Archive for December, 2008
Videotape Your Performance
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008One of the best pieces of advice for improving at public speaking is to videotape yourself and then watch the video, looking for ways you can improve. This technique is commonly used by the best speakers in the world.
But this idea can work for any kind of performance, not just public speaking.
If you’re a salesperson, [...]
Are Your Policies Hurting Your Business?
Wednesday, December 31st, 2008A customer’s purchase is overcharged by $10.00. The store policy is clear… “No cash refunds” so the sales associate refuses to issue the refund even though the mistake was hers. The customer was told he would have to accept a store credit or wait for a cheque to be issued by head office.
A customer wants [...]
Proposed Business Opportunity Rules and Mandatory Disclosures
Monday, December 29th, 2008All franchise companies have mandatory pre-sale disclosures to all buyers and in many states there are required disclosures for Business Opportunities, but not all states. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is proposing separating the “Franchise Rule” and have a special category for Business Opportunities and in these new proposed rules Business Opportunities no matter if [...]
The New Telemarketing Part VII: Objections Vanish With PDM
Monday, December 29th, 2008Seventh in a series of articles, we’ll discuss various issues and practices associated with modern ways of selling over the phone.
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The New Telemarketing is a set of selling practices designed to accomplish several things:
(1) To sell more goods and services than its predecessor, the “traditional” style;
(2) To be less offensive than its predecessor to buyers;
(3) To be [...]
Every Obstacle Always Presents an Opportunity
Sunday, December 28th, 2008In ancient times, a King had a boulder placed on a roadway. Then he hid himself and watched to see if anyone would remove the huge rock. Some of the king’s wealthiest merchants and courtiers came by and simply walked around it. Many loudly blamed the King for not keeping the roads clear, but none [...]
Is Marriage Counseling the Answer?
Sunday, December 28th, 2008All married couples face problems from time to time. Some couples have more problems than other couples, and sometimes these problems become major issues within the marriage. Issues that cause the eventual separation and divorce of the couple. When husband and wife feel they cannot resolve the problems themselves, they will sometimes turn to third [...]
Learn How to Do A Successful Gall Bladder Flush
Friday, December 26th, 2008To do a Gall Bladder Flush you will need the following ingredients:
3 quarts of apple juice, fresh or from the dairy case, not w/preservatives
1 cup olive oil, cold expeller pressed is best, virgin not light.
1 cup of coke (optional but makes the oil taste less annoying)
1 lemon, to be juiced at mixing time
Ultra Phos drops
Oxymag [...]
Letting Go and Letting Be
Friday, December 26th, 2008In Corrogue it is frosty.
The earth is hard and unyielding. This reminds me of how our hearts often become. They become cold and we ourselves become frosty. The flow of our energy is blocked. “The soft animal of our body” which is mostly water becomes hard, unmoving and unyielding. [...]
Tapping Primal Life Force
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008When the residents of the Scottish spiritual community of Findhorn first encountered Pan in the forest, Pan asked them to convey a message from the Beings of Nature to the rest of humanity. Pan said: “Tell them, ‘We never leftyou did.’”
The colorful toucans squawked from within their tiny cage: “Why would any free spirit ever [...]
Health Benefits of Green Tea
Wednesday, December 24th, 2008For over 3000 years, the Chinese have been using green tea to treat all sorts of ailments, such as headaches and gastronomic problems. With a growing number of scientific data, there is no doubt that green tea is as essential for maintaining good health.
The secret to green tea lies in its rich source of anti-oxidants [...]