The first time one of Jenna Greckel’s clients told her to put her father on the phone, she convinced him to change his mind and sold him a $6,000 tractor. Jenna, 18, has learned a lot about bridging age and information gaps since she was the first 4-Her in her Nebraska county to complete the 4-H Business Sense program. At age 12, she took what she’d learned about communication skills,……
While large specialty retailers and department stores have the liberty of offering huge sales, discount items, and unbelievable warranties, there is something lost in the homogenous consumer experience. Employees are often unknowledgeable, un-invested and are willing to sell you anything, so long as it translates to a sizeable commission. The days of the corner store are over, but a former specialty retail mogul wants to bring them back. Richard Thalheimer, the……
Superstar-Growth Strategy of America’s Fastest Growing Companies! By Chet Holmes Here’s a strategy that has catapulted even the smallest of companies into super-growth mode by learning how to find an army of top producers to grow your business. No matter how small your company is, you can hire a sales force that can catapult company growth like you never imagined (one company that took this advice grew 500%……
Studies have shown that successful entrepreneurs possess these characteristics: Self-confidence This is that magical power of having confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities. Achievement Oriented Results are gained by focused and sustained effort. They concentrate on achieving a specific goal, not just accomplishing a string of unrelated tasks. Risk Taker They realize that there is a chance of loss inherent in achieving……
The title of this article may sound a little strange. What did I mean by located and faced for prosperity? I must warn that this is not a typical business article. It has nothing to do with marketing, sales, productivity or even the internet. It is about a branch of Chinese Metaphysics called Feng Shui. Feng Shui, which literally means “Wind Water”, is an ancient meta physical science that……
I am a home-based entrepreneur. I own a tutor referral service in Southern California and have been a tutor broker for eight years. I just launched my second business. I authored a book about how to begin a tutor referral service and packaged it with a customized website and Accounting Software, support, ads, etc. and am selling it via the internet nationwide and in Canada. Having started two businesses, I have……
People who work for and who belong to institutions have one thing in common: they all wear uniforms. Uniforms are dress codes, usually distinct in style, clothing and even color that can make the wearer easily identifiable not only to his peers but also to other people. Take for example the military personnel who are all clad in fatigues, except for some who have their own distinctive brand of clothing……
Studies have shown that successful business entrepreneurs possess these characteristics: Self-confidence This is that magical power of having confidence in oneself and in one’s powers and abilities. Achievement Oriented Results are gained by focused and sustained effort. They concentrate on achieving a specific goal, not just accomplishing a string of unrelated tasks. Risk Taker They realize that there is a chance of loss inherent in……
What is the difference between successful people on non-successful people? Are successful people more intelligent or do they just have better opportunities than non-successful people? I heard Brian Tracy say, “Only Difference between successful people and non successful people is this: “Everybody thinks about what they want, but successful people think about what they want, and HOW to get it!” The most important things is the HOW. The……
With the increased challenges that all companies are faced with, many corporations have implemented various initiatives to continue to grow corporate earnings and shareholder value, some have discovered the strategic value of corporate awards and corporate gifts. From the boardroom to the frontlines to the client across the country, corporate awards and gifts offer many benefits to enhance performance. Not only are you showing your appreciation to the employee or customer,……
