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Reference Desk

Since 1995, Refdesk is a free and family-friendly web site that indexes and reviews quality, credible, and current web-based resources.   Refdesk has three goals: (1) fast access (2) intuitive and easy navigation (3) comprehensive content, rationally indexed.   The prevailing philosophy here is: simplicity.   Refdesk’s database is on three levels: quick, studied and… Read More »

Give Yourself Another Chance

We can be our own worst critics. People often allow the pressures of life, their shortcomings, mistakes, and regrets keep them down. What if you switched gears and gave yourself another chance? How much more could you accomplish? Wouldn’t you feel better in general? Consider the following and give yourself both a little grace and… Read More »

The Big Ask

Simply asking more of people helps them to rise up to any occasion. What if you could achieve more for your business just by asking more of your team? People are often flattered when asked to do something different or new. Asking the big and small questions, you will see your team and business enjoy… Read More »

The Cloud is Changing Human Capital Management

Businesses often struggle with workforce operations no matter their size. Incorporating more cloud-based and mobile technologies will help to fine-tune their organization and ease the challenges they face. Companies have the option to customize the technology so that it fits with their culture and HR department.   The Benefits of the Cloud Rather than the… Read More »

Make The Sale

When dealing with clients, you should remember that many factors figure into their decision to use your company’s products or services.  So why not show them that you offer the best solutions to their problems, challenges, or needs? Keep these tips in mind when you deal with new or potential clients and your sales will… Read More »

The Top 10 Characteristics of Problem Solvers

Have you ever noticed that some people seem to be natural born problem solvers? Look closer, and you’ll discover that problem solving is more a skill than a gift. Effective problem solvers share ten common characteristics.   1. They have an “attitude”! Simply expressed, effective problem solvers invariably see problems as opportunities, a chance to… Read More »

Learning to deal with difficult people

THE BOTTOM LINE: Difficult people can make your work day less enjoyable. With the right strategies, you can learn to deal with them effectively.   If you have to work with difficult people every day, you probably dread going to work each morning. What’s more, you might get so stressed that you can’t concentrate on… Read More »

Sales Tip of the Week

Why Sales Managers and Business Owners find it so difficult to “Teach an Old Dog New Tricks” Many business owners and sales managers we speak to seem to have a common problem or theme that comes across when we first meet with them: Their frustration with having to go over the same sales issues and… Read More »