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10 Favors You Can Do for Yourself Every Day

Success

In 2012 I wrote about my mother-in-law, Helen Johnson, and I think this question defined her life. In my article on ideas for shaking up 2013, I mentioned the dependence we have on habit. A mentor once told me to spend 30 minutes every day staying in touch with my network and business friends. I’m working on it. Send an email.

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How to Create Strategic Partnerships

Success

It is not illegal for an information technology firm and a janitorial services company to form a partnership, but how many opportunities will that create?” Proof it works: Schaus’s profits grew by 15% from 2011 to 2012 as a result of her partnerships. In 2012 I passed along between 35 and 40% of the work that came my way.

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The ‘118’: The Modern Elevator Pitch

Success

Why do they need this information? The Good: Has specific details and knowledge about what your company can do for the prospect: “After reviewing the last two quarters of sales from your online web development company, we believe the use of our social media networking program will increase your sales by 25% in the next quarter.”

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The Internet and a pile of turtles that goes all the way down

Workplace Insight

Turing is rightly seen as one of the great pioneers of computer science but he has (admittedly belatedly) built this reputation as part of a lineage of great thinkers about our relationship with information. The system became fully accessible in 1920 and, with the support of the Belgian government was offered a home.

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If You Think You’re Unbiased, You’re Wrong

Success

A 2012 study conducted by Yale researchers revealed that even science professors—male and female—evaluate the information on a résumé more harshly when the applicant is a woman. Childs’ task force project was such a resounding success that the company created employee networks to broaden the discussion.

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5 reasons to learn a foreign language to further your career

Practically Perfect PA

It will also open up international travel and networking opportunities. In 2012, the Centre for Latin American, Caribbean, and Latino Studies found that bilingual Latinos in New York City earned $15,000 more annually than NYC Latinos who only spoke English. per year for you. years later than those who only spoke one language.

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Contact Management Systems: A Great Way to Keep a Steady Flow of Clients and Prospects Coming Into YOUR Business

Office Organization Success

You cannot begin to market your business if you can’t find the information you need, don’t know who you are marketing to, and don’t know where you are in your business. If set up correctly your contact management system allows you to: Keep a note of clients, potential clients, and colleagues contact information.