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Ten Quick Etiquette Tips for Business Lunches

Knowing what to do when meeting a prospective client forlunch, or going to lunch with the boss or colleague can beconfusing at times. Here is a quick list of items toremember:1. Be in the present moment with whoever you are with.Limit glancing around...

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Whatever Happened To Customer 'Service'

Do you remember the last time you went into a shop and the person 'serving' raced over to you, greeted you with a lovely smile, heaps of enthusiasm and said, "Welcome to our store, what can I help you with today?" And then listened attentiv...

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Business Writing Tip Question & Answer Format

Traditionally, business writing uses the "one thing after another" format, which usually means a plain recitation of the facts, circumstances, or whatever else needs to be said.But, we have a number of other options, and some of them may provide more...

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Demystifying Merchant Accounts

Accepting credit card payments for goods and services has become a huge business. Accepting Visa and MasterCard as well American Express and Discover can add hundreds if not thousands of dollars to your sales figures each month. The problem then beco...

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Credit Cards, Merchant Accounts, and Your Bottomline

Small Business Q&A with Tim KnoxQ: I'm opening a gift shop and want to be able to accept creditcards. I talked to the branch manager at my bank, but he didn'tseem to know much about how it all worked. He did say that Iwould need something c...

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The Student Who Knew Too Much

This article is for those of you who coach or mentor. Does this sound familiar?“Can’t I just try to mail or email, do I really have to call”“I was thinking I could wait to get business cards”“I wanted to be successful first, before I star...

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The Little Corporation Who Cried Wolf Part 2

So...are you guys all revved up and ready to go? Are you committed to doing whatever it takes to motivate your staff and create a super-charged, mega-energized department??As we discussed last time, your attitude and motivation level is absolutely cr...

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Creative Strategies for Brainstorming for Business Success

We experience creativity every time a fresh idea pops into our minds. We recognize creative imagination in everything from a pastel painting to a business plan. By trying these ten tips, you will discover some amazing creative abilities that may surp...

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What Is A Virtual Assistant & Why Do You Need One

Virtual Assistants (also known as VAs) are home-based entrepreneurs who take pride in providing fellow small business professionals with a wide range of office tasks, from administrative support to web design & maintenance. VAs are able to provide pr...

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5 Warning Signs of a Scam Business

For years now the rush has been on to mine the Internet and find"gold." Just like miners in the old U.S. west, people flock tothe Web hoping to strike it rich. Is it possible? Sure it is!However, those miners of old had to watch out for "fool's ...

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