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If you want to expand your business worldwide (or if you are having trouble finding the right bra), it’s time to meet Retha Queenan.
She is a dynamic entrepreneur located in the U.K. Not only is she a mother and wife, but she is also an established veterinarian.
When she had a difficult time finding [...]

After you work hard to obtain a major media mention, what do you do to extend the results of that clipping?
Instead of simply ignoring the story after thanking the reporter and posting it on your website, here are 3 things you can do to get the most out of this publicity:
1. Order reprints and [...]

Did you know that you can boost sales for your small business fast by making a few small changes to your website copy? And the best part is…it won’t cost any money!
To start, here are 4 changes you can make right away:
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1.     Review and set specific business goals for your website.
Take a look at your [...]

In his book, Succeed and Grow Rich through Persuasion, Napoleon Hill listed eleven traits that the successful salesperson must possess. I have adapted these and created my own Nine Traits a Successful Salesperson Must Have:

Knowledge of merchandise
Belief in the merchandise or service
Knowledge [...]

The skill of sales is one of the most-prized attributes that an aspiring entrepreneur can have. The ability to lay out the reason why someone should buy from you and not your competitor, in a customer-centered fashion – and then go for the sale at the exact right moment, is more difficult than one would [...]