Wed.Apr 08, 2020

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The COVID-19 Scalability Problem

CaseInterview.com

Most of my client work over the past decade has been centered around helping software companies scale up to become bigger companies. My work helps clients create surges in market demand and then adapt to sell to and service those new customers. (This is the topic of my book Extreme Revenue Growth.). While the concepts to do this are simple, pulling it off in the real world is very complicated.

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How To Conduct Remote Job Interviews During COVID-19 Crisis

Henry DeVries

During the COVID-19 crisis with the stay-at-home order, remote interviewing has become a requirement, not a luxury. And if you are the job candidate or consultant, you need to brush up on your remote interviewing skills too.

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Dare to Be Foolish

The Fearless Marketer

Right now we need a big infusion of creativity in our business and marketing. What got us here won’t get us where we need to go. . Let’s get real. The coronavirus pandemic has collapsed the economy. And nobody has ready-made plans in their back pocket that will pull us out of this thing. If we ever needed outside-the-box thinking, we need it now. Years ago I belonged to a brainstorming group called The Brain Exchange.

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Six Feet Apart

Chad Barr

We’ve been practicing social or actually physical distancing for a few weeks, visiting with friends and family via Zoom, Skype or FaceTime, and dashing in an out of stores for essential items now with the agility of Olympic sprinters. Masked, gloved and goggled, with the help of separation lines and plexiglass screens, we have nearly and hopefully mastered the art of keeping the covid-19 virus as far away from us as possible.

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PowerPoint Best Practices for Creating Stellar Presentations

Mastering data visualization in PowerPoint will help accelerate your career because it positions you as someone who can present data that drives business decisions forward. think-cell's PowerPoint Best Practices eBook was created specifically for professionals aiming to master the art and science of data-driven storytelling. What’s inside: Practical Insights: Uncover valuable tips for crafting engaging and persuasive presentations.

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What’s the perfect reply to an initial inquiry from a lead?

Kai Davis

Any reply (even a crappy one) beats no reply. Aim to get a speedy, prompt response to a new lead within 24 hours. One way to make this easy on you: write out an email template that you can copy, paste, and send when you need it. When you’re composing your reply, you want to touch on these three things: Confirm that you’re interested. People like it when you take a genuine interest in helping solve their problems.

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What’s the perfect reply to an initial inquiry from a lead?

Kai Davis

Any reply (even a crappy one) beats no reply. Aim to get a speedy, prompt response to a new lead within 24 hours. One way to make this easy on you: write out an email template that you can copy, paste, and send when you need it. When you’re composing your reply, you want to touch on these three things: Confirm that you’re interested. People like it when you take a genuine interest in helping solve their problems.

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Companies Can’t Ignore Shifting Gender Norms

Harvard Business

An increasing number of customers don’t buy into the binary.

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The panopticon

Seth Godin Blog

There are three ways to tell if people are hard at work in an office: the boss can watch them go to meetings. And they can watch each other in meetings as well. the boss can watch them sit at desks in an open office. we can make promises to each other and then keep them. It seems as though only the third one is a useful, long-term way to allow us to do our best work together.

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Culture in the Time of Covid-19

Kates Kesler

In the time of Covid-19 all conventions are challenged.

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How to Stay Competitive in the Evolving State of Martech

Marketing technology is essential for B2B marketers to stay competitive in a rapidly changing digital landscape — and with 53% of marketers experiencing legacy technology issues and limitations, they’re researching innovations to expand and refine their technology stacks. To help practitioners keep up with the rapidly evolving martech landscape, this special report will discuss: How practitioners are integrating technologies and systems to encourage information-sharing between departments and pr

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Standout Companies and Breakout Phenomena

Harvard Business

Youngme, Felix, and Mihir discuss standout companies and breakout phenomena associated with the coronavirus shutdown.

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Specialization: The paradox of limiting yourself

Rod Burkert

Welcome to my newsletter, where I focus solely on BVFLS practice development, practice management, and related tools and technology to grow/build/scale your firm. Thanks to each of you for being here. A high-5 to new subscribers: this is what we do! And was this email forwarded to you? You need your own copy ! In case you missed my last post: Micro-influence: This 1 strategy can grow your practice locally, regionally, or nationally.

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Inside Alphabet’s X: Nurturing Radical Creativity

Harvard Business

CEO Astro Teller reveals how Alphabet Inc.’s X develops breakthrough technologies that change the world.

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5 Ways to Stimulate Cash Flow in a Downturn

Harvard Business

Be generous with customers — and aggressive with near-term revenue and expenses.

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Savings Consultants Are Needed in Today's Market More Than Ever

Savings Consultants are needed in today’s market more than ever. With an increase in expenses, businesses are looking for opportunities to save. Often unknown to businesses are savings in expense reduction, specialized tax savings, specialized savings including medical underpayments, health benefits cost reduction, zero cost processing, and more. Blue Coast Savings, with over 20 years in business, assists Savings Consultants in helping these companies move toward more profitable businesses.

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Supporting Customer Service Through the Coronavirus Crisis

Harvard Business

How companies can help the people helping their customers.

Company 36
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Build a Culture That Aligns with People’s Values

Harvard Business

It’ll improve retention and recruitment efforts.

Culture 36
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How to Elevate Your Presence in a Virtual Meeting

Harvard Business

Six tips for making an impact from a distance.

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