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Is Your Work Priceless?

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They wouldn’t have to worry about who’s more expensive or which person offers the best deal – they’d pay the same rate no matter whom they chose. Confidence? You have all the ability in the world to become a skilled, confident person who knows he could win the job over the next guy, even if you cost the same. Is it stress?

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Are Your Friends Sabotaging Your Business?

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So when she sent me this guest post that outlines some of her learning curve lessons as a new freelancer, I was thrilled – here was someone who’d gone from zero to being a confident writer who could stand up for herself, and for her business. By the time I expensed medical, insurance, retirement etc, I barely broke even.

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Are You Letting Money Rule Your Life?

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You cut expenses and stop wasting time. You gain the confidence to say no to bad ones. They focus on business – whether it’ll turn a profit, whether they can cut expenses, and how much revenue they can bring in. first appeared on Men with Pens Copyright 2006 - 2011, All Rights Reserved. With money, you do great things.

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Why You Should Embrace ‘Icky’ Sales and Marketing

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I learned this lesson long ago, and now it’s time for you to learn it too: If you don’t 150% believe that what you have to offer is worth someone’s money, then you’re going to feel unsure, uncertain and under-confident. That confident attitude makes people believe that yeah, this popcorn does seem to be better.

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Service Untitled» Blog Archive » Employee engagement is a force.

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Mix into the brewing storm, inefficient systems, inflexible bureaucracy, and lack of intercommunication; rumors fly, and you now have unengaged employees who become very expensive for any company. Senior management can lead with their vision and strategies in order to instill employee confidence. Well thought. Great points. Train them.

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The Numbskull’s 10-Step Guide to Creating a Seminar

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I’ll put your mind at ease right now: your seminar doesn’t need to be long, it doesn’t need to be complicated, and it doesn’t need to be expensive. Don’t bother going through the effort and expense of getting people to your seminar only to “um” and “uh” your way through the program.

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Why You Need to Have More than Your Clients | Men With Pens

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I’d like a website, but I’m having a hard time justifying the expense.&# A website like that conveys confidence, pride and prowess. I agree with you that an expensive-looking appeal and impression are key. I have my offline business and that does well. Okay, no problem. That’s a sign of success.

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