Monthly Archives: November 2014

The great majority of B2B firms are always focused on the generation of fresh leads, but the real issue is quality rather than just quantity. You know you have made the right choices when it comes to marketing when the money rolls in and there are methods by which you can improve the overall quality […]

Thanksgiving is a time for family togetherness. Of course, sometimes too much togetherness breeds tension, stress, arguments, and the occasional blowup. Whether you’re hosting the dinner or just visiting, remember these tips for staying calm and sane:   Plan early. Start thinking about Thanksgiving well before the big day so you don’t have to rush […]

The typical family today puts in a lot more hours a year at work than ever before—frequently by working at two or more jobs. So finding a balance between work and life can be complicated. But balance is essential to our well-being. Here are some ways to get on the right track:   Simplify. Need […]

Developing your leadership potential—or someone else’s—is often a matter of identifying and overcoming the common obstacles that prevent people from moving forward. Some are institutional; many are self-inflicted. Keep a lookout for these self-defeating behaviors: Lack of goals. Good leaders have a firm vision of where they want to go and how they expect to […]

Business trips are often taxing since those taking them are trying to mix travel with everyday work and one of the major requirements is being able to still have access to the network of your company via laptop, phone or tablet and knowing that you can do so safely and securely, perhaps by a virtualized […]

Brainstorming – the time-honored tradition of getting people together in an office in order to free associate – has become standard business practice these days but a new study from Yale University has found that more people does not result in a greater number of solutions. In fact, people who try to solve problems all […]

Some say that creativity can’t be taught or learned, but experts maintain that certain kinds of practices and behaviors can turn your brain into an engine for ideas. Focus on mastering these basics:   Connect. Look for associations and links between ideas, questions, problems, and solutions, whether they’re related or not.   Question. Ask questions […]

Making mistakes is inevitable in young students during the learning process, but what matters is that those mistakes are picked up on. It is not enough to point out the mistake but to also understand the reason they were made in the first place. When a child undergoes a standardized test it is crucial to […]

When it comes to filling your daycare, the first conversation with new parents  is usually the biggest challenge. You will have less than sixty seconds to show that you are a trustworthy and effective sales rep and all you have is your research and your phone to support you. Fortunately there are some good tips […]

Everybody wants to achieve financial freedom but being able to do so can be easier said than done. The good news is there are some tips that can help to avoid being dependant on others. One good tip is to make sure that you get a basic education in finances. You can learn about basic […]