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Why Don't We Go For Self-Employment?
For many years I managed and handled sales and marketing for a computer training centre. As part of the training mix, we offered a two year vocational course to school leavers. These courses were reliant on huge capital expenditure in terms of Apple computers as well as the software that went with it. Then we wanted all the international accreditation

al treatment with these tickets and though they may cost a bit (i.e. approx $75 for 2 tickets) they may be just the think for your top customers who are spending significant amounts with you.

So there you have it – a few ideas to wrap your minds around if you have not yet thought of anything for the people who make your business a success.

Now as Christmas is almost upon us I want you and your families to be happy and keep safe over this period and look ahead to 2006 to see what ideas you can implement to make your business an

Family Ties
When it comes to small business, nepotism is alive and well. After all, one of the benefits to owning a small business is that my husband can work from home – which means he needs someone to dot the ‘i’s and cross the ‘t’s for him. If he needs some extra help on occasion, why shouldn’t he call on his dad if he knows the man can do the job? But as you

Well, it’s almost that special time of the year which seems to come more quickly every year.

That’s right – paying the council rates.

But seriously, have you decided what you are going to give your clients/customers/suppliers or simply friends of your business for Christmas?

Christmas can obviously be a very busy time for us all and it tends to be upon us in no time, however, it can also be an excellent time for thanking those people who are integral to your business.

A Christmas card is a great way to send a simple message to those people you want to thank, however, if you want to go that one step further, here are a few suggestions.

1. A Christmas Hamper

You don’t have to prepare the biggest hamper to get the best results. A few years ago I sent hampers to my “A-grade” customers which contained a stress ball, a bottle of wine, a fruit cake and some nice chocolates, all packed in a flower pot!! Total cost - $32 each.

I delivered the hampers myself and my customers were thrilled. They’d never before received a gift from a business consultant before – usually just a card.

2. Donations for Customers

A really thoughtful and well-meaning gift can be to donate something on behalf of your customers. A simple certificate prepared to confirm that “$5 has been donated to the “Save the Craig Woods’ Sanity Fund” on behalf of John Smith” can speak volumes.

Your customers feel touched that they have done something that can help and the kudos for you, for thinking of the idea can be huge. By all means, still send the Christmas card and another little gift, if you like, but a donation shows people that you also care about others.

3. Gold-Class Tickets

I’m talking about cinema tickets here.

Imagine a lovely night at the movies, lying in your reclining soda, champagne and nibblies at your side, watching the latest movie with wife/husband/lover/person you met in the foyer.

This is something that people can use at their leisure and once again shows your customers that you are thinking about them and want them to have a good time.

You really get the royal treatment with these tickets and though they may cost a bit (i.e. approx $75 for 2 tickets) they may be just the think for your top customers who are spending significant amounts with you.

So there you have it – a few ideas to wrap your minds around if you have not yet thought of anything for the people who make your business a success.

Now as Christmas is almost upon us I want you and your families to be happy and keep safe over this period and look ahead to 2006 to see what ideas you can implement to make your business an

As People Live Longer They Will Also Be Working Longer
Each day in the news we see more and more people are living into their centurion years. It used to be real news when someone lived to be over 100 years old and yet it is now becoming more and more common. With lifelong longevity on the rise many people who are now 30 and 40 years old will most likely all live into their hundreds.As people livi

message to those people you want to thank, however, if you want to go that one step further, here are a few suggestions.

1. A Christmas Hamper

I delivered the hampers myself and my customers were thrilled. They’d never before received a gift from a business consultant before – usually just a card.

2. Donations for Customers

3. Gold-Class Tickets

I’m talking about cinema tickets here.

Imagine a lovely night at the movies, lying in your reclining soda, champagne and nibblies at your side, watching the latest movie with wife/husband/lover/person you met in the foyer.

This is something that people can use at their leisure and once again shows your customers that you are thinking about them and want them to have a good time.

So there you have it – a few ideas to wrap your minds around if you have not yet thought of anything for the people who make your business a success.

Now as Christmas is almost upon us I want you and your families to be happy and keep safe over this period and look ahead to 2006 to see what ideas you can implement to make your business an

10 Electrifying Ways To Explode Your Orders
1. Persuade visitors to link to your web site. Give them a freebie in exchange for them linking to your web site. It could be content, software, etc.2. Link to web sites that provide useful information or services for your visitors. If you have many useful links on your site, they may make it their start page.3. Spice-up your web sit

iness consultant before – usually just a card.

2. Donations for Customers

3. Gold-Class Tickets

I’m talking about cinema tickets here.

Imagine a lovely night at the movies, lying in your reclining soda, champagne and nibblies at your side, watching the latest movie with wife/husband/lover/person you met in the foyer.

This is something that people can use at their leisure and once again shows your customers that you are thinking about them and want them to have a good time.

So there you have it – a few ideas to wrap your minds around if you have not yet thought of anything for the people who make your business a success.

Now as Christmas is almost upon us I want you and your families to be happy and keep safe over this period and look ahead to 2006 to see what ideas you can implement to make your business an

Attract Your Dream Customer
Have you clearly defined your target audience? These are the prime buyers of your products or services. It is the people or organizations you are pursuing actively as customers. You don’t need every customer in the world! You need the ones who are a good match for YOU. The more specific you are, the more effective your marketing campaign will be.<

e gift, if you like, but a donation shows people that you also care about others.

3. Gold-Class Tickets

I’m talking about cinema tickets here.

Imagine a lovely night at the movies, lying in your reclining soda, champagne and nibblies at your side, watching the latest movie with wife/husband/lover/person you met in the foyer.

This is something that people can use at their leisure and once again shows your customers that you are thinking about them and want them to have a good time.

So there you have it – a few ideas to wrap your minds around if you have not yet thought of anything for the people who make your business a success.

Now as Christmas is almost upon us I want you and your families to be happy and keep safe over this period and look ahead to 2006 to see what ideas you can implement to make your business an

Negotiating Skills: Ask For More Than You Expect To Get
It creates some negotiating room, and you might just get what you’re asking for.Whether playing the role of buyer or seller in a sales transaction, asking for more than you expect to get is a classic opening position in negotiations.In the audio book, “Sound Advice on Negotiating Skills,” author Roger Dawson says, “Henry Kissinger called

al treatment with these tickets and though they may cost a bit (i.e. approx $75 for 2 tickets) they may be just the think for your top customers who are spending significant amounts with you.

So there you have it – a few ideas to wrap your minds around if you have not yet thought of anything for the people who make your business a success.

Now as Christmas is almost upon us I want you and your families to be happy and keep safe over this period and look ahead to 2006 to see what ideas you can implement to make your business an even bigger success.

And I’ll be there to help you all the way!

Here’s to your Christmas!

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