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Whether you're a salesperson or a corporate executive, business presentations to your target audiences are your stock in trade. An effective presentation can serve to communicate your message, enhance your credibility, and close the deal. On the other hand, a poor presentation can diminish even the most promising product or service. When it comes to a business presentation, procrastination won't serve you well. Preparation is key to successful business presentations. Whether you're preparing ...
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The responsibility of working hard, planning and living a successful and fulfilled life falls largely on you. This simply means that from this point forward, the burden of shaping your adult life, is on your shoulders. The sooner you realize this, the better! The most important question to ask yourself is, 'what can I do today, this week, this month, this year, to get my life going in the direction I desire?' If you truly believe that there is more to you than meets the eye, stop making ...
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Who are you? What business are you ***REALLY*** in? This is THE single most fundamental question you could ask if you seriously want to take your business to the next level. Too many businesses define themselves narrowly by what they do (eg., consultant, restaurant, dentist) rather than by what they know (core competencies) and by what they 'own' (strategic assets). For example, Disney does NOT define their business as 'theme parks' (as most people might think), but rather as ...
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How do you start to plan your business? What is required? What should you research? Where do you start? Use the checklist below to guide you as you build a strong, solid business foundation. Check your Personal Foundation. Make sure you are ready mentally, emotionally and financially to begin your new venture. -- Make the time. -- Budget your income. -- Create balance in your life. -- Know your strengths, weaknesses, top 5 values and needs. -- Order a copy of your credit report. -- Choose ...
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Sometimes life experiences can be like a lemon-flavored Tootsie Roll Pop. Hard and sour on the outside. Soft and sweet on the inside. Take getting dumped in a relationship for instance. Facing life alone can be tough for many people. Yet, there are behind-the-scenes benefits to every predicament! There's even a sweet treat hidden within the experience of losing a lover. You can find the "pop"—the sweetness—inside your tart tootsie roll by looking behind the surface appearance ...
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