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Television Reporters - Questions to Ask Before Agreeing to an Interview
Prior to a TV interview it is guaranteed the journalist involved will spend time preparing, writing down questions or goals for the interview either quickly or more in-depth as well as conducting some background research. As the interview subject it is important to undergo a similar preparation process to make the most out of your media opportunity. By asking your own question you are able to perform at your best and be prepared for the interview.Here are 10 questions you should ask the TV reporter prior to agreeing to be interviewed.1. Have the journalist identify who they are.Establishing a rapport with the person and knowing their name is vital. Write it down somewhere so you can recall it easily and remember the name prior to the interview. After the interview ask for a business card and add it to your media contact file.2. What TV station they are from?This will help put the interview in context. This seems like a very simple question however often media is syndicated and your interview exposed to a wider audience then expected.3. What program they re

at is ‘fear’? One great definition I have heard is that fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. That really sums up what fear is – our mind has gathered all this evidence to back up o

Balance Business with Your Home Life
Every Mother's ChallengeThree mothers in Pennsylvania have successfully built their own businesses and found that they were able to balance their home life with their employment so much more easily when they started their own businesses.One of the mothers, a cake decorator, runs her own business and loves the flexibility it gives her."Cathy Reppert carefully placed butter cream roses on a fresh-baked cake, the finishing touches on the last Truly Scrumptious order of the week.""Reppert's sugary masterpeice was for a Friday night event, but by the time the party guests would indulge in the custom-made cake,the Kingston woman would be enjoying the sights and sounds of Cleveland."My daughter is in a jazz band that's performing at the Rock'n'Roll Hall of Fame and we're leaving at 5.am Friday" Reppert said. "Because of this business, I'm able to be a chaperone. If I worked for someone else I might not be able to go".The freedom to set you own hours in your own business is truly amazing. You may have to work late some times and from time to time but then you can b

So, you have set up your business, got all your stationery printed, got the premises and office sorted and now you have to get out there and …sell! Suddenly you break into a cold sweat but you persevere, pick up the phone or approach your first customer and it all goes horribly wrong! This really sets you up for the next one!

The fear of selling is something which most first time business owners suffer from. Selling is not something we are taught in school or shown by our parents (unless you are immersed in business from an earlier age!) and so the whole process is alien to us. In this article we are going to look at exactly why we have this fear of selling and what you can do to overcome it.

What Is Fear?

But first of all what is ‘fear’? One great definition I have heard is that fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. That really sums up what fear is – our mind has gathered all this evidence to back up ou

Driving Your New Career
Been thinking about a career change? An often overlooked vocation is that of a HGV driver or LGV driver. This exciting line of work can give great job satisfaction, flexible hours, guaranteed employment and total freedom at work. And did you know, HGV drivers earn up to ?29,000 a year? Over ?550 a week!In so many careers, people find themselves stuck in a rut, not making that promised promotion year after year, and unable to reach the job satisfaction or salary levels they truly deserve. If this sounds familiar to you and your current job, then have you ever considered a change of direction?You may not know this, but becoming a qualified HGV or LGV driver is actually easier than you might think. You can get excellent training to achieve your HGV licence in no time. All you need is a normal driving licence, to be over 21 years of age, and to complete an HGV training course. You can even get finance to assist you with the initial costs of the training course, and in some circumstances, you may even be eligible for a government backed loan or grant!What are the benefits of becomin

ou persevere, pick up the phone or approach your first customer and it all goes horribly wrong! This really sets you up for the next one!

What Is Fear?

Creating Your Niche & Brand - Part 3
Your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) The glue that connects your brand to your niche, and differentiates you from your competition, is your Unique Selling Proposition or USP.Your USP is your brands mouthpiece that articulates how your product is uniquely positioned to solve the problems experienced by your niche. Without a USP your marketing statements to your niche are vague, unappealing, unsubstantiated, uncompelling and ambiguous.Your USP is simply the single most unique strength or benefit your business has to deliver that is exclusive to you and paramount to your niche market.Your USP should be strong and self-evident like Federal Express – “When it absolutely, positively has to be there over night” or Dominos Pizza “Hot Pizza delivered in 30 minutes or it’s FREE.”Michael Port a world renowned Life Coach has a USP that states “The Coach to call when you are tired of thinking small.”Your USP is always external. It tells your niche why they should buy from you.Let us pose a scenario for you. Put yourself in the po

rst time business owners suffer from. Selling is not something we are taught in school or shown by our parents (unless you are immersed in business from an earlier age!) and so the whole process is alien to us. In this article we are going to look at exactly why we have this fear of selling and what you can do to overcome it.

What Is Fear?

Career Motivation
How do you aquire career motivation? What should you do to boost your ambitions to advance in your profession? And how to stay motivated over a long period of time? Accept that no one but you has the ultimate responsibility for your career development planning You need qualifications, skills and talentsYou need credentialsYou need support from other people; your family and friends, your leisure fellows, your colleges and other people within your profession. Lets take a closer look at the people who can motivate you to get your career moving: The people who love you can give you motivationHow does it feel to come home after a long and hard working day and be received like a King? You are met in the door by your spouse, your kids or closest friends whose eyes light up when they see you? They probably make you feel that the effort you have made during your working day was worth it, that this effort makes other people happy and you will probably feel encouraged to endeavour even more to make them even hap

cess is alien to us. In this article we are going to look at exactly why we have this fear of selling and what you can do to overcome it.

What Is Fear?

7 Point Checklist for Business Letters
I don’t claim to be a good advertising writer. But over the years, I’ve sent hundreds of business letters. Here are a few things I try to include in each of them:l. The headline, first sentence, and P.S. are usually the best-read parts. They need to dramatize an offer, or focus on the reason the letter was sent.2. Most letters should emphasize a single theme. Everything in the letter should relate to that theme.3. Use active, descriptive words.4. Show customers how to solve a problem. In a letter to your customers, this might involve MAKING or SAVING money.5. Readers relate to “success stories.” Can you tell them how you’ve solved a specific problem for other customers?How about running an “open letter to customers?” Detail your plans for your company’s future, or for an upcoming trade show. Tell how your reader can benefit.6. One major question companies ask is “How do we get more response – or feedback – from a letter?”Here are a few ideas: give away something free; offer that item or service in the first sentence; use a color marker (perhap

at is ‘fear’? One great definition I have heard is that fear stands for False Evidence Appearing Real. That really sums up what fear is – our mind has gathered all this evidence to back up our inner doubts. This evidence is usually false but to our conscious mind it appears real and so translates into fear! At the end of the day, our fears are mainly thoughts and that’s it!

When our fears grab hold of us we find every excuse under the sun not to do something to get a sale – “I’ll ring again because it’s too early/lunch time/too late”, “I won’t approach them now; they don’t look in a good mood”, “I have a feeling that it’s not the right time to get in touch – may be next week.”

Sound familiar? With these ‘blockers’ getting in the way, your business will never take off! This is why you have to conquer those fears. But what are our main fears when it comes to selling and how can they be overcome?

Fear of failure

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Roof cleaning of asphalt shingle roofs are a fairly new niche market that many pressure washing companies have started to notice. The process of cleaning asphalt shingle roofs is fairly simple if you educate yourself on how roofs are installed, possible problems and situations to avoid, and what type of stains you need to remove.

The 20-something population is known as the Millenials. They have practically grown up with the internet, which has impacted the way they relate to others in the professional world. These are the college graduates of today, and are entering the workforce. Understanding their perspective will help in establishing the rapport needed for a successful working relationship.

An insightful article stressing actions that management can take to ensure that they act as positive strong leaders.

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