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The Benefits of a Performance Culture (and How to Implement One)

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We were making a lot of cold calls, just pounding the phones, to try and convince people to work with us. This article was published in April 2014 and has been updated. The post The Benefits of a Performance Culture (and How to Implement One) appeared first on SUCCESS. Still, he kept his eyes on the prize—making Excel viable.

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How to Boost Online Sales

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When deciding how to tempt potential customers to opt into your newsletter, find a reward “so good they can’t believe it is free,” says Lussier. Webinar: A public relations consultant might offer access to a free 30-minute seminar on how to attract media attention. This article was published in October 2014 and has been updated.

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Designer Michael Costello Aims to Empower Women Through Fashion

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Michael Costello dressed Beyoncé in a handsewn white lace and nude mesh dress for the Grammy Awards in 2014. To avoid distractions, I… usually put on some music and put my phone on silent. I never leave home without… my phone. I wouldn’t know how to pay, function or live without it. My whole life is in it.

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What can assistants expect in 2014?

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I know I always say I can’t believe how the time flies but I seriously can’t believe how quickly 2013 past us by! Anyway here we are in 2014 and I hope that everyone is settling back into work after the Christmas and New Year break. It was quick wasn’t it!? I’m not just getting old! PA Networking.

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The Nathalie Virem Foundation Helps Leaders Rediscover Their Purpose

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And then, in 2014, her mother died. In order to identify scholarship recipients, Virem has interested parties fill out a questionnaire and speak with her on the phone. I was lost,” Virem says. “I I was like, ‘Well, I’m doing what society thinks I should do, but I don’t feel fulfilled.’”

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The Customer Isn’t Always Right But How Do You Know Where to Draw the Line?

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In emails and phone calls, Lynch explained that “it’s easier for our clients to see everything, then pare back” as desired, and that deleting is easier than mocking up additional pages. When and how to stand up to your clients depends on your ability to truly know who your customer is and where they’re coming from,” Craig says. “If

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How to make your event more environmentally friendly

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With the power, quality and low price of mobile apps, and the proliferation of smart phones, laptops and tablets you have never had a more secure footing to take your event totally on line. You shouldn’t be replacing all your banners for your annual event every year; not every one has to have “2014” on them. Engage your stakeholders.

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