Sat.Nov 22, 2014 - Fri.Nov 28, 2014

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Is My Target Too Vague?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: Is this target definition too vague for my Fishing Line: “Vice presidents of product management or product marketing in B2B organizations that sell complex products and services to risk averse industries.” What is your answer to this consultant? Do you think his target is too vague? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below.

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Publicly Generous

Tom Spencer

'But what about when nobody is watching? GENEROSITY is the act of giving more than we expect of you. You are probably familiar with the most common form of generosity – public generosity. Giving more when people can see it. The public benefactor to a prestigious university foundation ; the celebrity who campaigns to fight poverty ; or the wealthy men on a quest to cure malaria.

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TCIP #025 – Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) with Maanit Zemel

Melissa Agnes

'Welcome to episode #025 of The Crisis Intelligence Podcast, with Melissa Agnes and Maanit Zemel. Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) is a Federal legislative regime that came into force in Canada on July 1, 2014. This new anti-spam legislation applies to every person and organization communicating electronically to Canadians. This means that whether your organization is located in Canada or not, this legislation applies to you – and includes some pretty hefty consequences for non-

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War on Terror: Drones Target 41 but Kill 1,147 Mostly Innocent men, Women, and Children

MishTalk

'The US calls it a war on terror. In reality it''s a war of terror. And for every innocent person killed, hundreds of friends and family members hold it against the US. The Guardian reports 41 Men Targeted but 1,147 People Killed in US Drone Strikes. New analysis of data conducted by human rights group Reprieve shared with the Guardian, raises questions about accuracy of intelligence guiding ‘precise’ strikes.

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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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The Prospect Asked How I Came Up With My Fees. Now What?

David A Fields

'A question I was asked: How should I respond if a prospect asks me how I arrive at my fees for a particular project? What is your answer to this consultant? What is your typical response when a prospect asks you how you arrived at your fees? Post your suggestion by using the ‘Leave a Comment’ box below. Agreements Consultants Context Discussion Creating Value Fees Positioning Proposals Relationships adding value attitude benefits Connections fees positioning.

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Melissa Agnes Discusses Crisis Management for Businesses on The Social Network Show

Melissa Agnes

'When Crisis Comes Calling: Crisis Management for Business. Melissa Agnes, international crisis management speaker and consultant, was a recent guest on The Social Network Show, a radio show broadcasted out of Las Vegas, Nevada. On the show, Melissa speaks with Host, Dr. J (aka Jane Karwoski, PhD), and Co-host, Deirdre Breakenridge, about today’s crisis realities and challenges.

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Crude Plunges Following OPEC Decision to Not Cut Production

MishTalk

'For five consecutive months OPEC produced over its alleged quota. Nonetheless, and in spite of falling prices and pleas from Venezuela to restrict production, OPEC decided to take no action. In the wake of the news, West Texas Intermediate plunged nearly 7% and Brent fell over 8%. WTI Crude Futures Brent Crude Futures Please consider OPEC Fails to Take Action to Ease Glut as Crude Plunges.

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Protected: How to Construct a Perfect Proposal

David A Fields

'There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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New Web Presence Launch for Constance Dierickx, PhD

Chad Barr

I am proud to announce another exciting web presence launch for Constance Dierickx, PhD, Founder of CD Consulting Group LLC. Also known as The Decision Doctor , she helps courageous leaders transform the success of their organization. Smart, witty, elegant and extremely valuable. Great words to describe Constance and her new web presence: Here is what Constance said about working with us: © Chad Barr 2014.

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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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Canada’s Anti-Spam Legislation (CASL) – Why It Matter to Non-Canadians

Melissa Agnes

'By Maanit Zemel. In July 2014, Canada established an anti-spam regulatory regime, often referred to as CASL (pronounced “castle”). CASL is arguably one of the harshest anti-spam regimes in the developed world. In fact, prior to enacting CASL, Canada had no anti-spam laws, making it known as a “haven” for spammers and hackers. That is no longer the case.

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Fed "Mystified" Why Millennials Still Live at Home; My Answer May Surprise You (It Isn't Jobs, Student Debt, or Housing)

MishTalk

'A New York Fed research paper wonders What’s Keeping Millennials at Home? Is it Debt, Jobs, or Housing? The paper says " it''s a mystery " why the housing recovery did not have a bigger impact on millennials living at home. The research paper, written by Zachary Bleemer, Meta Brown, Donghoon Lee, and Wilbert van der Klaauw notes correlations to debt, jobs and housing.

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Protected: Template for a Perfect Proposal

David A Fields

'There is no excerpt because this is a protected post.

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Capability Bending

Strategy+Business

'Jason Jennings, author of The Reinventors, introduces a lesson in leveraging existing capabilities from How to Kill a Unicorn, by Mark Payne.

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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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The problem with problems

Seth Godin Blog

'We have limits. There are challenges, limited resources, people or organizations working against you. Your knee hurts, the boss is a jerk, the systems are down. We have opportunities. There are opportunities, new sources of leverage and ideas just waiting to be embraced. You can share something, give something, make something better. There are always limits, and there are always opportunities.

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Japan Household Spending Down 4%, CPI Drops to 0.9%; Bankruptcies Soar in Yen Collapse

MishTalk

'In spite of the Yen falling 35% since 2011, Japan once again borders on deflation. Please consider Japan’s CPI falls to 0.9%. Japanese core inflation last month fell below 1 per cent to a 13 month low, just weeks before prime minister Shinzo Abe heads to the polls to garner fresh support to push back a scheduled rise in sales tax. Core consumer prices, all prices excluding fresh food, slowed to an annual pace of 2.9 per cent growth year-on-year in October, in line with forecasts.

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5 Tips to Boost Customer Engagement from Black Friday to New Year's

1 to 1

'Tis the season for celebration, giving, and.shopping! As Black Friday approaches and Cyber Monday nears, consumers are thinking of how to score the best deals possible, while retailers focus on delivering the best possible customer experience. Here are five tips to help boost your customer engagement and increase retention during the holiday shopping season: There’s more… To read the rest of this blog posting click here or visit www.1to1Media.com/weblog.

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The Talents of the Neurodiverse

Strategy+Business

'Arguments over the value of autism could affect our view of the purpose of business.

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TOOLS and METHODOLOGIES for developing DECISION SUPPORT PACKAGES

This White Paper targets opportunities for Management to develop proficiency in the Decision Framing and Analyses element of input to Decision, & Risk Analyses for Major Project Funding Decisions.

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The fear of freedom

Seth Godin Blog

'What will you do next? What can you learn tomorrow? Where will you live, who will you connect with, who will you trust? Are questions better than answers? Maybe it''s easier to get a dummies book, a tweet or a checklist than it is to think hard about what''s next. It''s certainly easier to go shopping. And easier still to buy what everyone else is buying.

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Google vs. Sun vs. France: Too Big, Too Powerful, Too Free

MishTalk

'I happen to like the sun. By definition, the earth would not even be a planet without the sun. No one on earth would be alive without free sunshine. I happen to like Google. I could survive without Google, but like the sun, much of what Google provides is free. Free Google Things Free internet services including the best search engine in the world Free Gmail Free research on self-driving cars Free research on other robotics Free blog software Free hosting and storage for blogs Free ads on my bl

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4 Tips for Giving Thanks to Customers

1 to 1

'With Thanksgiving fast approaching, it''s common for businesses to send out emails, greeting cards, and other messaging to customers to thank them for their patronage. And why not? It''s that time of year when many people take a step back and reflect on those things they''re most thankful for, whether it''s family, friends, health, security, etc. There are numerous ways that companies can help make customers feel appreciated and valued - in late November and throughout the year.

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What the Ebola Crisis Can Teach Business Leaders

Strategy+Business

'Executives have much to learn about how fragile the public''s trust in them can be.

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Why You Need to Use Case Studies in Sales and Marketing (and How to Start Now)

Case studies are proof of successful client relations and a verifiable product or service. They persuade buyers by highlighting your customers' experiences with your company and its solution. In sales, case studies are crucial pieces of content that can be tailored to prospects' pain points and used throughout the buyer's journey. In marketing, case studies are versatile assets for generating business, providing reusable elements for ad and social media content, website material, and marketing c

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The jobs only you can do

Seth Godin Blog

'One of the milestones every entrepreneur passes is when she stops thinking of people she hires as expensive ("I could do that job for free") and starts thinking of them as cheap ("This frees me up to do something more profitable."). When you get rid of every job you do that could be done by someone else, something needs to fill your time. And what you discover is that you''re imagining growth, building partnerships, rethinking the enterprise (working on your business instead of in it, as the em

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"Eagle Cam": Aerial View of London via Video Camera Attached to an Eagle

MishTalk

'An eagle got an impressive birds-eye-view of London this week, flying over the city''s most iconic landmarks using a Sony HDR-AZ1VR Action Cam attached to its back. Link if video does not play: Action Cam Footage Shows Eagle Flying Over City of London The BBC reports Eagle With Camera Flies Over London An eagle with a camera attached has flown across London and offered a new perspective on some of the capital''s best-known landmarks.

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Melissa Agnes Discusses Crisis Management for Businesses on The Social Network Show

Melissa Agnes

When Crisis Comes Calling: Crisis Management for Business. Melissa Agnes, international crisis management speaker and consultant, was a recent guest on The Social Network Show, a radio show broadcasted out of Las Vegas, Nevada. On the show, Melissa speaks with Host, Dr. J (aka Jane Karwoski, PhD), and Co-host, Deirdre Breakenridge, about today’s crisis realities and challenges.

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Transaction Documentation Means Dollars

Martinka Consulting

'The following article is from “IN$IGHT” the Zachary Scott Spring 2014 newsletter. I thought it so valuable I asked them if I could send it out in one of my newsletters and post it on my blog. Therefore, the following is being sent with their permission. Transaction Documentation Means Dollars. The finer points of the deal could add up to significant value for the seller.

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ABM Evolution: How Top Marketers Are Using Account-Based Strategies

In times of economic uncertainty, account-based strategies are essential. According to several business analysts and practitioners, ABM is a necessity for creating more predictable revenue. Research shows that nearly three-quarters of marketers (74%) already have the resources needed to build successful ABM programs.