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It’s that time in our business when we turn the page on the calendar and begin to turn our attention to planning for our success in the coming year. There are many things you can do to boost your success next year. One of my favorite things to do is read. Not only have I …
I read. A lot. Books are an essential part of my education, especially my entrepreneurial education. I’ve read business books that I wondered why they were written, and I’ve read books that changed my business and have become library staples. It’s not that I just read for business. At any given time I have at …
Quality professional graphics are essential to building a successful online presence. You don’t have to be in a design-based business to understand the need to create quality professional graphics for your website, for your blog posts, for your marketing or for your training. While I am confident in my abilities to produce great photographs, I am …
Public speaking. Two little words that have the power to strike unspeakable fear into the hearts of the bravest of souls. I’m not sure what it is about presenting to a group, giving a speech or leading a workshop that is so fear inspiring, but there it is. Actually, I took an informal poll among …
Bill Marriott: Success Is Never Final Review Bill Marriott is arguably the most successful hotelier in the world. The Marriott Corporation, started by his father 1927 with the opening of an A&W Root Beer Stand in Washington, DC, has grown over the years into a worldwide empire of more than 6500 properties. I love to …
Email marketing is an essential component of today’s business marketing strategies. This is one area where a DIY is a supremely bad idea. Sending your marketing emails from your own email address, whether to save money or just because you think it’s easier, is a no. You can end up losing your email provider, and …
