Don’t be green about the greens

Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

When Hosting…

1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill
   Covering the Bases with New Hires
   There’s an old curse “may you have many employees.” For many business owners, handling employee matters is the top of their list for problems. So, what’s a small business owner, who is already wearing too many hats, supposed to do to avoid employee problems?Employees are supposed to help you get more accomplished, not drain your energy. In fact, employee innovations (inventions and process improvements) are the source of competitive advantage and profitability – your success depends on leveraging them.How you handle new hires sets the stage for employees to become high performers and contribute to the success of your business.The fi
   Building and maintaining solid business relationships is the key to success, but how can you legitimately escape the tense office environment and spend dedicated time getting to know a customer, client or boss on a personal level?

   Business Golf, once the domain of the executive elite is now accessible for anyone wishing to create and strengthen business relationships in a relaxed atmosphere. In fact, according to a 2002 COMPAS Leader Poll, “business leaders use golf as an important tool in doing business and say that it is extremely remunerative; for each dollar they spend on golf they earn over $1500 in business revenue as a result. Further, only restaurants surpass the golf course as an effective place to conduct business outside of the office.”

   The strong demand for golf has resulted in several new courses being opened every year thereby reducing membership costs. Corporate and charity tournaments also represent a tremendous networking opportunity where organizational hierarchy may be temporarily eliminated and a common ground created for building rapport.

   An important benefit of golf is that it provides a unique window into the personality, values and conduct of others. This could prove to be very useful in future business dealings as one’s behavior on the course is a reflection of their business character and ethics. For example, a golfing partner who cheats on every hole might be someone to be careful with when making deals. It must be realized, however that this window is made of two way glass. Take advantage of this opportunity to project a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

   Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

   Scout’s Motto

   Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

   Don’t be green about the greens

   Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

   When Hosting…

   1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
   2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill l
      Is It Time To Change Your Mind About Mindsets?
      When people are passionate, inspired and committed in their work they produce great results. If this is not the case then you can be sure that your organisation is underperforming.Passion, inspiration and commitment are a function of people’s mindsets. The usual perception is that a) people either have the right mindset or they don’t; or b) if they aren’t already passionate, inspired and committed in their job, the only practical way to change this is to change their job.If this has been your view of how mindsets work, we have good news: People’s mindsets can change quickly - even in one conversation.How can mindsets change quickly? <
      it is extremely remunerative; for each dollar they spend on golf they earn over $1500 in business revenue as a result. Further, only restaurants surpass the golf course as an effective place to conduct business outside of the office.”

      The strong demand for golf has resulted in several new courses being opened every year thereby reducing membership costs. Corporate and charity tournaments also represent a tremendous networking opportunity where organizational hierarchy may be temporarily eliminated and a common ground created for building rapport.

      An important benefit of golf is that it provides a unique window into the personality, values and conduct of others. This could prove to be very useful in future business dealings as one’s behavior on the course is a reflection of their business character and ethics. For example, a golfing partner who cheats on every hole might be someone to be careful with when making deals. It must be realized, however that this window is made of two way glass. Take advantage of this opportunity to project a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

      Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

      Scout’s Motto

      Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

      Don’t be green about the greens

      Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

      When Hosting…

      1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
      2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill
         Corporate Gifts
         If communication is perceived to be the basic step towards achieving self-actualization, the act of rewarding - a sign of mutual recognition - is considered to be an essential way to motivate individuals to realize their potential and turn them self-transcendent. There are different ways and means to express one’s gratitude towards his/her associates, which are by and large situation-specific. In civilized societies, it is customary to appreciate one another’s progress through offerings. In the corporate world, it’s an obligation to acknowledge the professional contribution of individuals or institutional stakeholders through gifts of different forms, in ord
         created for building rapport.

         An important benefit of golf is that it provides a unique window into the personality, values and conduct of others. This could prove to be very useful in future business dealings as one’s behavior on the course is a reflection of their business character and ethics. For example, a golfing partner who cheats on every hole might be someone to be careful with when making deals. It must be realized, however that this window is made of two way glass. Take advantage of this opportunity to project a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

         Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

         Scout’s Motto

         Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

         Don’t be green about the greens

         Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

         When Hosting…

         1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
         2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill
            Incorporate Church
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            oject a positive image of yourself by demonstrating proper Business Golf Etiquette.

            Follow these Business Golf Etiquette Tips to a tee and not only will you and your partner enjoy the day, you will also stand out as being polished, professional and trustworthy.

            Scout’s Motto

            Be prepared. Arrive early to get organized and to practice. Plan ahead and identify the outcomes you want from the day. These goals are just as important as any other business meeting. Prepare sound bites for your company or yourself that you can draw on if needed.

            Don’t be green about the greens

            Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

            When Hosting…

            1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
            2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill
               Fundraising With Custom Lollipops
               Doing a lollipop fundraiser is a fun way for school clubs and other small groups to raise funds. The approach is very similar to other types of fundraising candy, but with a product with lower price point and widespread appeal.Everyone loves a lollipop, so you can target sales to adults and teens as well as younger children. Most brands retail for $0.50 each and cost roughly half that amount when purchased by the case.To raise a lot of money, you'll need volume sales and that's where today's eye-catching designs and mouthwatering flavors come in.Lollipop flavors and shapes Fundraising lollipops are available in a wide range of flavo
               ourself that you can draw on if needed.

               Don’t be green about the greens

               Never attend a golf event for business purposes if you don’t first make the effort to learn the basic game and the lingo. You’ll only embarrass and alienate yourself and your company. Take lessons or attend a clinic.

               When Hosting…

               1. Inquire about any time constraints before choosing a venue. Proximity may be more important than beauty of a course.
               2. When choosing foursomes, carefully consider the skill levels, compatibility and networking opportunities for the players.
               3. Pay for your guests ahead of time. Make sure everything is arranged for your guest such as lockers and meal reservations.
               4. Confirm the tee-off time.
               5. Send confirmation to guest with directions and contact information for the course.
               6. Be the cart driver.
               7. Focus on your guest, not on improving your game.
               8. Play the same tee as your guest.
               9. Invite your guest to play first at the first hole.

               Behave yourself

               The links is not the place for you to get in touch with your inner child. No tantrums, throwing of clubs, foot stamping, swearing, whining, making excuses or indulging in other demonstrations of poor sportsmanship. Conversely, when you are playing well, be gracious. Don’t interpret the relaxed environment as an opportunity to behave in a manner unsuitable for the office, such as making jokes, gestures or remarks that may be considered by others as offensive.

               Business or birdie

               There is a time and place for everything. Spend the day building rapport and developing relationships. Only talk business if your guest brings it up first. Otherwise, save it for the 19th hole.

               You Got Game

               Don’t compromise your credibility by playing badly unless, of course, you are an Oscar winning actor. Don’t gloat when you are playing well, instead, turn it into a compliment, “You must be bringing me luck, this is my best game this year!” Sincerely compliment specific aspects of your partner’s game. Never coach or give unsolicited advice. If you are a beginner, warn your partner about your skill level and make sure they are o.k. with it.

               Be an Etiquette Eagle

               1. No cell phones / pagers/ PDA’s.
               2. Always be ready for the next shot – don’t make others wait unnecessarily.
               3. Never brag or complain about the cost of membership or green fees.
               4. Take care of the course, remove your tees, replace kicked-up turf and rake after a bunker shot.
               5. Don’t walk into