Articles and Reviews
Further your business education by reading these articles and reviews of special reports, books, e-books, educational and learning websites, online videos, newspapers and research.
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An introduction on how to use business blogging for marketing success
For the self-employed and business owners, blogging is a great way to get fans for your services and products.
This booklet shows you in an engaging way how to set up and blog effectively.
A publication of HubSpot - www.hubspot.com
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Expect More From 2012
Strategies for Success from Leading Experts in Personal and Professional Development.
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Beyond the Facebook Business Page
If you are marketing your services using Facebook then this is a must read from HubSpot.
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iPresent - How to enthral your audience like Steve Jobs
A book review from Geoff MacDonald of Book Rapper. Download PDF
To find out more about Book Rapper and why you should join (FREE), click on this link
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Presenting gems from World Champion public speaker and presenter David Nottage
If you make presentations to staff, potential clients or at conferences, this article is a must read. It is a special report by David Nottage of Torque Business. David is the 1996 World Champion of Public Speaking and a professional speaking coach and consultant.
You can find more about David at www.torquebusiness.co.nz
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37 Tips and Gems for increasing Sales and Profits in your Business
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Hourly rates suck!
If you are self-employed as a consultant or a contractor then you are not doing yourself any favours if you are charging your services on an hourly rate. This is the most stressful way you can generate an income.
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Getting A Grip Inner Circle Monthly Interview by Robyn Pearce with Mark Sutherland
In July Mark was interviewed by Robyn Pearce for the 10,000 members of her Getting A Grip Inner Circle.
The interview is about peak performance and Marks experienced views on peak performance. Robyn said it was one of the best ever interviews she has had for the inner circle group.
You can read the interview here and gain some insight into peak performance and how you can achieve your business goals.
If you need help with your time management then check out www.gettingagrip.com Robyn is an authority on time management globally.
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The rules of engagement for getting referrals
71% of members surveyed told us they wanted information on how to get more referrals. This article provides you with some tips and tactics on how to generate referrals.
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Bridging the Gap
An employers guide to managing and retaining the new generation of apprentices and trainees.
Today’s new apprentices and trainees: Generation Y, have different characteristics, attitudes, and workplace expectations to the existing generations. Based on the latest Australian research, this guide provides you with the key information and skills you need to better retain, manage and train this 21st Century worker.
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Mark McCrindle, Social Researcher - McCrindle Research www.mccrindle.com.au and www.markmccrindle.com
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The Freak Factory
Making employees better by helping them get worse.
Turning your organization into a Freak Factory will help you solve two problems that plague most workplaces. The first problem is that employees are not fully engaged in their work and are not performing at a high level. The second problem is that the strategies many mangers use to improve employee performance actually exacerbate the first problem.
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David Rendall - Change This
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