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Stop Any Argument In 3 Simple Steps
Do you need to stop arguments? These three steps will turnalmost any argument into a productive discussion in lessthan five minutes. 1.  Go to the bathroom. When you are in the throes of anargument

You Win With People
Is anyone surprised that this is where I chose to begin my monthly newsletters? The concept of "You win with people" is the basic premise that I have built my entire management and leadership style ar

Business Etiquette
Business etiquette is in essence about building relationships with people. In the business world, it is people that influence your success or failure. Etiquette, and in particular business etiquette,

Applying Improv Comedy Principles to Business
Improv comedy is a form of theater where a group of performers  take the stage with nothing prepared in advance and use audience suggestions to instantly create comedy. If you've ever seen the TV show

Business Start Ups...Let's Play Ball
Starting a business is like starting your own baseball team. Start-up (Spring training) is when you are doing your research, deciding on a business name, zoning requirements, setting up your business,

Cross Cultural Communication Needs
Cross Cultural Communication needs..Within the business context, cross cultural communication refers to interpersonal communication and interaction across different cultures. This has become an import

Making Money Without Being Perfect...
Making Money Online Without Being Perfect (or Spending A Fortune!) I've always been fascinated that you can make money in business without being perfect. Like horseshoes, just being close can make yo

How To Realistically Set Your Fees - Part 5
How To Raise Your Fees There comes a time when it is inevitable that you must raise your fees in order to maintain both your profit margin and income level. You will find that the greatest resistance

Not Every Written Word Can Be Copyrighted
 A common misconception about copyright protection is that it covers all types of ideas and their expression.  In fact, what can be protected is the description, explanation or illustration chosen by

How To Realistically Set Your Fees - Part 3
Effect of Benefits We have previously examined realistic billable hours and the effect of business expenses on your hourly rate. Now we'll look at the effect of benefits. Once upon at time, when we

Think You Understand Copyright? Think Again!
Every writer, artist, coach, musician, producer and other professional producing original works of authorship fixed in a tangible medium of expression knows the importance of the copyright. However, e

"Planning" To Make A Decision?
The longer I've been around companies the more I believe the words "Planning" and "Decision" are seldom used in the same sentence! And the business fallout because of poor planning when making dec

Cross Cultural Communication Consultants
Cross Cultural Communication Consultants Cross cultural communication consultants have come a long way in the short period of time such specialists have been in demand. No longer are they expatriates

The Importance of Client Contracts
Whether you are just starting out in a business or a seasoned "professional" you should have a contract when doing business - if not for your own safety, but for the safety of your clients. Not a day

How To Realistically Set Your Fees - Part 2
Effect of Expenses The last article examined how to calculate your realistic billable hours. If you remember, we arrived at approximately 1100 hours in a year. To earn our mythical $46,000 per year,

Internet Home Business Secrets That Payoff!
I can picture you exactly where I was just a few short years ago -- Sitting in another useless meeting organized by a group of senior managers that have a combined IQ less than your own child at

How To Realistically Set Your Fees - Part 4
Effect Of Bad Debts So far, we have covered the major factors involved in setting your fee structure. We have set a realistic number of billable hours, calculated the effect of expenses and taken int

Doing Anything Is Better Than Doing Nothing!
I hear from a lot of people who want to get started in their own work at home business ideas. But, they're not getting started. They're waiting. For what? Lots of things. Some people are waiting for

Business Card Etiquette
When doing business abroad it is important to understand the local culture. Culture includes areas such as a country’s norms, values, behaviours, food, architecture, fashion and art. However, one area

Where Business Ideas Come From
I was reading the local paper and came across a picture of the cleanest garage I ever saw. In addition to a picture of the garage there was a picture of a gentlemen, in his late 60's cleaning the cobw

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