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Atricle Dump - Some Things I've Learned Since Losing My Job
A large number of individuals dream of owning their own business. A number of those individuals are able to make that dream come true. If you are one of those individuals, there may come a point in time when you have too much business. Too much business often means a large amount of money. Instead of complaining about too much business, there are many business owners who take action. This action often involves outside assistance, such as an answering service.An answering service is designed to provide your customers with a real voice instead of an automated answering machine, when you are unavailable to answer their calls. Answering services operate all around the world. Their goals are the same, but there are many individuals and companies who operate in different ways. Despite the different ways of operation, it is possible that your business can benefit from an answering service.The first step in determining whether or not your business can benefit from an answering service is to determine whether or not your business needs to use one. This can be done by examining the type of business you run, the type of clients that you have, and the number of clients who communicate with you on a daily basis. These are just a few of the many factors that should be examined.When it comes to the type of business you have, you should determine when people will need your service. A retail store may not necessarily need an answering service. This is because most customers are aware that retail stores have set hours. However, if you operate a law firm, plumbing business, or another business along the same lines, you may need to use an answering service. Customers who need your services at a specific time want to be able to talk to a real person. An answering service could help to keep those customers from turning to a competing business.The type of clients you have is similar to the type of business that you have. As previously mentioned, lawyers and repair workers should be available at just about a
And so, over scrambled eggs and bacon, I was gently fired. After seventeen years, in three cities, and
Keeping a journal is a proven, powerful tool to enhance and benefit not only your personal life and well being. Journaling can also do the same for your work life. It is a way to record and track daily activities and thoughts, which can help with long term projects and goals.You can record the what, when, where, and why of what is important for you, your career, and your company. You can journal in a blank book, in your daily planner, on your computer, on cassette, or even on video. Use the system that most fits and supports your routine.Some Benefits of Keeping a Journal· Set goals and resolutions · Solve problems, revealing solutions · See what you are thinking · Understand habits and patterns · Process and explore · Reduces stress, helps focus, and organizes · Can improve well-being, and makes time for you · Creates a personal reminderSetting goals and resolution One very effective way to start using your journaling in your work life is to write what your goals and resolutions are. These can be for yourself, for your co-workers/employees, or even for your company. The key to goals and resolutions is that they go hand in hand. A goal is what you want to accomplish. A resolution is how you are going to accomplish your goal. As you write be sure to include specific thoughts and ideas for both. You can create your goals and resolutions on a daily, weekly, monthly, or even on a yearly basis.Goals A goal is what you want to accomplish. You can use your journal to set both long and short-term goals.Be very specific - I want to be Vice-President of Sales by 2004. I want to make 25% more money by the end of this year.Resolutions A resolution is your resolve of how you are going to reach your goal. Again be very specific - To become Vice President of Sales by 2004 I will do the following……Then list these items. To make more money by the end of this year I will…..Again make a specific list of tasks and to do's that are practical things you can do to accomplish your goal.So
But I'd been with the company for seventeen years, much longer than he'd been around, and had weathered many a storm. It didn’t take much effort to convince myself everything would be fine.
He asked if I could meet him for breakfast the next morning. There was something he needed to talk to me about, and couldn't go into it over the phone. I sensed just the tiniest bit of anxiety in his voice, and it sounded like he might've been calling from an airport.
Gulp.
It's worth noting, I think, that this guy is based in Southern California, and I'm in Scranton. So it wasn't exactly common for him to drop in like this. Something was up, I knew, something I probably wasn't going to enjoy.
And so, over scrambled eggs and bacon, I was gently fired. After seventeen years, in three cities, and a
By attending to an effective, well-structured Business Improvement Program (BIP), business owners are able to learn elaborate, reliable marketing and business management techniques with minimal time and effort. A solid, coherent Business Improvement Program can easily make the difference between a poorly managed, low-rewarding, average business and a prosperous, lucrative, well-run business with long-term prospects and well-established goals and objectives. Business Improvement Programs are appropriate for both small and extended business owners, providing program attendants with a set of comprehensive materials that account for all the relevant aspects of a prosperous, successful business.There are various reliable training websites and online services that offer business owners the opportunity to enroll in professional Business Improvement Programs for free or in exchange for a reasonable sum of money. You can either choose to participate actively, by attending to specific business seminaries and courses, or, if your time doesn’t allow it, you can simply purchase self-study oriented materials that allow you to assimilate valuable information in the comfort of your home. However, it is best to personally attend to Business Improvement Programs, as active participation allows you to exchange opinions and interact with well-trained professionals.In addition, business seminaries and courses encourage attendants to confront their opinions with other people, allowing participants to express their ideas and beliefs regarding business management solutions and marketing strategies. Considering the fact that most Business Improvement Programs are focused not only on theory, but also on the development of practical skills and logical abilities, attendants are able to view their business from a different perspective, approaching and solving problems in a more objective manner.Business Improvement Programs are appropriate for all business owners, regardless of the nature of their managed business. Such programs account for very important features such as innovativ
But I'd been with the company for seventeen years, much longer than he'd been around, and had weathered many a storm. It didn’t take much effort to convince myself everything would be fine.
He asked if I could meet him for breakfast the next morning. There was something he needed to talk to me about, and couldn't go into it over the phone. I sensed just the tiniest bit of anxiety in his voice, and it sounded like he might've been calling from an airport.
Gulp.
It's worth noting, I think, that this guy is based in Southern California, and I'm in Scranton. So it wasn't exactly common for him to drop in like this. Something was up, I knew, something I probably wasn't going to enjoy.
And so, over scrambled eggs and bacon, I was gently fired. After seventeen years, in three cities, and
China is kicking America’s butt and will easily surpass our economic output. And you know what they deserve to win. Do you know why? Because we are so caught up in our BS and political correctness; so quick to over regulate and condemn our corporations and business leaders that we have put in place an unworkable situation for increasing industrial output. Further more we have cut off the necks of those entrepreneurs and innovators who were running at breakneck speed.Some say the shift in the economic powerhouses of the world. The United States which has 5 times the GNP of the next five countries combined is about to get passed and then lapped by China. As an entrepreneur in the current greatest country in the world it is obvious, oh, so right out in the open it sometimes amazes me no one else can see it. The hoops you have to jump thru to sell a product or deliver a service in this country is unbelievable indeed.It all starts out as consumers who have never had to make a paycheck in their life, start wanting something for nothing, which I suppose is in fact human nature. The media picking up on this tells the consumer “You deserve to have something for nothing” and it is not your fault, you should not be responsible for your actions, you should kick back and sue anyone who makes your life tough? Then these consumers start believing in fact that yes they do deserve something for nothing and then vote for politicians who promise them something for nothing. Free is everyone’s favorite price and now their leaders and TV sets are saying; “you deserve it.”Then the irresponsible masses say all those who are working are getting all the good stuff. Those who produce and innovate get all the great toys; yachts, fancy cars, big homes, travel, jewelry, etc.; “It is not fair.” Oh Mr. Podium pusher politician won’t you do something and chop them back to size and make them give me free stuff. Oh and if you don’t we will cry and moan and boot you off the stage and vote you out of office.The politician says; “You know you sure make some good points, so I therefo
He asked if I could meet him for breakfast the next morning. There was something he needed to talk to me about, and couldn't go into it over the phone. I sensed just the tiniest bit of anxiety in his voice, and it sounded like he might've been calling from an airport.
Gulp.
It's worth noting, I think, that this guy is based in Southern California, and I'm in Scranton. So it wasn't exactly common for him to drop in like this. Something was up, I knew, something I probably wasn't going to enjoy.
And so, over scrambled eggs and bacon, I was gently fired. After seventeen years, in three cities, and
...my senses. I know, you were thinking ‘Texas’. Well, if they do live in Texas, then it’s a good thing that I live in Virginia (dodged that bullet - swish!). In fact, most of my experiences, good and bad, nestle deep in the base of my subconscious until ‘something’ wakes them up. It could be the ocean air, a certain perfume, the sound of fireworks or a song, the touch, the feel of cotton, or even the taste of burnt pizza. Yup, all of these sensory experiences can bring any memory rushing back to the front of your mind.So, what does this have to do with branding?Have you ever smelled french fries and said, “Oh, I could go for McDonald’s”.Nokia, the leader in cell phone manufacturing design their phones to touch at least 4 of the 5 senses, and touch some more than others. The design of the phone is perfectly shaped to the contour of the users hand (touch). The interface is designed to be exactly the same in any language, to the point that a Japanese user change his settings to English and know exactly where everything is (sight and touch). Their ringtone is unique and a branded Nokia sound (also used on their web site), so that it is easily recognized worldwide (sound). Their packaging has a branded scent that is emitted into the users brain the moment it is opened (smell). And, I wouldn’t put it past them to find something taste-worthy to tie into their brand.Again, what does this have to do with branding? EVERYTHING!Branding for the senses takes your brand to another level of memorability. Did you know that the Disney Parks purposely spray the scent of cotton candy in areas where there isn’t any? This drives traffic to other areas of the Parks where there is cotton candy! Did you know that the ‘new car smell’ is a manufactured scent? It’s deliberately added because people love it. It is the finishing touch, the icing on the cake, that makes the decision to buy final.Some stores have a branded scent, or a branded sound when you walk in the door. You don’t realize it, but when you hear that sound or smel
Gulp.
It's worth noting, I think, that this guy is based in Southern California, and I'm in Scranton. So it wasn't exactly common for him to drop in like this. Something was up, I knew, something I probably wasn't going to enjoy.
And so, over scrambled eggs and bacon, I was gently fired. After seventeen years, in three cities, and
The bursting of the dotcom bubble in the year 2001 was a defining moment in the global web industry. People believed that the web had been given far more significance than it merited, not withstanding that initial glitches are a common feature of all technological revolutions. The shakeouts in fact mark the beginning of new and innovative technology ready to replace the old and the redundant.The concept of "Web 2.0" thus began with a conference brainstorming session between O'Reilly and MediaLive International. Dale Dougherty, web pioneer and O'Reilly VP, believed that the web has not lost any importance; in fact with new and exciting applications coming up daily, it was assuming far more significance than it had in the past. The companies that had survived the collapse seemed to have several things in common and the collapse was actually a turning point for the web. In consonance with this theory, they agreed to coin a phrase known as Web 2.0 referring to proposed second generation web based services. They used this term as a title for a series of conferences resulting in the birth of the Web 2.0 Conference. It is hinted to be an upgrade over the World Wide Web and emphasizes online collaboration and sharing among users.Although, its exact meaning is open to debate, the last and most accepted definition of Web 2.0, according to Tim O'Reilly is: "Web 2.0 is the business revolution in the computer industry caused by the move to the Internet as platform, and an attempt to understand the rules for success on that new platform. Chief among those rules is this: Build applications that harness network effects to get better the more people use them.In their first Web 2.0 Conference, Tim O'Reilly and John Battelle summarized key principles of Web 2.0 applications as followsThe web as a platform for web based services allowing users to use applications through a browserData as the driving force – users owning and controlling data Network effects created through an architecture of participation and de
And so, over scrambled eggs and bacon, I was gently fired. After seventeen years, in three cities, and across two divisions of the company, it was over. Just like that. They'd decided they only need one facility on the east coast, and mine was the one they were closing. It was a very difficult decision, and we're prepared to offer you a generous severance package... blah blah blah.
I felt like I was going to vomit. I'd been working at that place my entire adult life, it seemed. It was part of me, and I was part of it. And here they were telling me they didn't need me around anymore.
I don't even remember driving home.
Now a few months have passed, and it seems like a hundred years. I've been through the full spectrum of emotions: shock, denial, anger, the contemplation of throwing my face through plate glass, etc. And for some unknown reason I’m now feeling the need to perform an inventory.
What follows is probably more for me than you, but hopefully it's
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