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How To Give And Receive Feedback
Providing feedback to staff is always tough, but if it's "constructive," you not only get the message across, but also build a more cohesive and capable team as a result.During a "Managing Performance" session recently we covered what it takes to give praise and also constructive feedback.Sometimes we feel uncomfortable when we have to pull employees up - but this need not be the case if we do it in the right manner.Hence this tip!Do you remember when your parents told you to eat your veg because they were good for you?Now that you're an adult, you know they were right!Well, just as they were right from the beginning, I'm asking you to trust me when I tell you this:"Constructive feedback is the only way to learn and develop -both

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Reduce Flying Stress While on Business Trips
Flying for business trips adds stress to any businessperson. One of the greatest fears for most people is flying. With the recent Air France crash at the Toronto Pearson Airport, some flier’s stress may be at an all-time high. However, it is possible to practice stress management solutions while flying. Hamilton-based Mark McGregor, who is a stress management trainer and consultant, believes that we should use our HEADS (Humour, Exercise, Avoid, Delegate, Seek) to manage our flying stress. Mark comments, “Some air passengers unnecessarily worry and become overwhelmed when traveling for business on airplanes which results as increased personal stress. It’s not enjoyable for themselves, the people they travel with, and people they meet. Chances are, you will not be able to totally elimin

So, the business you started 20 years ago has been successful, and now you're thinking about moving on to the next phase of your life. If you’re "lucky," the next generation in your family has been groomed to take over and your only real issue is to find the most tax advantageous way to pass it down. Remember, before you do, though, statistics show only about 1/3 of family businesses make it through the 2nd generation and then only 1/3 of those make it through the 3rd generation.

If selling is the option you're looking at, you're about to enter a different world - and, unfortunately, one that you probably don't know much about. For most small business owners, selling their company is something they only do once. The buyer, on the other hand, is more likely to have previously acquired a company than you are to have previously sold one. And, even if he is a first time buyer, the odds are that he has looked at other companies before yours and has gone through the analysis, pricing scenarios and possibly the negotiating process. In other words you're quite possibly facing someone who has "been around the block" a few more times than you have.

A Closer Look At Employee Leasing And PEO Services
Is It Really an Innovative Management Tool?LET’S LOOK AT THE REAL PROFIT PICTURE!In today’s competitive market, only the smart leader sees profit margins climbing. He/she realizes that one of the largest ex-penditures (which must be constantly addressed) is balanced and cost-effective staffing. The successful leader realizes that leasing provides a competitive edge. Employee Leasing is not a totally new concept. It has been tried and proven by some of today’s leaders and most profitable companies. It can help to stabilize your costs and insulate you from unexpected increases, which can send your profit margins tumbling. Our company can manage those risks for you. PML will be your “silent” partner.SO, HOW DOES IT WORK?We work together! You become a client an

o pass it down. Remember, before you do, though, statistics show only about 1/3 of family businesses make it through the 2nd generation and then only 1/3 of those make it through the 3rd generation.

Accepting Responsibility for Your Sales Success
That we live in a time of relentless and pervasive change is no longer news to anyone. There is one important implication of this situation that continues to be a challenge. That is that our employees need to continually change their behavior to adapt to the world around them.My work of helping companies develop more effective sales organizations always involves making changes in the company. And sooner or later, that means that some of the employees must make significant changes in the ways that they think about, and do, their jobs.This is particularly true of the sales people, who must decide to change their behavior and to implement the best practices that I teach. Beyond that, ultimately, helping people change is the work of every executive, manager, consultant and tr

ld - and, unfortunately, one that you probably don't know much about. For most small business owners, selling their company is something they only do once. The buyer, on the other hand, is more likely to have previously acquired a company than you are to have previously sold one. And, even if he is a first time buyer, the odds are that he has looked at other companies before yours and has gone through the analysis, pricing scenarios and possibly the negotiating process. In other words you're quite possibly facing someone who has "been around the block" a few more times than you have.

In Direct Sales - Make Friends With Your Phone
Do you have a Phone Phobia? Here are a few tips to help get you on the phone so you can call to offer a show, schedule a private appointment, and gather referrals.· Put yourself in a positive frame of mind before you make the call and transfer your enthusiasm to the person you are calling.· The first fifteen seconds sets the tone for your entire call. Approach the person with genuine warmth and professionalism.· Be polite and show respect by asking “Is this a good time for you?”· Everyone wants to feel special, so in the beginning build a relationship by offering a sincere compliment or asking about her family or a special interest.· Use recommended scripts and dialogue provided by your company. They are included in your training material because they

even if he is a first time buyer, the odds are that he has looked at other companies before yours and has gone through the analysis, pricing scenarios and possibly the negotiating process. In other words you're quite possibly facing someone who has "been around the block" a few more times than you have.

Trigger Words That Decide The Outcome Of A Sales Offer or A Campaign
Are we using the correct words that can trigger emotions to buy or to own or possess our products in the minds of our potential customers?I was at the upmarket Berjaya Times Square shopping complex in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia last Sunday. Nestled near the famous Petronas Twin Towers, until recently the tallest building in the world, and in the golden triangle of the capital city, Kuala Lumpur, this shopping center is a hub of activity, with throes of shoppers on an early sunday, some probably just after their sunday worship at the church nearby.I had time to spare, and was, like many other shoppers, just browsing around...until my eye caught the words "Nature's Farm" on the signboard of one of the many shops. Now, Nature Farm is a good shop for anything herbal and suppleme

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Relative experience aside, the best place to start when selling your company is to put yourself in the buyer's shoes. After all, when he buys your company, he's making an investment and, if you can figure out how to satisfy the buyer's investment and operational requirements, you've gone a long way toward facilitating the sale and, hopefully, have put yourself in a stronger negotiating position.

In general, there are two ways to look at how much your company is worth - valuing the assets you are selling and valuing the Free Cash Flow (FCF) of the company (and the ultimate sales price may be some combination of the two). The market value of your company's assets really represents a floor on the value of the company, because you could always close the company down, sell the assets for what they're worth, and pay off the company's liabilities, with the balance going to you.

Your business' FCF, on the other hand, is a reflection of the value of your company as an operating entity. It’s the amount of income that your company can consistently generate, after compensating the owner(s) at a market rate. Because a potential buyer is making an investment, he should be willing to pay you some multiple (or number of years) of this FCF, as long as he can expect to get his investment back in a reasonable period of time. As a rule of thumb, I think it's reasonable for the buyer to pay

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Direct sales incentives come in many forms, from cash bonuses for selling a given amount of a specific product, to selling to reach a specified sales quota. Some of these direct sales incentives do not always have an immediate cash value, but the idea of company wide recognition for that month, quarter or year, with perhaps an end of year bonus.

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