What will trade shows of the future look like and where is our industry going?
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The #1 Key to a Successful Business
Recently, while watching a morning talk show, I heard multi-billionaire businessman Warren Buffett, considered to be one of the wealthiest men in the world, say, “The key to a successful business is to have happy customers”—a simple statement with big implications for all of us.
Read MoreTeach Yourself Coding, Financial Accounting, Microeconomics—All For Free, and from the World’s Best Universities
From MIT to Apple U, there is a ton of free information out there for those looking to fill gaps in their business education.
Read MoreNegotiate like a Pro
Quick points on how to improve your negotiation results, as explained by a professor from Columbia University and the NYU Stern School of business.
Read More5 Regrets of the Dying…
Some of you may be wondering what kind business article this might be. Those who follow my Rant’s know that I often share content that is not typical in business publishing. This is one of those pieces.
Read MoreDoes Persistence Always Work?
I have a plaque in my office that my brother gave me many years ago when I first started in the promotional products business. It’s a poem, authored by a previous president, titled Persistence.
Read MoreSix Things to Not Do On LinkedIn and in Social Media Forums…Think Before You Post!
My last two rants have covered the irritating hijacking of productive online networking discussions. In this Rant, I’m going to offer some basic DON’T suggestions for posting on LinkedIn and in other social media forums.
Read MoreIs The Customer Always Right?
Today, I would like your opinion. Is the customer always right? Or did that age old adage go out with the last century?
Read MoreChess, Real Estate, and What’s Wrong with Your Business Plans
Business or personal finance is a chess match. Constantly thinking fives moves ahead of your competition (and sometimes even yourself) is key.
Read More“Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.”
My last Rant expressed frustration that many have with a lack of understanding overseas companies seem to have of our marketplace. The Stephen R. Covey quote in this title pretty much sums up what I want to communicate in this Rant: “Seek First to Understand, Then to Be Understood.”
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