Out of sight, out of mind
Now more than ever, it is vitally important to continue networking. Perhaps consider new avenues for keeping yourself in circulation. Think outside the box and make a list of ways to stand out from the crowd. Here are three simple suggestions:
1. Have a truly interesting business card.
2. Have a “shovel [...]

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Greenwashing is the all too prevalent trend of either falsely claiming that a product or service is environmentally friendly or exaggerating its eco-friendly attributes.
Pay close attention to the Cotton Industry these days and you’ll see plenty of ads showing people lounging around in their comfy cotton digs. The ads give cotton credit for being [...]

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Where are all the new jobs going to come from?
According to the government, the next few years should bring continued growth in two major areas: green jobs and self employment.
Like many Americans, I’ve been thrilled by Obama’s focus on strengthening the green economy. I think it’s good for the country on many levels.
What I [...]

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Simple, common sense ideas to improve your success rate over the phone:
1. Never pick up the phone to call a lead when you are in a bad mood! Even though your prospect can’t see you he or she can sense if you are “off” in any way. Make sure you feel rested, confident and in [...]

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If you treat your home business like a real business then it will pay you like a business. If you treat it like a hobby, it will pay you like a hobby.
Think about it!

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