There are 4 ...
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1531. | The Benefits of Home Security Cameras by Damian Sofsian
Think carefully before you run out to your local electronics supplier and purchase a home security camera system. Just as with terrorist protection and thievery protection systems, home systems require you to plan out your ...
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1532. | The Benefits of Ergonomic Office Chairs by Ken Marlborough
Ergonomic office chairs are extremely popular in today's office environment. Many employees find that they are sitting for more than eight hours per day while at work. It is important that ergonomic office chairs be used to reduce shoulder, back, and neck strain. While ergonomic office ...
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1533. | The Process of Precision Metal Stamping by Josh Riverside
Precision metal stamping is the process of making 3-dimensional metal parts, lettering and other embossing. This is a kind of metal stamping used mostly for decorative purposes. It is similar to normal metal stamping, which is the ...
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1534. | The 8 Toughest Business Questions by Michael Brassil
Do you ever wonder if you will really succeed with your small business? You may have a number of special traits, but how well developed are they? There are qualities of endeavor and achievement that are ...
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1535. | Write Off Your iPod as a Business Expense by John McCabe
If you've been eyeing those sleek new iPods, but you didn't like
the price tag, Uncle Sam wants to help you buy one.
Before I go on, here's the standard CYA...
I'm providing this as information only. ...
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1536. | Free Traffic Exchanges are King by Andrew Daigle
Copyright 2005 East Tech LLC
If you're a serious online marketer with your own website or websites, or you promote affiliate marketing programs, you know how expensive PPC (pay-per-click) advertising can be. If you're in a very ...
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1537. | The Explosive Benefits of a Natural Market by Allyn Cutts
Copyright 2005 Cutts Group, llc
Last year a local gentleman opened a Mexican restaurant in our area. The unique aspect of the restaurant is that not only is the Mexican food authentic, but the employees are Hispanic as ...
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1538. | 5 Ways to Spice Up Your Fashion by Mansi gupta
Are you a beach aficionado? Do you crave to bask in the gushing tides kissing your feet and glistening sun overhead? If yes, then besides being vigilant of your skin and swim suit, do you spare a thought about your beach footwear? Beach footwear is ...
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1539. | How to choose a product to sell online! by Matt Bacak
If you decide to start an online business and if you are looking for a product to sell, then you must ensure that you use the correct criteria's for your next step.
Choosing a product sometimes it might be difficult, but you also need to ensure that if ...
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1540. | Your Existing Clients. How a few Clicks & Good Response Time will Save You! by Anthony Jewell
As you develop your company you will start to pick up clients online. This is when you will start seeing the rewards of your efforts but also when you will start to learn the lessons that will shape your ...
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1541. | Is Your Business Suffering From Post Traumatic Stress Disorder? by Mark Silver
How in the heck do you run a business in the face of disaster? It seems heartless to focus on growing a business when an entire city has been flooded, and thousands have been killed in the ...
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1542. | Fixing And Flipping Houses For High Return On Investment Capital by Jeanette Joy Fisher
Many real estate investors make $5,000 to $10,000 or more by flipping houses. These investors buy a home from a distressed seller and resell it quickly for a profit. Just because a seller has serious problems like a pending foreclosure ...
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1543. | Five Steps to Starting a Business by Abe Cherian
You may publish this article in your ezine, newsletter on
your web site as long as the byline is included and the
article is included in it's entirety. I also ask that you
activate any html links found in the ...
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1544. | The Advantages of Full Color Brochure Printing by Max Bellamy
A brochure can be a great promotional tool, whether it is for is a real estate listing, a trade show handout, a data sheet, or another application. The most professional and eye-catching brochures are usually those ...
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1545. | The Benefits of Online Audio Conferencing by Steve Valentino
Audio conferencing used to be limited to telephones and televisions. In that setting, one group would get together in one room and audio conference with another group, who are located in another room (and most likely in ...
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1546. | Will custom rubber bracelets go out of fashion? by Shannan Barrett
In the last two years custom rubber bracelets have invaded our
life. And despite fashion gurus pronouncing them a 'passing fad'
they are still around -- and are still climbing the popularity charts.
So what makes the custom rubber bracelets so popular? ...
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1547. | 10 Sure-Fire Steps to take the Fear out of Public Speaking by Alan Fairweather
Do you "feel the fear" when asked to do some Public
Speaking?
Public Speaking is still one of our greatest fears and it
turns grown men and women into nervous wrecks. The mere
thought of it turns our tongue to cotton wool, causes our
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1548. | The Five Powerful Tools Used by People Who Earn over one million per year at Home Businesses by Ron LeBlanc
Copyright 2005 Ron LeBlanc
In my experience with home businesses I have been fortunate to be around a lot of successful people who could really assist me with my own success. The reason I jumped out of the work-a-day world to ...
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1549. | How To Make A Million Dollars by David Hooper
The brainiacs at Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine just posted some good advice from millionaires on what it takes to become one.
The stories of the nine people featured are worth reading and have parallels with ...
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1550. | Meeting Customer Expectations by David Hooper
As I was in the airport today waiting for my flight, I was next to a gate for Southwest. For those that don't know, Southwest doesn't issue reserved seats like most airlines. Instead, ticket-holders are issued one of three boarding groups, each of which lines up ...
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