When Hosting…

1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
4. Confirm the tee-off time.
5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information
   How To Get A Free Grant For Your Business
   No free grant home business money will be awarded just because you have a great smile, a good sob-story, or feel you deserve a long vacation on the beach. However, grant money could very well be your one chance of taking your dream to the next level. Free grant home business money makes it possible for you to set up your business without having to spin off so much of your energy to the constant search for funds.However, keep in mind that free grant home business money is not always "free money." In fact, it might not even be the kind of fund you have in mind to finance your own unique concept.A grant, especially government funded grants, comes
   Building and maintaining solid business relationships is the key to success, but how can you legitimately escape the tense office environment and spend dedicated time getting to know a customer, client or boss on a personal level?

   Business Golf, once the domain of the executive elite is now accessible for anyone wishing to create and strengthen business relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. In fact, according to a 2002 COMPAS Leader Poll, “business leaders use golf as an important tool in doing business and say that it is extremely remunerative; for each dollar they spend on golf they earn over $1500 in business revenue as a result. Further, only restaurants surpass the golf course as an effective place to conduct business outside of the office.”

   The strong demand for golf has resulted in several new courses being opened every year thereby reducing membership costs. Corporate and charity tournaments also represent a tremendous networking opportunity where organizational hierarchy may be temporarily eliminated and a common ground created for building rapport.

   An important benefit of golf is that it provides a unique window into the personality, values and conduct of others. This could prove to be very useful in future business dealings as one’s behavior on the course is a reflection of their business character and ethics. For example, a golfing partner who cheats on every hole might be someone to be careful with when making deals. It must be realized, however that this window is made of two way glass. Take advantage of this opportunity to project a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

   Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

   Scout’s Motto

   Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

   Don’t be green about the greens

   Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

   When Hosting…

   1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
   2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
   3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
   4. Confirm the tee-off time.
   5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information f
      What Are Your Marketing Decisions Based On?
      We all like to think we base our decisions on hard facts, but that’s not always the case. Business leaders will talk about doing their due diligence prior to making a decision; but in reality, when it comes down to it, what really pushes us to select one thing over another is our feelings.While instinct and intuition do play a role in business (stories abound of business people who refused to pay attention to the facts and created a success out of what should have been a disaster), 9 times out of 10, cold hard facts and reality cannot and should not be ignored.This new mini-series of BrandReturn™ (our newsletter’s new name) will introduce the b
      f they earn over $1500 in business revenue as a result. Further, only restaurants surpass the golf course as an effective place to conduct business outside of the office.”

      The strong demand for golf has resulted in several new courses being opened every year thereby reducing membership costs. Corporate and charity tournaments also represent a tremendous networking opportunity where organizational hierarchy may be temporarily eliminated and a common ground created for building rapport.

      An important benefit of golf is that it provides a unique window into the personality, values and conduct of others. This could prove to be very useful in future business dealings as one’s behavior on the course is a reflection of their business character and ethics. For example, a golfing partner who cheats on every hole might be someone to be careful with when making deals. It must be realized, however that this window is made of two way glass. Take advantage of this opportunity to project a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

      Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

      Scout’s Motto

      Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

      Don’t be green about the greens

      Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

      When Hosting…

      1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
      2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
      3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
      4. Confirm the tee-off time.
      5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information
         Talk Versus Action: A Closer Look
         Talk! Talk! Talk! We are in a business where talk reigns supreme, and the boldest talkers are always at center stage. Claims run rampant about everything from ad responses - to phenomenal product results - to bodacious income projections.Sometimes this talk sways the uninitiated, and if they fail to seek any type of verification before taking action, they might find that they have based their decisions and plans on pipe dreams and smoke screens.However, before I leave the impression that talk is always cheap (and therefore frivolous), I need to emphasize the legitimate role of responsible talk in MLM. Responsible talk in our industry accomplis
         es and conduct of others. This could prove to be very useful in future business dealings as one’s behavior on the course is a reflection of their business character and ethics. For example, a golfing partner who cheats on every hole might be someone to be careful with when making deals. It must be realized, however that this window is made of two way glass. Take advantage of this opportunity to project a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

         Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

         Scout’s Motto

         Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

         Don’t be green about the greens

         Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

         When Hosting…

         1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
         2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
         3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
         4. Confirm the tee-off time.
         5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information
            Ride The Gray Train To Increased Profits
            Something is roaring into the business community’s depot that has been building momentum for years. I call it the Gray Train. On December 31, 2004, the last Baby Boomer turned 40, pushing that train to full throttle. Marketers are missing the obvious and not-so obvious opportunities to grow their businesses with this appealing audience.Self-indulgent Baby Boomers want what they want, now. They have business expertise, have received all sorts of training from their corporate employer and now that education allows them to open up their own businesses. Or, they have done so well, they no longer have to work. They can pursue their passion.A few, sm
            day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

            Scout’s Motto

            Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

            Don’t be green about the greens

            Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

            When Hosting…

            1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
            2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
            3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
            4. Confirm the tee-off time.
            5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information
               Audit Planning Jobs
               The purpose of audit planning is to fully understand the business of the company being audited and the operating environment. Audit planning will also establish and notate the major audit risks within the company—essentially to give a heads up to the auditor so they can properly assess the company.Another job responsibility for Audit Planners is internal controls testing which is done before and after the year end audit. This looks at the processes, controls and protocols within the company’s infrastructure—by checking the security of the computer systems and accounting reconciliation. The auditor may not perform internal control testing while doing t
               elf and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

               When Hosting…

               1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
               2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
               3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
               4. Confirm the tee-off time.
               5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information for the course.
               6. Be the cart driver.
               7. Focus on your guest, not on improving your game.
               8. Play the same tee as your guest.
               9. Invite your guest to play first at the first hole.

               Behave yourself

               The links is not the place for you to get in touch with your inner child. No tantrums, throwing of clubs, foot stamping, swearing, whining, making excuses or indulging in other demonstrations of poor sportsmanship. Conversely, when you are playing well, be gracious. Don’t interpret the relaxed environment as an opportunity to behave in a manner unsuitable for the office, such as making jokes, gestures or remarks that may be considered by others as offensive.

               Business or birdie

               There is a time and place for everything. Spend the day building rapport and developing relationships. Only talk business if your guest brings it up first. Otherwise, save it for the 19th hole.

               You Got Game

               Don’t compromise your credibility by playing badly unless, of course, you are an Oscar winning actor. Don’t gloat when you are playing well, instead, turn it into a compliment, “You must be bringing me luck, this is my best game this year!” Sincerely compliment specific aspects of your partner’s game. Never coach or give unsolicited advice. If you are a beginner, warn your partner about your skill level and make sure they are o.k. with it.

               Be an Etiquette Eagle

               1. No cell phones / pagers/ PDA’s.
               2. Always be ready for the next shot – don’t make others wait unnecessarily.
               3. Never brag or complain about the cost of membership or green fees.
               4. Take care of the course, remove your tees, replace kicked-up turf and rake after a bunker shot.
               5. Don’t walk into or cast shadows over someone’s putting line.
               6. Maintain a safe golf cart speed.
               7. Get out of the cart whenever your opponent does.
               8. Dress appropriately. If in doubt, call the club.
               9. No cheating or creative scorekeeping.
               10. Don’t distract other golfers by loud talking, laughing, and crinkling food wrappers.

               Don’t let your manners be your handicap. Ace this opportunity to make a good impression and create shared memories that will enhance your business relationships and increase your bottom line.