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Author: Mark HunterSelling a price increase can be difficult in nearly any type of situation, but trying to sell one in a soft market can be downright brutal. Yet, as unpleasant as it can be, it is often essential. The problem usually stems from the fact that the salesperson and the customer are coming at the situation from different perspectives. Especially in times like this, it is imperative

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Author: Barbara BartleinThe economy has tanked, we are fighting in wars with no end in sight, and the new President is predicting difficult times ahead. Our culture has become the “age of (even more) anxiety.” Long before September 11, a study by the Yale Anxiety and Mood Center reported much higher levels of anxiety in the 1990s than they did in the 1950s. By the 1980s, normal children had

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Author: Andrew SobelIronically, the devastation wrought by World War II created the circumstances for many positive and creative changes around the world, once the conflict was over. The Marshall Plan, which helped modernize Europe, emerged in the war’s aftermath; the United Nations was created; new and stronger democracies came into being; new technologies were adopted into civilian markets;

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Author: Andrew SobelIronically, the devastation wrought by World War II created the circumstances for many positive and creative changes around the world, once the conflict was over. The Marshall Plan, which helped modernize Europe, emerged in the war’s aftermath; the United Nations was created; new and stronger democracies came into being; new technologies were adopted into civilian markets;

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Author: Steven CrimandoFear and uncertainty are continuing to grip the country and world as a result of terror attacks worldwide, heightened security alerts in major cities including New York, shootings on college campuses, violence in stores, malls and offices, and the global economic crisis. Front page headlines, TV and radio news reports and Internet videos laden with crime and heartbreak are

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Author: Susan RegierMost people don’t give insurance much thought. They know they need it but it’s not something they spend time dwelling upon. In fact, 88% of families are not aware of their insurance coverage…but Nancy Kirwin is working to change that perception. With nearly twenty years of insurance industry experience, Nancy, an insurance service specialist/agent with Townsend Mutual

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By Mark HunterWe’ve all had to deal with price increases in one form or another. Similarly, many of us have been faced with a belligerent customer who not only is unwilling to accept your price increase, but also threatens to switch to your number one competitor. When this happens, we’re often left with the feeling that our career is on the brink of imploding. But, don’t panic! Take a deep

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By Barbara Bartlein An unexpected outcome of computers and other technology is the loss of the “human moment.” A term coined by Harvard lecturer, Edward M. Hallowell, it refers to the psychological encounter that can happen only when two people share the same physical space. The human moment is a quality of interaction that you don’t get through technology, even phones. Technology has

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By Gregory StebbinsAs a sales leader, have you ever felt like you were at war in your business? No surprise there because modern business is based on a military model. However, today’s business environment is rapidly changing requiring sales managers to look at new and different approaches to leading sales organizations. Now the question is: what will replace the old business model?

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Lt. Col. Rob “Waldo” WaldmanAs I write this article at my favorite Starbucks, I can't help but hear the conversation next to me. A middle-aged woman is having a coffee meeting with a peer discussing job opportunities, the market, and their personal networks. It's obvious that she's lost her job due to cutbacks and is networking like mad, reaching out to her wingmen and exploring job

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By Andrew SobelEspecially in a difficult economy, clients may ask you for a discount. There are at least five reasons why a client will pressure you to reduce your fees, and you need to understand which of these is at the root of the discount request in order to effectively respond. I've named a client type for each of these reasons: "Red Ink": This client is under extraordinary budgetary

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By Barbara Bartlein Organizations that are in the throes of change must make sure that the framework for change is in place before charging forward. Too often, goals and strategies are defined but there is little attention to whether the organizational culture is ready and primed for the changes. Staff then gets frustrated or just ignores the change efforts completely. Here are the ten

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By Karen Susman Include the following elements in this exact order in your next presentation. Your audience will stay with you until you take your bow. Be prepared for ear-splitting applause. Let's assume you're speaking to potential customers for your big, beautiful beanbag chairs. I will not waste your time. ("In the next few minutes, I'd like to demonstrate the comfort and construction of

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By Joanne Black Have your phones stopped ringing yet? The economy is lagging and dragging. We’ve felt the effects in the United States. Now we’re seeing global implications. So, how do you tackle economic uncertainty? Cut advertising, travel, training, marketing, and discretionary expense line items? Cut purchasing? Ouch!The pipeline starts to dry up and the anxiety level goes through the

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By Andrew Sobel In tough economic times, many professionals jump at the opportunity to submit a proposal to a potential client. It is a chance to book new business, and who can resist the adrenaline rush that usually goes along with the prospect of an impending sale? Proposals, however, can be huge time wasters. The problem is that some clients who are not serious buyers will ask for a

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By Kathy EppleyWow! The wild ride on Wall Street, all the ups and downs of the market and dire warnings of turbulence ahead, keeps reminding me of a flight I was on many years ago which was, to say the least, one panic provoking, rough ride. You see, at that time I was terrified of flying, suffered from panic attacks and was totally afraid of heights. So it was with much anxiety and trepidation

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By Scott StrattenDo you have a funnel for your business? If you've ever tried to pour a liquid into a small opening (i.e. your car's oil) you know that if you don't use a funnel, the liquid spills all over the place. I see the same thing happening with the visitors to most websites. When you arrive at most places on the net, there are many things fighting for your attention. Every link counts as

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By Dianne Conway If your family has had the good fortunate of enjoying the hot summer months around a backyard pool, you’ll soon be making plans to winterize it. And if you’re thinking about selling your home in the spring before the pool is opened, this is not the time to make pool closing a do-it-yourself job — even if you’ve closed it successfully over the years. Consider this additional

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By Leif SmithI recently had a consultation in my office with a woman who had found me on the Internet. She was familiar with some of my work with sports teams, and was impressed enough to pursue a consult for one to one work. From the moment we sat down together, however, I knew that there was no way I could work with this woman. She wanted help, but had to explain every situation and obstacle

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By Susan A. Friedmann “This looks absolutely amazing!” The attendee was smiling, eyes bright, and a wide grin. “If this is what I think it is, I’m pretty sure this piece of equipment will solve all of our problems.” He turned to the booth staffer, a young woman at her very first show. “Could you tell me how it works?” The staffer, thrilled at the possibility of selling a piece of equipment

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By Waldo Waldman If you want to test the true character of a person, see how they respond to adversity. Watch how they handle the pressure of a lost sale, an angry client, or a difficult boss. What do they say? How do they act? What is their emotional state? Do they freeze up and get angry, or do they buckle down and increase their focus and commitment? The same holds true for those who

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By Barbara Bartlein The new workforce of Gen X’s, Gen Y’s, and Millenniums has different priorities than the Baby Boomers or the Aging population that came before them. But before you complain that they don’t have a good “work ethic” or a “loyalty to the company,” it is helpful to look at some of the characteristics of Boomers and this group. The significant events that impacted the

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By Mark Vockentanz The devastating part about stress can simply be your response to it. In other words, some stress is inescapable, which means you have no choice but to confront it. Your best approach is to deal with it in a healthy and responsive way. That is, your response is not reactive or destructive. The formula for stress management is: stress + your response = outcome. Therefore,

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By Michelle LaBrosse Business on the go is part of our daily lives. Whether you’re running a business or running a project on the go, don’t mistake mobility for absence. When you’re not there in person, you need to be more effective at being there virtually. That means you have to sharpen your communication skills like a pro. Most of us think first about the technology tools in our

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By Jennifer Murray Opportunities are everywhere. For those of us open minded enough to see the opportunity in everything this becomes a burden and an issue. As we develop our lives and our businesses to a greater level of consciousness, it can’t be helped. There are many motivational speakers, events, and challenges out there so sooner or later, it will happen to you as well. Recently, I’ve

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By Barbara BartleinBusinesses are struggling and profits are down. You would think that companies would be trying harder to increase customer loyalty through excellent customer service. Wrong. Customer service is worse than ever according to MSN Money. In a nationwide survey commissioned by MSN Money and conducted by Zogby International, the scores for the Hall of Shame companies are, on

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By Nancy Friedman The week of August 11th was National SMILE WEEK. Yes, I’m serious.And there’s rarely a program I present that someone doesn’t ask me if smiling is really that important – either on the phone or in person. People actually ask me: "Nancy, can you really hear a smile?" Yes, Virginia, you can really hear a smile. And your caller can hear the lack of a smile as well.So, this is a

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By Mark Vockentanz Is the answer in a pill? Do all of our aches, pains, ailments and dysfunctions simply disappear when we pop the magical pill? The answer is an unequivocal “no,” yet it doesn’t appear this way if we look at the natural health product industry and the pharmaceutical industry. Actions speak louder than words. Our intuitive mind tells us one thing, but our cognitive mind says

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By Kim Duke I was pushing my chocolate-laden shopping cart at the grocery store the other day (yes – Divas grocery shop!) and saw a power negotiator in action.This person was persistent, passionate, and absolutely on purpose! They were also less than 4 feet high.Yeah, you guessed it lady – I saw a 6 year old girl with pig-tails seriously work her mother for a different kind of yogurt. I know –

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By Andrew SobelBreaking into a new client requires skill and perseverance under any circumstances, but especially so when the client already has a strong relationship with a firmly entrenched competitor. If the client is satisfied with an existing provider, there has to be a compelling reason for them to shift their business to you. It can and does happen, however. After enjoying the fruits of a

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By John Boe Rendering exceptional customer service is both a responsibility and a smart business decision. Unfortunately, far too many salespeople view customer service as an administrative burden that takes them away from making a sale. The truth is, providing quality customer service presents tremendous opportunities for cross-selling, up selling, and generating additional referrals. Dick

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By Mark Vockentanz So, let’s talk about exercise! After all, it always seems to be the topic of discussion whenever someone wants to lose weight or get healthier. The problem that can arise with exercise is multi-faceted. That is, before you jump on the exercise “treadmill” you should really understand, and apply a few important principles.Exercise should be invigorating...not exhausting. Too

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By Susan A. FriedmannThere is good news in the world of tradeshow research: according to a recent study by Exhibit Surveys, an industry research group, a considerable number of new attendees are coming to tradeshows. At the same time, 39 percent of attendees report that their buying decisions are favorably influenced after viewing a company’s exhibit.That’s the good news. The bad news is that

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By Karen SusmanWanna be right? Do everything that validates your stories. It doesn't matter that your stories don't work for you or keep you stuck. Many of us would rather be right than be happy. You got a story? Stick with it.If we admitted that our stories about our lives, what we can achieve, what our limitations are, what other people "mean by that," and multitudinous other myths are made up

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By Susan Regier Are you looking to update the content on your Web site, generate free publicity with a news release, or create a new brochure? Or perhaps you want to create a simple, yet effective marketing letter to help get your foot in the door.You may have tried writing promotional material about yourself in the past and realized how long it takes – after all, it’s not as important as

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By Dennis NixonWe've all been there; excited about our great new product, dreams in the clouds about how much money we're going to make! Then it hits you – OH MY...I have to add information about this product to everything...Web site, brochures, and that expensive trade show display I just paid a ton of money for. I've got good news for you. If you need to add a new product to your trade show

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By Michael Hepworth I was negotiating with a roofer last week to have my garage roof fixed. Toward the end of this process, he outlined what I could expect from him. Best quality materials, punctuality, clean up of the work site and immediate response in the event of any problems requiring him to come back to the house.One thing he asked that I've never been asked was "Can you think of anything

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By Susan Regier Golfers know that the most important tool on the golf course is their body. So to ensure enthusiasts are in top form, two local pros, Bob Martin and Ron Lampman from Golf Unleashed, and certified Yoga for Golfers™ teacher, Tina Gokstorp from OsoYoga, are teaming up with Golf Without Limits at the Bob Martin Golf Centre, 3341 Wonderland Road South, London for a series of

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By Susan Regier Tim Smith is combating people’s spiraling negative attitudes by bringing more smiles to the world with Smile-Therapy. After ten years of research, Smith launched Smile-Therapy.com, a Web based portal that lightens the outlook of its readers. It contains two paths to good cheer and lightheartedness: a daily positive email message and a comprehensive online Library of Wisdom, a

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By Ron Crossland I stand in front of high potential leaders every month, at least, conducting a seminar, giving a speech, or discussing leadership development. One of the standard scenarios I ask these busy, engaged, and effective managers to consider is, “have you ever left a meeting with a colleague and as you travel down the hallway talking about what you just heard, you look at each other

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By Barbara BartleinPeople are getting old. Not just in the US but all over the world. The elder population, 65 and older, is the largest growing sector in all developed countries. According to Census Bureau projections, the US elderly population will more than double between now and the year 2050, to 80 million. As far back as 1960, the American economy has benefited from the huge bubble

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By Waldo Waldman So, how do you get a 35,000-pound F-16 jet fighter to fly?It’s no easy feat. To overcome the force of gravity, you have to create a force greater than gravity’s grasp. That force is lift.As the F-16 blasts through the sky, there is an “enemy” of lift that must be overcome. It’s an aerodynamic force which resists the forward motion of the jet (known as drag.)There are two

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By Mark Hunter Establishing maximum value for your price is never easy. In today’s volatile economy, it’s even more of a challenge. For most companies, costs are increasing, yet the ability to pass them along to the customer is fraught with numerous roadblocks. The customer’s response to a price increase is rarely positive, with the usual line of objections that go along with it. In

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By Susan Regier You may be wondering how you can stand out from the crowd…that is from your competitors. What makes you different? You may sell the same product, but why should anyone buy from you? If you’re struggling with this question, the answer can be easy to find – with bonus results. Ask your clients! That’s it…it is really that simple. All you have to do is ask your customers

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By Susan Regier V3 Life Transformations is kicking off its first outdoor workout boot camp on June 7, 2008 at the St. Thomas Aquinas High School track, 1360 Oxford Street West, for individuals who want to take their workouts to a new level. Complete with calisthenics and a circuit course geared for novices, this weekly one-hour Saturday morning challenge will set the standard for individual

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By John Boe While you may not have recognized it, the last time you ordered from a fast food restaurant or went to the post office, there is a good chance you experienced some form of cross-selling or up selling. Cross-selling and up selling are well-established and highly effective marketing practices utilized by a wide variety of industries. What is cross-selling? It is a proactive, ongoing

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By Susan Friedmann Make no mistake – you’re in a rough spot. Exhibiting is a competitive environment. You’re vying for attendee’s attention, against companies that are larger, better-funded, with newer exhibits and cooler ideas than you’ve got. What this means is that anything you can do to differentiate yourself from the crowd is a “Very Good Thing.” Being different gives you an edge

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By Barbara Bartlein Caution all you multitaskers, you may not be as productive as you think. Researchers continue to find that multitasking decreases productivity, increases stress, and may cause physical discomforts such as stomach aches or headaches. In a recent study by Eric Horvitz and the University of Illinois, a group of Microsoft workers took, on average, 15 minutes to return to

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By Nancy Friedman Throughout the years, many of our Telephone Doctor® clients have taken the time to jot us a note letting us know about their good and bad experiences, both in person and on the phone. Judging from the amazing number of entries we received for our book Customer Service Nightmares, I suspect this is their way of venting and releasing frustration. We're always happy to receive

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By Nancy Friedman, the Telephone DoctorWhen it comes to getting customer service, what’s your definition of rude? What unprofessional behavior irritates you the most when, as a consumer, you are interacting with another company?Sometimes, customer service that is perceived as rude is not intentional and often is the result of absent-mindedness or carelessness on behalf of an employee. Either way,

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-42310953397162040552008-06-01T21:57:00.000-04:002008-06-02T23:13:30.697-04:00

By Mark Vockentanz Toxins are virtually everywhere! They are in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat, in our homes, in cosmetic products, and in skin and hair products. Thankfully, our body is equipped with extraordinary mechanisms to deal with this toxic exposure. However, we need be nourishing our bodies adequately so that these systems/organs (lungs, skin, digestive system,

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-11987830705851507292008-05-01T10:11:00.000-04:002008-04-29T10:34:59.485-04:00

By Susan Regier Who are the people you’d like to meet that could make things happen, and more importantly, make things happen for you. And how do you go about meeting them to make a good impression? Everyone has a circle of influence. That can be your friends or coworkers, or maybe your employees. Think of the clubs that you belong to, your family, business associates, friends, and

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-73393425839140429462008-05-01T10:10:00.001-04:002008-05-01T06:31:47.218-04:00

By Brandon KlaymanWealth, happiness, awareness, transparency, sustainability, oneness are all the conscious values of Conscious Commerce. Building a value system for your business is becoming more important than ever before in the world of commerce. Stockholders are looking for more integrity based businesses to invest in, employees resonate more to companies that maintain their code of ethics,

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-67530570106400635582008-05-01T10:09:00.000-04:002008-05-01T06:31:03.464-04:00

By Mark VockentanzMindfulness...a state of heightened awareness. I prefer to use the term “SENSEfulness.” In other words, using all your senses in that moment. Throughout your day, you are given opportunities to either live in the moment or be completely oblivious to what is happening around you. Have you ever driven to work, arrive unscathed, but think to yourself...I can’t even remember

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-33322989949108409912008-05-01T10:05:00.000-04:002008-04-29T10:34:30.329-04:00

By John Boe One of the most critical yet overlooked principles in the selling process is the power of self-discovery through customer involvement. Regrettably, many salespeople use a show and tell presentation style and babble on hoping they might say something that will generate a sale. When you show or tell your prospects about your product or service, they have a tendency to doubt the

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-50883847988547064442008-05-01T10:01:00.001-04:002008-04-29T10:34:10.542-04:00

By Barbara Bartlein In the aftermath of Enron, WorldCom, and Tyco, many companies have taken steps to protect their businesses from fraud. They have initiated new accounting procedures, complied with the Sarbanes-Oxley legislation and conducted better screening of new employees. Yet there has not been any noticeable decrease in fraud overall according to a provocative new book, Essentials of

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-39432447731957808052008-05-01T10:01:00.000-04:002008-04-29T10:33:51.078-04:00

By Andrew Sobel Is it useful to attend or speak at conferences? Can you really meet anyone of significance at them? Should going to conferences be part of your brand-building or relationship-building plan? I’m occasionally asked about the value of conferences, and my own clients have had mixed results from them – some good, some bad. "They don't work for me," a partner at a leading professional

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-83009543453346730712008-05-01T09:54:00.000-04:002008-04-29T10:33:18.342-04:00

By Per SjoforsIn the course of our engagements, we have seen examples of good and bad pricing policies. The following is a list of ten of the most common mistakes companies make when pricing their products and services. Mistake #1: Companies base their prices on their costs, not their customers’ perceptions of value. Prices based on costs invariably lead to one of the following two

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-3019678991859086802008-04-29T12:06:00.002-04:002008-04-29T12:13:31.226-04:00

By Barbara Bartlein An author’s life is filled with rejection. I know. I have bulging files of letters to prove it. The proposal for my latest book, Why Did I Marry You Anyway? 12.5 Strategies for a Happy Marriage, had been submitted to dozens of agents and publishers with great expectation, only

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-30256926100840307702008-04-01T22:23:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:57:07.747-04:00

By Susan RegierYour Breast Friends for Health is London, Ontario’s only integrated approach to complementary health therapies for women including hormonal balance and breast health, cleansing and detoxifying, nutrition, weight loss, homeopathic medicine, natural skin care products and treatments. Five local health care professionals, who advocate a drug-free approach to breast and hormonal health

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-7537407575567923642008-04-01T22:17:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:58:03.245-04:00

By Jennifer Murray Social Networking is definitely the latest buzz – and many businesses are learning how to work this powerful information source. The temptation is great when you see a store full of candy and so many innocents clamoring at the jar!So what is it really? Entire Web sites (which grow to colossal proportions) have been created to assist people (users) in being social online and

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-82676957945591300662008-04-01T22:16:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:58:45.665-04:00

By Barbara Bartlein Employees want to work for someone they perceive as fair, open, and honest. Those are the qualities most often mentioned in surveys of employees about their managers and supervisors. Workers want to feel good about the person they report to and the company they work for. This relationship between employee and supervisor is the key to retention and engagement according

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-90589123190425443122008-04-01T22:08:00.000-04:002008-04-01T14:59:57.130-04:00

By Gregory Stebbins Independent, tech-savvy, social, and optimistic – why are these “kids” so hard to manage? Seasoned sales managers are facing challenges managing new Millennial’s, also known as people born after 1980. These new sales professionals have a different approach to life. This greatly impacts their ability to sell effectively. Understanding them and some key events that took

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-28683454879428575212008-04-01T20:27:00.000-04:002008-07-31T20:30:56.073-04:00

By Laura NobleAs a database is being built, the number of objects (forms, queries, tables, etc.) can become quite large and cumbersome. Though each of these objects is required for the database to function efficiently, there may only be a few you need access to on a regular basis. Finding these few often can be like finding "a needle in a haystack."

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-48070529974126541642008-03-30T22:04:00.004-04:002008-04-02T11:38:21.759-04:00

By John Boe Which do you think would be harder to train, a cat or a salesperson? Seriously, which one would you pick? While it's true that cats have a well-deserved reputation for being independent, demanding and virtually impossible to train, the same can be said for many salespeople. Surprisingly, the same training and reward techniques required to get Fluffy to jump through a hoop can also be

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-60340411138544987102008-03-01T14:31:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:36:30.971-04:00

By Susan RegierSearching for the perfect childcare provider has been simplified with the recent launch of the London Caregivers Referral Network’s online database. Within days, more than 100 homecare providers in and around London registered at www.londoncaregivers.com. Now parents can easily find an ideal match to meet their family’s needs through this unique Web site catering to the London

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-88285866731965198342008-03-01T14:20:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:37:16.142-04:00

By Susan FriedmannExperts have become omnipresent. They're everywhere: on your favorite television show, on drive time radio programming, on blogs and Internet discussion forums, between the pages of nationally popular magazines, and your local newspaper. You can't throw a dart it seems, without having it hit an Expert on the way to the dartboard. Why is this happening? What has motivated all

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-55270882289225947772008-03-01T14:14:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:37:47.668-04:00

By Barbara Bartlein If you’re looking for great customer service, you may want to take a trip south to Georgia. Last July, Governor Sonny Perdue announced the state’s new Customer Service Improvement Initiative in which all state agencies have united in an effort to make Georgia the best-managed and most friendly state in the country. “We have a unique relationship with the citizens we serve,”

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-69947954709472365892008-03-01T14:04:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:38:15.234-04:00

By Will BrooksToday, the sales role has more in common with a fighter pilot’s job than anything else. It is defined by periods of patient waiting punctuated by moments of unimaginable excitement. The secret is to keep a constant flow of fresh leads without losing track of any of your current prospects and customers. Your Prospects Want a Quick Follow-upA technology research firm known as

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-83092664620912251692008-03-01T13:51:00.000-05:002008-03-10T15:38:41.885-04:00

By Cynthia Kersey They say that "everybody's a critic," and that never seems truer than when you're pursuing a dream. There will always be well-meaning people who want to "protect" you from your "unrealistic fantasies." Critics tried to discourage the people profiled in Unstoppable. Everyone ignored the negative input and achieved their goals. Follow their lead and you, too, will be

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-35754395327293949972008-02-01T06:23:00.000-05:002008-02-01T06:21:57.974-05:00

By Bruce Elliott International Networking Week is right around the corner. Last year, thousands of people from around the world recognized the week and even more are expected to participate this year.International Networking Week is a BNI International initiative, which features a number of networking events around the world. The goal is to celebrate the key role that networking plays in the

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-30336148325432975862008-02-01T06:22:00.000-05:002008-02-01T06:21:06.787-05:00

By Jennifer Murray, The Nimble Assistant That’s what we’re doing. Some of us, out there schmoozing, socializing, buying groceries or office supplies are looking for work. The difference between work seekers is the nature of job we are looking for – employment or customers.Is there really that much difference between employment and customers? Perhaps not in the acquiring but certainly in the

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-31203705003149173142008-02-01T06:21:00.000-05:002008-02-01T06:20:29.746-05:00

By Gregg ThompsonMany of us who lead organizations go through a very similar routine this time of the year. We start by admonishing ourselves for the mistakes of the past year - the projects left undone and the opportunities not seized. We grit our teeth, clean off our desks, start a fresh notebook, and resolve to make significant changes in the way we will work in the coming year. Year after

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-77980748043340260632008-02-01T06:20:00.000-05:002008-02-01T06:19:59.471-05:00

By Michelle LaBrosse Inspire. Just the word itself causes us to pause and think. We may remember our own personal heroes like Martin Luther King or Mother Theresa or a teacher or mentor who brought out the best in us and showed us the power of one person. It’s easy in business to get cynical when we’re surrounded by what I like to call “faux inspiration.” I’m talking about the corporate

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-37366153190328701422008-02-01T06:19:00.000-05:002008-02-01T06:19:27.488-05:00

By Barbara Bartlein Ever know someone who “has it all,” then throws it away by doing something stupid or worse—something fatal? The most well-known examples are celebrities—musicians, entertainers, athletes—seemingly making all the money in the world and then doing something self-destructive. Think of Brittany Spears, Michael Vick, Paris Hilton, and Wesley Snipes; all are in a

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-39847735683971484452008-02-01T06:18:00.000-05:002008-02-04T09:34:11.237-05:00

By Kim Duke Everyone has heard the old expression "If you do that – you'll stand out like a sore thumb!" The Sales Diva is here to tell you that your goal in sales is to BE THE SALES SORE THUMB! Especially when you are leaving voice mail and e-mail messages for your customers or prospects.Imagine a phone. Imagine a computer. Imagine them full of so many e-mail and voice-mail messages they could

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-23303603677259231232008-01-01T12:13:00.000-05:002008-02-04T13:42:40.203-05:00

By Susan Regier In only one year, SoulfulEncounters.com has evolved from a Web-based dating connection into a life-asserting online community. With chat rooms, personal profiles, and photo albums, it is best described as a cross between My Space, Face Book, and a dating site…but with a twist. It is niched for those who are physically or medically disabled – and there is nothing else like it

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-9117588879720523762008-01-01T11:21:00.000-05:002008-01-01T20:11:51.756-05:00

By Barbara Bartlein For years, scientists have studied mental health. Historically the focus has been problems and pathology. Researchers explored diseases, treatment options, medications, and protocols. They studied schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder, and depression. Only in recent years has there been attention to positive mental health. After all, there are people who are happy most of the

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-53869228382752747752008-01-01T11:14:00.000-05:002008-01-01T20:12:44.333-05:00

Don't Forget These Friendship Exercises If improving your health tops the list of your New Year’s resolutions, you probably already plan to exercise more and eat better. But don’t overlook another important factor in overall well-being – friendship. Studies show that people with strong relationships and social networks are happier, healthier, and more successful. In fact, research by the

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-91218881622098721122008-01-01T10:57:00.001-05:002008-04-29T11:05:00.778-04:00

By Andrew SobelRecently, I was trying to organize a conference call between the chairman of a large professional services firm and another executive. I said to the chairman, “Let’s just get a 20-minute call organized with William.” He took a deep breath and replied, “Andrew, you need to realize that I have about 50 people lined up here, and each one just wants ‘just’ 20 minutes with me.”The point

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-88324960627034877162008-01-01T10:53:00.000-05:002008-01-01T20:14:15.735-05:00

By Gregg ThompsonMany, if not most, of today’s leaders have had at least one important working relationship that has gone bad and significantly impairs their leadership effectiveness. They avoid the other person, see him or her as their political enemy, and burn an inordinate amount of emotional energy when dealing with them. The other person is often an enigma and a point of continual

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-76434147013878439282007-12-01T09:03:00.000-05:002008-01-21T16:57:36.363-05:00

By Susan RegierImagine…being in a room filled with nearly 400 women (and a few men) – talking, shopping, and simply having a good time. And all the while, you’re making new connections with each introduction. Think of the possibilities – and the opportunities.This is what happened last month when three good friends decided to do something they had never attempted. Often, ideas such as “wouldn’t

About Usnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-73092347189468238382007-12-01T08:59:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:25:38.116-05:00

By Barbara BartleinWise employers know that the largest challenge for the next decade will be the recruitment and retention of quality staff. The boomers are beginning to retire and there are not enough workers in the pipeline to fill the vacancies. Start now to build your workforce by recruiting quality people to grow and develop. Here are some ideas:1. Provide a staff application on your Web

About Usnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-37953199215094740182007-12-01T08:51:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:26:26.115-05:00

By Susan A. FriedmannEvery company on the tradeshow floor has a few things in common. They all want to capture attendee interest, and lure them into the booth with the new, the exciting, the irresistible. They’re all facing similar challenges: short attention spans, myriad shows, and increased competition from every corner of the globe.However, there’s one extra special way that savvy exhibitors

About Usnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-38956169444993879782007-12-01T08:46:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:28:31.556-05:00

By George TorokNetworking is often touted as a powerful career or business development tool. But, have you ever thought about networking as a necessary skill to save lives? Can networking save your life – or the life of someone you love?Oh yes! Follow this example of how simple networking got the answers faster and helped us move easier through the medical system.My father was diagnosed with

About Usnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-42512877011478077752007-12-01T08:33:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:29:16.606-05:00

By Dino AchilleosAre you confused about when to upgrade your version of Windows? Are you wondering what you’re missing in your Microsoft Office suite or if you’d be better protected with newer software?Today’s tech tip will help you decide and give you strategies and reasoning that successful organizations with well-run Information Technology (IT) departments use.First ask yourself the key

About Usnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-37877306811267655212007-12-01T08:28:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:29:36.953-05:00

By Karen SusmanA speaker spoke at a breakfast meeting for business executives. Her topic was interesting. She was charming. She'd given a version of her presentation numerous times and so was well prepared. She spoke well and her remarks were geared to the needs of the audience. She even had a sense of humor that was appropriate and worked with the audience.Just one snafu. Her PowerPoint

About Usnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-28042659712435209372007-12-01T08:17:00.000-05:002007-12-01T10:29:56.596-05:00

By Nancy FriedmanTelephone Doctor usually gets asked: "What are the best customer service tips?" Recently, someone asked about the worst customer service mistakes. So, to make it even, we’ve compiled the ten worst customer service mistakes. Take note, and don’t let these happen to you!1. Not Being Friendly Enough Without exception, not being friendly is the number one customer service mistake.

About Usnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-64727754198334419002007-11-01T21:41:00.000-04:002007-12-31T12:21:38.809-05:00

By Karen Susman Here are 25 ways to network all the time everywhere. Let everyone know what you do. Don't forget your doctors, dentist, lawyer, and plumber. Include your business card in the envelope when you pay your bills. Define what you do with an illustration, story, or example. "For instance, you know that new bridge on Bellaire Avenue? I was part of the team that designed and

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By Dr. Gregory Stebbins More than just physical contact, a handshake conveys a wealth of psychological information. We walk away from a handshake saying things like, “You know, I just felt real comfortable with her” or “I don’t know why, but I simply don’t trust that guy.”Most people don’t spend time probing the depths of this unconscious communication. They just have a “feeling,” or a sense

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-91366977402647738132007-11-01T21:02:00.000-04:002007-12-31T12:22:58.870-05:00

The phone rings. It's a recruiter calling to let you know that all the hard work on your résumé paid off and they're inviting you to come in for an interview. You're psyched up, until you hear about this new situational interviewing taking place – now, you're psyched out. While situational interviews may be drastically different from what you know of standard interviews, they're not impossible

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-64536234782547587222007-11-01T20:53:00.000-04:002008-02-06T13:56:28.062-05:00

By Barbara Bartlein We all know the rules have changed. Employees no longer spend their entire career with one employer and employers no longer promise long-term employment with a job guarantee. But the need for great staff in any organization has not changed. People are still the most important factor in the success of any business.So where do you find the best people to do the job? The search

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-89319393875677110172007-11-01T20:14:00.000-04:002008-02-06T13:58:25.915-05:00

By Gregg Thompson with Susanne Biro Management futurists are fond of predicting a “War for Talent.” They foresee a time in the near future when organizations will be battling for their very survival in the arena of top performers. I agree. Organizations will increasingly face debilitating shortages of talent; however, I also believe that this war can be fought and won primarily within the

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-26377676009708191122007-10-01T23:10:00.000-04:002007-10-01T11:02:59.094-04:00

If you're feeling underappreciated at work, you're not alone. Nearly 45 percent of global employees feel that their managers do not recognize them nor encourage them to use their talents, according to a worldwide employee engagement study conducted by BlessingWhite, Inc. What's more, 40 percent of employees surveyed indicated they might leave their company or they are currently planning their

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-50895003528555898142007-10-01T23:01:00.000-04:002007-10-01T11:02:30.592-04:00

By Gregg Thompson with Susanne Biro How often do you engage in the kind of conversation that stimulates others to change their performance? First, reflect on the following: How many conversations do you have during an average day? 30, 50, 100? How many of these simply function as social lubricants, helping you slide through the day without having to address the real and important issues

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-85155392543700036822007-10-01T22:53:00.000-04:002007-10-01T11:01:33.405-04:00

By Barbara Bartlein If you are a supervisor or manager, you know the drain of negative, energy sucking employees. They not only cannibalize your time but they feed off their co-workers until everyone feels depleted. Energy suckers are also contagious; snaring unsuspecting colleagues into their web of negativity, blaming, and poor performance. Companies, like 3M, recognize that you can’t

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-21994572492115990342007-10-01T22:46:00.000-04:002007-10-01T11:00:39.909-04:00

By Catherine E. Brown One of the most common objections to staging is sellers mistakenly thinking that buyers will put their “stamp of individuality” on the house, so there’s no need to update, decorate, or repair before selling. Other sellers misguidedly believe the house has “been good enough for us all these years” and there’s no point to change it – after all, it should be good

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-13154056666778051612007-10-01T22:38:00.000-04:002007-10-01T10:58:07.996-04:00

It’s that time. You’ve worked hard, proven yourself and in your mind, you deserve a pay increase. So what now?“Ask anyone and they’ll tell you they are worth more than what they earn,” says Dr. Andy Ghillyer, vice president of Academic Affairs for Argosy University’s Tampa Campus. “Asking for a raise should be a four step process. Approach it by defining what you want to ask for and then

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-15880948107283735292007-09-01T21:30:00.000-04:002008-12-10T13:21:25.965-05:00

By Susan Regier Legg's General Store has been a family-run operation in Birr, Ontario since 1946. Son, Jack, took over the operation in 1967 and his wife Pat came on board in 1970. What are the various products/services that you offer?We offer eclectic giftware, gourmet foods and seasonings, seasonal flags, flavoured teas, hot sauces, Leanin' Tree cards, kitchen gadgets, Coke/Harley/John Deere/

Nimble Onenoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5327477138324693474.post-20773300928213280792007-09-01T20:19:00.001-04:002008-07-17T09:56:02.902-04:00

By Karen Susman Recently, I went to New York City to visit my son and daughter-in-law. I had time to roam around on my own as they readied their co-op for sale. Rubbing shoulders with 8 million people creates some good networking opportunities if you aren't afraid to talk to strangers. Here are a few Big Apple Ideas for you:Be ready to network everywhere all the time. This doesn't mean selling.

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