Articles, tagged with "vp"

Do you want to get a promotion and make a lot more money? Do you want to be recognized for your hard work? Do you want to keep your job and not be downsized? In fact, do you want to know the secret to be Upsized? The most important skill you will ever lea... Read >
Author: Isiah Bond

Dear Coach, Question: I own and run a company, but my leadership skills are sometimes lacking. My Senior Team refers to me as “Mr. Softy,� because I fail to discipline those who breach company policies. I am having particular difficulty with my VP ... Read >
Author: wbdoyle

How to Choose a Recruiting and Staffing Vendor By Asad Haroon, CEO of InsideUp.com Recruiting involves sourcing, screening, interviewing and selecting the right individuals for your organization. Large companies usually have in-house recruiters, but s... Read >
Author: Inside up

"Am I hiring him to do what I say or to let him do what he says?" My role as President at Efficient Technology Inc is to empower my team to do their best work. While in college I often heard people say “hire people who are smarter than yourself�. S... Read >
Author: Richard Walker

"I'm sure you’ll be surprised by what you can learn from an intern." You might not realize it yet, but you NEED an intern. I’m sure some of you have an assistant or someone in your office that helps with administrative tasks, but there’s a lot mo... Read >
Author: Richard Walker

Up and out -- that is my motto. Whenever I'm pursuing a contract, project or deal, I find out who all the top level people are in the organization. Then I focus on how I'm going to spread like a virus in an organization and get to them. But the leaders... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

Today a CEO of a high-tech corporation recounted his experience with developing a change management model. Over the past three years the company has nearly doubled in size. Alex (the CEO) decided to organize the business in two groups, headed by two new s... Read >
Author: Leadting at Lightspeed

With the current job market and economic conditions many former corporate executives are looking for alternatives to traditional corporate careers. In many cases the need to find something new may not be voluntary, since so many workers have become victim... Read >
Author: Beau Roth

Online health insurance resource, Healthcare.com, launches a new website http://www.healthinsuranceplan.us/ to better serve customers. Using the new website, customers can access insurance quotes for many types of health insurance plans. Healthcare... Read >
Author: Sandra Cohen

Functionality of social media and connectivity are growing on the Internet. Many businesses are creating Twitter accounts and Facebook pages. Direct marketing and relationship marketing thrive with these forms of interactive tools. Another innovative tech... Read >
Author: Kevin Johnson

I've never been to an event when someone hasn't come up to me to and say"What do you do for a living?"� I use to say I had my own "Home Based Business" and just leave it at that.� I was at a party a couple of years ago and I got asked the same old que... Read >
Author: Savvy

Does this sound familiar? You are the Director of Marketing at your company, and as you know all too well, you have your work cut out for you. Maybe you go by a different title, VP of Marketing or Senior Sales Executive, perhaps. What does distinguish yo... Read >
Author: Elaine Zlotkowski

Shortly after April 15 President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden released their 2008 income tax returns. What these tax returns showed is that the President is not paying the Alternative Minimum Tax, but that the Vice President is still stuck in... Read >
Author: kinal

Shortly after April 15 President Barack Obama and Vice President Joe Biden released their 2008 income tax returns. What these tax returns showed is that the President is not paying the Alternative Minimum Tax, but that the Vice President is still stuck in... Read >
Author: kinal

Affirmations are a great way to start your day with purpose, passion and power. Affirmations can really change the way we view various aspects of life. Affirmations are supposed to evoke strong mental as well as emotional effects to the speaker. The rea... Read >
Author: dljackson1271

Making sure your resume is a powerful marketing document is a wise investment in your career. It can set you apart from your competition, maximize the amount of interviews you land and ultimately play into how much a company offers you. After all, you ... Read >
Author: Mary Elizabeth Bradford

Seven ways you can boost sales and thrive in the new economy Step #5: Get management out in the fieldSo far in this series of seven articles, we’ve looked at field-tested activities that you, the sales professional, can embrace today to generate... Read >
Author: Colleen Francis

It’s Sunday night, tomorrow you have an important presentation to deliver or assignment due and you’ve been working on it all day. Suddenly without a warning of any kind your screen freezes. You reboot the system after no response from the keyboard or... Read >
Author: SRDR

When I first read about Mayfair the settlers of catan board game on the Penny Arcade blog, they appeared to like it very much, so I figured I’d try it out one day, and now I finally bought it (along with the Cities and Knights and Seafarer’s expansion... Read >
Author: Sammy

Brevity in client conversations:In Hamlet, Shakespeare said it best: "Brevity is soul of wit." When marketing a particular product, a buyer will lose interest if the benefits of the solution are not expressed in a clear and concise manner. Psychologically... Read >
Author: Benicio Brown

Most professionals would love to land their dream job but when it comes to writing a resume that would qualify them to make the jump; they end up stuck with what to say and how to say it. Not knowing how to create an interest-generating opening stateme... Read >
Author: Mary Elizabeth Bradford

They come in wood, cherry wood, oak wood, plastic, metal, silver gold, five-seven-nine speakers, front or rear projectors, receivers, DVD’s…just look at all these dazzling options that make you dizzy at the prospect of selecting the home theater syste... Read >
Author: ssdseema

If you're an executive searching for your next opportunity in today's hotly competitive market, you've probably found that the task of marketing yourself is unlike any other. How do you sum up a long, storied career in just a few paragraphs? What is th... Read >
Author: Laura Smith-Proulx

Peter's Story - Peter was on top of the world. His excellent organizational skills, hard work, and degree from a top school helped him land a challenging job as a new product manager. Based on his impressive accomplishments, Peter was assigned the resp... Read >
Author: Byron Stock

LEED 2009 is set to begin beta testing in February of 2009, with the full transition and launch of all new tests to happen by summer. One of the biggest changes to the LEED Rating system is the incorporation of regionalism, where there is a possibility ... Read >
Author: Intheleed.com

LEED 2009 is set to begin beta testing in February of 2009, with the full transition and launch of all new tests to happen by summer. One of the biggest changes to the LEED Rating system is the incorporation of regionalism, where there is a possibility ... Read >
Author: Intheleed.com

Preparation: The Key to Public Speaking Success for Introverts* The year was 2000. It was time to give the annual report to the Board and Suzanne, the VP of Finance, was sweating buckets. The rolls of nausea began before she moved up to the podium. Wit... Read >
Author: Jennifer B. Kahnweiler, Ph.D.

I can't believe that it is already the middle of November - where did the time go?! So much has happened this month that many of us are already overwhelmed and tired out. I know that I was exhausted by the time the election came around just from exciteme... Read >
Author: Dr. Jacqueline Lewis-Lyons

iNFRENION.com, the leading FFmpeg Hosting Provider (US and UK based) Launches new Virtual Private Server plans now in UK datacenter. The company explains that the VPS are built on Parallels (formerly SWsoft) Virtuozzo technology offering the most robu... Read >
Author: infrenion.com

Many times, leaders, managers, and executives give up on providing employee feedback because it has backfired on them. Why is that the case? Why does feedback so often backfire? Here are eight of the top causes: 1. Feedback that is indirect. Peopl... Read >
Author: Timothy I. Thomas

Peter's Story - Peter was on top of the world. His excellent organizational skills, hard work, and degree from a top school helped him land a challenging job as a new product manager. Impressed by his accomplishments, Peter's boss assigned him the resp... Read >

Large Account Management requires knowledge of where the account is going with respect to it's customers, competitors, industry and the economy. This knowledge is housed in the heads of the profit-center leader and his or her staff. So anyone that wants... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

Large Account Management requires knowledge of where the account is going with respect to it's customers, competitors, industry and the economy. This knowledge is housed in the heads of the profit-center leader and his or her staff. So anyone that wants... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

The underwater world is a place of amazement and wonder. A world beaming with a magical ambiance and a rainbow of colorful and enchanting inhabitants. Unfortunately, at some point, the tank runs out of air and regrettably, you must return to the surfa... Read >
Author: Susan Nickerson, DC

Many have several thoughts on Sarah Palin. I personally admire the woman for a few reasons. She’s married with five children, the youngest of which is challenged, but yet is able to maintain a high profile career. She’s also family focused with a good... Read >
Author: Tinisha Nicole Johnson

Purpose, Focus, Confidence, Credibility and Performance are the path to the executive suite. Once there, sales come easily and continuously. Then you’ll move from vendor to preferred supplier and have a successful large account. The sad truth is th... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

Purpose, Focus, Confidence, Credibility and Performance are the path to the executive suite. Once there, sales come easily and continuously. Then you’ll move from vendor to preferred supplier and have a successful large account. The sad truth is th... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

A Relationship Selling Example Recently I wanted to get to the Senior VP of Sales for Callaway Golf. I saw an ad that made me think there may be an opportunity to do some sales consulting for them. So instead of cold calling directly, I called the go... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

A Relationship Selling Example Recently I wanted to get to the Senior VP of Sales for Callaway Golf. I saw an ad that made me think there may be an opportunity to do some sales consulting for them. So instead of cold calling directly, I called the go... Read >
Author: Sam Manfer

I knew before I entered the room that this meeting would change my life. How ironic it was that just when I was getting my groove back--that I would face a lay-off. Seven years before that life altering day, the company I had worked for merged to join... Read >
Author: Jane Falter

Canon have added to their imagePRESS range with the imagePRESS C6000/C6000VP. With print speeds of 60 ppm and up to 300gsm, these new machines are more affordable than the imagePRESS C7000, whilst still maintaining the same high durability and productivit... Read >
Author: Jenny

Some businesses and business managers view Operations (the functions and people who produce revenue) as better than every one else. Some firms recognize the critical and complementary role played by those not directly involved in Operations. For most of ... Read >
Author: Wally Adamchik

ICMediaDirect.com Sponsors the 2008 Ad-Tech SF Event! ICMediaDirect.com, a house-hold name by now, will be sponsoring once again for the ad:tech event in San Francisco on April 15th to the 17th, 2008. Manhattan, NY, April 14th, 2008 – It’s anoth... Read >
Author: Robert Gresh

ICMediaDirect.com, a house-hold name by now, will be sponsoring once again for the ad:tech event in San Francisco on April 15th to the 17th, 2008. Manhattan, NY, April 14th, 2008 – It’s another exciting year for ad:tech and the rest of the online m... Read >
Author: Robert Gresh

When I refer to success in a Network Marketing business, I am referring to off line versions. Businesses such as Pampered Chef, Avon, Monavie, Xango, Tahitian Noni and yes, Amway. Many people built hugely successful multi-level marketing businesses with t... Read >
Author: ChrisC

A PracticeHQ interview with Michael Manere, founder and VP of Total Compliance Solutions To provide its� members with the latest information on compliance in the medical practice, Practicehq interviewed known compliance expert, Michael Manere, VP and... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Copyright (c) 2008 Curtis Bingham AFTER $14 MILLION dollars and four years, our customers don't want to buy what we have? What a depressing statement from a VP of Sales. How many times can you afford to have a new product fail in the marketplace? How m... Read >

Copyright (c) 2008 Curtis Bingham Introduction Declining prices and margins. Decaying sales. Unprofitable customers. Lackluster market performance. Does your company suffer from these maladies? The solution to these may not be spending more money on... Read >

Copyright (c) 2008 Jennifer Selby Long Lately, I'm noticing a certain drop in confidence among some outstanding people. Three clients in two days have shared the following: * "I'm so incompetent in this job." (He isn't.) * "My boss is so smart an... Read >
Author: Jennifer Selby Long

"Do not worry about holding high position; worry rather about playing your proper role." ~ConfuciusIn this exercise, you'll learn to explore your affluent prospect's mindsets through their values and beliefs.The idea of social position has a lot to do wit... Read >
Author: Kenrick E. Cleveland

Josie BrennanPh#1-269-373-75956475 Technology Ave Suite AKalamazoo, MI 49009jbrennan@yerasoft.comSeptember 14, 2007Yerasoft Leverages Custom MySpace Accounts for Small Businesses to Connect with ConsumersYerasoft is working with small businesses to become... Read >
Author: jo24yerasoft

Copyright (c) 2007 Mary Foley "Bodacious" means to be bold, outstanding, and remarkable. Take those attributes to work and you're on your way to building a fulfilling, bodacious career. Does having a bodacious career sound exciting to you? It is! A... Read >
Author: Mary Foley

Copyright (c) 2007 Mary Foley "Bodacious" means to be bold, outstanding, and remarkable. Take those attributes to work and you're on your way to building a fulfilling, bodacious career. Does having a bodacious career sound exciting to you? It is! A... Read >
Author: Mary Foley

If you are a business consultant or corporate trainer you no doubt understand the importance of developing referrals relationships. In fact just about every service professional out there has one thing in common – a need for steady referrals and leads. ... Read >
Author: MarketingSecretsCD

Don't Let These Myths Undermine Your Success. If you want your business to run smoothly and produce high income, you need to deal effectively with your workers. You need to get them to do the job right, to be efficient and effective. They need to be ... Read >
Author: Stan Mann

On February 5, Yahoo! launched its new search marketing ranking model in the U.S. It was the final installment of Yahoo!'s new enhanced search monetization platform, commonly known as Panama. Originally, Yahoo!Search Marketing worked solely with a bid-t... Read >
Author: Allison Brown

Rocket Your Way to Richesby Pamela HeywoodIt's Monday morning and today's the day you begin at yournew post. After a 25 year career in construction, hair-styling or burger-flipping, you've finally landed thatcoveted job with Rocky Rockets Inc.You've been ... Read >
Pamela Heywood

Not very nice, is it? This was how we learned that, after more than a year as a recommended ?Powerful Link,? one of our alliances had been terminated. A few days ago, the SCORE website listed Active Filings as a power link under Legal & Tax services. ... Read >
Author: Robert Palmer

Life is full of disappointments, anywhere from the grocery store being out of your favorite ice cream to not getting the dream job you wanted. I once heard a speaker say no one has ever died of disappointment. I would assume that is true. However, at the ... Read >
Author: Rachelle Disbennett-Lee, PhD

It's not just Web sites that are built entirely in Flash that have a problem. Many Web sites contain an enormous amount of content that can only be seen with the human eye. Think about all the PDF. Can this content be indexed by search engines? The answer... Read >
Author: Nidhi Gupta

Business Week Magazine Online recently addressed how to choose the best call accounting software for your business. ?A number of call-tracking software packages (some are available online) are now on the market or you can use a standard database progra... Read >
Author: No Last Name

The process of analyzing public speakers is almost automatic. Let's say a client calls and wants to check out a group of sports speakers to motivate his office. After talking about the various personalities, topics, fees and speaking styles-the next words... Read >
Author: Adam Morien

What Are You Selling with Your Elevator Speech? more about business from BIG Mike McDaniel The number one marketing rule is "Sell Benefits" The products and companies that excel are ones that push benefits, not features. The origin of many busine... Read >
Author: BIG Mike McDaniel

A hard working partner at a major law firm, John B., finds that he gets short with co-workers especially when under stress. He is not viewed as a "team player" by other members of the firm and the support staff avoid him. In spite of feedback and coachi... Read >
Author: Barbara Bartlein

At the Olive Garden restaurant chain's annual Wine Category Management Meeting, vendors met with company marketers to discuss the future. In a savvy spirit of partnership, Olive Garden revealed its goals, growth opportunities and areas of improvement with... Read >
Author: Ryan Wintle

Trade show magicians are one of the many ways to build booth traffic and separate your company from others on the floor. At a trade show you not only have to compete against your competition's sales reps but also you have to compete against all the 'at... Read >
Author: Mitch Tarr

Article Distribution Copyright 2006 Javier Salces Article distribution is a time honored and reliable method of traffic generation. It is similar to viral product promotion in the sense that your links will spread across multiple channels. Your... Read >
Author: Javier Salces

What's the biggest threat to your company? Competition? Regulation? Changing technology? Maybe you should put fear on your list. Fear is a small word that somehow touches our lives in a big way. Fear of danger is a survival mechanism. Fear of the change a... Read >
Author: Nancy Snell

Do you know a sexy, strong woman at your place of work? Perhaps she's a manager or business owner. Maybe she's a salesperson that works with your company or she represents a vendor. Do you want to know a little secret about her? She's very likely demure a... Read >
Author: Dennis Neder

The key to effective web design is to convert visitors of your web site into buyers. There are numerous ways to do this, the first being the organization of you web site. Organization and allowing the visitor to easily navigate throughout your website i... Read >
Author: Carmen Jackson

Have you ever gotten one of those letters from your local property tax appraiser, informing you that your tax bill is going up about 20 percent? I got one of those recently, so I took it to my friend Joe Gross in San Antonio. He appeals property tax... Read >
Author: George McKenzie

By Michael Murray, VP of Fathom SEO Web site owners need to have realistic expectations when it comes to the world of keyword selection. It's essential to understand your audience, as well as to aim appropriately at powerful, concise keywords that a... Read >
Author: Michael Murray

By Michael Murray, VP of Fathom SEO If you're serious about SEO, you need to know how to analyze the information you uncover. A decade ago, businesses were wondering whether they need to be part of the Internet. By the late 1990s, plenty signed up a... Read >
Author: Michael Murray

When it comes to 401k's there is an overabundance of sad stories. Here is one that at least has a happy ending—and it's getting happier all the time. Last year (in 2002) a friend of mine—let's call him Jack—phoned and asked if I could help him with his... Read >
Author: Ulli G. Niemann

"Failure to plan means planning to fail." -- Brian Tracy There is no question that ecommerce is growing rapidly. From totally web-based to "clicks-and-mortar" companies (i.e., offline businesses with an online presence), everybody seems to be jumping o... Read >
Author: Michel Fortin