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A Time to Focus and a Time to Diversify
I’m the Queen of the Focus message in the Work at Home Mom Community. I believe it’s important to have a tight focus when you’re developing or growing a home business that will pass the test of time and bring in a reliable income.This is especially true when it comes to a Direct Sales business. If you’ve opted to join a Direct Sales company such as Mary Kay, Pampered Chef or Lia Sophia you will experience the highest level of success if you keep all of your business attentions on that one company.There is a temptation for some Direct Sellers to branch off into a ‘complimentary’ business. They may think that a gourmet food company would be a perfect addition to a Pampered Chef business, and at first glance it might seem to be so – but it really isn’t.The beauty of Direct Sales is that it’s a ready made business. The company has done all the hard work for you when it comes to a sales plan, promotional materials, etc. Marketing experts have designed a system that has been proven to work if you just work it – so anything you do to muddy up the message is going to reduce your effectiveness.There are some businesses that do benefit from diversification,

speaking pace. Some people experience a pounding heart and high levels of perspiration. All of these symptoms are primarily caused by high levels of adrenaline. What can you do about them?

First, when you are getting ready to speak, make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speec

Is Your Business A Dysfunctional Family?
The other day I brought my mother into an appliance store to purchase a television. By the time we left with her new television, she was completely disgusted. Unlike most of us, she comes from an older generation that actually expects salespeople and store employees to think of customers as valued visitors that represent their primary source of income. I wish that I could say that the store we visited was the exception, however, it was more the rule.From the time we entered the store, we noticed that the salespeople and employees were not attentive to the needs of customers. They acted as though they were being bothered or disturbed when we asked for help. None were able to provide any information about what was actually included with the televisions that interested us. When we did finally decided on a TV, no one seemed interested in helping us. Finally, a very annoyed employee found the TV we were looking for and all but tossed it in our cart. To make matters worse, another employee was extremely annoyed that we had asked for help in lifting the large item into my vehicle.After I brought the television to my mother’s residence, we found that it didn’t come with a co

In part 3 three of the program we will cover how to:

1. Speak with authority
2. Conquer speaking stress
3. Get your listeners’ attention
4. State your case with care

1. SPEAK WITH AUTHORITY

You have control over how you look and sound. If you want to sound authoritative, then make sure you look authoritative and feel authoritative.

When you are getting ready to speak, form a mental image that relates directly to the manner in which you want to deliver your message. If you want to be authoritative, then picture someone from your experience who has delivered a speech in an authoritative manner. You might think of President John F. Kennedy, for example. Emulate this person when you speak.

Also think of a single word or phrase that embodies that person’s way of delivering the speech. For an authoritative speech you may think of “strength,” “power,” or “authority.” Repeat that word in your mind until your state of mind matches the meaning of that word.

Last of all, consider your body language. It is hard to sound or to be authoritative when you are hunched over a podium, bent over a table, or slouched in your chair. Whether you are standing or sitting, have proper posture, do not fidget, and do not let your eyes drift. If you are making a voice-narration using a script then stay focused and do not let your mind drift.

2. CONQUER SPEAKING STRESS

Having a bit of speech fright is very common and normal. The feeling of being uncomfortable can occur when the group you are going to address is large or small. You may even feel stress when you speak with just one person. For example you may become nervous when you are going to speak with your boss.

Symptoms of speech fright include a trembling voice, anxious feelings, and a loss of your natural speaking pace. Some people experience a pounding heart and high levels of perspiration. All of these symptoms are primarily caused by high levels of adrenaline. What can you do about them?

First, when you are getting ready to speak, make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speech

Ten Reasons Why Most Yellow Page Ads Fail -And Yours Does Not Have to
Grant Directory users are ready to buy Yellow Pages have a major advantage over all other forms of advertising. It's used precisely when people have decided to buy. They open the directory to check out options and sources. The directory doesn't create their desire, but assists in finding the products and services they want. A typical telephone directory has 18,000 display ads - a recipe for sensory overload. Even within any category, readers encounter page after page of look-alikes, all jammed together. So it's easy for advertisers to get overlooked. Catching the reader's attention is tough - unless your ad differs from the others in ways that matter to readers. Find out how to get more mileage from your ad at http://www.yellowpagesage.com a smarter way to attract Yellow Page customers. The ideal Yellow Page ad provides the answers readers want to find A great ad provides the connection between what buyers expect to learn before buying AND what your particular business offers. The more precisely a business understands its customers' frame of mind, the better it anticipates and answers their questions. It can provide

manner in which you want to deliver your message. If you want to be authoritative, then picture someone from your experience who has delivered a speech in an authoritative manner. You might think of President John F. Kennedy, for example. Emulate this person when you speak.

2. CONQUER SPEAKING STRESS

First, when you are getting ready to speak, make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speec

If You Ignore The Internet For Your Business You Are Setting Yourself Up For Failure
When adhering to a few easy marketing moves, a business owner can enjoy a variety of profitable results as a consequence of their effective strategies. It is every business owners dream to reach goals and milestones throughout the existence of their company. Being able to entice a wide range of consumers is one of the main desires of anyone who owns a business. Once the demand for a particular service or product has increased, a business owner can choose to also increase the cost to access these items. Building a healthy, beneficial relationship with their customers is another desired achievement for any business owner.Small Business MarketingFor many, the marketing of a small business is sometimes an elusive concept to grasp. It is more than embracing just an idea. Too many business owners fall into the trap of focusing only on the ideas of marketing and ignore the important process of actually marketing their company. To effectively succeed in the business world, careful planning and organization is needed. You cannot approach the ownership of a business with reckless abandon.Marketing OrganizationThe World Wide Web is a great way to enter a marketing

.” Repeat that word in your mind until your state of mind matches the meaning of that word.

2. CONQUER SPEAKING STRESS

First, when you are getting ready to speak, make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speec

Promotional Bags: Your Company Details on Parade
The trick to a good promotion is to attach your company details to something useful. Now, there is “private useful” like the promotional toothbrush you use in the privacy of your own bathroom, and there is “public useful” that you use out there where everyone sees you inadvertently parading the promotion.This is where promotional bags come in. Few of us can get people to wear sandwich boards for us without paying them, but easily collocated promotional bags act in much the same way.Imagine the happy recipient of your promotional gift arriving at a jazz concert in the park toting your promotional wine bag. People can notice this, especially those juggling single wine bottles and sundry picnic equipment. There it sits on the blanket, sophisticated, serene and discreetly advertising your sophisticated and serene company. What a pleasure.Here’s another promotional bag scenario: extremely cool young thing rollerblades past wearing a backpack with your details on it. All eyes follow the dexterous performer and no-one misses your logo on the bag with the contact details just large enough to see and remember.These are just some of hundreds of scenarios involvin

r mind drift.

2. CONQUER SPEAKING STRESS

First, when you are getting ready to speak, make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speec

Making A Difference - Hospitality As A Career Option
Let’s get the facts straight. Working as a professional in the hospitality industry is no cakewalk. You are required to work long hours without the weekends off and round the clock during the holiday rush. To top it all, the guests are sometimes rude. It definitely takes nerves of steel to face all this and more. It’s a torture to see your kith and kin have the time of their life holidaying while you slog to please others’ folks. And all this with a perpetual smile on your face. But, despite all these shortcomings, the perks offered, the awesome money involved, and the benefit of working in a partially recession free industry draws potential workforce towards it.Do you fit the bill?Enjoying being among people is the first and foremost requirement for a person to be able to chart a course of success in the hospitality trade. The job of a person serving in this field requires one to be people friendly, flexible and adaptable. Other essential attributes include the ability to work in a team, problem solving capabilities and working in a customer centric ambience. If the smiles on your guests’ satisfied faces make you forget all your woes including the pressure of workin

speaking pace. Some people experience a pounding heart and high levels of perspiration. All of these symptoms are primarily caused by high levels of adrenaline. What can you do about them?

First, when you are getting ready to speak, make a point of taking a few deep breaths. Deep breathing helps you to focus and prepares you for breathing at a proper pace.

Early in my speaking career, an older master told me that a few minutes before a speech he often felt the surge of adrenaline. He dealt with it by pretending that he was getting up at that point in time to speak. It was his way of “burning off” some of that adrenaline. He psychologically burned off some of his anxiety by doing this. By combining this mental technique and by taking some deep breaths you may be able to burn off just enough of that extra surge in adrenaline.

I use these techniques as well and find them both helpful.

Second, before you speak, visualize yourself delivering the speech smoothly and with confidence. In the movie “My Dinner with Andre,” the main character tells a story about being in a play when he was young. A fellow child-actor told him that it would be hot and stuffy on stage under the lights, and he would be sweaty. The other person was trying to convince him that he would be unsuccessful on stage. It was exactly the wrong mental preparation. Do the opposite and imagine successfully communicating with the audience before you even step in front of it.

When you do begin speaking, never apologize for being nervous. Your nervousness is often not obvious to others. No one can see your pounding heart. Your apology only draws attention to the problem and distracts from your message. Keep in mind that you are usually much more critical of yourself than anyone in the audience will be.

As you gain confidence and speak more often and apply some of these techniques your level of nervousness will diminish.

3. GET YOUR LISTENERS’ ATTENTION

When making a presentation, consider how you could tell a story to make your point. Everyone loves a good story. By telling a story you put it in context and add a real-life human dimension to it. Imagine being able to tell great a story about your business or your product or service and the benefits

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All companies wish they were more efficient and that they report accurately. In order to do this many companies turn to internal auditors. If you are considering a career in auditing an internal audit job may well suit you.

Have you been using mystery shoppers or web or phone surveys looking for something new? Do you need more data points? Look no further than your email database of customers. Here is an inexpensive and fun way to not only help move service forward, but continue to cement the loyalty of your customers.

Recorded conference call lines let you do much more than connect with clients and shareholders. You can use recorded conference call lines to quickly generate new content for your public website, for podcasts, and for information products that you can sell for a profit.

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