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JANUARY 5, 2010

Like snowflakes, each customer’s needs are different and we have to be open and aware by using our active listening skills to learn about their unique circumstance. If we don’t, that individual customer, like freshly fallen snow, might turn ugly before our eyes.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2009

5 tips for Sourcing Employee Training for Small Businesses by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 09, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. » « Previous Entries This entry was posted on Monday, November 9th, 2009 at 7:00 am and is filed under Business Checklists.

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Turbocharge Your Sales by Stefan Töpfer on Feb 03, 2010 With better economic conditions coming soon, there couldn’t be a better time to brush up on your sales skills. Don’t give up on your bottom 80% The rule of thumb has generally been that top 20% of your customers generate 80% of your revenues. Perhaps to your firm?

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Top 5 Tips on Making Big Changes by Stefan Töpfer on Dec 21, 2009 The top 5 tips weekly post is always full of hints and tips for small, home & micro business owners. Martin Russell Said on December 26th, 2009 at 9:26 am I would say that usually BIG changes shouldn’t be creative ones. Thanks for your tips.

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The Office Professionals Place

AUGUST 13, 2009

Thursday, August 13, 2009 Self Defense for Admins We are soldiers for the office. Here are 6 skills you need to acquire to protect yourself against the office warfare. Good Communication Skills This goes without saying. Along with good communication comes listening skills. Lets grow together! Get involved.

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APRIL 20, 2010

Yet as soon as these women have a child they are placed on a ‘has-been’ pile with their skills and talents lost. And people claim our country has a skills shortage? I meet these ladies all the time, and often they come from large corporate backgrounds, and have a fantastic skill set. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 8, 2008

Even if you are not creative enough to design your own signs, if you possess the right skills you will be able to manufacture them to order. Skills needed: If you plan on designing signs for others then you will need some skill in graphic design and computer aided design. for wooden signs you will need to know how to carve).

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APRIL 16, 2008

Often the conversation includes the so called “skill shortage&# , felt especially hard in Australia these days. When I question this alleged shortage, I’m always surprised about how little consideration is given to well skilled and educated parents – mainly women – sitting at home looking after the family.

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JULY 27, 2010

Categories Announcements Balderdash Business Books Business Checklists Business Ideas Business Quotations Comments Customer Service Guest Blog How to … avoid growing pain be eco-friendly be successful bootstrap choose your office deal with taxes do a reality check do a SWOT plan do bookkeeping. a good idea is so important.

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MARCH 16, 2010

If an area such as accounting is your weakness, rather than wasting time learning the skill it may be more cost-effective and time efficient to outsource the service. Work out if these weaknesses will truly impact your business, and if there are ways to improve in these areas. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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APRIL 29, 2008

Skills needed: You will need to have a background in personal training and nutrition or have experience of working as a fitness instructor. Because you will be in direct contact with the general public you will need excellent communication skills and an approachable personality. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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MARCH 11, 2008

Establishing a professional looking portfolio website to showcase your previous work will be the main way in which you will attract customers. Skills needed: Experience is the key to success in this industry. Kind regards, Elaine Henry Baker Said on February 12th, 2009 at 10:37 pm Great post as always Stefan.

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MAY 20, 2008

Writing Service by Stefan Töpfer on May 20, 2008 The competitive job market makes it important for applicants to have a résumé that stands out from the pile. Many people have trouble writing a successful CV or cover letter, so if you have excellent writing skills and know how to effectively create a résumé then this business may be for you.

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MAY 13, 2008

You will be paid on commission for your services but could also earn extra money by selling party supplies through your website. Skills needed: You need to be a creative person who is able to design an amazing experience for your clients. It will be helpful if you have basic web publishing skills to maintain your website.

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ What To Do If You Lose Your Job! &# Danette Said on February 5th, 2009 at 5:46 pm If i’am on unemployment and i start a small home based business is that going to effect my unemployment. Free ads Said on June 25th, 2009 at 10:06 am That would be a nightmare.

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DECEMBER 29, 2008

6 Comments » | Trackback | Share This 6 Responses to “ Recession Business Start Up: Micro Business Co-op. &# Robert Howes Said on May 9th, 2009 at 10:41 am I just thought of a business idea then googled it and found it wasn’t out there, but found your blog. Anna Said on November 16th, 2009 at 9:12 pm I totally agree!

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AUGUST 21, 2007

Examples of teams are: Work Teams Sales Teams Customer Service Teams Virtual Teams I would suggest that small business owners need to form teams around their small business and start-up business , like SOHO-, SME, SMB-, Micro-, Lifestyle-, Home-, DIY-, Hobby-, Boomer-, Professional-, Personal businesses, too.

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MARCH 19, 2008

Partnerships benefit from finding it easier to raise capital and drawing on the combined skills and knowledge of all partners. do cost cutting do credit control do customer service export find funding grow your business handle problems keep data safe lower overheads manage your time market and sell motivate your staff not to do it!

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NOVEMBER 13, 2007

You could offer your services for a particular country and become their Virtual Export Assistant for that country. You use your language and local knowledge skills and open up a new market for this small business. I currently have an associate who has such skills but only uses them for translation services.

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AUGUST 7, 2007

So if you ever had a dream or goal in business, now is the time to start, some people make their hobby into a business, others their DIY skills and some even start social businesses for giving someone else a helping hand – the reasons and opportunities are truly limitless. What business would you like to start today ?

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APRIL 1, 2008

Your business could offer a range of t-shirt designs to select from a catalogue as well as making custom shirts to order. Although this is a competitive market, if you are talented and customer focused enough then you can become successful. T- shirts have made many individuals and companies millions. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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AUGUST 28, 2007

So I can work on my communication skills to do a better job in future. Martin Zwilling Said on January 28th, 2009 at 3:55 am I have tried to turn the analyis of failures into principles which are critical to the succes of a startup. ST Paul Simister Said on May 11th, 2008 at 9:40 am Hi Stefan I had forgotten how good your blog was.

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OCTOBER 11, 2007

Here is some of what she emailed me: “… I was a nurse of 13 years experience in all areas of nursing and a practicing aroma therapist, so using my extensive knowledge in health care and natural essential oils and emollients I created my blend, Tattoo Aftercare®, (Scots are also famous for blending skills!) Any idea anyone?

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FEBRUARY 26, 2009

Service Untitled The blog about customer service and the customer service experience. I write about working with angry customers fairly regularly and have a category devoted to it , but it is still a challenge to work with angry customers.

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SEPTEMBER 22, 2007

I would encourage Joshua and everyone else working from home to relearn the social skills of building local friendships, or live near family and give you the social life you need. Acai Berry Information Said on March 23rd, 2009 at 6:44 pm I like your post because its really true. Thank you for your comment. – ST.

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MAY 9, 2006

There is no way you could hope, as a small business, to employ even one of these skill sets full-time, unless they are important to the core business. The same is true for other “ Virtual Assistants “: Call answering, bookkeeping, typing, credit control, etc. The combination of the SaaS model with our Live!

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OCTOBER 1, 2007

PAYweb Small Business Payroll Said on February 23rd, 2009 at 6:29 pm Great article, and very interesting comments. Abu Reels Said on July 1st, 2009 at 5:44 pm I guess I am a “bootstrapper&#. Starting a small business is a bit of a challenge especially when doing so with no money and no income. what you do to bring in the money.

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MAY 8, 2006

Size of the accounting business – Small may save money, but do they have the right skills. Jason Holden Said on February 6th, 2009 at 11:31 am As you sign everything you are personally responsible, unless it can be proved the accountant was negligent. If there is only one accountant, what do you do when they take a holiday?

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JULY 12, 2010

New South Wales Australia Time) Turning Soft Skills Into Tangible and Recognizable Skills That You Can (and Should) Bring to The Office Conference December 6/7, 2010, Gold Coast, QLD, Australia IQPC’s 8th Executive and Personal Assistant Summit is on again in 2010! (New 5, 2010 at 12 p.m.

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Success

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Tom Bilyeu is the co-founder of Quest Nutrition and the co-founder and host of Impact Theory , a show he created to help people develop the skills they need to improve themselves and the world. Tom and Lisa Bilyeu. Co-founders, hosts. Elena Cardone. Best-selling author, event producer, mentor, public speaker, trainer.

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