29th February
2012
"This Could Only Happen In The Gym... or On the Toilet!"
About five months ago, I began a program espoused by a trainer
who believes in body exercises without weight lifting. In the
four months that I used this type of program, I gained just over
an inch on my arms. This was quite amazing since in the previous
four years, despite diligently working out on my own, I enjoyed
'0' growth. That's right'NO growth! However, a month ago, I
hired a trainer and we started working together where I ...Read the rest of this entry »
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29th February
2012
Self Improvement
27th February
2012
Self Improvement
27th February
2012
Late last year I was presenting a workshop for the senior
managers of a major organisation. Whilst doing a pre-workshop
survey to assess the challenges these managers were experiencing
it became very apparent to me that many of them were showing the
signs of business burn-out. And it was no wonder why. They were
suffering from 'Priority Problems'. Quite simply they were
making the mistake of doing the urgent rather than the important
tasks. They were working extremely long hours, with no time ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
26th February
2012
I'm sure most of you have heard of Zig Ziglar International
Sales Guru. Well in one of Zig's weekly newsletters, there were
a number of comments about the habits of well-organised people
which I couldn't resist sharing with you.
What are the habits of well-organised people? Can a person be
'taught' skills that will make them organised, or is that a
quality you either possess or lack? We asked those questions of
our readers and here are some of their responses:
"I think that natural abililty has ...Read the rest of this entry »
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26th February
2012
Business
25th February
2012
Before we talk about specific networking tips I want to address
a critical aspect of networking that is often overlooked.
Sometimes we are so eager to network that we don't stop to
consider whether or not we are investing our energy in the right
places.
Listen, you can go to all of the networking meetings under the
sun and collect hundreds of business cards while you're at it
but if you're not hanging out with people you can do business
with, you might make some new friends, you won't ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
25th February
2012
Self Improvement
24th February
2012
Self Improvement
24th February
2012
You know the feeling... You have just had a hard day at your
full-time job, and come home, and working on your own business
seems like just too much of an effort. Of course, if you can
devote your full time to your business, it still does not
prevent you from having some days when you just do not feel like
working.
In this article, you can learn why this happens, what you can do
to prevent it, and how to get yourself going when it does. I
have found the 'I do not feel like working' feeling may ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
23rd February
2012
Business
22nd February
2012
Here it is again the end of the relaxing summer. Here comes the
bills for school, back to school accessories, the count down to
the holiday gifts and the searching out of that perfect holiday
getaway. The common theme is Money and plenty of it. There was a
time when any business just needed a sign outside their door and
poof, people came in to buy from you. Twenty or thirty years ago
it was unheard of for a lawyer, doctor, dentist and accountant
to advertise for business. These were safe ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
22nd February
2012
Education
21st February
2012
You may think that it would be wonderful to be in business with
your spouse, but the truth is that when life partners become
business partners unspoken assumptions can cause significant
problems.
Neither couple I describe knows the other couple, but their
stories are strikingly similar.
Craig and Warren are both recently retired executives. Craig's
wife, Marcy, owns and operates a website design firm. Warren's
wife, Sharon, owns an exclusive gift shop. Both businesses are
successful, and each ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
21st February
2012
Business
20th February
2012
Self Improvement
19th February
2012
Education
18th February
2012
Marketing
17th February
2012
Self Improvement
17th February
2012
Copyright 2005 Ron LeBlanc
So you're there at that webpage again. Looking at all the
smiling faces and all the people telling how they started with
five minutes a day and no money down and now they have a
vacation home in Aspen. Is it real? Can average Joes and Janes
really make it that big?
Yes and no. I have personally met many average people who have
made many hundreds of thousands of dollars each in home
businesses. Some of them had impressive educations and
backgrounds. Some were pretty ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
16th February
2012
Education
16th February
2012
There's no doubt about it: we live in an angry society. Signs
that anger abounds are all over the place. There is desk rage,
road rage, domestic violence, spousal abuse, child abuse, sports
rage and most recently spam rage. Anger is a worldwide
phenomenon and referrals to anger management programs have
exploded since 9/11.
Anger in its purest form makes us strong, gives us energy to
fight the supposed enemy. Whereas the opposite is true when one
feels helpless or fearful; that is when we ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
15th February
2012
Education
15th February
2012
Successful people do not achieve success on their own, they
surround themselves with a well-developed, sophisticated support
network. In a world that grows more complex and more competitive
each day, networking is necessary not only for survival but for
high achievement"'excerpt from the best-selling book "Masters of
Networking".
Observing many people when I'm out and about attending various
business related functions, I'm convinced that so many of them
do not realize how powerful it is to make ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
14th February
2012
You've made the break from the constraints of corporate life and
are excited to be establishing your new business as a
consultant. As an Independent Business Consultant (IBC) whether
that be in marketing, HR, IT or sales, you know that what you
have to offer is of high value and can create tremendous
benefits for your current and potential clients.
You know that what you offer is what your clients need
because you have researched your market, listened to clients and
you fully understand the ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
13th February
2012
Travel
13th February
2012
You've found the lamp, you've made your wish and you are waiting
excitedly for the genie to appear and you wait' and you wait and
yet' - nothing.
You've left the corporate world and discovered the joys of being
your own boss.
You've decided to be a consultant and make your fortune by
offering your years of experience and great range of skills to
anyone with a pulse.
You've told a few friends and family about what you are doing
and have even been to few meetings with past colleagues and
business ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
12th February
2012
We all put off making decisions and taking action sometimes
(yes, me too). It's okay to do that occasionally but if you are
a regular pontificator then it will constantly cause you pain,
even if you aren't aware of it. By putting things off on a
regular basis you hold yourself back and instead of progressing
in your life, you'll regress.
Mary's Story I've been coaching Mary for over the past 6 months
and she is a classic procrastinator. She'll often agree to
taking necessary action which ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
12th February
2012
Business
11th February
2012
Business
10th February
2012
Education
9th February
2012
Most people have no idea where their money goes. They earn it
and they spend it.
That's fine if you want to live from week to week and are not
concerned about your financial future. However if you want to
increase your wealth and have more options, action needs to be
taken by you otherwise you could end up like most people further
down the track, totally dependant on a pension.
Karen's Story
Karen is the Marketing Manager for a well-known organisation.
She's 39 yrs old, single and earns over ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
9th February
2012
Self Improvement
8th February
2012
Education
7th February
2012
Ever dreamt of escaping your desk job and having more freedom?
Of course you have! Trouble is you eventually wake up and
remember that you've got a job and bills to pay, right?
What you need is your own portable means of income that will
give you the flexibility and freedom to work anytime, anywhere.
Imagine working in your garden, from a beach, or your holiday
home in Brazil. Well, with the technology available today, the
dream can actually be a reality.
So what businesses are most ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
7th February
2012
Self Improvement
4th February
2012
Education
4th February
2012
As youngsters, many of us were taught basic telephone etiquette.
These lessons taught us the basic components of conducting a
phone conversation - politeness, attentiveness, respect, and
common courtesy. Unfortunately, it seems these lessons have been
forgotten by many of today's companies. For many, the philosophy
seems to say that it's easier to forgo these practices and,
instead, choose to deal with the customer service consequences
later. It seems the true cost to the bottom line is of not ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
3rd February
2012
Copyright: Ben Botes
The importance of a comprehensive, thoughtful business plan
cannot be overemphasized. Much hinges on it: outside funding,
credit from suppliers, management of your operation and
finances, promotion and marketing of your business, and
achievement of your goals and objectives.
The business plan is a major exercise in demonstrating your
managerial competence. A plan is a list of activities, a "to do"
list. The business plan identifies everything which must be done
to achieve ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
2nd February
2012
January is always a good time to grab bargains so when I noticed
that two well-known blind companies were advertising 35% off
their blinds, I decided to give them a call' and it was an
interesting experience.
Company A
This person turned up on time which in itself is a big bonus.
She was dressed in a professional way and was very efficient in
her manner. I knew what I wanted and all Mary had to do was
measure up and provide the quote. She was extremely helpful and
pleasant to deal with. I said ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
1st February
2012
One of the biggest challenges any business owner or manager has
is hiring the right people. I've recently discovered a simple,
inexpensive yet very effective way which will help you get it
right. This week I've asked Nathan Chanesman, Managing Director
of Myprofile Pty Ltd. to please explain'
"Without quality employees who share your vision and work ethic
your business is not going anywhere.So how do you find the
"right" employee?
We've all experienced hiring the "wrong" person. It's ...Read the rest of this entry »
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