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AUGUST 9, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap How to Build Self Esteem Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on August 9, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life! Thanks for visiting! Comments No comments yet.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Saturday, March 13, 2010 If You Want Something Done, Thank Others for What They Do Have you ever ventured to the mailroom and requested a package be sent but it was past or getting close to deadline for drop-off to send special packages for the day? March 14, 2010 6:43 PM Dewoun Hayes said. March 15, 2010 7:45 AM LaShaune said.

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MAY 13, 2010

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. by Stefan Töpfer on May 14, 2010 When you’re in business you often hear the phrase “people buy from people”, but just how important are people, and personality, in running a successful business? John Crickett Said on May 14th, 2010 at 2:07 pm Great post Stefan.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap The Milkshake Moment Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on September 27, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. The following is an excerpt from the book The Milkshake Moment: Overcoming Stupid Systems, Pointless Policies and Muddled Management to Realize Real Growth by Steven S.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap Speaking Tips Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on June 23, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. » Ten Speaker Tips to Make Any Presentation Sparkle Leave a comment Subscribe to blog posts by Email The Essential Motivation Handbook The Zen Habits Handbook for Life!

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JUNE 14, 2010

We had the following winners of that book’s related giveaway : Natalia with her comment on My Favorite Android Apps – Part 4: Finance and Delivering Happiness Book Giveaway Nicole with her post on The Hypocrisy of Kleenex Hand Towels I ask that Nicole email me with her address so that I may mail you copies of the the book.

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MAY 17, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 4 keys to staying motivated Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on May 17, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. Beyond that, we don’t often have a clear definition with which to work. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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OCTOBER 6, 2009

© Copyright Patricia Robb 2010 6 October, 2009 When you suspect a co-worker has a substance abuse problem. it requires a firm culture that discusses recovery openly and strongly support it -both in action and written policy. and hopefully, they have supportive procedures and policies in place to help them."

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JUNE 8, 2010

To check my own understanding of the word, I looked up its definition. Photo Credits: suephotos Posted by Arash Sayadi on Tuesday, June 08, 2010 Topic: Motivational 6comments: Veda said. June 24, 2010 8:33 PM Arash Sayadi said. June 27, 2010 9:30 PM Ferchie said. July 12, 2010 1:20 PM Matthew said. TheMarq.com.

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APRIL 9, 2010

Home About Contact Me Links Sitemap 5 Ways to Free Up Room on Your Brain’s Hard Drive Posted by Ian McKenzie Written on April 9, 2010 If youre new here, you may want to subscribe to my RSS feed. But humans have a definite edge on computers. Ian’s Messy Desk Helping you get the most out of the 24 hours in your day.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2010

When applied to business, it’s often the third of these definition is what people have in mind. Notice that this definition doesn’t include layoffs or dismissals. Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences with your company’s employee policies and attrition below. Why should you care about attrition?

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2009

You will definitely enhance writing, teambuilding, communication, and computer skills in the process. Crystal (Bryant & Stratton College) March 1, 2010 11:05 AM ProAdmin2 said. You have the luxury of attending class whenever and wherever you like as long as you have access to a computer. Thank you Crystal!

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APRIL 13, 2010

I’ve happily signed up for all kinds of email lists. And I definitely don’t want to purchase something from a company I can’t trust to ask me nicely to pay attention to what they’re doing. Definitely easier. I recently had a discussion via email with someone regarding the CAN-Spam Act (US) and Anti-Spam Act (Australia).

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APRIL 8, 2010

Use email, instant messaging and your mobile phone to submit your notes or you can clip content from the web with the browser toolbar. With Tomboy you can highlight text, check spelling and auto link web and email addresses. Kobu April 9, 2010 at 5:30 am Evernote and Hiveminder should not be left out!

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JUNE 30, 2010

Sure, it’s great to hit the snooze button and give yourself an extra hour of R&R once in awhile, but before you know it, you’re getting up at noon and puttering around before you answer your customer emails. Nabeel | Create Your First Website July 1, 2010 at 5:03 am Yup I guess outings are necessary to relax your mind and brain.

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APRIL 25, 2010

Check your email. Look at your email. Read that long chain email someone forwarded to you. Forward that chain email to all your friends. Write a detailed apology to the friend you sent that chain email to who asked you not to send stuff like that anymore. Send an email to your client. Check your voice mail.

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MARCH 3, 2010

A client emails you in a panic and the tone is so urgent that you feel the need like it’s your own. Here’s a tip: make a 48-hour waiting period the standard policy in your business for all incoming requests. Then sit back and enjoy today’s post on how to turn down clients and still be successful. Ah, the rush job.

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MARCH 16, 2010

Checking email, reading blogs, watching videos on Hulu. Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) March 17, 2010 at 8:25 am If the world is going to end today, make it quick–I’m scheduled to remove old wallpaper all day. I am going to send a couple “I love you&# emails. But you’re not going to be doing something awesome.

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JANUARY 14, 2010

Alright, well, I know he emailed me to let me know I had a broken link in a post. And I know he was interested in what that link led to, which made me think well of him, so I emailed him back. In less than 5 emails, in fact. This is perhaps my most important rule of thumb, whether writing books, blog posts, or emails.

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MARCH 4, 2010

You can even send an email just to say hi. Kelly March 5, 2010 at 7:36 am James, This one is a lesson you never stop learning. How To Lose Customers, a Mini-Rant Reply Giulietta Nardone March 5, 2010 at 9:09 am Hi James, If I had not teamed up with another designer, I’m certain I’d be out of business by now.

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MAY 11, 2010

Matthew : Big Red Tomato Company ( @Bigredtomato ) May 12, 2010 at 3:33 am Well, that’s an awful lot of awesomeness to deliver in a few short months and weeks! Wednesday Wisdom Reply Farnoosh ( @prolificliving ) May 12, 2010 at 5:43 am I can’t wait to see some of the new changes, designs and resources. Thanks James!)

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MARCH 30, 2010

Devan ( @dsabar ) March 31, 2010 at 2:34 am Um…Kurt Cobain died from a self inflicted shotgun wound – not a heroin overdose… Reply Dena March 31, 2010 at 4:38 am Nice article. This definitely gives me something to work with, anyway. And I know just who to model my ideal customer after. In a big way.

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MARCH 23, 2010

During this definition, you’ll also need to determine milestones that are concrete, meaning measurable where you and the employee can determine whether they’ve been achieved or how much progress has been and what remains to mark it as complete. We came up with the following annual goals: Learn new technology (.NET TheMarq.com.

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MAY 26, 2010

Having accountability in that way can definitely help drive us towards our goals. I love that I get emails and comments telling me that a blog post came at just the right time. Wanderlusting ( @Wanderlustingkh ) May 27, 2010 at 1:13 am Great post. We boast on Twitter about the number of blog posts we’ve written in a day.

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APRIL 1, 2010

You could try cold-calling (or cold-emailing), knocking on doors or praying to the freelancing fairies for some work, but there are some better techniques you can use that will be sure to get you clients in a hurry. Reply Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach ( @barbaraling ) April 2, 2010 at 8:12 am Love #5! Lugh´s last blog.

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Especially if your aim is to build a personal business, like contractors, freelancer, self-employed, sole-trader and virtual assistants , working from home , creating an income and keeping it small and manageable, then bootstrapping is definitely for you. Great post.

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MARCH 11, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @Superwahm1 ) March 12, 2010 at 5:39 am I’m not a writer, but I’m sitting here with my jaw hanging open. Reply Kelly March 12, 2010 at 7:57 am …for most businesses, it does NOT make sense to have a blog. What a great idea. Thanks Rebecca! Melinda | SuperWAHM´s last blog. Thanks for sharing.

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MARCH 28, 2010

James S ( @jamesparker ) March 29, 2010 at 8:13 am Its the first time i read your post and i’m impressed. 20+ Awesome Photoshop Tutorials Created In 2010 Reply JamesK March 29, 2010 at 9:30 am Hi James, I am James too I agree it is very important to have an understanding of what you are doing before you jump right into things.

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MARCH 25, 2010

Written by Agent X - 25 Comments When I get an email from pro copywriter Dean Rieck , I’m always happy. Vinay ( @vinayp10 ) March 26, 2010 at 2:58 am Great post. Reply Patricia ( @lokahiandquill ) March 26, 2010 at 5:52 am Good copy and good translations/adaptations have one common attribute: they have to be *fit for purpose*.

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Copyright © 1994-2010 Winweb® · All rights reserved. Should our camera pick up motion we are sent an email, SMS and phone call – which is great for us. rinitis Said on February 8th, 2010 at 5:31 pm Usually I do not post on blogs, but I would like to say that this blog really forced me to do so! Vol 1, No.

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JANUARY 17, 2010

Melinda | SuperWAHM ( @superwahm1 ) January 18, 2010 at 2:17 am I don’t have that much direct competition. SuperWAHM EZ-Notes – Pre-Release Sale and Giveaway Reply Archan Mehta January 18, 2010 at 5:55 am James, Once again, this is an interesting post. Reply Phil Simon ( @philsimon ) January 18, 2010 at 8:08 am James Good post.

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MARCH 18, 2010

Professor Beej ( @professorbeej ) March 18, 2010 at 11:56 pm I would simply adore being able to pay for this kind of course. Thanks for share this opportuniy Reply Dena March 25, 2010 at 7:28 pm Hmm well, i gotta admit it’s a pretty nifty offer. We’ll be expecting to see your byline in the next Wizards of the Coast.

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DECEMBER 10, 2009

I could throw the text book definition of project management at you… Project management is the discipline of planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. … A project is not about checking your emails each day. And project management is what I do best.

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JANUARY 21, 2010

Annemieke ( @Annemieke_C ) January 22, 2010 at 3:26 am What a post, brilliant! Critical about Criticism Reply Heather ( @TylinaVespart ) January 22, 2010 at 5:31 am That was really interesting – very easy to read and absorb (Had to comment on that before I go any further!). It really reflects my thoughts on blogging.

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JUNE 23, 2010

Nabeel | Create Your First Website June 24, 2010 at 3:02 am “How often do you remember a blog post or a magazine article you read? Ulrich ( @maryeulrich ) June 24, 2010 at 6:49 am Yesterday I spent the day writing an academic paper. Reply poch June 24, 2010 at 7:13 am Right on Agent x. It has a strong effect on the mind.

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FEBRUARY 21, 2010

Frank ( @[link] ) February 22, 2010 at 4:27 am I think it’s really interesting to look back at copy that you have written. Reply Frank ( @[link] ) February 22, 2010 at 4:32 am Working on a website, I literally travel back in time and revisit places that I’ve visited and remember experiences that I’ve had.

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JUNE 27, 2010

Maquis June 28, 2010 at 1:16 am I’ll admit that I’ve definitely learned the hard way that sleep deprivation can be physically painful. Reply Þórey Ómars ( @thoreyo ) June 28, 2010 at 2:04 am Hi James. If anyone can get you sleeping your way to success, they can. First off… @Maquis: sleeping *more* as a new mom?

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