| 1591 | Coping with Meeting Disrupters Preview: here are several common difficult behavior patterns that are demonstrated at meetings. Here are a few with suggestions on actions to take to alleviate the problem the behavior presents. 1. There are those who like to ask questions which may or may not be appropriate. This can stem from real curiosity, a desire to help the group by recounting a pr... (more) Published By: Virginia Reeves Submitted: 03 October,2002 |
| 1592 | Professional Net Worth Preview: I was going through my files and found an article written by Jim Cathcart and published in the October 1986 issue of The Toastmaster (put out by the organization which I recommend highly to anyone wanting to increase their skills in speaking, writing, listening, and evaluating). Mr. Cathcart is a full-time professional author and speaker I have ad... (more) Published By: Virginia Reeves Submitted: 03 October,2002 |
| 1593 | The Importance of Followers Preview: In his July 1997 Toastmaster magazine article called "How to Be a Great Follower", Richard G. Ensman, Jr. stated several qualities he believed are important for this role. He wrote: "Whatever your career or position in life, you'll often find yourself serving as a follower: as a subordinate, a member of a committee, or a participant in a work team... (more) Published By: Virginia Reeves Submitted: 03 October,2002 |
| 1594 | Your First Days On the New Job Preview: Workers who are just starting a new job after surviving unemployment will be shell-shocked and tense, less secure and confident than the the salad days of job security. This is normal, to be expected. What should you do, and avoid doing, to make a great start? Here are my recommendations, derived from many discussions with employers and employees... (more) Published By: J. Damian Birkel Submitted: 06 October,2002 |
| 1595 | Debt Collecting @ & A - Issue 6 Preview: DEBT COLLECTING Q & A – Issue #6 By Jim Finucan © Tiare Publications Group 385 words Q) Jim: How can I be sure that I’ve gotten to the heart of the problem when I suspect the debtor is being insincere, or even dishonest? A) Use a technique called “”funneling.” It’s a method of questioning that begins on a broad level and becomes more specific ... (more) Published By: Jim Finucan Submitted: 07 October,2002 |
| 1596 | WARNING: Are Your Products Being Stolen ? Preview: Copyright 2002 Greg Spence. Your Own Internet Business http://YourOwnInternetBusiness.com You may re-publish this article in your ezine or on your website as long as you include the resource box at the end of the article and make the links clickable. Thanks. INTRODUCTION Everyday thousands of dollars worth of digital products are being download... (more) Published By: Greg Spence Submitted: 07 October,2002 |
| 1597 | The Top Ten Ways to Change a Mediocre Employee Into a High Performing One Preview: The Top Ten Ways to Change a Mediocre Employee Into a High Performing One By Monty J. Sharp, Certified Comprehensive Coach http://www.workteamcoaching.com Teambuilding expert and business consultant, Peter B. Grazier once said, “Employees want to contribute with their minds and abilities. They only have to be asked.” No one starts out wanting to... (more) Published By: Monty J. Sharp Submitted: 07 October,2002 |
| 1598 | Riding Out the Recession Preview: The economy has seen better times. After 3 tremendous years of growth in our business in 1998, 1999 and 2000, our revenues flattened over the second quarter of 2001 and went south after 9/11. While the central Florida area has arguably been hit harder than most areas due to our dependence on tourism, I believe many of you have experienced similar ... (more) Published By: Bill Phillips Submitted: 07 October,2002 |
| 1599 | A Happiness Audit of Your Business? Preview: FROM SUICIDAL TO HAPPY WITH SMART CHAINSAW MOVES Paddi Lund, an Australian dentist, working 60 hours a week, was close to suicide. He made a decision that profoundly changed his life and his success. He decided to focus his practice on happiness. Paddi took a chainsaw to his reception desk and replaced it with a coffee bar. His patients are no... (more) Published By: Stephanie West Allen Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1600 | You Get Out What You Put In Preview: During a recent coaching session with Mark, I was briefly reminded of how it feels to give your all to your business and have it spit in your face. “I just don’t get it! I’m putting all my time and energy into this business, and I’m still scraping by. I’m so tired of fighting to ‘just to make it’ but this is what I really want to do.” “Tell me a... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1601 | It's A Numbers Game Preview: Three years ago, Paul left his corporate job to launch his freelance writing career, and he’s done relatively well. He has a group of regular clients that keep him going, and they are happy with his work. When he first called me, he expressed concern over the sustainability of his business. “Even though I’ve got great relationships with my client... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1602 | Positioning For Profits Preview: Last Friday, I was spending one last day of freedom with a dear friend who was expecting to have her first baby at any minute. We decided to hang out by the pool. On the way there, we stopped to pick up some lunch to eat pool-side. Given the choice of Wendy’s, Subway, or McDonald’s, I chose Subway because I knew I could get a relatively low-calor... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1603 | Ready, Fire ... Aim! Preview: Almost every book about starting a new business begins by telling you to write a business plan. Many readers run in terror, others jot some notes on a pad and a very few sit down to write out a comprehensive strategic plan for their business. After all, the majority of business owners start their businesses without outside financing, so why do th... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1604 | Are You Throwing Good Time After Bad? Preview: We've all heard the old saying "throwing good money after bad" referring to losing more money on something rather than cutting your losses and moving on. Laura was doing the same thing in her business -- only it was time she was wasting. After two years in business, she was still networking with the wrong people. As a project management consultan... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1605 | THE PRESS RELEASE: WHAT TO DO TO ATTRACT THE MEDIA! Preview: THE PRESS RELEASE: WHAT TO DO TO ATTRACT THE MEDIA! By Charlene Rashkow Copyright2002 As many of your already know, promoting and marketing your business in as many creative ways as possible is crucial to the success of your venture. But finding ways to get noticed presents a major challenge for most entrepreneurs. I for one believe strongly in p... (more) Published By: Charlene Rashkow Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1606 | Saying No To Good Opportunities Preview: Tracey started her video production company 2 ˝ years ago, and after struggling through the start-up phase, she was finally reaping the fruits of her labor. When we talked, it was clear that she was ready to move onward and upward but didn’t know how to go about doing it. “I am so busy these days, but I’m still not getting the level of work I wan... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1607 | Are Your Clients Buying What You're Selling? Preview: Linda felt like she had reached a plateau in her cleaning business. For the past 3 years, she'd run the same ads in the same publications with the same results. She would generate enough new clients to make up for the ones she lost due to normal attrition, but she was never quite able to get beyond her mediocre success. "I feel a little stuck," s... (more) Published By: Kimberly Stevens Submitted: 08 October,2002 |
| 1608 | How to Save Up to 70% on Health Insurance Premiums Preview: Are you tired of paying too much for health insurance premiums? Only 5 or 6 years ago health insurance seemed very affordable with fantastic coverage to match. Well, if you’re an individual or family who pays for health insurance today chances are you’re literally getting punched in the pocket book, and it hurts. Dramatically health insuranc... (more) Published By: Ryan Orrell Submitted: 10 October,2002 |
| 1609 | Book Summary: The Rebel Rules Preview: Book Summary: The Rebel Rules By: Regine Azurin and Yvette Pantilla This article is based on the following book: The Rebel Rules "Daring to be your self in business" Chip Conley, A Fireside Book, Simon & Schuster New York 2001 ISBN 0-684-86516-5 287 pages What does it take to get in touch with your inner rebel and run a business on your terms? ... (more) Published By: Regine P. Azurin Submitted: 11 October,2002 |
| 1610 | Book Summary: Good To Great Preview: Book Summary: Good to Great This article is based on the following book: Good to Great "Why Some Companies Make the Leap... and Others Don’t" Jim Collins, co-author of ‘Built to Last’ Random House Business Books, London 300 pages Explore what goes into a company’s transformation from mediocre to excellent. Based on hard evidence and volumes of ... (more) Published By: Regine P. Azurin Submitted: 11 October,2002 |