"If you aren't prepared, don't expect to win."
Anon.

MAY 2012
Why Hiring Veterans Is Smart Business
The military is arguably one of the most highly respected institutions in American society, but after ending a term of military service some may find it difficult to navigate the civilian business world. Veterans seeking employment may feel pigeonholed into certain civilian occupations and uncertain how...Read More >>
  
How Long To Keep Tax Records
Imagine this nightmare: The IRS suddenly audits you for a mistake you made on your tax return 10 years ago. It seems you transposed two numbers and now you owe the federal government because you filled in a box with the number 730 instead of 370....Read More >>
  
Selling Against Low Price Competiton
How Do You Sell Against A Lower Price? PART I HAVE YOU EVER HAD SOMEONE COMPLAIN TO YOU THAT YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE COSTS TOO MUCH?  Well, this objection is a very common one and one that sales people come across every day.  Here are...Read More >>

 

Part III of How To Manage Social Media
Part III - Social Media Management - Putting it All TogetherIn the past two installments, you've learned to use HootSuite and TweetDeck to save time and increase the efficiency of your social networking, but admittedly they're not the be-all and end-all of social media management.  Is there a way to check that you're using these...Read More >>
Miss One of These 8 And Your Business Will Fail
The Law of Critical Success Factors:Every business has a number of key success factors, which measure and determine the success or failure of the organization. Critical success factors in business are like the vital functions of the body, such as heart rate, respiratory rate, brain activity and so on. These...Read More >>
YORN. Southern Slang or Smart Idea?
YORN – Southern Slang or a Way to Discover Big Problems in Your Company?How valuable would it be to know what people really think while they are still in your store, at your restaurant even on your web site? It's possible with Yorn, which stands for either "Yes or No" or "Your Opinion Right Now." You can...Read More >>
What You Need To Know To Get The Best Deal On Credit Card Processing
How to Negotiate a Better Deal If You Take Credit Cards Retailers can reduce the costs of their credit card merchant accounts by shopping for quality providers and vetting their contracts. Thanks to a more competitive marketplace merchant account providers are more willing than ever to deal Credit cards can be a mixed blessing for retailers....Read More >>

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