When it comes to converting a warm lead to a done deal, email is a crucial tool. While there are plenty of technology tools for salespeople to use – mobile apps, Twitter, LinkedIn and so on – email remains the most effective way to maintain and build a personal dialog with prospects. Be personal and relevant. Never “just check in.” MORE >>

No Major Tom Just call me ‘Ms Responsible’. can officially kill the rumours that I’m booked onto Branson’s Galactic space tourist flight. admit that I will miss being with my peers, such as, Angelina Jolie, Paris Hilton and, the smoking, Brad Pitt. m not going because I’ve been so sickened by the greed… MORE >>

Loads of people network during their job search, but very few are effective at such networking. Certainly, some are better at it than others, but in general, the majority of people not only dislike networking but also are simply not good at it. Based on a survey they conducted, Ivan R. Misner, Ph.D., and Don [.]. MORE >>

What is the origin of various symbols used in English, and when is the use of each appropriate? Here’s a guide to twelve common signs, including how they developed and in which contexts they are used or avoided. & (Ampersand). W, X, Y, Z, and,” children said, “. The symbol is also seen in &c. et cetera”), an alternate form of etc. per.”). MORE >>

Decades ago, unhappy customers would have to write a letter to let a brand know how dissatisfied they were with a product they just purchased. It was a private matter between company and client, and a lack of response from a noteworthy name wouldn’t be unheard of. After all, letters in the mail do occasionally get lost. Learn to Empathize. MORE >>