We are excited to be going live with a new function in time for the new year and for all of your goal settings and resolutions for 2018. Introducing MY GOALS From your personal dashboard you will be able to see two new buttons which allow you to add and track your goals throughout the year...Read More

Everyone carries business cards and they are usually given out when networking. The goal of this lesson is to make the best use of your business card. Using business cards should not only be used for specific networking events or contain basic contact information. Here are eight ways to increase the effectiveness of your business...Read More

It is one thing to decide that you would to be innovative. It is completely different to actually start using it. It can be hard to decide how exactly to use innovative thinking to better yourself and the world around you. It is most likely that you already have a job and are not looking...Read More

There are many ways to improve the way you communicate. For example, you will always start things off on the right foot by opening the conversation in a way that creates mutual respect. Using phrases such as, “If you have a minute, I’d like to talk with you about something that I think will improve...Read More

Want to create original business ideas? It’s easier than you think once you understand a few simple but powerful techniques. If you are immersed in the world of internet marketing, you have probably heard many times the advice: don’t re-invent the wheel, follow someone successful. But simply copying a business idea is sloppy and might...Read More

Most aspiring entrepreneurs don’t realise is that the skill set necessary to start a business isn’t out of reach. It’s simply a matter of finding the right tools and using them to your best advantage. Even if you’re not a born entrepreneur, at some point in your life you’ve probably toyed with the idea of...Read More

Negotiating is a skill that like warfare tactics must be honed. It is important to be mentally prepared to win. Do the ground work well before your reach the negotiating table and decide on the “path” you are going to take. Positivity will help as also a sense of confidence and self esteem. Set aside...Read More

Have you ever felt exhausted at the end of the day, knowing you worked hard and yet wondering what you actually accomplished or, worse yet, wondering why nothing has been crossed off your “to do” list? Here are seven strategies guaranteed to increase your productivity…! 1. Most “To-Do” lists are useless. Tasks on a To-Do...Read More

The ability to value yourself, coupled with strong negotiation skills, are critical in terms of determining your own worth and value, and the value which others place upon you. Society typically determines value through monetary measures – what you make in terms of salary if you work within the corporate realm, or revenue generated by...Read More

Mary Greenwood lists five rules for resolving disputes and offers a concise explanation on how and when to use them in your negotiations. Among these rules you will see the following: Focus on the goal and don’t be distracted by your emotions; you don’t have the right to settle. Look forward not back. No matter...Read More