We’ve all been there. You have a note to make a follow up call to someone whom you’ve been following up with for weeks (or maybe even months). You stare at the phone, frozen with the belief that she hates you, she isn’t answering because she’s not interested, that you’re bothering her. It makes it [...]
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Did you know that direct sales is considered a “recession proof” business? Historically, according to the DSA, our industry sees an increase in sales and recruiting during more difficult economic times. What does that mean for you?Opportunity! Think about these questions: Do you know anyone who’s struggling to make ends meet at the moment and is [...]
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Ever wish you were at the beginning of a successful company? Simply You opened January 2011 in both the United States and Canad; they are looking for jewelry advisers This company is a division of Giftcraft, a family owned Canadian company that has been in business since 1946. As of June, 2011, Simply You has approximately [...]
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When starting a business the first step is easy. Before we do anything else we must simply decide to begin. Every decision following that one tends to be more difficult. However, we have a few tips to help get your started down the path to starting your dream business. 1. Choose the right business. If [...]
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A few weeks ago I was walking through Home Depot looking for light bulbs when I incidentally locked eyes with a gentleman carrying a clipboard, dressed in a long-sleeved shirt and tie. Immediately, my salesman radar went up. Frantically, I looked for a place to escape, but it was already too late. Salesman: “Excuse me [...]
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Six Steps to Starting a Home-Based Business By Susan Ward The best home-based business is the one you start with your own two hands – not the one in the ad or the one your friend is promoting. How do you start a successful home-based business? The secret of success is not to stop halfway [...]
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Does you info tab give your page visitors all the info they need? You may be new to Facebook for business pages or you may have had your page for a while, but have you ever taken a look at your page from the point of a visitor? It’s always good to take a really good [...]
Read the rest of this entry »Business Networking – Tips for Shy People Who Want to Meet Clients at Networking Events
Do you hesitate about going to business networking events because you find it difficult to approach people? Do you end up hanging around with your colleagues, and never meet anyone new? If you consider yourself a shy person, you’re not alone. Studies show that over 40 percent of adults feel nervous about meeting new people. [...]
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Business networking for solo business owners is all about personal marketing. So what do you do when you know you should go, you know you could go, but you don’t actually want to go. These tips will show you how to face up to your fears. It’s called ‘network reluctance’ and, like call reluctance, is [...]
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by – Meridith Levinson, CIO Networking is the key to success in business, says Keith Ferrazzi, business coach and author of Never Eat Alone, a book about the power of relationship building and networking. It helps you find jobs, recruit talent, win new customers and discover investors who’ll support your ideas. How to Make the Most of [...]
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