Have you been feeling more stressed than usual lately? The outbreak of COVID-19 and its strong and lasting impacts are more than enough to make any person feel a bit more anxiety than normal. Whether you’re relegated to your home or you’re an essential worker, you’re likely dealing with more serious and pressing worries than […]

To-do lists can be highly effective in helping you reach your goals. It can help you identify all your tasks, manage your time, and get things done. But there’s a catch — To-do lists need to be optimized. Gone are the days that all you need is a simple list of activities. With the ever-increasing demands […]

www.thealishanicole.com As a service based creative-preneur, our days can often be filled with responding back to potential client inquiries. I mean this is awesome because it shows that people are actually trusting your expertise and believe you are worth investing in. The downfall to new inquiries though is just  that, they are JUST inquires. You […]

by Brenda Ster Vendor events are fantastic ways to get outside of your own circle of contacts, make sales, and build leads for potential customers, hostesses, and team members.  Be sure you’re following these 10 etiquette tips, to being a good Direct Sales Vendor. 1.  BEFRIEND THE EVENT COORDINATOR The event coordinator is an invaluable resource. […]

By Geoffrey James There are thousands of “how to sell” books and training courses available everywhere around the world. However, everything you need to know about selling really boils down to the following simple rules: 1. Specialize in selling one thing. The notion that a great salesperson can sell anything to anybody is as stupid as the idea that […]

Just had a conversation…haven’t heard back Problem – Your meeting ended before there was time to provide specific next steps Solution – If it makes sense to continue the conversation, never leave a meeting without both sides committing to the next meeting Submitted proposal….haven’t heard back Problem – You are now chasing the prospect, hoping […]

Get an Early Start – Gain 10-20 minutes and see the difference. Picture the Desired Results – Set this as your intention for the day. Set Your Schedule. List Your To Do’s. – Batch similar task for ultimate efficiency. Prioritize Healthy Habits – Plan out your meals, snacks and exercise. Select Your Top Three – […]

By Jonathan Raymond Let’s face it, we’re all hung up about money. It might be the only topic we have more confusion and discomfort about than sex. It’s also one of the subjects that many parents don’t feel comfortable talking about with their children. Let’s open up about it. If you’re like most business owners […]

By Bernadette Jiwa We spent $500 billion globally on advertising in 2013. Every year we’re spending more money, to interrupt more people, more often, with messages they don’t care about and don’t pay attention to. We’ve come to believe that the way to succeed is to have an advantage—by being different or better, more visible, […]

by John Boitnott Like it or not, alcohol is part of socializing. At both personal and professional gatherings, people have grown accustomed to using a favorite alcoholic beverage to break the tension and relax. Some offices have even started sending bar carts around for employees who are working late, especially on Fridays. However, as popular […]