Destroy the Competition

Harsh words, yes, but necessary in this economic environment?  Definitely!!

http://blogs.bnet.com/ceo/?p=2316&tag=nl.e713

Understand Your Tasks and Get More Done

Check out this step-by-step for helping you weed through your task list.  If you’ve been procrastinating, this is definately for you.  It couldn’t be easier!

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Is FEAR ruling your decisions right now?

A couple of things to help you get over it already!

  1. An article to check out: http://blogs.bnet.com/ceo/?p=2113

  2. Hear Linda of Linda Landon & Associates speak about how to “Move through your fear” in this unique online networking event.  In addition to a great presentation, you’ll have the opportunity to network 1-on-1 with up to 6 professionals attending the event: http://tinyurl.com/dknea5

Quick & Dirty Teleclass Series

It’s just about here!

The internet can be an overwhelming place no matter how well-versed you are finding your way around it’s twists and turns.  That’s why we’ve created the Quick & Dirty Teleclass Series.  We have pooled together all the resources we have tried and tested over the past several years to provide you with simple, down-to-earth, and economical solutions for…

  • how to create a web presence
  • how to sell products & services on the web
  • how to become a virtual assistant or support professional
  • and more…

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  • don’t have the time or gumption to do hours of research
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  • don’t want to break the bank to get started

These classes are for you!

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Happy Wednesday!

Social networking bad?!?

Well, not bad… but, don’t get sucked in to the same ‘ol, same ‘ol.

Check out a great article here.

2nd Opinion Needed for Computer Problems?

We get 2nd opinions from doctors and, I must say… after a recent computer meltdown, I might do the same the next time my computer gets ill.  This just brought to light again, the need for backing up your system.  If you haven’t done it yet, there’s no better time than the present.

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If your computer crashed right now, would you have access to…

  • your client’s files?
  • your client’s contact information?
  • your email?

I dare you to try and run your business without your computer for 1 day.  No peeking!

Point made.  Point taken?

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Creating a Stimulus Package for Your Employees

Cash and bonuses aren’t necessary (and are often difficult to find nowadays), so here are a few ideas to stimulate your employees in other ways.

  1. Say “Thank You!”.  Recognize their efforts personally and at a company meeting or event.
  2. Continue to communicate and increase participation, with special note on the “bigger picture”.
  3. Encourage everyone to thank their peers when they notice a job well done.

So simple!  And, don’t forget… the above suggestions still holds true during those great economic times as well.

Provide your clients with a great customer experience

Customer care is not just for call centers!  Small businesses, entrepreneurs, and big business, all need to provide their customers with a great experience or they risk losing them.  And, now is NOT the time for that!

Join this live BNET Webcast to learn proven techniques on designing and delivering a customer experience that will differentiate your brand to drive loyalty and profitability.

6 Steps to Designing and Delivering a Great Customer Experience
Tuesday March 31st, 2009
12:00pm EST/1:00pm EST/10am PST/11am MST

Sponsor: Citrix Online

Topics include:

  • The 6-step process to designing and delivering a great customer experience
  • The movement from products to services to experiences (and how this impacts profitability)
  • How management should respond to the evolution of the contact center

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Reasons to have an off-site backup of your data:

  • Your new puppy turns your external hard drive into a chew toy.
  • Your tween decides to use your DVD backup to save their most cherished YouTube videos.
  • In a flurry of excitement, your hand grazes a full cup of coffee that was sitting a tad too close to your open laptop.

External hard drives and DVD backups are great… sometimes. Having an off-site backup of your business is essential!

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