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This Is An Adult's Game But A Kid Can Play If He Pays Enough
By: Bryan Young

When I was 14, my family was still stationed in Japan and enjoyed spending Sunday's going to play pool. My parents were very good and I practiced a lot with a guy that competed in professional tournaments.
What You Should Know Before Buying The Best Business Plan Software
By Kimberly Kelly

Finally, a small business plan guide for the true novice! As a budding entrepreneur, it is vitally important that you create a plan for your business. However, sifting through the maze of products and information available to help you, can be a time-consuming nightmare - until now! 
Organizational Excellence
By: Roger Ingbretsen

Our personal and organizational competitive advantage is gained when we release excellence in the form of exceptional delivery of knowledge, products and services with excellence. In support of this thinking, ask yourself the following questions.
Your Social Consciousness Is An Asset To Your Business
By: Tracy Needham

Corporate giants are spending billions of dollars today on initiatives designed to make them appear more socially and environmentally conscious because they're finally waking up to the fact that "social profit" is as valuable an objective as financial profit.
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How To Stretch Your Employee Training Budget
By: Peter Mitchell
In today's economic environment budgets are constantly being squeezed and there is a high degree of vigilance to prevent overspending. In most organizations, the days are past when you could cheerfully exceed your training budget by a 15 or 20%.


You Win With A Business Plan

By: Dan Boudreau
No matter how small your business idea, a business plan can help you build the confidence you need to get to opening day. Business planning is not just for large or high-growth ventures, and it really shouldn’t be put off until you need to borrow money.


Improving Engagement And Retention In Live Business Training Workshops

By: Amy Franko
Many solo professionals use live workshops to teach their content and market themselves. Workshops are great sales cycle offerings, helping you build the credibility needed for potential clients to buy your higher-priced offerings.


Planning Corporate Events Using The 5 W's

By: Shirley Fine Lee
Many organizations plan events yearly or for special occasions, such as anniversaries or for holidays. These events may be highly successful or they could turn out as a flop when it comes to meeting the goal for holding the event.


How To Use Assertive Communication Skills To Stand Up For Your Rights

By: Allie Casey
Assertive behavior in the workplace is the dynamic balance between aggressive and passive conduct. Maintaining this balance is crucial for managing relationships and standing up for your rights.
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Make It Your Policy Of Returning Business Phone Calls Within 24-48 Hours
By: Darlene Willman

Our daily activities may include making phone calls to catch up with someone we met while networking or returning a phone call from someone else.
Why returning business phone calls is important.