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An accounting firm has published a good comparison chart of the two loan programs here. We’re in an unprecedented situation because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and the economic fallout has been drastic for many business sectors, such as travel and restaurants. MORE
What’s really going on, of course, is that the consultants allow themselves to become commodities by insufficiently differentiating their value, consequently price comparisons are inevitable. MORE
I only know if I have some sort of standard for comparison. Many readers know that I’m 6’1″ tall… if my posture is perfect, I think tall thoughts and I stand on two tins of homemade, coconut dream bars. Is that tall? Short? Consultants often look at benchmarks to gauge their recent performance. Those are internal benchmarks. [ [ ] MORE
percent which reflects an aircraft comparison with the Farnborough airshow in July last year. Monthly vs. Yearly The skew in aircraft orders made the year-over-year comparisons this month (yellow highlight) especially tough. Next month, the year-over-year comparison (pink highlight) will be especially easy. Durable goods orders surged in July, beating the top-end of Bloomberg Consensus Estimates. Despite the surge, year-over-year orders are still in the red. MORE
Comparison and escalation are at the heart of what makes our culture work We've all encountered a tepid group, an audience that won't make noise, a bunch of disaffected students, or perhaps the distracted masses. Cat taught me this trick, which gives great insight into human nature. Can everyone give me a golf clap, a level one clap, a quiet, polite amount of applause?". Of course, everyone can do this. This is risk-free, enthusiasm-free and easier to do than not. MORE
For a simple comparison, consider this sports team analogy. We regularly work with CEO’s that are frustrated with leader behaviors that undermine enterprise strategy. MORE
Each has pros and cons ( see attached comparison sheet ) but both work essentially the same. Tax season is probably the most important time for independent consultants to think like business owners. This especially means being smart about how we handle our money. Our motivation is simple: pay as little tax as possible, ideally without triggering an audit. We all should be asking ourselves (and our accountants) this question: As a business owner, what can I do to lower my tax bill? MORE
Purchase : Your items for purchase are lower-price offerings, in comparison to a full-on consulting engagement. Content marketing is not some marketing fad. It’s simply the smartest way of finding and connecting with your ideal client, establishing your credibility, increasing your number of discovery meetings and close rates as well as giving you the platform to increasing your fees. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business. MORE
Last Friday, reader John told me the " street rate " for currency in Ukraine was not the reported 28 Hryvnias per US$ but rather on the order of 32 per US$. I asked John where he got his information. He replied, " from my sister who lives in Lviv ". Lviv is a beautiful city in Western Ukraine. John did not know what the " street rate " was yesterday, but he informed me the " interbank rate " was 31.50 to 32.50. The interbank rate is higher still today. MORE
For comparison purposed, a World Bank Report has the US at 1.3%, Japan at 1.5%, and Canada at 0.6%. An EU report out this month shows nonperforming loans were a staggering €1.092 trillion as of the end of 2016. The average non-performing rate in the EU is 5.1%, down from 5.7% in 2015. In contrast, Greece and Cyprus have NPL ratios of 46% and 45% respectively. Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and Romania all have NPL ratios between 10% and 20%. more…). MORE
This phrase comparison is a perfect example. Let's take a look at the following two sentences: I can’t do that. I can’t do that. Only one word separates these two sentences. But, they have profoundly different meanings. . The first sentence, “I can’t do that,” implies a permanent state that can’t be altered. By adding the word “yet,” as in “I can’t do that. yet,” it implies that the current status of your skill level can be altered with time. We can debate which statement is true. MORE
COVID-19 is no longer the leading cause of death in some countries. Insights on Healthcare Systems & Services Public health Health care services United Kingdom United States France COVID-19 MORE
However, that straight-up comparison is invalid for reasons discussed below. On Friday, the FRBNY Nowcast estimate for first quarter GDP dipped from 3.2% to 2.8%. That makes the spread between Nowcast and GDPNow 1.9 percentage points. First, let’s investigate Nowcast changes. more…). Economics MORE
32 While Brexit is an unpredictable bump in the road somewhere on the horizon (possibly coming rapidly into view), comparisons are being made with two other considerable regulatory, and technological changes—the Y2K millennium bug and the EU’s 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Whatever your views on Brexit, it’s proving frustratingly impossible to ignore. Since the referendum in June 2016, the process has acted as a vortex, sucking in energy from across sectors. MORE
What is the comparison for? And then ignore all comparisons that don't relate. The most important comparison, in fact, is comparing your work to what you're capable of. Without a doubt, there's someone taller than you, faster than you, cuter than you. We don't have to look very far to find someone who is better paid, more respected and getting more than his fair share of credit. MORE
But comparisons with Toyota are pointless. Can public US companies really embrace lean? Well sure, they can deploy lean tools here and there, but the whole socio-technical system that comprises lean? I don’t think so. Wall Street pressure for quarterly profits competes fiercely with lean principles, both inside and outside the company. MORE
The only way we have to understand someone else’s pain is to consider it in comparison to our own experiences. And it is unevenly distributed. MORE
These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you. MORE
Existing home sales bounced in April as expected. Compared to pre-recession totals, sales look weak, but compared to the last … Continue reading → Economics MORE
Comparison. When it comes to persuading a prospective client to buy your services, it ultimately comes down to two big things. Honesty – That is, does your service actually deliver the results you say it does? MORE
And just like that, you’re no longer an apples-to-apples commodity comparison with your competitors. Today, a thought exercise. I want you to imagine a small but growing agency (“Tiny Nibble”) and think through their specialization, opportunities, and challenges. MORE
Create a culture of compassion, not comparison. Managing yourself Leading teams Motivating people Digital Article MORE
All the promises, explanations and asides in the world pale in comparison with what you do. Too often, we forget that jargon and narrative exist to help shape our actions, not to replace them. Words keep getting cheaper, which makes action more valuable than ever MORE
38 but that is based on easy comparisons and it also includes a big jump in oil prices which barely filtered through. Wholesale prices show continued weakness, especially services. The BLS reports PPI for Final Demand Declines 0.1% in March. Services and goods both decreased by 0.1%. Year-over-year prices are up by 2.3% more…). Economics MORE
The “Nuit Debout” (Up All Night) movement in France spread from the Place de la République (Republic Square) to prime … Continue reading → Economics MORE
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The Internet and digital tools such as advanced search engines, review sites, price comparison apps, and social media platforms have changed how consumers make purchasing decisions. And the traditional means through which companies built up loyalty -- points and perks programs and advertising -- are no longer as effective as they once were. MORE
The prospect will focus on price comparisons and decide whether your particular alternative is needed and appropriate under current conditions. If you approach a prospect as a sales person, or vender, with a program or service to sell, you will be seen as a commodity. MORE
For comparison purposes, Nowcast was at 2.9% For the first quarter, the initial GDPNow forecast was 2.3% on January 30, 2017. The GDPNow forecast spiked quickly to 3.4% then crashed to a final estimate of 0.2% on April 27. on February 3, the closest date to the initial GDPNow forecast. The final Nowcast estimate was 2.7%. The advance GDP estimate from the BEA was 0.7%. Thus the Nowcast was two full percentage points too high. In contrast, GDPNow was in the ballpark but 0.5 MORE
38 Look no further than the gas pumps to see the extraordinary, often nonsensical, choices made by shoppers reacting to comparisons. Prominent signs proclaim each brand’s current price per gallon, making it easy to compare among alternatives. And drivers whose time is worth hundreds of dollars an hour will drive miles out of their way or wait in line for what amounts to a dollar or two off their total bill. MORE
Walmart, McDonalds Comparison To be fair, there is a major difference between McDonalds'' employees and Spaniards seeking jobs. In contrast to McDonalds'' workers in the US demanding $15 an hour wages, Almost half of young Spaniards accept any job, anywhere, despite low salary 48.6% of Spaniards aged 18 to 24 said they would accept any job, anywhere and even with a low income. felt very or fairly likely to have to work on what is available, 61.7% MORE
Demand-side disruption taps into frustration with existing services and price points: New York’s famous yellow cabs are dirty, cramped, and expensive, while in comparison, Uber’s cars are clean, air-conditioned, and usually cheaper. MORE
Since customers rarely leave their homes without their mobile phones, it''s easy to research an item and make comparisons while still in the store. The concept of showrooming has become ingrained in customers'' shopping habits. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog. customerexperience customerloyalty customerservice customerstrategy sales showrooming MORE
Following that comparison, I present my reasons why all the expected hikes are not coming. On December 14, right before the FOMC decision I took a snapshot of rate hike odds and posted them in Fed Hikes Today, Then What? Today, we compare the before vs. the after, the latter is from Friday, December 16. more…). Economics MORE
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We call those temporal comparison evaluations. We call those social comparison evaluations. Our findings demonstrate that employees consider temporal comparison evaluations to be fairer than social comparison evaluations. After they finished their task, in one condition their manager provided evaluations that compared their performance from round two to their performance from round one; temporal comparison evaluations. HBR STAFF/Schreiber Sons/nypl. MORE
Don’t ship that work, it’s not ready… There are endless excuses, comparisons and reasons to hold back. Who am I to walk up to someone at a party and introduce myself? Who are you to start a new project? Who are they to give a talk on the main stage? MORE
Case Shiller 20-City Index Year-over-year comparisons have held stable at 5% in spite of month-over-month declining prices because of easy comparisons. Year-over-year comparisons will be increasingly difficult in the upcoming months. For the third month in a row, the Case-Shiller 20-city seasonally adjusted home price index declined. Last month was revised lower. Economists were surprised. MORE
Are you falling into the social media comparison trap? In her research, marketing professor Kelly Goldsmith examines people’s responses to uncertainty and scarcity, uncovering and explaining seemingly paradoxical effects MORE
When selecting a vendor to provide training curriculum within the organization, consider the following criteria to enable comparisons between various training vendors: Content: How robust and complete is the content? How practical and usable is the content for participants once they complete the workshop? Can content be customized to be relevant to the organization? What [.]. The post Criteria for Selecting a Training Vendor appeared first on Gina Abudi. MORE
Not the obvious similarities on the surface, but the deep comparisons, the resonant influences, the patterns that a trained insider sees. The problem is that marketers often force the comparison, because we're so eager to get people to do Y, our Y, the Y we have in hand. If it was a good idea to do X, then it's a good idea to do Y. When this statement is true, it's almost irresistible. MORE
Remember, even your higher rate will be cheaper in comparison.) ID 46944176 © Dundja | Dreamstime. It takes practice to quote your consulting billing rate with confidence. The tactics in this article will help if you bill by the hour or by the day. There are other ways to bill for your talent and expertise but those will be covered in another article. Benchmark so you know your rate is reasonable. There are lots of ways to do this. MORE
All it means is that when people begin to measure themselves only in comparison to others ("How did I rank?") You can't have insiders unless you have outsiders. And you can't have winners unless you have losers. That doesn't mean that you're required to create insiders and winners. then you need to accept the impact of those choices. It's entirely possible to be happy and engaged and productive without creating this dynamic. MORE
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JULY 6, 2015
Comparison and escalation are at the heart of what makes our culture work We've all encountered a tepid group, an audience that won't make noise, a bunch of disaffected students, or perhaps the distracted masses. Cat taught me this trick, which gives great insight into human nature. Can everyone give me a golf clap, a level one clap, a quiet, polite amount of applause?". Of course, everyone can do this. This is risk-free, enthusiasm-free and easier to do than not.
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FEBRUARY 24, 2015
Last Friday, reader John told me the " street rate " for currency in Ukraine was not the reported 28 Hryvnias per US$ but rather on the order of 32 per US$. I asked John where he got his information. He replied, " from my sister who lives in Lviv ". Lviv is a beautiful city in Western Ukraine. John did not know what the " street rate " was yesterday, but he informed me the " interbank rate " was 31.50 to 32.50. The interbank rate is higher still today.
MishTalk
APRIL 11, 2016
The “Nuit Debout” (Up All Night) movement in France spread from the Place de la République (Republic Square) to prime … Continue reading → Economics
MishTalk
MAY 20, 2016
Existing home sales bounced in April as expected. Compared to pre-recession totals, sales look weak, but compared to the last … Continue reading → Economics
MishTalk
JANUARY 11, 2014
Walmart, McDonalds Comparison To be fair, there is a major difference between McDonalds'' employees and Spaniards seeking jobs. In contrast to McDonalds'' workers in the US demanding $15 an hour wages, Almost half of young Spaniards accept any job, anywhere, despite low salary 48.6% of Spaniards aged 18 to 24 said they would accept any job, anywhere and even with a low income. felt very or fairly likely to have to work on what is available, 61.7%
David A Fields
DECEMBER 21, 2016
I only know if I have some sort of standard for comparison. Many readers know that I’m 6’1″ tall… if my posture is perfect, I think tall thoughts and I stand on two tins of homemade, coconut dream bars. Is that tall? Short? Consultants often look at benchmarks to gauge their recent performance. Those are internal benchmarks. [ [ ]
David A Fields
SEPTEMBER 10, 2014
Look no further than the gas pumps to see the extraordinary, often nonsensical, choices made by shoppers reacting to comparisons. Prominent signs proclaim each brand’s current price per gallon, making it easy to compare among alternatives. And drivers whose time is worth hundreds of dollars an hour will drive miles out of their way or wait in line for what amounts to a dollar or two off their total bill.
The Source
NOVEMBER 15, 2021
Demand-side disruption taps into frustration with existing services and price points: New York’s famous yellow cabs are dirty, cramped, and expensive, while in comparison, Uber’s cars are clean, air-conditioned, and usually cheaper.
Seth Godin Blog
NOVEMBER 30, 2021
Don’t ship that work, it’s not ready… There are endless excuses, comparisons and reasons to hold back. Who am I to walk up to someone at a party and introduce myself? Who are you to start a new project? Who are they to give a talk on the main stage?
Alan Weiss
DECEMBER 7, 2019
What’s really going on, of course, is that the consultants allow themselves to become commodities by insufficiently differentiating their value, consequently price comparisons are inevitable.
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Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 13, 2017
All the promises, explanations and asides in the world pale in comparison with what you do. Too often, we forget that jargon and narrative exist to help shape our actions, not to replace them. Words keep getting cheaper, which makes action more valuable than ever
MishTalk
DECEMBER 17, 2016
Following that comparison, I present my reasons why all the expected hikes are not coming. On December 14, right before the FOMC decision I took a snapshot of rate hike odds and posted them in Fed Hikes Today, Then What? Today, we compare the before vs. the after, the latter is from Friday, December 16. more…). Economics
Alan Weiss
JULY 30, 2020
The prospect will focus on price comparisons and decide whether your particular alternative is needed and appropriate under current conditions. If you approach a prospect as a sales person, or vender, with a program or service to sell, you will be seen as a commodity.
Markovitz Consulting
JULY 7, 2020
But comparisons with Toyota are pointless. Can public US companies really embrace lean? Well sure, they can deploy lean tools here and there, but the whole socio-technical system that comprises lean? I don’t think so. Wall Street pressure for quarterly profits competes fiercely with lean principles, both inside and outside the company.
MishTalk
APRIL 13, 2017
but that is based on easy comparisons and it also includes a big jump in oil prices which barely filtered through. Wholesale prices show continued weakness, especially services. The BLS reports PPI for Final Demand Declines 0.1% in March. Services and goods both decreased by 0.1%. Year-over-year prices are up by 2.3% more…). Economics
MishTalk
MARCH 18, 2017
However, that straight-up comparison is invalid for reasons discussed below. On Friday, the FRBNY Nowcast estimate for first quarter GDP dipped from 3.2% to 2.8%. That makes the spread between Nowcast and GDPNow 1.9 percentage points. First, let’s investigate Nowcast changes. more…). Economics
Successful Independent Consulting
MARCH 31, 2020
An accounting firm has published a good comparison chart of the two loan programs here. We’re in an unprecedented situation because of the COVID-19 coronavirus, and the economic fallout has been drastic for many business sectors, such as travel and restaurants.
The Source
MARCH 6, 2019
While Brexit is an unpredictable bump in the road somewhere on the horizon (possibly coming rapidly into view), comparisons are being made with two other considerable regulatory, and technological changes—the Y2K millennium bug and the EU’s 2018 General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). Whatever your views on Brexit, it’s proving frustratingly impossible to ignore. Since the referendum in June 2016, the process has acted as a vortex, sucking in energy from across sectors.
Consulting Matters
MARCH 9, 2020
These feelings are particularly acute for both new and seasoned consulting and coaching business owners which in comparison to other business owners, growing to the next level is personal because your business is based on you.
The Fearless Marketer
NOVEMBER 9, 2020
Comparison. When it comes to persuading a prospective client to buy your services, it ultimately comes down to two big things. Honesty – That is, does your service actually deliver the results you say it does?
MishTalk
JULY 28, 2017
For comparison purposed, a World Bank Report has the US at 1.3%, Japan at 1.5%, and Canada at 0.6%. An EU report out this month shows nonperforming loans were a staggering €1.092 trillion as of the end of 2016. The average non-performing rate in the EU is 5.1%, down from 5.7% in 2015. In contrast, Greece and Cyprus have NPL ratios of 46% and 45% respectively. Bulgaria, Croatia, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Portugal, Slovenia, and Romania all have NPL ratios between 10% and 20%. more…).
Seth Godin Blog
AUGUST 11, 2015
What is the comparison for? And then ignore all comparisons that don't relate. The most important comparison, in fact, is comparing your work to what you're capable of. Without a doubt, there's someone taller than you, faster than you, cuter than you. We don't have to look very far to find someone who is better paid, more respected and getting more than his fair share of credit.
Harvard Business
MARCH 22, 2018
We call those temporal comparison evaluations. We call those social comparison evaluations. Our findings demonstrate that employees consider temporal comparison evaluations to be fairer than social comparison evaluations. After they finished their task, in one condition their manager provided evaluations that compared their performance from round two to their performance from round one; temporal comparison evaluations. HBR STAFF/Schreiber Sons/nypl.
CaseInterview.com
FEBRUARY 5, 2020
This phrase comparison is a perfect example. Let's take a look at the following two sentences: I can’t do that. I can’t do that. Only one word separates these two sentences. But, they have profoundly different meanings. . The first sentence, “I can’t do that,” implies a permanent state that can’t be altered. By adding the word “yet,” as in “I can’t do that. yet,” it implies that the current status of your skill level can be altered with time. We can debate which statement is true.
Kates Kesler
JUNE 29, 2020
For a simple comparison, consider this sports team analogy. We regularly work with CEO’s that are frustrated with leader behaviors that undermine enterprise strategy.
Strategy+Business
OCTOBER 9, 2016
The Internet and digital tools such as advanced search engines, review sites, price comparison apps, and social media platforms have changed how consumers make purchasing decisions. And the traditional means through which companies built up loyalty -- points and perks programs and advertising -- are no longer as effective as they once were.
MishTalk
MAY 5, 2017
For comparison purposes, Nowcast was at 2.9% For the first quarter, the initial GDPNow forecast was 2.3% on January 30, 2017. The GDPNow forecast spiked quickly to 3.4% then crashed to a final estimate of 0.2% on April 27. on February 3, the closest date to the initial GDPNow forecast. The final Nowcast estimate was 2.7%. The advance GDP estimate from the BEA was 0.7%. Thus the Nowcast was two full percentage points too high. In contrast, GDPNow was in the ballpark but 0.5
Successful Independent Consulting
SEPTEMBER 16, 2017
Remember, even your higher rate will be cheaper in comparison.) ID 46944176 © Dundja | Dreamstime. It takes practice to quote your consulting billing rate with confidence. The tactics in this article will help if you bill by the hour or by the day. There are other ways to bill for your talent and expertise but those will be covered in another article. Benchmark so you know your rate is reasonable. There are lots of ways to do this.
Seth Godin Blog
NOVEMBER 15, 2017
All it means is that when people begin to measure themselves only in comparison to others ("How did I rank?") You can't have insiders unless you have outsiders. And you can't have winners unless you have losers. That doesn't mean that you're required to create insiders and winners. then you need to accept the impact of those choices. It's entirely possible to be happy and engaged and productive without creating this dynamic.
Seth Godin Blog
AUGUST 15, 2015
Not the obvious similarities on the surface, but the deep comparisons, the resonant influences, the patterns that a trained insider sees. The problem is that marketers often force the comparison, because we're so eager to get people to do Y, our Y, the Y we have in hand. If it was a good idea to do X, then it's a good idea to do Y. When this statement is true, it's almost irresistible.
Gina Abudi
JANUARY 15, 2015
When selecting a vendor to provide training curriculum within the organization, consider the following criteria to enable comparisons between various training vendors: Content: How robust and complete is the content? How practical and usable is the content for participants once they complete the workshop? Can content be customized to be relevant to the organization? What [.]. The post Criteria for Selecting a Training Vendor appeared first on Gina Abudi.
Consulting Matters
JANUARY 13, 2018
Purchase : Your items for purchase are lower-price offerings, in comparison to a full-on consulting engagement. Content marketing is not some marketing fad. It’s simply the smartest way of finding and connecting with your ideal client, establishing your credibility, increasing your number of discovery meetings and close rates as well as giving you the platform to increasing your fees. Content marketing is essential for consultants because we are in the knowledge business.
Kai Davis
JULY 20, 2021
And just like that, you’re no longer an apples-to-apples commodity comparison with your competitors. Today, a thought exercise. I want you to imagine a small but growing agency (“Tiny Nibble”) and think through their specialization, opportunities, and challenges.
Forbes Leadership Strategy
SEPTEMBER 10, 2019
Are you falling into the social media comparison trap? In her research, marketing professor Kelly Goldsmith examines people’s responses to uncertainty and scarcity, uncovering and explaining seemingly paradoxical effects
MishTalk
SEPTEMBER 29, 2015
Case Shiller 20-City Index Year-over-year comparisons have held stable at 5% in spite of month-over-month declining prices because of easy comparisons. Year-over-year comparisons will be increasingly difficult in the upcoming months. For the third month in a row, the Case-Shiller 20-city seasonally adjusted home price index declined. Last month was revised lower. Economists were surprised.
1 to 1
AUGUST 15, 2013
Since customers rarely leave their homes without their mobile phones, it''s easy to research an item and make comparisons while still in the store. The concept of showrooming has become ingrained in customers'' shopping habits. There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog. customerexperience customerloyalty customerservice customerstrategy sales showrooming
Successful Independent Consulting
MARCH 4, 2017
Each has pros and cons ( see attached comparison sheet ) but both work essentially the same. Tax season is probably the most important time for independent consultants to think like business owners. This especially means being smart about how we handle our money. Our motivation is simple: pay as little tax as possible, ideally without triggering an audit. We all should be asking ourselves (and our accountants) this question: As a business owner, what can I do to lower my tax bill?
MishTalk
AUGUST 26, 2015
percent which reflects an aircraft comparison with the Farnborough airshow in July last year. Monthly vs. Yearly The skew in aircraft orders made the year-over-year comparisons this month (yellow highlight) especially tough. Next month, the year-over-year comparison (pink highlight) will be especially easy. Durable goods orders surged in July, beating the top-end of Bloomberg Consensus Estimates. Despite the surge, year-over-year orders are still in the red.
Seth Godin Blog
JANUARY 5, 2021
The only way we have to understand someone else’s pain is to consider it in comparison to our own experiences. And it is unevenly distributed.
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