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- The RICH Pay Themselves First - Do You? - by Submitted on May 23, 2005 from Nicola Cairncross(c) Nicola Cairncross. All Rights Reserved. http://www.BookShaker.com =========================================================== Have you ever wondered why - sometimes - poor peoplehave such great cars outside the houses that they don'town? Drive round any council estate in the UK andyou will ...
Views: 733 - Copywriting Makeover: Search Engine-Friendly Can Also Mean Visitor-Friendly - by Submitted on May 21, 2005 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston © 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com When it comes to search engine optimization, copywriting plays a big role. You want to have excellent copy that appeals to both your visitors and the engines in order to create pages that will rank highly. However, sometimes there can ...
Views: 691 - THE FOUR BASIC STEPS IN THE TRAINING PROCESS - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeTraining is one of the most profitable investments an organization can make. No matter what business or industry you are in the steps for an effective training process are the same and may be adapted anywhere. If you have ever thought about developing a training program within your ...
Views: 64671(8 votes) - Comparing Corporate and Personal goal attainment programs that have developed over thousands of years with those of modern day l - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from jason armstrongIn the 1990s Stephen Covey’s name became famous through the publication of the “The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People”. As many know the “7 habits” are not a group of new concepts but age-old approaches to success represented in a way that can be clearly applied to modern day personal and ...
Views: 477 - Building a Web Store on Shoestring Budget in less than Four Hours - by Submitted on May 16, 2005 from Nowshade KabirStarting a business online is no longer as difficult as it used to be! Now, there are plenty of interesting business ideas that anybody can pick up from various Internet resources. Startup related cost, which used to deter many in taking action, has become negligible. Many people already started ...
Views: 1018 - You No Longer Have A Label, But You Do Have A Ticket - by Submitted on May 14, 2005 from Tama KievesWhen I first dropped out of my lawyer life, I sometimes walked downtown on weekdays like some wayward ghost haunting a former territory. I’d stare at the office high-rises with fountains gushing in plazas and geometric murals in cool lobbies. Then I’d gaze in the windows of trendy boutiques ...
Views: 514 - Using Perceptual Variations to Persuade People - by A very potent way in which you can persuade the target of your persuasion goal to make the desired decision is by altering the way in which the situation is visualized. One of the most common forms of this persuasion technique is to break down a larger cost into an average daily cost.
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Views: 593 - You, Too, Can Be a Salesperson - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenI am not a sales and marketing guru. I've written two books on marketing and taught thousands of people how to sell themselves, but really, I don't know more about sales and marketing than most of you. What I know how to do is talk to people, all kinds of people -- restaurant owners and ...
Views: 637 - 8 Penny Stocks to Avoid - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Peter LeedsThere are many good penny stock investments available, which could turn a small amount of capital into a small fortune very quickly. However, to discover these you need to know what to look for and what to avoid. When searching for that one big payoff, steer clear of the following examples. ...
Views: 1095(2 votes) - Hypnotic Job Interview Skills - by Submitted on May 11, 2005 from David BarronWhat if there where a way to hypnotize HR people into hiring you? Although it sounds like the stuff of movies, you really can influence the job interviewer’s subconscious mind to hire you, or at least move your resume to the top of the stack. How do you do this? There are three steps. You ...
Views: 1200 - How To Get Clients To Take Immediate Action - by Submitted on May 07, 2005 from Jim KleinAre you tired of excuses? Looking for a persuasion technique to get people to take immediate action? Are prospects saying things to you like: "I'll think it over and get back to you?" "I need to talk it over with my wife." "Call me next week and we'll set up an appointment." Then create a sense ...
Views: 473 - A 21-step Path to Discover and Do What You Love with Your Life’s Work - by Submitted on May 07, 2005 from Craig NathansonIn mid-life, many of us are unfulfilled in our lives and careers. We have a deep longing for change. We often feel that we’ve waited too long to pursue our dreams, and believe that we have no choice but to settle for our current lot in life. Choosing how to fill such a deep void is no small ...
Views: 485 - The New Paradigm That Built a $100 Million Online Business - by Six years ago, Agora Publishing decided to test a theory - to see whether the same methods used in running a successful publishing business offline could be translated into running a profitable online business.
Did it work?
In fact, the results were remarkable - so much so that savvy online ...
Views: 496 - The New Paradigm That Built a $100 Million Online Business - by Untitled Document
Six years ago,
Agora Publishing decided to test a theory - to see whether the same
methods used in running a successful publishing business offline could
be translated into running a profitable online business.
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Views: 753(1 vote) - Become a Master of Persuasion - by Let's face it. Virtually everything you have in your life was a result of your being able to persuade somebody. But, frequently people only equate the ability to persuade someone with "selling" them in a transaction where money changes hands. However, even if your occupation has nothing to do ...
Views: 512 - In a Rut? Ready for a Career Change? - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Cecile PeterkinAre you unhappy at work? Tired and lacking energy and drive? Don't worry, you are not alone! Studies in the US show that up to 70 percent of the workforce is unhappy with their job at any given time. We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when the ...
Views: 629 - “You must play by the rules” - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from graham julieYou must play by the rules. Everything has rules. You want to play chess then learn the rules. You want to play soccer then learn the rules. You want to play tennis then learn the rules. You want to play life then….hang on a minute…. Who wrote the rules of life? Who wrote the rules to your ...
Views: 941(1 vote) - Review: The Step-by-Step Copywriting Course - by Submitted on May 03, 2005 from Karon ThackstonJill Whalen © 2005 http://www.highrankings.com/copywritingcourse I've spent the past couple of weeks reading Karon Thackston's copywriting course, and boy-oh-boy is it a winner! Karon spent five long months putting down on virtual paper everything that she's learned in her 20+ years as a ...
Views: 973 - Making More With Existing Clients - by Submitted on May 02, 2005 from Charlie CookHave you ever put on a jacket you haven’t worn in a while and found a twenty-dollar bill in one of the pockets? You'd forgotten all about it, so discovering it is like getting a gift. If you've been in business for a year or longer, you may have gifts in forgotten pockets — sources of additional ...
Views: 498 - How to get 50% more productivity and Higher Performance Results - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleREVOLUTIONARY WORKPLACE High Performance Systems If you speak to employers about their staff’s performance, you will typically hear comments about low skills, ineffective training, lack of ownership, responsibility or performance, and all the pressures around skills development legislation ...
Views: 901 - Features vs. Benefits vs. End Results - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2005 from Karon Thackstonby Karon Thackston © 2005 http://www.copywritingcourse.com If you've been in the copywriting realm for very long at all, you've heard the phrase "features vs. benefits." It's a fundamental copywriting principle and driving force behind much of what we, as copywriters, create. But there's ...
Views: 778 - The "Inner Game" of Rapport - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2005 from David Barron“With rapport anything is possible. Without is nothing is possible.” To influence anyone in a persuasion setting (without threats, weapons or coercion) rapport is absolutely vital. Most sales people attempt to establish rapport by finding a topic of interest that they might both have in ...
Views: 645 - THE 10 GUIDELINES FOR SUCCESSFUL CUSTOMER SERVICE - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Al InfandeHowever trite, the customer is the most important person in your business! Why? It’s simple: If there were no customers, there would be no business. As with any service establishment, it is very important to portray a favorable first impression with your customers. It is important ...
Views: 32626(3 votes) - Hypnotic Selling Techniques: Get Their Unconscious Mind to Say Yes - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from David BarronHypnotic Selling Techniques: Get Their Unconscious Mind to Say Yes One of the most powerful ways to sell anything is to use the techniques of modern hypnosis. In a clinical setting, a hypnotist gently guides the client into a trance. Once in that relaxed state, his or her unconscious mind more ...
Views: 1333 - Money Problems? Mend Your Money Scripts - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2005 from Kathleen FoxIf you aren’t satisfied with the way you manage finances, perhaps the problem isn’t that you don’t know enough about money. Instead, the problem may be the money “truths” you know that aren’t really true. Most of these are beliefs you developed as a child. Children are constantly being taught ...
Views: 685 - Mastering the Art of Persuasion - by Let's face it. Virtually everything you have in your life was a result of your being able to persuade somebody. But, frequently people only equate the ability to persuade someone with "selling" them in a transaction where money changes hands. However, even if your occupation has nothing to do ...
Views: 901 - How to get 50% more productivity and High Performance Workplaces - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2018 from Tony DovaleIf you speak to employers about their staff’s performance and productivity, you will typically hear moans about low skills, ineffective training, lack of ownership, no responsibility or performance, and all the pressures around skills development legislation etc. If we dig a little deeper ...
Views: 945 - Everything You Know About Paying Your Bills is Wrong! - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2005 from Clint HollandStemming largely from a complete lack of knowledge and education on finance, today’s society is not only in more debt than ever, but they are continuing the explosive trend of charging everything. Our current educational system does little to educate the American people on how to properly manage ...
Views: 571 - 7 Stepping-stones to Career Growth and Excellence - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Steve BrunkhorstAchieving excellence in our work is an integral part of feeling genuinely satisfied in life. We want our careers or businesses to blossom, making us financially secure and content with our achievements. Here are seven stepping-stones that lead to career growth and excellence. When used as part ...
Views: 684 - Standing Above The Crowd - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2005 from Kelley RobertsonStanding Above The Crowd In today’s highly competitive business environment it is critical to find ways to separate yourself from the other companies who sell the same – or similar – product and/or service. Here are several strategies that can help you accomplish this: Help your clients ...
Views: 540 - Everyone talks in code! - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from graham julieHow often have you left a meeting with a customer or your boss telling yourself he likes my ideas. Only to find later that you didn’t get the sale or your boss has told everyone that you are crazy. As we get older it seems to us that everyone talks in code. No one tells us what they really ...
Views: 1007 - How To Uncover Profit-Pulling Keywords for Your Pay Per Click Campaign - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2005 from Kathryn O'NeillChoosing to bid on the right keywords can be key to your pay per click success. By choosing the proper keywords - words that your potential customers would use to search for your product - you can pre-qualify web traffic and skyrocket your conversion rate. But how do you choose the right ...
Views: 1011 - Changing Your Position When There's Competition - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2009 from C.J. HaydenAre you finding many of your best prospects already working with competitors? When you pursue a new opportunity, is someone else capturing the prize? Maybe it's time to re-evaluate your positioning. Your market position is the place you occupy in the mind of your prospective clients. It's ...
Views: 639 - - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Janice Smallwood-McKenzie“What I Do ‘Is Not’ Who I Am” Ah, the personal touch that continues to make a big difference for the better in our lives and the lives of those who have an opportunity to experience a personal touch from us. If networking and effective communication are centered on other people, can we ...
Views: 576 - Embarrassed To Discuss Your Prices? Seven Common Reasons We Can’t Talk About Fees And How To Overcome Them - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Karyn GreenstreetLast week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, “How much do we owe you?” and his embarrassed ...
Views: 687 - REALIZE YOUR POTENTIAL - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2005 from Manoj SharmaRealize Your Potential Thinking as an intelligent, educated and a professional in your field is it possible that you may not be fully realizing your potential? If you stop to take a close look at yourself you’ll discover that there are three levels to your potential. 1) Your Exhibited ...
Views: 1904 - MASTERFUL TRANSFORMATIONAL COACHING™ - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Manoj SharmaIf you ever plan on being mega successful, powerful and masterful in your finances, career, business, relationships and life in the world today, Masterful Transformational Coaching™ is something you absolutely have to pay attention to. Coaching today is not a lucrative endeavour, it is a highly ...
Views: 818 - Mid-Life Perception: It’s Your View That Counts - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2005 from Craig NathansonThis is the third in a ten-part series exploring the “Ten P” model developed by Craig Nathanson, The Vocational Coach, to help mid-life adults discover and do what they love. When Murray and Heather Rand of Canada sold their St. Thomas, Ontario, home and moved permanently aboard their sailboat, ...
Views: 540 - Being the Best vs. Being Consistently Chosen - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Ginger Wynn© 2003 Garrison Wynn http://www.wynnsolutions.com Do you have the best service, product, or skills in your area, yet for some reason you still are not getting the results you know you deserve? Hey! I thought if you were the best, you were supposed to eventually win. Let’s address the reality ...
Views: 576 - The Search Engine Optimization Game Is Getting Tricky - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2005 from Tom WorsleyFor more than 4 years now I have been modifying my work from home based web sites trying to optimize for the major search engines, Especially Goggle. Today with much disappointment I have come to the realization that search engine traffic alone will not make me rich. Yes my search engine ...
Views: 502 - Business Brokerage - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2005 from Ray PhilipStart thinking about buying an established business if you want to avoid the immense risks involved in starting one. Not everyone wants to start a business from scratch, and buying a business with the infrastructure in place lets you focus on building it up, as opposed to getting a new business ...
Views: 536 - Leadership Lessons from Pope John Paul II - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2005 from Sharif Khan"Heroes are rebels with a cause. Rebels because they challenge the traditional ways of thinking and refuse to follow the herd. They have a cause, a vision, that's larger than life." - Sharif Khan, author of Psychology of the Hero Soul From a small-town Polish boy born to a retired army officer ...
Views: 736 - *** How to Think and Grow Rich - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2005 from Karim HajeeSome of you may have read the book "Think and Grow Rich" by Napoleon Hill - but as someone recently pointed out to me - there is a crucial mistake in the title of Hill's book - something that has been left out - and it may very well be the reason why some people who read the book don't achieve ...
Views: 1145 - Power Up Performance: 9 Ways to Keep Employees Engaged - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2005 from JoAnna BrandiAre your employees engaged in their work, or are they estranged from your company's mission and their role in making it happen? Mounting evidence suggests that the more engaged employees are in what they do, the better their performance and the higher the rewards for everyone. The key is to have ...
Views: 547 - Ohio Entrepreneur Introduces Video Communications to the World - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from daniel webbMarch 1, 2005 – Over 30 billion emails are sent daily worldwide, and online communication are expected to double in the next few years. However, the future of online communications is already here. Today, video can add the human touch of emotions, gestures, personality and more to the otherwise ...
Views: 579 - Why Should I Hire You? Five Interview Techniques to Get Hired - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Patricia DorchMany job seekers look for a new career opportunity without planning a career strategy for selling their abilities to potential employers and landing a job. Preparation, knowing your Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) Asking Questions, Closing the interview, and sending a Thank-You Letter ...
Views: 835 - Have You Prepared for Success in Sales? - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Jim KleinMy wife and I watched the movie Ray a couple of weeks agowhen it came out on DVD. In the movie Jaime Foxx plays thelegendary singer Ray Charles. I was amazed at how Jaime hadcaptured the essence of Ray Charles. Many times throughoutthe movie I wondered if it was Jaime Foxx or Ray Charles I was ...
Views: 488 - How to Build a Business Website - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2005 from Nowshade KabirA recent report done by Yankee Group, a Boston-based market research company, states that at the end of 2004 around 34 percent of small and medium sized businesses in North America are selling goods and services on the Internet and another 25 percent is planning to do so within next 12 months. ...
Views: 569 - Dissatisfied With Your Job? Take Your Power Back! - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2005 from Doreen BanaszakApparently, there are all sorts of reasons to be dissatisfied with your job… Statistically, studies have shown that: -Lack of career advancement -Lack of training -Lack of direction from supervisors -A challenging economy -Lack of support from employers (CareerBuilder.com) Some of mine ...
Views: 975 - Transforming Problems into Sales - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2005 from Jeremy CohenMy silent fish tank was no more. Enough water had evaporated to make the filter gurgle. It was highly annoying and I knew I wouldn’t be at ease until it was silent again, so I filled the tank. Did I fill it to satisfy a want or a need? Does it really matter? Probably not. The gurgling tank ...
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