The key to sustaining passion for your job is the same as maintaining it in a relationship you must work at it. And to do this, you must: Focus on what you love about it: Just like you would focus... (Continue reading)
Here are a few steps on coping with stress at work to remain healthy and productive. 1. Play Music. Most of today’s work equipment the computer and cell phone have music facilities that workers can fall back on to reduce... (Continue reading)
Here are a few tips that can help you on your way: 1. Don’t spend money to relieve your stress. It’s often tempting to reduce stress by going out for meals, entertainment and other activities. This is clearly counterproductive. Instead, use... (Continue reading)
1. Write down the top 50 people or groups that impact buying decisions for a specific product or service of yours. 2. Describe the people or groups. For example, if you sell tear-free shampoo, don’t just write down housewives, write housewives... (Continue reading)
1. List all of your customer groups You want to break your customers up into as many segments as possible which will enable you to develop specific content, keyword phrases and messages that will drive the most results. 2. Rank the list... (Continue reading)
Most of us are used to thinking of procrastination as a negative thing, but did you know that there are sometimes benefits to procrastination? It’s true! Procrastination can be used constructively if you do it in a conscious manner. Procrastination provides... (Continue reading)
1. First detach emotionally from the situation. Don’t get carried away by panic, anger, frustration or exasperation. It’s difficult not to, but remember that giving in to turbulent emotions will only make matters worse. Instead, step back mentally and make a... (Continue reading)
1. Inconsistent Corporate Identity A company must use the same name, logo and tag line in every contact inside and outside the company. The company name on the sign out front must match what is on your business card and website. 2.... (Continue reading)
1. Make Claims Look for claims you can make about your product. If it is natural let customers know, if it’s a good source of antioxidants let people know, but make sure what you are saying is factual and not misleading. 2.... (Continue reading)
1. Set Objectives Define your communication goals for the product attributes and the message you want to get across to consumers and the press. 2. Layout a Plan Understand the merchandise mix you will need to successfully communicate your message as well as... (Continue reading)