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1.) Why personality traits are so important. Every person on this earth has a variety of personality traits that fit into these 5 categories: Very Good, Good, Neutral, Bad, or Very Bad. Personality traits are what make us interesting. Most traits can be summed up in one word. For instance: …

Studies consistently show that clients who have purchased from you once are likely to do so again, IF they are given the opportunity to do so. In fact, INC magazine says that “Acquiring new customers is expensive (five to ten times the cost of retaining an existing one), and the …

Selling old and used stuff is a great way of generating income and improving your standards of living. Almost everything that is around you can be sold. This business has many challenges just like any business, but you have to stay at the top for you to improve your living …

Unless you’ve been living in a nuclear fallout shelter for the past year and a half, you know that we’re all living in a brave new world. What was once up (a.k.a. the stock market) is now down, what was down (a.k.a. mortgage rates) is now up. So what does …

As a savvy presenter, you find out as much as possible about your audience members before you address them. What do they already know about the topic? What do they need to know? What do they want to know? Will they be receptive or reluctant to hear what you have …

Most people mistakenly believe that they’ll need thousands of dollars to start their own business. The recent popularity of books, guides, and presentations teaching entrepreneurs how to start their own business on a true shoestring budget, though, serves as proof that you really can do it with virtually no startup …

So, you have been working for the same company or organization for some time. You have not received a raise and you know you are worth more than what you make. What should you do? You may want to think about some negotiation tips that you can implement to help …

After 20 years as an ad & marketing guy, I’ve found that most businesses know their business and have an established set of words & descriptions. But too often, many simply don’t know or understand their online marketing lexicon. And by that I mean the words their prospects are searching …

Remember, when we discussed about ‘finding jobs through personal reference’? Now what exactly is a reference? Reference is a good word that someone known to us puts for us because he already knows about us and strongly believes that we could be a good fit for that role in his …

This post is in honour of the legendary management guru Stephen Covey, author of the bestselling book, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, who passed away recently. Mr. Covey’s principles were not meant to be a quick-fix prescription for personal growth, but a deliberate plan of action to achieve one’s …