Eco friendly bags have been popping up in varying shapes, sizes and designs. It seems as if every store you enter is handing out free reusable bags or is offering them at a discounted rate. With the numerous varieties that are available it is no surprise that reusable bags start […]
How The Humble Telephone Will Build Your Business
So, we’re heading for tough times! Why? Because if we are told something often enough (by opposition politicians, bankers, debt collection agencies, economists, your next door neighbor, taxi drivers, stock market analysts and journalists) we are going to believe it – it becomes a self fulfilling prophesy. Well, whatever the […]
Common Types of Participative Meetings
There are many types of meetings. Most meetings fall into the non-participatory category, where attendees are briefed on new information rather than asked to participate in the meeting process. The best meetings are highly participative, where everyone in the meeting contributes to the purpose of having the meeting. When scheduling […]
Career Clusters, A Bridge Between Education and Career Planning
Since 1960s, career cluster resources have been used as career exploration and planning tools in schools, learning communities, and organizations across the nation. Career Clusters is a system that matches educational and career planning. Step 1: Identifying Career Cluster Interest Areas Career clusters are groups of similar occupations and industries. […]
Owner’s Rep in Real Estate Development – Instrumental in Project Success
Steve Bentley is a high net-worth individual living in Los Angeles, CA. He has been making a good living for years running the family business that he inherited from his parents. Although, Steve considers himself to be a savvy investor, putting his earnings away in stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and […]
Customer Relationship Management – Trends To See In The Coming Years
Before delving into the details of trends of CRM to see in the coming years, I’d like to share bit information on what CRM is. WHAT IS CRM? If you’ve been asking yourself what CRM is and what it exactly does then come with me. I’ll explain what CRM is […]
Coaching and Feedback
As leaders, we are in the constant mode of either coaching or providing feedback. At the same time we are knowingly or unknowingly being coached or counseled. As a trainer, coaching and feedback is not only an important KRA but also the most valuable tool to improve the performance of […]
Do’s and Don’ts of Cold Calling
You’ve just purchased a targeted telemarketing list. Now what? Now your sales representatives begin cold calling that list. Cold calling can be very effective, but all too often, the sale is hindered by poor cold calling etiquette. As a result, prospects are turned off by the sales call, instead of […]