The How-To`s of Firing Incompetent Employees
By Andrew E. Schwartz - 1/4/2008
CATEGORIES OF OFFENSES: Most organizations have two categories of offenses in their policies. One category is for flagrant actions which are cause for immediate termination. Cited as examples of such offenses were theft of company property, gross negligence, and being intoxicated on the job. The sec... Print Marketing Campaign, What`s Important and What`s Not!
By Steven Schneidman - 1/4/2008
Every company searches to lure customers to their product. Unless you have a monopoly or unique product your marketing goal is to fulfill your customers needs with your products. Today finding that monopoly or unique program is virtually impossible, and even if you do find it chances are someone wil... Top 6 Reasons Why You Need a Remote for PowerPoint Presentations
By Dawn Bjork Buzbee - 1/4/2008
A top complaint from audience members is that many presenters put too much emphasis on PowerPoint and technology while neglecting the message and interaction with participants. One way to deliver more effective presentations that improve your connection to your audience is to add a remote control to... Expand Your Horizons - Sell Your Professional Services Through ClickBank
By Tim Coulter - 1/4/2008
ClickBank allows its merchants to sell many different types of digital products, but with the proviso that they must be deliverable entirely over the internet within 24 hours of purchase. Most merchants focus on downloadable products (especially ebooks and software applications), although ClickB... Public Relations Writing: Write Better Press Release Headlines With More Impact in Less Time
By Thomas Murrell - 1/4/2008
Public relations writing when writing press releases can be a real challenge. When writing press releases the most important part is the headline or title. This is the information the media reads first so it has to grab their attention. How can you write better press releases that get used instead o... Innovation Management - idea selection and valuation issues
By Kal Bishop - 1/4/2008
Innovation is different and distinct from creativity in that it is idea selection, development and commercialisation as opposed to creativity, which is problem identification and idea generation. The core issue with innovation management is, therefore, how to select those ideas that are most likely ... Quit Talking and Listen! Give Clients and Prospects Your Undivided Attention
By Mical Johnson - 1/4/2008
I have found that the best sales people are the best listeners, not the ones that talk your ear off. Listening is a skill that much more than just hearing the words coming out of their mouth. Here are some tips that you can use to see how well you actually listen. Maintain eye contact This is more t... Is Your Business Podcasting? Well, It Should Be
By Rodney Rumford - 1/4/2008
It has been said that podcasting is where Blogs and radio intersect. It is my belief that podcasting is quickly emerging as a media that stands completely on its own. Podcasting is nothing like radio in the traditional sense. It is only similar in the fact that you can listen to audio. That is where... Why do Some People Rake in the Dough while Others Spin Their Wheels to No Avail?
By Bill Austin - 1/4/2008
Here?s the truth: I have read hundreds and hundreds of books about personal finances, from the conventional world of financial planning, to the trendy how-to-get-rich programs to the New Age gurus of money. But here?s what?s missing from nearly all of them: VERY FEW of them even mention about our ... Invite Questions to Boost Your Sales
By Bob Leduc - 1/4/2008
Do you invite your prospective customers to ask questions ...or do you try to avoid getting questions from them? You`re walking away from a lot of easy sales if you don`t encourage prospects to ask questions. 1. Prospects Who Ask Questions Are Usually Ready To Buy Prospective customers who ta... Your Data is Your Life!
By Harald Anderson - 1/4/2008
It is hard to imagine the world without computers. I often find myself wondering about how we survived in the pre-computer era. Just a few short years ago the general population used computers for much less than we do now. Sure, many of us used the computer to surf the web, maybe do a little res... Stress Management:: 10 Tips to Turn the Tables on Stress
By Jeff Herring - 1/4/2008
1. The first thing to make clear is that I look at handling stress a little bit differently from many others. Typically, people focus on how to reduce or eliminate the stress in their lives. Their focus is on surviving stress. My belief is that their focus is too narrow and limited. My focus, by con... Marketing Conversations, And Conversation Stoppers
By Nina Ham - 1/4/2008
Where many marketing conversations get off-track are the ones you have with yourself, before you even pick up the phone or initiate the handshake. As independent professionals, usually at the helm of solo businesses, we sometimes find ourselves facing daunting internal obstacles as we try to begin ... A Natural Phenomenon? Really?
By Robert A. Kelly - 1/4/2008
Sure. What else do you call a human discipline whose very
nature is firmly rooted in the principle that people act on their
own perception of the facts. Then goes on to create, change or
reinforce that opinion by reaching, persuading and
moving-to-desired-action the very people whose behaviors
... Due Diligence, It Can Make or Break The Bank
By Don Bell - 1/4/2008
Due diligence by a Venture Capitalist is the last step in the "dating stage" of Venture Capital. This is when the Venture Capitalist comes to your facilities and goes through you books, looks at your product in detail, talks with you clients, staff, and vendors. This can be a pretty intense time. So... The Story of Allison
By Larry Hochman - 1/4/2008
How will you decide which colleges you should apply to? Here`s a story that might help a little. About three years ago one of my students (we`ll call her Allison) was a senior. She came from
a divorced family where neither parent had gone to college. She didn`t know much about how the system work... The Art of Goosing Sales: Bring In An Eagle, Fast!
By Dr. Gary S. Goodman - 1/4/2008
There are lots of little secrets that can help you to build sales in your telemarketing unit. But few things goose sales better or faster, than bringing an eagle into the room. An eagle is someone who very quickly soars above everybody else, or if he?s shy of achieving the production of your leaders... Public Relations Going O.K?
By Robert A. Kelly - 1/4/2008
Yes? Good! Still, as a business, non-profit or association manager, if
you`re not getting the behavior changes you paid for, you`re
wasting your money. Here`s why I say that. People act on their perception of the
facts, and those perceptions lead to certain behaviors. But
something can be done abo... Website Marketing 101
By Scott Sedwick - 1/4/2008
When it comes to website marketing and promotions, you
need to start here... Every website, whether new, old, or just a thought needs to
consider the marketing that will be put that website in front
of it`s targeted audience. Sounds easy huh? It just takes
time, perseverance, and the will to succ... Committed To Your Customer? Prove It When They Complain!
By Larry Galler - 1/4/2008
Businesses like to brag in their advertising about quality of work, commitment to their customers, and excellent service. These statements are also proudly advanced in Mission, Vision, and Values Statements. They are foundational to success. But, let?s face it we all occasionally make misteaks (mi... The Making Money Obsession - Discover The Real Truth
By Hamad Kadmany - 1/4/2008
In most societies, we are raised to believe in the myth that ?it?s spiritual to be poor?. Or we use such phrases as ?filthy rich?, or ?Money is the root of all evil?. Our TV and movies present the big businesses as the ?bad guys?, and programs our minds to believe that being rich is ?bad?. So when I... 7 Cheap & Easy Ways To Get Prospects
By Mike Burstein - 1/4/2008
Here are some quick techniques you can put into place on your web site or in your advertising to gather new prospects. There is practically no cost for most of these strategies yet they have proven to be extremely effective in any number of different venues. Use one, two or all of these strategies f... The Synergistic Organization of Unique People (S.O.U.P) Model
By Alvin Chan K.C - 1/4/2008
In the past, many organizations have relied on generic personality profiling tools to assess, recruit and manage their employees. Though these tools have garnered a certain measure of success, there were many flaws that needed to be addressed for increased workplace relevance. In view of these conce... The Quickly Changing Landscape Of The Job Market
By Eva Perkoski - 1/4/2008
Does it seem that with every passing year it`s getting harder and harder to find good paying jobs? If you think so, you`re not alone in your thoughts. In fact, this is a common complaint that many people have and it is even
worse for those that do not have a college education. Jobs are not bountif... Proven Two Minutes Magic Exercise to Conquer the Fear of Phone
By Peter Benson - 1/4/2008
I got a confession to make! The little communication device used
to scare me to death! I would pick ip up and dial a prospect and when the phone rings
my heart would start pounding wishing that the recipient does, to
pick the phone up. When the phone is picked, guess what? My home business was ra... The Power Of A Story
By Lisa Packer - 1/4/2008
If you want your marketing to be effective, you absolutely must connect emotionally with your prospects. And one of the best ways to do that is by telling a story. A good story disarms your reader or listener. He forgets for a moment that you are trying to sell him something and instead relates with... Medical Billing And Coding Profession
By Danni R. - 1/4/2008
Medical billers and coders are in high demand among the allied health occupations. According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), health information technicians are one of the 10 fastest-growing allied health occupations. It is a challenging, interesting career where you are compensated accor... It Adds Up
By Michelle Cobbs - 1/4/2008
Loose change that is, if you want a easy way to start saving a little extra money these 5 tips show you how to do just that. One or all will fit your needs so there is no reason not to get started today. By the end of this article you could be on your way to saving for your next vacation or special ... Cover Letters - An Important Introduction
By Simone Emmons - 1/4/2008
Your resume can present your skills, education and experience to a possible employer, but your cover letter must encourage the perspective employer enough to consider you from hundreds of candidates competing for a particular job opening. Your cover letter must be a presentation of your qualificatio... Focus On The Customer: The Only Secret To Closing
By Tom Richard - 1/4/2008
People are always looking for ways to close the sale. Often times when
you lose a sale, it has nothing to do with your ability to close. The only
secret to closing more sales is by focusing more on your customer. Focus on the customer goes far beyond the words coming out of your
mouth. Your fo... Webmasters and Publishers: A Match Made in Heaven!
By Stacey Brooks - 1/4/2008
It`s pretty well-known that one of the best ways to drive traffic to your website is to post in various forums and leave your signature that includes a link to your site. While its true that this is a very good way to generate web traffic, how do you focus on the forums that yield the highest amount... Lead Handling
By Daniel Wadleigh - 1/4/2008
Since "nothing happens until a sale is made", and, since all sales come from leads, then leads are what makes everything happen. Therefore, leads (access to interested customers) are a precious commodity and should be regarded as blood- totally necessary to sustain the life of your business! Sales a... The Almighty Buck
By Sue And Chuck DeFiore - 1/4/2008
The almighty buck can actually be detrimental to your business. Think about it, if all you think about is how much you can make, are you really focusing on the other aspects of running a business. For example quality control, safety of your product, etc. If money is your only motivating factor, what... Are You A Coward? I Was
By Colin Shaw - 1/4/2008
Over the last month, I have come to hate emails and answerphones; not because I get 100 emails every day but because emails and answerphones are fast becoming the tool of the coward. At Beyond Philosophy we worked with a client a while ago whose account managers and sales teams never used to speak t... Use a Guarantee In Your Headline To Increase Trust
By George Dodge - 1/4/2008
Sometimes you can use a guarantee effectively in your headline. Doing so often creates increased trust in the reader. After all, if you guarantee it, you must believe in whatever it is you are guaranteeing.
Remember Domino Pizza`s unique selling proposition (USP), which was also used as a he... The Truth About The Fallacy Of "7"
By Dean Phillips - 1/4/2008
Ted Nicholas is a marketer with a proven track record. He has started, operated and sold 21 profitable businesses, and is responsible for the direct or indirect publishing of hundreds of books and publications. Ted Nicholas is a well- known and respected leader in the information marketing business.... Innovation Management ? how does the user benefit?
By Kal Bishop - 1/4/2008
Creativity can be defined as problem identification and idea generation whilst innovation can be defined as idea selection, development and commercialisation. There are distinct processes that enhance problem identification and idea generation and, similarly, distinct processes that enhance idea sel... Press Release Primer - Are You Ready to Grab Some Attention?
By Lee Goins - 1/4/2008
Press releases have the potential to create incredible exposure. Looking beyond the linking benefits, a well written press release may land you in newspapers, TV, and radio. I write quick content daily for websites. When a good subject doesn`t come to mind, I turn to a news search engine for ins... How To Get FREE Publicity Whenever You Want !
By Charles Kangethe - 1/4/2008
What you are about to read is a step by step guide to getting FREE publicity. Simply, this is advertising that costs nothing, yet can bring in regular and substantial orders for your products and services. Regardless of the business you`re in, you always want publicity for your products and service... The Truth?
By George Ebert - 1/4/2008
The pure and simple truth is rarely pure and never simple. Oscar Wilde
The truth. So alluring. So promising. If we only knew the truth, everything else would just fall into place. Sadly, the "truth" of a relationship, situation or event is always hard to come by.
The fact i... Make Out Marketing
By Lee Raito - 1/4/2008
What is the single biggest fear of teenagers, business owners and CEO?s alike? The answer is simple. Making out for the first time, with an attractive partner or customer you really want to be with. The jitters, the butterflies, that welling excitement building in the brain, are eerily similar wheth... Why Start Your Own Work At Home Business Opportunity? Here`s Why!
By Jeff Schuman - 1/19/2007
Would you like your own work at home business opporutnity? People choose to work from home for several reasons including the desire to stay home with their children, the need for extra income, or simply being dissatisfied with their current job. A home-based business will provide you with an excitin... Reverse Merger: Have They Taken the Reverse out of Reverse Merger?
By Joseph Quinones - 1/17/2007
Are the promoters and consultants destroying the market for Reverse Merger? First lets take a look at reverse merger. In a Reverse Merger, an operating private company merges with a public company that has little or no assets, nor know liabilities (the ?shell?).
In some rare instances, the shell m... Risk and Reward
By John McKeon - 2/12/2006
If you are doing your own investing in the stock market, what would be the first question you would ask yourself before you make any trade or investment? If your answer is how fundamentally sound the stock is, or whether the stock just broke out of a trading range on a chart, or the fact that the s... If You Can?t See It, They Won?t Do It
By Della Menechella - 2/10/2006
Recently, while developing a customer service program, I asked my client to provide me with detailed descriptions of behaviors he wanted his team members to engage in. He called me back a short time later and told me that his department heads were having a difficult time with the assignment. They ... Starting A Successful Business
By Thad Collins - 2/10/2006
Selecting to venture out and start a business is one of the hardest decisions entrepreneurs have to make, leaving the security and income of a previous job, to invest in an uncertain future can be a daunting decision for anyone. But once the decision has been reached, the next step is to select the... The End is the Beginning
By Stephen D. Boyd - 2/7/2006
People remember best what you say last. In a presentation, what people take with them to put into action or to connect with what they already know depends to a large degree on how you end the presentations. So in one sense, the end of your presentation is the beginning for the audience. Speakers o... How to Take Advantage of Public Relations
By Robert A. Kelly - 2/6/2005
Please feel free to publish this article and resource box in your ezine, newsletter, offline publication or website. A copy would be appreciated at bobkelly@TNI.net. Net word count is 760 including guidelines and resource box. Robert A. Kelly © 2003.
How to Take Advantage of Public Relations... Organization Tips - How to Set Up Your Database
By Lorraine Pirihi - 1/24/2005
What`s in a Name?
Everything.
What do you do with all the contacts you make in your organisation? Do you:
Collect business cards and throw them in the bottom of your desk drawer hoping one day one of these people will ring and do business with you? Have any system for keeping information on y... Organisation - Getting Back To Basics
By Lorraine Pirihi - 1/24/2005
If you look at any major organisation, there is this trend for executives to use "palm pilots" in conjunction with software schedulers such as Microsoft Outlook.
What`s really interesting is even with all this technology (and many of these execs are fortunate to have personal assistants) they ...
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