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When Growing Your Business Is a Constant Sales Pitch, Confidence Is Your Greatest Ally

Success

When you negotiate breakfast options with your kids, you’re selling a product. I can’t walk into the room and say, “Just so we’re all clear, I’ve never really done this before, and I have my doubts, and I just wanted to share my insecurities with you in case I don’t measure up once you pick me.” We’re all in sales all the time.

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Maintaining Friendships Is Hard—Here’s Why It’s Crucial for Your Well-Being

Success

I would say these three people are not afraid to shake me up.”. I have a lot of people I consider friends, but there are a lot fewer of those I can pick up the phone and talk to if I really need some solid advice. Put boundaries on your time and make it non-negotiable. Wagner’s circle of confidants is larger than most.

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12 Efficiency Secrets of the World’s Busiest People

Success

You’re about to put on headphones when a stranger strikes up a conversation. Yes, this means passing up exciting opportunities, but when you chase two rabbits you lose both. In 2009, Paul Graham, co-founder of startup accelerator Y Combinator, wrote an essay entitled, Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule. It’s due Monday.

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Dealing With Unreasonable Requests

Professional Assistant Blog

Home About Me Advertise Dealing With Unreasonable Requests By The Professional Assistant on Thursday, October 08, 2009 Filed Under: Organize , Prioritize , Productivity Y ou receive an e-mail , among the many others that you receive each and every day. You think to yourself, "What?!?

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So, How about a Career Coach?

Job Advice Blog

Payment is made up front and varies, but it’s in the range of 5 percent of a candidate’s annual salary. The coach assists with resume writing, provides marketing material, gives unbiased opinions and advice regarding next steps and how to accomplish them, and assists in teaching the skills for negotiation of a better compensation package.

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While in Transition, Are You Keeping Pace with Technology?

Job Advice Blog

Technology in the past decade has been developing at a furious pace, and from what I read it is expected to speed up even more. Companies are very interested in reducing costs, and they therefore embrace technology to keep up their levels of competitiveness with others in the same industry. Thanks AGAIN!

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How To Make This Recession Work For Your Small Home Business.

The Small Business Blog

by Stefan Töpfer on Nov 17, 2009 On my blog I often talk about not spending money, bootstrapping and cash-flow planning. Get better payment terms by negotiation. VB, Stefan Matt Hymes Said on November 19th, 2009 at 10:22 pm How far would you recommend taking this advice though? Get better payment terms by non-payment.

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