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Small Business world News Round-up - 2009/10/27

The Small Business Blog

Small Business world News Round-up – 2009/10/27 by Stefan Töpfer on Oct 27, 2009 Here is this week’s news round-up for home business, micro business, sole-traders, freelancers, self-employed and any one who is interested in small business news from around the world. — ST. — ST. Digg Furl Netscape Yahoo!

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The Potential Customer just Walked – How Much did it cost you.

Make or Break Moments

If the prospects that leave your business without purchasing were surveyed, what would be the reason they walked? Three out of four of those items involve the RELATIONSHIP between the consumer and the sales associate or customer service representative. How much is that costing you? What can you do to turn prospects into customers.

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Common Job Search Mistakes

Job Advice Blog

If you do, I will guarantee that you forget to buy something or purchase things that you don’t need. This list will allow you to focus your efforts in the areas that require your full attention. Would you go to the supermarket without a list of things you need? Your job search works in a similar fashion.

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Self Defense for Admins

The Office Professionals Place

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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Turbocharge Your Sales

The Small Business Blog

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. Your best clients for 2010 might not have spent anything in 2009. Perhaps to your firm? Here are a few ideas to get you and your sales team fired up!

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Elevate Your Elevator Speech

The Office Professionals Place

Saturday, November 14, 2009 Elevate Your Elevator Speech Imagine being in an elevator with someone you would really like to get to know and whom you would like to know about you. I would be more than happy to assist you in your needs to make purchases. Look into purchasing an all-in-one fax, printer, and copier.

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Why India Is a Rising Star Among Exporting Nations

The Small Business Blog

Indian manufacturers tend to have years of experience making products for domestic markets, where cash-strapped consumers place a premium on durability when making purchasing decisions. As some Indian factories turn to exporting, they are moving away from low-skill manufacturing processes in favor of more innovative, value-added production.

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