Only 9 percent of people achieve their new year resolutions, according to Statistic Brain. Resolutions and goals are very similar in many ways. Even their definitions are similar. Goals are “the object of a person’s ambition or effort; an aim or desired result,” where a resolution is “a firm decision to do or not to…
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It’s been awhile since I compiled my list of promo favorites, but in the spirit of the holidays and “The Sound of Music,” I figured it was time to list out a few of my favorite things from this past week. Keep reading for my top five. 1. Sixers Scarf Credit:…
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As the New Year approaches, most people will make New Year’s resolutions. Some will take time to plan their resolutions. Others may make their resolutions on New Year’s Eve as midnight approaches. I’ve tried both approaches. Neither works. It’s hard, perhaps impossible, to change overnight. Most people have great goals in mind when they make…
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Get more opportunities by staying focused on on solving problems instead of on selling stuff. We are so “me too” in this business, and then we complain about being price shopped, not given a chance to compete, being ignored or—worst of all—not even noticed. Your problem may not be that you don’t have any value…
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It’s that time of year where people ask me what to get their friends who love gadgets. There is no shortage of ideas this year for you to consider. The hard part is finding the right gift for the right person. Let’s start with the obvious. Amazon Echo (Alexa): On the off chance you know someone…
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Question: When is the best time to buy QuickBooks Premier 2018? Answer: Premier 2018 was released in September 2017. So far, the reports are good. It works well, and bugs have been few. However, conventional QuickBooks wisdom is to wait until January to avoid as many of the inevitable early glitches, updates and fixes as…
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Expo is around the corner, and your calendar is filling up with meetings. When you arrive at Expo, your phone will automatically update your time zone, and your calendar entries need to be scheduled properly to make your life easier. For example, I live in the Eastern Time Zone, and if I schedule a meeting…
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That’s right. At Proforma, we are not calling next year 2018. We are calling it 2X18. I invite all of you to do the same. 2X18 is your opportunity to 2X your success in the New Year. 2X your sales. 2X your income. 2X your health. 2X your relationships. I believe it’s easy to 2X…
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Make this world a better place. Make this industry a better place. Make your home a better place. You can do it. Starting with you. A few years ago, I lived in downtown Chicago and joined Michigan Avenue Toastmasters. This was a diverse group of interesting people all dedicated to becoming better speakers and helping…
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When it comes to the holiday season, I know it’s all about giving and being thankful. But, I also can’t help but get excited when musicians, sports teams, theme parks and TV shows release special edition holiday gear. In fact, my coworkers know my Sixers ugly sweater is one of my most coveted possessions, as…
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