Do you have to write up a presentation for a project or even for a possible investment opportunity? This is a very important skill that you will need to master in the business world. Now, believe it or not, writing a presentation is like composing a short symphony. All of the elements need to be combine in order to make your finished piece engaging, memorable, and definitely valuable. This is why creating an outline is extremely important for your Power Point presentation. Yo

There are so many sayings, cliches and quotes out there. So, let's have some that can inspire individuals in the business and sales field! 1. "Sales are contingent upon the attitude of the salesman, not the attitude of the prospect." - W. Clement 2. "Day by day, what you do is who you become." -Heraclitus 3. "This one step choosing a goal and sticking to it changes everything." -Scott Reed 4. "By failing to prepare, you are preparing to fail." -Benjamin Franklin 5. "If you do

Do you ever get frustrated with how things are going? Do you wake up and just want to throw all files and folders right off of your desk, along with all your technology? Would you like things, to flow better than they are, right now? If you ever feel exactly like this, then maybe it is time to change things up... Now, if your time clock is ticking very rapidly, then organization is exactly what you need, in order to refocus your time and energy properly and efficiently. Now,

So, what do you want to achieve with your career in the business world? Do you have your goals written down to keep track of them? You can make it from daily, weekly, monthly to quarterly. Of course, you also have to visit it yearly! The potential opportunities are actually boundless. It could start as local, then state, cross county, international, global, eCommerce and much more... The sky's really are the limits!!! So, when are you going to turn your business into an empi

Did you ever wonder how different your business could be, if you only had certain knowledge when you first started...What if you had a time machine, and you could go back six months before you started your company??? Then, you could share the knowledge that you have gained working within the industry for years... Now, that would be absolutely great!!! A real dream though, right? However, and unfortunately, that is not reality. The knowledge you gain you can use now, and of co

Age is a very important demographic element that impacts a lot of businesses, especially small businesses. A company's products or services are more likely to appeal to certain age groups. Now, younger people (under the age of 35 that is) are often the first consumers to purchase high-tech products such as cell phones, kindles, video games, tablets, MP3 Players and more... Now, certain buying groups also have more buying power than others such as the Baby Boomers. Baby Boome

So, what should you ask yourself when starting a business and what shouldn't you ask yourself? This is an intriguing question that deserves some pondering over... Start by asking the most important question of all... is it all really worth the risk or not? Think about your finances and consider various aspects, such as potential profits margins, your customer base (which is basically, your target market and demographics), your niche, skill set and more... Once you have figure

When you have a business, then you might want to consider having some PR done. There are so many forms of media to consider such as television advertising, social media marketing, email marketing, news articles, press releases, landing pages, website content and the list goes on and on... Now, if your business happens to grow large enough, then you might even have to do some public speaking or host a consulting event at a hotel. The more people that are aware of your business

So, do you need to start or improve your online presence? Now, this is a trick question because the answer is always, yes!!! No matter what, this is a form of marketing that's always required. for a startup business or an enterprise. You must, at the very least, utilize Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Pinterest, Instagram, Google+ and YouTube. Those are the top seven, even though there are a lot more than just those listed networks. The list is actually endless, but once you hav

Here is a checklist, of ten ways, to get your message in front of your customers... 1) Get New Business From Existing Customers: Ask existing clients, for more biz, before you try warming up a stone cold lead. Ask the happy clients for referrals, to people they know that you don’t. Be sure to keep track of who referred whom. 2) Pitch a Stranger: It’s like bad advertising, when you blow hot air, when pitching to a new prospect. In face-to-face mediating, you’ve got to know w

Your success will reflect your ability to speak to a group of people and motivate them to action. The one skill that all sales professionals, executives, small business owners, experts and entrepreneurs must have is the ability to effectively present their message. They must be able present their message to their prospects, customers, employees, associations and boards. These are just a few of the places where you will present. In any presentation, there are basic pieces of i

Is this the year you start your very own business? Do you want to be your own boss and have no superiors at all? Do you want to control what customers or clients you take on? Do you want to decide how many projects you handle, within one day? If you answered yes, then this is the time to get some advice. When starting a business, advice can easily be turned into reality. One way to do that is by scheduling informational interviews. Having information interviews is much easier

We have now entered a new year, 2017! Thus, begins your New Year's resolution! So, what are your business plans and goals? There are so many aspects to choose from, such as developing a marketing strategy, reviewing your demographics, updating and editing your current business plans, increasing sales revenue, building stronger customer relations, project management, email management and the list goes on and on… However, no matter what you choose to focus on this year, simply