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Access POWER - by Joseph Riggio- Curious Conversing - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Meghan GehanFlirting is an activity that sometimes ripples with powerful emotional electricity. It usually starts with a visual- we see someone who looks attractive and piques our interest. Then hopefully, we are inspired to approach that person and ask or share unusual things about ourselves. It can seem ...
Views: 1256 - Smart Features of HTC Evo 3D Mobile Phone - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Richard SteeleAndroid phones are so popping up and selling like hotcakes these days much like 3D technology. One such industry that has benefited a lot from the returning popularity of 3D is the movie industry. Now it seems the HTC Evo 3D Mobile Phone is showing the signs of the next evolution of mobile ...
Views: 606 - Four Steps to Enhance Communication with Your Physician - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Winifred BraggDo you sometimes feel like you could have learned more about your condition, but you were afraid to ask? Good communication is the key to successful relationships, and is essential to maintaining a good relationship with your doctor. By bringing the appropriate information to your follow-up ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Samsung Galaxy 10.1 - Way in to a different world - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Cat JohnesThe newest technology to be featured by Samsung is the stunning tablet with impressive features loaded in Samsung Galaxy 10.1 which is, by far, the most innovative and advanced of all tablets launched till date. What has been left behind with the original Galaxy Tab from Samsung has been ...
Views: 879 - Best CRM Software Solutions For Small Businesses - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2011 from Antony WilmerCompanies across different industry verticals ceaselessly endeavour to enhance their business productivity. They undertake thorough market research and adopt innovative measures so as to boost their business revenue and sustain their market credibility. Good Customer Relationship Management ...
Views: 614 - Presentation Tips for Leaders - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Joe BennetAs a leader, you will be called upon to give presentations to your employees, outside stakeholders, or perhaps even the general public. Although the thought of public speaking might make you nervous, one of the best leadership skills you can develop is the ability to give an effective ...
Views: 840(1 vote) - High Connectors Need Protectors - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Renee BarnowDo you ever talk more than your prospective client? Do you pursue a client from your need to help? If you answered yes to either of these questions, you are most likely a high connector. High connectors are often highly empathic. We—yes, I am a high connector and quickly tear up during ...
Views: 1086 - Job Interview Tip: How to Discuss a Layoff - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeBeing laid off can feel so awkward to a job seeker that it paralyzes them in an interview situation and undermines their candidacy--but it doesn't have to. I'm going to show you how to change the language you use and the perspective you have about your layoff to boost your confidence and calm ...
Views: 1847 - 5 Tips to Negotiate the Best Salary (Even in a Recession) - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Peggy McKeeIn our currently sketchy economy, many job seekers have given up on the idea of asking for more money during their salary negotiations. But it is possible to negotiate a great salary for yourself, even during a recession. What I have seen in my interviewing (as a recruiter) and in my coaching ...
Views: 2658 - Benefit of scripts for software developers - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from stuart trootSoftware developers and programmers often encounter logical or syntactical bottlenecks while developing software or when working on some web development project. Such bottlenecks are common and equally frustrating. These problems can be eliminated if the developers get proper scripts that will ...
Views: 526 - Skype English: Popular online English learning course - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Aileen ThomrtsSkype English learning course provides an opportunity to people to learn English without attending dedicated language classes or reading voluminous books. Today it is mandatory for people to learn English as it is the international language that connects people living in different continents. ...
Views: 1193 - Conference Call Solutions for Remote Businesses in Australia - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Conference SolutionsIntegrated communications have gained prominence in Australia as these enable users to conveniently collaborate with geographically dispersed personnel. This communications strategy is being adopted by companies striving for increased functionality as well as a reduction in their carbon ...
Views: 723(1 vote) - Impact of Video Conferencing across Diverse Sectors - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Conference SolutionsIntegrated communications have developed to the extent that deploying these in various professional environments has become feasible and cost effective. In Australia, these solutions are used to bridge geographical gaps and promote interaction. So far, integrated conferencing solutions have been ...
Views: 911 - HTC Sensation - Taking Your Senses Away! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Cat JohnesHTC Sensation is best smartphone available in the market having both business and entertainment feature! As mobile phones have become the basic necessity of the people all over, more and more people are looking for the device which can function both for entertainment and business purpose. One ...
Views: 707 - Confident Business Communication: What do your words say about you? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Lianda LudwigAs an entrepreneur, you are meeting with the public, and always making an impression upon others. The most immediate way, and the strongest impact is through the way you communicate. For entrepreneurs, it is important to give an impression of intelligence, competence, warmth and self-confidence. ...
Views: 1486 - How To Prove Yourself As A Medical Assistant? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Amy DyslexSnapshot Profile of a Medical Assistant Medical assistants are responsible for performing a wide variety of different clerical as well as clinical duties. Most medical assistants help doctors examine and treat patients. Their duties typically include tasks such as drawing blood, giving ...
Views: 1428 - Communicating with non-English speakers - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Mark LamendolaIn our multicultural society, we’re often in a position where we need to communicate with people who speak a language other than our own. That’s also increasingly true as business becomes increasingly globalized. Americans have traditionally relied on the other person to speak English. Today, ...
Views: 4243 - How to be a Good Communicator - in Business and in Life (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness' ) - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Craig LockArticle Title: How to be a Good Communicator - in Business and in Life (from 'Steps to Success, Prosperity and Happiness' ) Author: Craig Lock Category (key words): Success, Success Principles, Motivation, Inspiration, Sports Psychology, Sport, Mind, Mind Control, Positive Thinking, Books, ...
Views: 1513 - So you want to move into Sales? - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Nick CassellsA sales career can be challenging, rewarding, full of variety and most of all lucrative. It is a dynamic position that calls for quick-fire thinking, a certain charisma, and a determination to succeed. Where many jobs can be repetitive and not offer any indication of how you are progressing, ...
Views: 953 - Finding the next great Sales Job - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Nick CassellsUnemployment or redundancy can be devastating for any professional to find themselves in. It can seem even more awe-inspiring if it is sometime since you last had to go out and actually go through the whole routine of tracking down the sales post, applying, and enduring the whole interview ...
Views: 722 - How To Stop Verbal Abuse: 3 Helpful Tips For Overcoming Verbal Abuse - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Michael LeeNo matter what anyone says, verbal abuse is still abuse. Sadly, people are all too ready to dismiss it as if it were nothing; hence, there aren't enough discussions on how to stop verbal abuse. But when somebody calls you names or screams at you for no apparent reason, that's abuse. When a ...
Views: 2404 - Conversation Ice Breakers: 3 Awesome Ways To Start A Great Conversation - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Michael LeeThe awkward silence is everyone's worst enemy, especially during a party. So want to know some conversation ice breakers? What? You don't know what these are? Well, I guess it's a good thing I caught up with you before you have to leave for a night out with your friends. To start with, ...
Views: 3443 - How to achieve all of your goals! - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jeff HalliganOk, so everywhere you look,Someone is beating the importance of setting goals to death. Everyone by now knows that they are supposed to set goals, What no one seems to know or want to talk about is, How to set a goal. and what to do with it once you have decided on it. I am going to assume, ...
Views: 953(1 vote) - Take a Personal Support Worker, Payroll Administrator or a PSW Course Today - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Raman JoshiToday many people are seeking additional degrees in order to future their careers or to begin a new career. Taking a PSW course will allow one to work as a personal support worker or you might choose to seek education as a payroll administrator. When considering taking a PSW course, you will ...
Views: 585 - Microsoft Certifications - Design your Microsoft career in three steps - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Mehar AhluwaliaIt is undoubtedly difficult to estimate the number of IT professionals holding Microsoft certification around the globe. Microsoft Corporation definitely has contributed in the development of the IT industry in a big way. Microsoft Certifications are provided for the simplest of the software ...
Views: 1262 - One way link Building Services – How important are they for your business growth? - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from John SilverstoneOne way Link building services are provided over a period of time in order to get traffic into the web pages. In order to ensure that the web pages benefit from the links, most SEO experts prefer to get their links. Body: One way Link building services are provided over a period of time in ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - 50 Ways to Boost Sales in Tough Times - by Submitted on Aug 05, 2011 from Craig ArnoffSELL MORE TO EXISTING CUSTOMERS • Analyze each account for cross-sell and up-sell opportunities • Accompany your reps on key account sales calls – call on executives if possible • Conduct customer satisfaction surveys and look for opportunities to improve service and to sell more • Inspect ...
Views: 2373(1 vote) - Join Conversations Politely, Part 2 - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethPart I covered how to know physically when and how to join a conversation. This article examines an equally important element: what to talk about as you join others to ensure a more pleasant experience and more business success. Gender differences Gender differences in communication present a ...
Views: 1347 - Join Conversations Politely, Part 1 - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Lillian BjorsethThanks Jeffrey Mitchell for being the impetus for this two-part article on how to join a conversation politely that is continued on my blog, www.lilliancommunicates.com. Jeffrey, admissions advisor at DeVry University’s Keller Graduate School of Management and a loyal sponsor of my Greater ...
Views: 1500 - 5 tips to improve your Communication skills - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Jennnifer MearsIt is important to work on improving your communication skills as these will assist you in your day to day personal and business life. To help with this here are 5 tips to improve your communications skills Listen to others An important ability for good communications is the ability to ...
Views: 720 - Nokia X7 - Paving way to an exceptional and advanced outlook - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Susanna BriceNokia has come up with the latest technological updates in their new smart phone Nokia X7 which looks stylish and is immensely feature-rich. Among all handsets launched till date by the Finland based manufacturer, Nokia X7 posses an aesthetic appeal at its core owing to the combination of ...
Views: 798 - The Motorola Gleam Is Beautiful To Look At - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2011 from Kirsty VelazquesThere’s no problem after some nostalgia, as well as for phone producers and marketing gurus available, nostalgia may result in a lot of money. One consider the Motorola Gleam and also you can’t help but hear just a little voice inside your mind “Wow, the Razr has returned!” And that’s really a ...
Views: 982 - What Are the Important Responsibilities Of A Production Manager? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2011 from Amy DyslexRole and Functions of a Production Manager The job responsibilities of a production manager entail planning, coordination and control of manufacturing processes. A production manager ensures that goods and services are produced efficiently, as well as that the correct amount is produced at ...
Views: 2096(1 vote) - Compromising: Love Your Relationship, Love Your Mate - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Kimberly MitchellEveryone knows that you have to compromise in any relationship, but how one goes about compromising is the question. Is it simply that you give in because you shy away from conflict or an argument ensued, making it a win-lose situation? Or, do you talk about the situation and come to a decision ...
Views: 1828 - Improve your Public Speaking - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from Bruce MillsIt is but obvious for everyone to be stressful before delivering a speech to an eagerly waiting audience. But how is it that some of us are able to mesmerize their audience while others are not able to deliver that good? The answer is hidden in the fact as to how much effective practice has gone ...
Views: 1133 - HTC Sensation - Living upto its name! - by Submitted on Aug 16, 2011 from Cat JohnesHTC Sensation Is a device that can’t be ignored. With sky-high specs the phone promises so much and comes quite close to fulfilling these promises. Dual-core processor, big screen, nice camera brought together in a phone that has an impressive design. HTC phones are known for power and ...
Views: 678 - Web or Native Mode of Mobile Application Development - by Submitted on Aug 02, 2011 from info bohmeApps for the mobile phone have become a rage. Mobile phones can be used for communicating with colleagues, clients, acquaintances through phone calls, e-mail or social networking sites. The apps that are developed for the mobile phone can be native in nature or be developed for the web. The ...
Views: 837 - The Art of Communication - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Chris HartwellCommunication is more of an art, rather than exact science. A person who reads and studies about how to communicate may still struggle to communicate effectively in many situations. No book can teach you how to respond to your spouse in every given situation. Instead, the art of communication ...
Views: 1081(1 vote) - Honoring People You Don't Like - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Renee BarnowIn growing your business have you accepted people you don't like as clients because you believed you needed to? Sometimes small business owners are not confident enough to say no to people who they don't like even if the person fits other criteria of their ideal client. How have the business ...
Views: 1213 - Don't Start Your Speech By Telling a Joke - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Bill LamptonA popular assumption implies that a speaker should start his or her speech by telling a joke, to get listeners in an upbeat mood and grab attention instantly. Like many widespread assumptions, this one is wrong. Here are five good reasons not to start your speech by telling a joke. FIRST: ...
Views: 1719 - RULES OF THE DATING GAME - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Don RossTHE RULES OF THE DATING GAME By Don Ross, MA, MFT* GAME: "a competitive activity involving skill, chance, and endurance on the part of two or more people who play according to rules." (Random House Dictionary) RULE #1: HOW WELL YOU ENJOY THIS GAME = HOW WELL YOU MASTER THE RULES. It ...
Views: 756 - A Few Good Reasons Why You Should Jailbreak Your iPhone. - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2011 from Tod SpodekIf you have just bought your iPhone and are thrilled with the whole new world of applications it opens to you, you may be wondering why everyone seems to think you should jailbreak your iPhone. After all, what more could you possibly want? Here are a few things that you might like to ...
Views: 1120 - Starting (or Restarting) Your Email Newsletter - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2011 from Karin Witzig RozellEver let a few missed issues turn into months of no contact to your newsletter list? Or have you been all ready to start writing your email newsletter (your keep-in-touch tool) only to freeze up and wonder what the heck to write? And then the next thing you know, you're feeling embarrassed ...
Views: 745(1 vote) - Developing a New PR Approach - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Anthony MoraMarketing has shifted dramatically in the past decade. With the advent of blogs and social media, companies now have different marketing and PR needs. With that in mind, it’s important to rethink your approach to media relations. As opposed to focusing solely on traditional PR campaigns or ...
Views: 1028 - BlackBerry Phones – Smartest wireless technology - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Sophie WilsonIntroduction : BlackBerryphones were released in 1999 by a Canadian company Research In Motion and since then they have never looked behind. Actually, BlackBerry phones executes as your very own digital personal assistant with all the features like address book, calendar and task list ...
Views: 940 - It's Time to "Tee Up" on Your Digital Experience - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2011 from Joey BarkerAt this very moment, the biggest, most legendary ad agency in your city... is losing clients. And their biggest client, losing its lion's share. Brands that once ruled the galaxy...are now light years behind the pace. With teams made up of world-class aces in each discipline, how did this ...
Views: 1250 - What You Need to Know About The New HTC Desire S - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Richard SteeleMobile phones are a must-have nowadays. People cannot leave their house without their phones. They use it for everything since it has all the features that you need. You can use it to call and text of course which are the basic features. You can also use it to browse the net which is the newest ...
Views: 907 - Online Article Writing - The Business Enterprise Side - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Mario LineberryMost of the readers of this article are included at some kind of marketing online. This really is one of important purposes of writing on-line, so listed here are some tips to constructing your article, not only on your audience but also for your search engines. If you might be writing on ...
Views: 781 - Women in Business: Beware the Best Friend Syndrome - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Karen KellerWomen in business have business relationships with clients, colleagues, partners, employees, and vendors. Relationships are an essential part of their work, and in order to keep their businesses on an even keel, it is important to know when and how to manage the blurry line between personal and ...
Views: 1296(1 vote) - How to Get Powerful Contacts by Simply… - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2011 from Kristen EcksteinHave you heard the saying, “You have two ears and only one mouth”? The premise is we should listen twice as much as we speak. Next time you attend a networking event, look around. How many people are talking vs. listening? Who do you remember talking to? The person who rattled off their ...
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