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BECOME A BETTER PUBLIC SPEAKER
January 14th at 10:51pm
Speaking in front of a large crowd is not a natural activity for anyone; to get better at it, you need to learn how to do it, prepare and practice, she explains. “It’s a skill, not a talent.” There’s no one checklist that will turn you into a great public speaker overnight. It takes practice, preparation and it helps to get feedback… But remembering these key principles is a good place to start in terms of becoming a better communicator in any situation. Plan appropriately.Practice.Engage with your audience.Pay attention to body language.Think positively.Cope with your nerves.Watch recordings of your speeches.
HOW TO DRESS FOR SUCCESS
January 7th at 10:38pm
You might be the most talented, experienced, and brilliant applicant your potential employer has ever met, but there’s a chance those factors won’t be enough to land your dream job. Even if you’re perfectly qualified for a position and nail every interview question, you might not get the job if you’re not dressed right for the occasion. To dress for success, wear a neutral-colored suit with a white button-up and tie. Or, you could wear a pencil skirt with a white or light-colored blouse. Alternatively, if you’re going for a business casual look, wear khakis and a button-up shirt or…
TOP INVENTIONS
December 24th at 9:42pm
THOMAS EDISON LIKED to say that he never failed. He succeeded every now and again with an invention that would change the world. The rest of the time, he tried thousands of other things with only one fault—that they would never work. Ranking innovations is more art than science. Modern inventions tend more toward improving than transforming: an app that connects the world in a better way, planes that fly farther, faster. Top 10 innovations Printing pressLight bulbAirplanePersonal computerVaccinesAutomobileClockTelephoneRefrigerationCamera
TOP SELLING BUSINESS BOOKS YOU MUST READ
December 17th at 9:31pm
1. “Think and Grow Rich,” by Napoleon Hill Key takeaway: You can achieve anything you conceive and believe. Thoughts are things — and they are incredibly powerful. Focus on what you want to achieve and strengthen your resolve by having what Hill calls a “definiteness of purpose.” It’s also essential that you persist in the face of obstacles that are bound to impede your growth along the way. 2. “Rich Dad, Poor Dad,” by Robert Kiyosaki Key takeaway: Know the difference between an asset and a liability. There’s a reason the rich get richer: They understand the vital yet often…
HOW TO SET UP A MARKETING STRATEGY
December 10th at 9:13pm
Everyone knows you need a business plan, yet many entrepreneurs don’t realize a marketing plan is just as vital. Unlike a business plan, a marketing plan focuses on winning and keeping customers; it’s strategic and includes numbers, facts and objectives. A good marketing plan spells out all the tools and tactics you’ll use to achieve your sales goals. It’s your plan of action — what you’ll sell, who’ll want to buy it and the tactics you’ll use to generate leads that result in sales. And unless you’re using your marketing plan to help you gain funding, it doesn’t have to be…
LOGOS THAT INSPIRE
December 3rd at 8:58pm
Choosing a logo is one of the most important branding decisions you’ll make as a business owner. So where do you begin? Reviewing what other businesses have done is a smart (and fun!) way to get logo design inspiration for your brand. Here are some Instagram accounts, websites, and color tools to help you succeed on your journey to the perfect brand identity. 1. @logoseum Logoseum is an archive of colorful pictorial and abstract logos from past and present. Created by visual designer Matt Corbin 2. @logos.ai Logos.ai is a fun account to browse to find logos created by expert…
WORLDS BEST INVENTORS
November 26th at 11:00pm
The top of the list is not surprising; Franklin, Edison and Bell. These are men who’d we all probably think of first when ask about great inventors. 1.Thales of miletus Call us biased, but we think the top slot goes to Thales of Miletus, who lived in the 6th century BC. He was the father of Western philosophy and one of the first people to explain natural phenomena without reference to mythology—technically making him the world’s first scientist too. He even invented mathematics. How cool is that? 2. Leonardo da Vinci Leonardo was an all-round genius. Not content with being…
TOP 10 WAYS TO KEEP YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY
November 12th at 10:47pm
For any business that provides a product or service to customers, the act of finding, targeting and obtaining new customers is always going to be among its top priorities. But what many businesses tend to forget is that once a customer makes the first purchase, there is much more to be done in the customer relationship. Smart businesses know that the first purchase is really just the beginning, and that the real business value lies in retaining that customer. Here are 10 tips to keep your customers happy with your business: Call your clients regularly. Communication makes everything easier. …Create…