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Reward Your MVP (Most Valuable Player)
No matter what the sport or business, we all have a Most Valuable Player. Surprisingly, most businesses either do not recognize the MVP, do not realize the importance of demonstrating appreciation, or fail to include the MVP in the most im

mutual friend or contact, say that immediately. Explain to the person that you’re “young” (in age, job, career, etc.) and would greatly appreciate the op

The Art of Looking Busy on the Job for Office Workers
Good for you, for finishing all your work for the day. The boss is running around, just looking for someone to delegate more work to, but he's so distracted by things that if you look busy he may just pass you by. Here are some tips that w

Absolutely the best business/life decision I've made in the past few years was to start hanging out with people who are smarter than me.

It's like Proverbs 13:20, “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”

If you want to make a name for yourself, you must make friends, hang out with and learn from other people who have already made a name for themselves.

Here is the process I’ve been following for years:

STEP ONE: Initial Contact
Call or email someone you’d like to glean valuable advice from. Introduce yourself. If you have a mutual friend or contact, say that immediately. Explain to the person that you’re “young” (in age, job, career, etc.) and would greatly appreciate the opp

A Secret Of Business Growth - Pick Passionate External People
Do you remember Frank Sinatra’s song…? “I did it my way”Excellent song. I love it.And you know what… some business owners love the notion of ‘doing it my way’ so much that they ‘hold’ onto every aspect of their business – so

like Proverbs 13:20, “Whoever walks with the wise becomes wise, but the companion of fools will suffer harm.”

If you want to make a name for yourself, you must make friends, hang out with and learn from other people who have already made a name for themselves.

Here is the process I’ve been following for years:

How To Write Effective Headlines For Your Web Site
Attention Small Business Owners: Headlines are everything! Whether you’re mailing a sales letter, placing a yellow page ad, or trying to sell through your web site, you need a compelling, grab-your-reader-by-the-lapels headline.Now,

you must make friends, hang out with and learn from other people who have already made a name for themselves.

Here is the process I’ve been following for years:

How Can Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Programs Help a Small Business
In this highly competitive world, medium and small business groups struggle for survival. As they established with small capital investments, these organizations usually will not have enough money to overcome the massive promotional campai

for years:

Why Market To Women, & How Should You Do It?
Even if the decision to buy appears to rest elsewhere, women frequently have a major influence on whether or not the sale is made. It’s easy to consider the car industry as predominantly male-driven. The majority of salespersons, journal

mutual friend or contact, say that immediately. Explain to the person that you’re “young” (in age, job, career, etc.) and would greatly appreciate the opportunity to pick their brain. Suggest a breakfast or lunch meeting.

STEP TWO: Initial Meeting
Look sharp, arrive early and be prepared. Bring something to take notes with and any relevant items you’d like to share with your wise friend. Have a list of questions prepared. Shut up and listen. Take notes furiously. And when the check comes, insist on paying.

STEP THREE: Thank You
The minute you get back to your office, write a thank you note either via email or handwritten. (Handwritten is better.) Promise to keep your wise friend updated on your progress.

STEP FOUR:

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