Over the years, I have met many people, many of whom are very successful, who lack self-confidence and self-esteem because they do not have a college degree. I call this the Scarecrow Effect. You remember the Scarecrow in “The Wizard of Oz.” He felt he was not smart. He even sang a song called “If I Only Had a Brain.”…
Read MoreSupply chain and labor challenges are getting a lot of press right now, and for good reason. But one not-so-publicized challenge facing the industry is technology security that protects companies and customers. Security threats are real, and not going away. Those in the industry that make the necessary investments will pick up market share and ultimately enjoy the financial benefits…
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Intuit will be offering QB Desktop products via subscription-only, beginning with the 2022 releases. They (except for QB Accountant) will no longer be available by way of a one-time payment as they have in the past. QB Desktop products include QB Pro, Premier and Enterprise. Enterprise was converted to a subscription product two years ago…
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This week’s edition of the Fave 5 is (almost) entirely devoted to Halloween-themed promotional products and branded merchandise, including a trio of fun costumes and a spooky shoe/apparel collection. So grab a handful of fun-size candy bars, sit back and enjoy … if you dare…
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“Passion is key—be obsessed with the solution you’re offering,” shares Ed Buckley, who transformed the fitness industry through creating a flexible corporate wellness program. Tune in to Million Dollar Monday to hear the story of Peerfit and key advice to growing a company through networking and fundraising…
Read MoreThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requires certain businesses to make accommodations for people with disabilities. That applies to physical spaces, but also to online spaces. And failure to create an ADA-compliant website could open a business to lawsuits, financial liabilities and damage to your brand reputation…
Read MoreMuch like a skilled hotel concierge, the No. 1 job of a salesperson is to help their clients get what they want with as little friction as possible. As such, the same traits that make a good concierge exceptional are the same ones that separate the extraordinary salespeople from the mediocre ones…
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The sales game is changing. B2B buyers are demanding more of us than ever before. They want strategic ideas, consultative advice. If the new way to win at sales is about solving and the old way was solely about sourcing, then what habits can you create that will put you in a place to solve more problems for your customer?…
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In addition to my blog, “Million Dollar Mindset” I also host a video podcast, Million Dollar Monday. The purpose of Million Dollar Monday is to provide inspiration and advice to entrepreneurs and all people with big dreams. A recent guest, Mike Watts, founder of LoveHandle, attempted two times to be on the “Shark Tank” television…
Read MoreAs we take a fresh look at traditional in-person events and experiences, participating in professional development sessions can certainly help maximize the ROI of both our time and money at events. In addition to the knowledge, the extra networking opportunities and connections can certainly make the events more worthwhile…
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