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Management Tip – Building a Winning Team – Developing Self-Esteem

How important is self-esteem to your employee’s success? As managers, we all know that high self-esteem leads to high confidence and a high feeling of self-worth. These are critical traits in any employee’s success. Having said that, here is an important and introspective question: What kind of self-esteem does each of your employees have? If you do not know, I would challenge you to start observing your employees. Believe it or not, you can play a major role in making boosting their self-esteem and can change their attitude and performance in the process.

It has always been interesting to me that the term self-esteem starts with “self”. Our self-esteem is usually not determined, high or low, by ourselves, but by the feedback of those around us. We get a view of ourselves in our mind as to who we are, and our strengths and weaknesses, based on what others say to us and about us. As a manager, knowing this simple fact unlocks a key of opportunity for changing and improving our employee’s self-esteem every day. In essence, powerful words and affirmations can lead to a changed, more confident, self-assured and productive employee. I have seen this metamorphosis happen to thousands of individuals in my career. This is all possible through the power of words!

Have you ever had someone significant in your life (a spouse, parent, sibling, teacher, coach) who consistently told you that you weren’t good enough in certain areas of your life? Someone who tended to focus on your weaknesses instead of your strengths? Someone who was always correcting you? How did that make you feel? What was the impact and what were the long-term repercussions? Did it negatively impact your self-esteem, self-image and self-worth? Do you think your employees have had (or are having) the same experience in their life? As their manager, are you one of those critical people?

Now let’s look at it another way. Have you ever had (or have) someone significant in your life who told you could do anything? Someone who found the best in you? Someone who constantly built you up and focused on your strengths? If you have, and I hope you did, you know the positive impact that had in changing your view of yourself and building your confidence and self-esteem. That’s exactly the kind of influence you can be in your employees’ lives. No matter what negative feedback your employees are getting from others in their lives, you can counteract that with positive, encouraging words. By doing so, you will not only build up their self-esteem and confidence, but you will gain their respect, admiration and loyalty. These are qualities that make for great employees! It is all up to how you speak to and treat the people in your care.

Let me share with you some timeless words of wisdom and truth from the Bible that will support this point: “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouth, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs so it may benefit those who listen.” (Ephesians 5:29). You have the power to make a difference in your employees’ lives. Starting today, make that difference!

Singapore – Punching Above Its Weight – And Winning!

In the Economists Intelligence Unit’s recent report “hot spots” Singapore was ranked as the 3rd most competitive city globally and Asia’s highest ranked city out of 120 Global Markets, losing out only to New York and London.

Singapore spans a minuscule 275 miles and this reinforces the findings that density of population encourages competitiveness. The strong presence of such global economic powerhouses as Proctor & Gamble and Rolls Royce in the city-state, alongside new and innovative start-ups and technological research, have produced a dynamic economic environment that continues to attract corporations seeking entry into growing Asian markets.

Singapore has one of the highest per capita GDP in the world with a dynamic economy and strong service and manufacturing sectors, these sectors providing the strength and stability to Singapore’s economy. According to the World Bank Singapore’s gross domestic product is worth 223 Billion USD in other terms 0.36% of the world’s economy which is a major contribution, considering the afore-mentioned land size.

Singapore is ranked 2nd as the city with the best investment potential for the last sixteen consecutive years and is considered as a haven of stability and is also ranked in the top 3 in the world in foreign trade and investment. Furthermore a 2010 World Bank report ranked Singapore as the no.2 logistics hub in the world, ahead of Sweden, Netherlands and Asian super heavy weights China, Japan and Hong Kong.

All of the evidence coupled with strong fiscal outlook suggests that Singapore along with most of the other Asian countries will be next in line to take a stronghold on World markets in the near future.

Overall, Singapore is a modern metropolis and an Asian business centre that is a model of efficiency and a city state of endless possibilities for future investors.

Singapore is an ideal state to set up a company due to these exciting opportunities. Company formation in Singapore is relatively simple with 100% foreign shareholding permitted. Investors have the ability to set up and run a company in Singapore without having to relocate there. Most Singapore companies are usually registered as private limited liability companies (commonly known as private limited companies), meaning shareholders are not liable for debt beyond what they have invested. Foreign companies who wish to establish a corporate presence in Singapore, can choose to register ina number of ways. These include a Subsidiary Company, Branch Office or a Representative Office in Singapore. The most common approach is a Subsidiary Company.

Winning Logo Design – How to Earn Big Money from your Logo Designs

Making a living out of selling Logo Designs can be fraught with danger. Cuthroats willing to slash your throat on street corners, drug crazed thugs and conniving conmen are just some of the things to avoid. Its a jungle out there so make sure your logo design is bulletproof.

Buy Low – Sell high

In terms of outlay the resources you’ll need to produce your logo designs are pretty minimal and the returns can be huge. What you’ll need is either a pen and paper or in today’s modern fangled world a mouse and computer to produce your designs. Pop along to your local electrical retailer and see what offers they’ve got on for computers. Alternatively make one yourself out of an old radio and a broken down TV. Hey presto a fully functioning desktop publishing empire for the price of a cup of tea.

Look close to home for design inspiration

Now that you’re fully set up to produce quality logo designs, you’ve actually got to come up with some rather fancy ideas. A good place to go for inspiration is the front living room where you’ll be amazed to find lots of branded products just waiting to be copied and served up as your own logo design ideas. Another place you might want to look at is your own kitchen. Go on, take a look in your fridge – it’s brimming with things like cream cheese, beefburgers and probably some skanky vegetables. If that doesn’t inspire you to create, I don’t know what will

Hands up who wants a logo?

Your hardest task in making your logos pay for your living is going to be finding anyone vaguely interested in what you have to offer. Once you’ve asked your small circle of friends and family for the umpteenth time whether they want to pay you to produce a logo for them, its time to look at advertising your services to a wider audience. Try producing a TV commercial using a movie camera and the help of a local TV production crew. Once your ad is shown on primetime TV those orders will start to rollin…

…or they would have done, but for one fact on this journey of self discovery we forgot to build ourselves a website or leave a contact number for people to call. In hindsight remember to have a website designer build you a logo design website before you spend thousands on producing your tv ad. OK, for arguments sake lets say we had a website ready beforehand and now we’ve got something like 200 logos to produce, how are we going to cope? Outsource, my friend and soon like this article recommends – you’ll be earning BIG BIG moneys baby. Damned right.

How To Write A Job Winning Resume That Puts Yours On Top

Many people would love to get a better job. And most of these same people have the proper training and skills to achieve this goal. Unfortunately, so many job hunters have very poor communication skills. They are unable to clearly tell potential employers about their job qualifications. In short, they do not have good job seeking skills. In many cases, this prevents them from getting a high paying job that they could easily do. Often, the job will go to someone who is less skilled but who has written a eye-catching resume. Often, job seekers have a few mistaken opinions about potential employers. They believe that employers are able to easily separate the qualified job applicants from the less qualified applicants. But this is likely not true. Sometimes there are from 30 to 300 resumes for the same job. So the interviewer first does a fast screening of all the resumes to eliminate as many as possible. The “good” resumes usually make it through the screening process. Many times the best job candidate is screened out due to a poor resume. In today’s business world there is often many qualified applicants applying for the same job. What if, out of all of those who apply, one job seeker turns in a skillful resume? Who do you think stands the best chance of getting the job? It’s the one with the “best” resume, of course. This is so often true even through some of the other applicants may be better qualified for the job. In order to get a good job you must communicate to the employer that you are ready, willing, and able to do the job. So if you are capable of producing a top notch job resume, you definitely increase your chances of getting a better job. Virtually every potential employer will want to see a resume from you. The resume will determine who gets a job interview. Your resume is a mini-statement about yourself. After reading your resume the employer should have a better “feel” for you as a person and as a potential employer. It serves to get acquainted with the employer so that they can decide if they want to know more about you. The resume is the first step, your introduction to an employer. First impressions really do count. If you make a poor first impression, you’ll never get to step two — the job interview. To the purpose of your resume is to make a good first impression. In effect, your resume should tell the employer that you have good abilities and are truly interested in working. This report will help you make that good first impression. And it could very well help you to get the better job you’re looking for. RESUME BASICS All good resumes follow the same general basic guidelines. While there is some flexibility in these guidelines, you don’t want to stray too far from them. You want a resume that is bold, exciting, and enticing. But not too much so. You also want a resume that is somewhat conservative. In other words, it must be bold. Not flashy. You must show that you have confidence in your abilities, but not sound like a braggart. You must sound eager to do the job, but not desperate. So there is a fine line that you must walk in order to produce the best possible resume. You want to use intelligent language. However, you don’t want to try and impress the employer with long, flowery, or uncommon words or phrases. Use everyday language whenever possible. Of course, if you are applying for a highly technical position, it’s acceptable to use some of the special terms used in that particular profession. But as a rule you should keep it simple and straight to the point. The word resume comes from the French word “resumer” which means to summarize. So the exact purpose of a resume is to summarize your experience, knowledge, and accomplishments. Therefore, you must avoid being too wordy. Say exactly what you mean in the least number of words possible. The length of your resume is important. Resumes should be from 1 to 3 pages long. Don’t be tempted to make your resume longer than 3 pages, even if you have a lot to tell. Remember, a resume is supposed to be a summary. A resume that is too long simply will bore the reader. There will be so much material that nothing will stand out and be remembered. RESUME APPEARANCE The overall appearance of your resume is also important. A sloppy looking resume will greatly lessen your chance of getting a job interview. The first thing that an employer, or personnel manager, evaluating your resume will notice is it’s appearance. There are several different things that can be easily done to increase the overall appearance of your resume. The first of these appearance factors is the paper that your resume is printed on. There are many different kinds of paper other than regular typing paper. You could make an improvement by using a colored paper. I suggest a subdued color like brown, off- white, or gray. Next, you could use a better grade of paper. Go to a local office supply store and examine the different types of writing paper. You’ll notice some big differences. Pick out a nice looking, more expensive grade of paper for your resume. The next thing to consider is the quality of the material that is typed onto the resume. Never use a low quality typewriter to type your resume. If necessary, rent a good quality typewriter. Then make certain that it has a fresh ribbon in it. It’s very important that you make sure the writing on your resume looks good. This means clean, crisp, and sharp looking letters. Another good way to produce a top looking resume is by having it typeset. If your resume was produced using a computer and saved on a disk, you can hire a commercial typesetter who can use this file. Or, you can locate another computer user who owns a laser printer. Laser printers can produce a good grade of typeset documents. The other alternative is to find a local word processing service that can typeset your resume for you. You can use the typeset master copy of your resume to make more copies. But be certain that you use a top notch copying machine. Otherwise, you’ll still end up with poor looking resumes. Another alternative is to have the typesetter produce as many original copies as you need to ensure that they all look good. A third aspect of your resume’s appearance is more subjective. It takes into account such things as the letter spacing, how each section is arranged, and it’s overall appearance. Some resumes simply look better because of the way they have been designed. At the end of this report, you’ll see an example of a properly prepared resume. Never overcrowd the resume. Leave some “white space” so that important points can appear to pop out. Never submit a resume with handwritten corrections. You can highlight sections of a resume by using a different typeface or size or by using “bullets.” If possible, use larger letters for the headings used in the separate sections of the resume. Never try to be too fancy by using wild colors, cute graphics, and so forth. Don’t be overly creative. A simple, straightforward, factual resume will do nicely. Make it stand out, but stay conservative. Another phase of your resume’s appearance is it’s accuracy. Make sure there are no misspelled words! Mistakes will create the wrong image. Make sure that the punctuation is correct. And make sure that all of your columns line up. See that all of your facts are correct. Don’t say you attended 3 years of college, but only show two years worth of grades. Potential employers will note all inaccuracies and wonder why they appear in your resume. OPTIONAL DATA There is a variety of personal data that may be somewhat controversial if included in your resume. In the past it was acceptable to include all kinds of personal data, but times and laws have changed. Affirmative Action laws have made it illegal to discriminate based on such things as age, sex, marital status, race, religion, and so forth. Therefore, most experts recommend against placing this kind of personal data into your resume. Your salary requirements should not be listed in the resume, if you can avoid it. The reason is that if you put too low of a salary, you might be paid less than the real value of the job. If you put down a figure that’s too high, you may not get considered for the job. If an employer likes you, it may be possible to negotiate a higher salary during the interview stage. Another thing that your resume doesn’t need is your photograph. Potential employers can decide if they are interested in you after reading your resume. They can see what you look like during the interview. RESUME STYLES There are several styles of resumes along with numerous variations. Your experience and the kind of job you are applying for will help to determine the style of resume you use. The two basic styles are: Chronological Resumes and Functional Skills Resumes. Some of the variations include the main themes of business, academic, general, student, standard, professional, or engineering. A Chronological Resume lists work experience in reverse chronological order (the most recent experience first). It includes some descriptive text about each position, usually described in about one paragraph. This type of resume offers several advantages: it is widely accepted, they are easy to read, and they show a clear pattern of your development. The disadvantages include: it does not highlight your major accomplishment(s), nor do they effectively show your other skills. Functional Skills Resumes highlight your skills and accomplishments rather than providing a chronological record of your job history. Your accomplishments and skills are listed at the beginning. Your job history is listed at the end of the resume. This type of resume allows you to call attention to your achievements. The major disadvantage is that employers may find it difficult to follow your work experience. Many people discover that a combination of these two kinds of resumes is the best way to go. You may want to try several different types of combinations before settling upon a final design. WRITING YOUR RESUME Some specific topics that your resume should cover are: (1) Job Objective — lets the employer know that you are interested in a specific type of work. This can be done in 2 or 3 sentences. Example: work in an analytical chemistry laboratory that focuses on environmental samples. Oversee and coordinate the activities of other lab technicians. (2) Summary of Qualifications — is a short paragraph that summarizes your experience and skills. Example: I have 8 years experience working on all p samples for metals C. Used CLIP and SW846 methods hases of analytical chemistry. Including work with a wide variety of instruments and computers. Was second-in-command of a lab with 8 technicians. (3) Professional Skills — is the section where you give specific details about your qualifications. Example: INSTRUMENTS OPERATED A. Atomic Absorption Spectrometer B. Microwave Digestion System C. Polarograph D. Laser Fluorimeter E. IBM Computers ADMINISTRATION A. Supervised 8 technicians when the Department head was absent. ANALYSIS A. Waste oils for metals B. Water and soil (4) Work Experience — in this section you give a one paragraph summary for each of your previous jobs. This should include starting and ending date, reason for leaving, job title and duties, and any special accomplishments for each of the jobs. (5) Education — gives a summary of all schools attended, degrees earned, and special seminars or training courses that you have attended. (6) Honors and Awards — it’s a good idea to list any special awards you have received. (7) Personal — information about your hobbies and activities should be included. (8) Others — professional organizations that you belong to, computer or programming skills, articles or books published. (9) References — you can state something like, “references available upon request,” or list at least 3 on your resume. It’s important to include all of the basic information on your resume. But, what is also important, is the way you say it. Don’t use dull, lifeless statements. Instead use action words. Here are some typical action words: Accelerated, achieved, advised, approved, assisted, built, calculated, completed, conceived, controlled, coordinated, created, decreased, defined, designed, developed, directed, earned, edited, engineered, evaluated, found, generated, implemented, improved, invented, managed, operated, organized, planned, proved, revised, scheduled, tested, trained, verified, wrote. These words give the correct impression that you have been responsible for do different kinds of jobs tasks. In other words, you weren’t just a follower. Of course, you should always be truthful. Don’t try to oversell yourself by claiming you did things that you didn’t do. As you can see, a resume is really a very simple document. It is not that difficult to produce a good resume, if you follow the simple steps outlined in this report. By dividing it into sections it becomes a much easier job. These different sections also help you to stay organized. If you have worked on a special project or had a lofty responsibility on a previous job, you may want to include that in a section all by itself. Example: “I organized a training department for AMCO Scientific and was responsible for overseeing the production of training lessons.” Another good way to get familiar with proper resume writing techniques is to review a good resume. There’s an example included in this report. You can use it as a model. Then produce several different resumes for yourself until you find the best possible combinations for your specific skills. You may also want to have a friend to read your resume and point out any problems. UNCOVERING JOBS Many people do not have good job hunting skills. They are not experts at locating job openings for which they may be qualified. Here are some ideas to help you uncover those jobs. NEWSPAPER ADS — usually draw the greatest number of applicants, so you’ll end up with a lot of competition. If you have no geographic restrictions, you may want to check out of state newspapers. Find a way to make your resume stand out so that it isn’t lost among the many applicants. Here are a couple of ideas: (1) Send a customized cover letter with your resume. (2) Call before you send the resume in. If possible, talk to the person who will be doing the interview or who you’ll be working for. If this isn’t possible, talk to the personnel director about the job and let them know that your resume is coming. This will help them to remember your name and may help you get through the resume screening process. PRIVATE EMPLOYMENT AGENCIES — these are agencies that try to match employees and employers. These agencies vary in the way they work. Some can be very helpful. Others are somewhat unscrupulous. Your best chance is to go with an agency that specializes in your field. Beware of agencies that continually run the same ad because, often, they are just trying to build a list of candidates. I recommend that you only use agencies that don’t require you to pay a fee. TRADE JOURNALS AND PERIODICALS — Are often the best places to look. This is one of the primary means of job advertisement for some types of professions. Example: The magazine Environmental Science continually carries ads for environmental professionals. Other good places to look include: trade shows and professional conventions, personnel offices, college placement offices, friends you have who are in the same profession as you. Another method is to simply go through the yellow pages and look for companies which may need a person with your skills. Then contact these companies by phone and follow-up by sending in your resume. Job seeking is a skill that requires persistence. You must not become discouraged. Keep making plenty of contacts. Sooner or later, you’ll find the job that’s right for you. THE JOB INTERVIEW Most people are nervous when they go to a job interview. However, by preparing beforehand you won’t have anything to worry about. Believe it or not, occasionally the person conducting the interview is nervous, too! Most interviewers will make a decision within the first 5 to 10 minutes of the interview. There are a number of steps that you can take that will greatly improve your chances of getting the job. The first (and perhaps the most obvious) thing to consider is your appearance. No matter what type of job you apply for, you should dress appropriately. A nice suit is your best bet. Dark blue or a gray pinstripe are the best colors. Don’t wear a loud tie. Make sure all of your clothes are wrinkle free and that your shoes are polished. Women should wear a conservative suit dress. Avoid excessive jewelry, make-up, perfume and bright nail polish. Interview do’s and don’ts: (1) Arrive early. If you arrive late, you’ll be rushed and the interviewer may consider you unreliable. (2) Walk briskly, with purpose, and stand up straight. (3) Don’t smoke, chew gum, slouch, read a novel, or other similar activities while you are waiting in the lobby. If some of the company’s literature is available, read that instead. (4) Give the interviewer a firm handshake, and don’t be afraid to look him or her in the eye. (5) Be prepared. Carry an extra copy of your resume and academic record. (6) Don’t talk too much … or too little. (7) Above all, try to be natural and relaxed. Be yourself. Questions that the interviewer may ask you include: what are your career goals? How many sick days have you taken in the past two years? What are your strong points? Do you have any hobbies? Why do you want this job? Tell me about yourself. What did you like most or like least about your last job? Do you have any questions? She or he may also ask you some specific questions that relate to equipment or procedures you’ll need to use on the job. This is a way of determining your overall knowledge and skills. Before and during the interview … (1) Be positive and enthusiastic. (2) Try to focus upon your accomplishments and achievements in past jobs. (3) Find out as much as possible about the job duties and requirements of the position you are applying for. This will help you to be able to ask further questions. (4) Find out as much as possible about the company. (5) If you are really interested in the job, let the interviewer know about it. (6) Questions you need to ask include: when will the job start? To whom do I report? What would a typical day be like? (7) Don’t be too concerned about salary and benefits at first. If you are selected, they will make you a salary offer. Toward the end of the interview you can ask about benefits. AFTER THE INTERVIEW There are a number of things that you can do after the interview that will make you an even more attractive job candidate. Here are a few tips: (1) Write a thank you letter. If you really want the job, say so in the letter. (2) If you have not heard anything within 8 to 10 days, you may want to call. Assure them that you are not trying to be pushy, but that you are just interested. If you aren’t hired, you can still send a thank you letter to the company and ask them to keep you in mind for any other similar job openings. Also, you may want to ask the interviewer for a specific reason as to why you weren’t hired. This information will help you as you search for other jobs. CONCLUSION Getting a good job that you want is not always easy. There are many qualified people after every top paying position that is available. But if you use the strategies described in this report, you’ll stand a much better chance of success. Be persistent and don’t sell yourself short. You could end up with a much better job in a very short period of time. AMPLE RESUME

Jerry Jobseeker

12345 Main St.

Anytown, U.S.A.

555-5555

SKILLS

Professional Skills: Experienced in operating a wide variety of analytical instruments including, Flame and Furnace AA, Microwave digestion, Laser flourimeter, and more.

Familiar with the full range of EPA and CLIP methods and protocols for inorganic analysis

Expert with IBM-PC computers and have over ten years of computer experience.

BUSINESS

EXPERIENCE

1971 to 1977 Austin Powder Company, McAuthur, Ohio

Chemistry

Chemist:

Performed a wide range of chemical analysis on raw materials, finished products and competitor’s samples. Used classical wet chemistry methods.

1977 to 1982 Mead Paper Company, Chillicothe, Ohio Mead Research Paper Technologist: Worked to improve paper formulations, solve problems, and improve quality using pilot plant and mill studies. Performed a wide range of paper tests, wrote reports, and evaluated results.

1982 to Present Martin Marietta, Piketon, Ohio

Senior Chemist: Performed a full range of analytical methods for metals on all types of samples (soil, water, air, waste samples). Responsible for quality control and in charge of department supervising 14 technicians when supervisor was absent.

EDUCATION

Ohio University, Athens, Ohio

BS in Chemistry, 1971

Minor: History, Math

GPA: 2.4 Concentrated in inorganic chemistry

PROFESSIONAL

SOCIETIES

1975 to Present American Chemical Society

PERSONAL DATA I am very active with a number of hobbies including: golf, gardening, baseball, computers, and writing. I have authored a number of books about computers and various chemical related subjects.

REFERENCES Available upon request.

Interlocking Accountability – The Secret to a Winning Team

Picture what would happen if a quarterback hurled the football with no regard to whether the wide receiver could catch it. Sounds ridiculous, doesn’t it? After all, football is a game in which every team member wins or loses-together. Shouldn’t the same be true of the business world? Though we embrace “teamwork” rhetoric, most companies continue to operate as a group of separate individuals with separate goals.

True teamwork requires what I call interlocking accountability. Traditional business structure is a vertical hierarchy: I report to a boss who reports to a boss who reports to a boss and so on. To move beyond that mindset, we must become accountable to each other laterally as well as vertically. That way, a success for you is a success for me. We unify, share resources and strive for the same goals-and we all win.

Here are some tips for companies wishing to move toward interlocking accountability:

1. Support, don’t blame!

In sports, successful teams stick together. All members accept the win or the loss and they all take responsibility for each others performance. They support each other rather than pointing the finger when something goes wrong and instigating a blame war. Adopt this policy at your company. Instead of blaming your coworker when she drops the ball, say “we’re here to help you; now what can we do differently?”

2. Create a blueprint of success.

Before you can talk about holding people accountable, there must be a standard to hold them accountable to. Your team should establish specific expectations up front and make them clear to everyone involved. It’s not enough to talk about a vision. Contractors never build a house based on a vision! They begin with a blueprint that identifies the foundation, the walls, the roof-all the way down to the size of the nails. The same should be true for any business project. Create your blueprint up front and your “house” will be strong in the end.

3. Expect some fallout.

Interlocking accountability usually translates to hard work. And it often means letting go of projects a team member may have his or her ego wrapped up in. For both reasons, holding people accountable will often expose-and even break-a team’s “weak links.” I always tell my clients that some team members may quit. If someone has been coasting along in his job and failing to live up to his promises, then turning the accountability spotlight on that person forces him support his team members in kind… or leave.

It’s amazing what can happen when coworkers support each other. I have seen struggling companies adopt interlocking accountability practices and completely turn themselves around. So the next time you’re tempted to say, “I threw the ball, see what a great player I am!” try saying “How can I help you catch?” Your team-that is, your company-will be on its way to victory.

Winning the Inner Game of Money Law of Attraction System by John Assaraf Reviewed

Does it ever look like the most wonderful things just happen for you at just the perfect times? You fall into the complete right business condition and make a lot of wealth, or meet the best individuals?

Or maybe you are one of those people who find themselves in one bad relationship, job, or financial situation after another and you just can’t seem to be able to shake off your bad luck.

These experiences are more than just luck or a fluke, they are the effect of a very commanding force at work. It’s called the Law of Attraction, and right now it’s actually attracting people, jobs, money and relationships to you.

According to the Law of Attraction, you will attract into your life whatever your mental focus is on.

It stands to reason then that you should use the majority of your time thinking about the things you want to have in your life like money, happiness, and great relationships, instead of thinking about the stuff you don’t want like debt and job problems.

When you fully absorb the power of the Law of Attraction, you begin to understand just how much control you really have over the outcomes in your life. Learning to precisely apply this law however, runs much greater than just trying to think positively.

I’m going to share with you the little known secrets behind the Law of Attraction, so you can move past all of the rhetoric people use to sell books, and start truly living in wealth and abundance!

We are going to take an close up glimpse at the two main parts of the Law of Attraction, and once you understand these, you will have the power to use your mind to manifest whatever it is that you want in life.

Firstly we are going to start with Brain Wave Energy so you will know exactly how your thoughts honestly attract your situations to you like a magnet. The second piece you need to understand is called Neuro-linguistic Programming, which deals with your subconscious thoughts and why most people try genuinely hard but still fall short at applying the Law of Attraction.

Frequency and Energy:

Every single piece of matter in the world, seen or unseen, at its fundamental element is made up of one thing, “pure energy” and this energy is in a persistent state of high vibration.

To your eyes, your hand appears to be solid, but under a very powerful microscope, your hand would be a collection of vibrating energy and you would actually see light coming through it.

Like everything else, your thoughts give off brain waves which at their core is pure energy and can even be examined by science through a process called Electroencephalography or EEG.

That means when you are thinking constructive thoughts, you are literally putting out a optimistic vibration to the universe. If you are thinking about the things you don’t want, then you are putting out harmful vibrations to the universe and literally attracting the things you don’t want into your life.

The Law of Attraction responds to whatever vibration you putting out, and it responds by giving you more of what you are vibrating.

We can easily tell what vibration we out by how are feelings.

When you are in a positive state of emotion and feeling good and energetic about life, you will naturally have positive thoughts and a positive brain wave vibration.

Whether you are aware of it or not, whether you are doing it intentionally or not, we each create our own reality according to the vibration we are putting out as we draw circumstances and people towards us that match our vibrational frequency.

Neurological Programing:

Now this is where it begins to get REALLY interesting because our feelings actually start with our subconscious thought.

50% of how we naturally tend to think and feel is caused by our biological makeup which we inherited from our parents.

The other 50% was actually programmed into our brain since the day we were born by the people we were surrounded with the most (like your parents).

If you think about your brain as being similar to a computer is begins to make more sense. During our childhood our brain is taking in data at a speedy pace to try and figure out the world around us (kind of like a software upload). Repetitive data, like “beware of traffic when crossing the street” then gets hardwired into our brain as a survival mechanism and we develop a natural fear of oncoming traffic.

Some things are hardwired into us just as we saw, heard and felt them, yet other things we had so much contempt for we may have actually been hardwired to do the exact opposite. Ever catch yourself doing something the precise same way one of your parents did? Or maybe you do something just the opposite?

Either we have subconsciously elected to emulate what they did, or we subconsciously resent how they handled cash and we do the opposite.

This is a important part of why so many people have problems with affirmations. It doesn’t do any good to say you think one way about a condition when subconsciously you really feel differently.

Of course this isn’t to say that affirmations do not have their place, just that affirmations along with optimistic thoughts are not powerful enough to employ the Law of Attraction to create a existence of true wealth and abundance on their own.

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Do You Have A Winning Export Business Strategy?

There is a famous saying that, `Behind every successful man there is a woman’. The same holds true for business too… `Behind every successful business, there is a strategy. One has to be extremely careful when working out their strategies for the export market. You might get away with improper plans in the domestic market but the export market is harsh & cruel. As it is the export oriented market is a extremely competitive one with people working on the minutest of margins, so it is important to grab hold of an opportunity and stick with it. Targeting your market, keeping reasonable prices, having a proper & efficient distribution channel etc. are the keys to a successful export oriented business.

Marketing Strategies for Export Business: Marketing strategies for the export market is not too much different from your local marketing strategies. Different countries have different ways of looking at the same product; hence it is best left to your distributors in a particular country to look after the marketing strategies for that country. Do not overload yourself with all the work. Concentrate more to see that the distribution & production channels are running smoothly. Logistics is one point that one should take care of along with stock positioning. Suppose you have a surplus stock of goods in one European country and there is a shortage of supply of the same product in another European country. It makes sense to forward the excess goods in the European country to the European destination that is facing the shortage. Not only will you save out on money, but also the goods will reach the required market much faster. One should also have a decently designed website along with their own domain. I for one, would never conduct business with a person who had a Yahoo email id.

Set your priorities right: Before you embark on your export business you have to set your marketing objectives properly. Remember, you are an unknown face over there and your potential market will know about your products if they are exposed properly. Having one’s website does help and a properly designed webpage with search engine optimized pages that come up in the top 10-30 results helps a lot in marketing your product properly. Even then, it is suggested that one advertises in the proper media for a couple of weeks running. Once you have been able to reach out to the potential buyers, it is the quality of your product which will market itself. Word of mouth advertising is the most successful means of getting ones goods promoted and it does not cost a copper. Your agents should be able to chalk out an advertising blitz for you, or if you so prefer, you can use the services of an international advertising agency.

Know your clientele: One needs to be sure that the product they are marketing is of international standards. What might be good for your country might not be for other countries. Most foreign countries have stringent `quality control’ laws and one should be aware of the same. Good and loyal customers are hard to come by and hence you should assure that you follow up your sales with god after sales service. Treated properly, these same clients will spread news about your products and hence earn you more clients. One should pay special attention to their distribution and after sales centers in foreign locales. They should be managed by a reliable person who should report back directly to you.

13 Winning Facebook Business Page Marketing Ideas to Grow Your Fan-Base!

OK, keep reading because we’ll share 13 simple strategies that

should be the first step you take after setting up your business page!

1. Videos are King. Post a video: This is the era of ed-u-tain-ment; your audience prefers to be ed-u-tained versus educated. Facebook users watch 1.8 billion videos per day, you may as well be one of them!

2. Contact with your Fans. Find out their likes and dislikes, what will fly and what’s a flop. Staying connected to your target audience. Staying plugged-in is another FREE way to perform market research. Research and polling are Great ways to ascertain exactly your visitor’s desires.

3. Add an effective CTA: (call-to-Action button) If your CTA is to book an appointment then you’ll want to write a post encouraging your target market to book their appointment now. Another advantage of correctly optimizing your CTA in this example, your clients can book their appointment by clicking your CTA. By clicking on the book now button this takes them directly to the Facebook Editorial calendar. This is a tremendous opportunity that saves massive time and increases conversion rates.

4. We love stores so include them on your page. Page Stories let you share pictures and short videos that bring your audience behind the scenes, giving them an intimate look into your business. Talk about your new Story in your post.

5. Let your visitors know what others think of you. Post testimonials and reviews: According to recent research consumers trust reviews just as much as personal recommendations. Ask Amazon!

6. News sells. Announce news: You can post business announcements via Facebook Messenger. You can post events, sales, or community affairs on your Page to reach your customers at scale for FREE!

7. Questions are the answer. One easy way to keep your visitors engaged is by asking questions. People don’t care about how much you know; they care about how much you know about them.

8. Inspiration is always a healthy choice. Post inspirational and motivational quotes. If they are unique and highly engaging, they will be shared throughout other social media platforms.

9. Share related news: When you share the news that is relatable and of interest to your target market, it gives them a warm and cozy feeling. They feel that you don’t just care about promoting your products or services BUT YOU HAVE A GENUINE INTEREST IN THEM.

10. Crowd-source feedback: Ask your page followers for feedback and use it to improve your business. This is a great way to create transparency and openness with your audience and build brand trust.

11. Share Holiday Greetings. Especially share those unfamiliar holidays, this gives it a fun-fact. And it induces engagement.

12.Create an Event: An event can be anything you make it. Create a stir and promote it.

13. If you post a piece of content that gets plenty of comments and shares; you should consider boosting that post! You never know when you may hit the nail squarely on the head or upload that perfect video that gets many shares; your visitors will let you know.

Keeping in mind recent research found that 78% of American consumers say they discover products on Facebook. Facebook is considered one of the top advertising channels online. 51% of the total US advertising dollars are spent on digital ads.

Another note, Facebook has over 2 million-month users, 65 million small business pages and 4 million advertisers on its platform. This makes it’s the biggest social media network in the world.

Lastly, Facebook is ever-changing. It’s a good idea to keep up-to-date and current with their rules, algorithm changes and marketing tactics.

Check out PYTalkBiz.com for more Facebook marketing tips and tactics. We stay current because we practice what we teach.

Winning at the Proposal Game

Bids, Tenders and Proposals

Submitting bids and tenders is a great way to grow and expand your business and is a great way for a small company to become a much larger company. It can be frustrating and costly to bid, this work taking you away from other business activities. However, winning a bid gives you access to a new customer and other project opportunities. You also have to consider as to whether you have the financial standing and moral fortitude to undertake large projects so choose your opportunities with great care. Smaller projects can help your company grow efficiently and profitably with less drama and anguish. Here are a few pointers to remember when producing tenders.

1. Work in partnership on larger tenders, spreading the risk, costs and work required with a similar company, but also the profit.

2. Make sure that what you bid on you can actually provide at the price that you bid on.

3. Be on time with your submission – if you miss the cut off date and time you will not be evaluated.

4. Ask and review the questions if you are unsure. Questions asked are a great way to understand what other bidders are struggling with as well.

5. Similarly attend the briefings.

6. Read the RFP and PQQ numerous times, particularly the guidance notes, the must haves and the evaluation criteria. This gives you a wealth of knowledge about what is required and what will score you good points.

7. Keep to the word count and guidance on what to produce. If it says no attachments for example they will not evaluate these so keep this information in the main body of the tender. This includes CVs/Resumes.

8. Research: Look at sample tenders on the internet and try and find out who your target company deal with currently.

9. Understand your target company and what kind of objectives and visions you have. Prove in your tender that you understand the company.

10. Understand who you may be competing against and try and find your USP that will put you above them.

11. Do not use jargon without explaining it first.

12. Do not lie on your proposal in order to win – it will come back to haunt you if they find out or you win a bid you cannot produce.

13. Many companies are risk adverse so ensure they understand how you are mitigating risk.

14. Mention your company name at least once in each question- just to remind the weary evaluator who you are. Be positive about what you CAN provide. No modesty allowed in proposals.

15. Make your target company excited about working with your company whilst also giving them confidence that you can provide a winning solution.

16. Do not mention competitor names or make any reference to them, but make sure that you appear better than them in your proposal.

17. Use consistent branding and great presentation throughout your proposal, particularly if it is written by more than one person.

18. Ensure all the attachments have your company name, copyrights and bidding reference on them and obviously if you refer to an attachment, make sure they are actually submitted.

19. Ensure that your costing model is accurate and makes you a profit. Winning because you have a low priced bid is no good if you are tied to a non profit making proposal for the next few years.

20. Lastly quality check to ensure you have answered all the questions correctly, spelt and grammar checked and have not missed out any requirements.

21. Always ask for feedback on your proposal, even if you lose.

22. If you are asked to a presentation, do not assume you have won, they often ask several. Prepare to give the best presentation of your solution that you can.

23. Keep bidding, it’s a numbers game, the more you tender the more chance you have of winning, particularly as you get better and quicker and bidding.