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Intercultural Synergy in Mergers & Acquisitions
Economic pressures developed within the framework of a global marketplace have led to unprecedented numbers of mergers and acquisitions over the past decade.The number of mergers and acquisitions involving US companies alone in 2004 reached 376 with an aggregate total paid of US$22.64 billion. In comparison, in 2003, the total amount paid was US$12.92 billion.However, statistics show that the failure rate of most mergers and acquisitions lies somewhere between 40-80%. If one were to define ‘failure’ as failure to increase shareholder value then statistics show these to be at the higher end of t

ted such creatures.

But if you don't see the humor—incorporate these seven strategies that will screen out such creatures:

1) Free consultation: NOT! This is probably the hardest to do when you're starting out. It almost seem

The 5 Phases of Selling - Part 1
Making contact with a new customer is much like starting a car. And if you sell new methods or processes, or new technologies, or new ways of doing things - moving too fast stalls the process. Even if you are not selling anything new, you still need to follow these steps to ensure success, and to save yourself a lot of time and stress.These are the steps for a successful B2B sale.Phase One: The customer must agree with you that he has a problem. If for example, you sell inventory management software; your customer must acknowledge that he's got an inventory management problem.<

Right after the Internet Service Provider's ribbon-cutting ceremony, I met the sales manager for some brainstorming. I came up with a smokin' Unique Selling Proposition. He asked for some help with a company brochure and to call him the following week. I agreed and did the work. He never returned my calls.

Next...

I finished a few spec assignments for a Christian direct marketing manager. She didn't reply. I e-mailed for her input and she said she'd call back. I'm still waiting.

Forward...

A realtor e-mailed me thrice for an appointment. I replied all three times by e-mail or voice mail. He never responded back—but continues to ask for an appointment.

Have you ever been dealt such slighted hands?

I bet you have. Anyone who's involved in their own business has been there, or will arrive soon. There are unscrupulous people who waste your valuable resources. I conclude God has a funny bone when He created such creatures.

But if you don't see the humor—incorporate these seven strategies that will screen out such creatures:

1) Free consultation: NOT! This is probably the hardest to do when you're starting out. It almost seem

Want To Get More Work Done? Find The Best Office Chair You Can!
There are very few jobs that will let you escape from the dreaded office chair. Studies show that the average working person spends over 70,000 hours in an office chair during the course of his or her life, and that is just the average. The study did not include computer analysts, secretaries, writers, or data entry professionals. It is also believed that overall health and productivity is related to the comfort that you maintain while trying to work in your particular office chair. Therefore, it is important to try and achieve maximum comfort while also trying to achieve maximum results in the home or work

following week. I agreed and did the work. He never returned my calls.

Next...

I finished a few spec assignments for a Christian direct marketing manager. She didn't reply. I e-mailed for her input and she said she'd call back. I'm still waiting.

Forward...

A realtor e-mailed me thrice for an appointment. I replied all three times by e-mail or voice mail. He never responded back—but continues to ask for an appointment.

Have you ever been dealt such slighted hands?

But if you don't see the humor—incorporate these seven strategies that will screen out such creatures:

1) Free consultation: NOT! This is probably the hardest to do when you're starting out. It almost seem

Business Transcription
Transcription services are required in almost every area of the business spectrum. The need to put into text, the spoken word, automatically creates demand for business transcription companies that specialize in this type of work. Mostly, it is the businesses themselves that do their transcription work to avoid the extra cost of transcription services. However, too much of transcription work can put undue load on the existing staff. This can subject them to unnecessary work related stress and the quality of their important duties will also suffer. Also, special equipments need to be purchased for this transc

k. I'm still waiting.

Forward...

A realtor e-mailed me thrice for an appointment. I replied all three times by e-mail or voice mail. He never responded back—but continues to ask for an appointment.

Have you ever been dealt such slighted hands?

But if you don't see the humor—incorporate these seven strategies that will screen out such creatures:

1) Free consultation: NOT! This is probably the hardest to do when you're starting out. It almost seem

Launching Your Product Successfully
The purpose of a business is to create and keep customers. Sometimes, in spite of a successful launch of a product, it fails to pick up sales. An integrated process of research, pricing, market needs and advertisement results in a successful product launch. Attention to some critical issues affecting the product introduction will pay handsome dividends.Market Research:It is very important to spend time on market research, because it’s the key to a successful product creation. It provides critical information, direction and identifies the needs and expectations of the customer. Give a customer w

alt such slighted hands?

But if you don't see the humor—incorporate these seven strategies that will screen out such creatures:

1) Free consultation: NOT! This is probably the hardest to do when you're starting out. It almost seem

Make Your Logo Speak!
When was the last time you identified your favorite brand apart from its logo? I guess, hardly ever :) It's human nature to associate certain things with symbols or figures. Similarly, we find it easier to identify an enterprise or company through its logo. It's the logo that captures our attention and establishes a direct connection with the concerned enterprise. In other words, a logo mirrors the motto of its enterprise and thus communicates its aim to the onlookers.It's essential to keep certain factors in mind to make your logo communicate the message it has been assigned with. To create such an i

ted such creatures.

But if you don't see the humor—incorporate these seven strategies that will screen out such creatures:

1) Free consultation: NOT! This is probably the hardest to do when you're starting out. It almost seems like you're turning away business. But there are schmucks whose sole purpose in life is to take your advice and use it for their own advantage without compensating you.

A computer technician asked me all sorts of questions pertaining to his side business. He wanted me to write marketing pieces for him at pennies on the dollar. It was obvious he was pursuing a hobby and had no regard for the value of my services. I dismissed him and watched him repeatedly bang his head against the wall.

And beware of becoming shark bait...

Business sharks beat their chest and feed you a good line to invite you into their meeting. They appear vulnerable and volunteer all their problems. Then after you give them your critical analysis, they'll pull out their wild card and dismiss you.

Don't become their victim. Your time is too valuable to waste. The only no-cost consultation you might offer is to set up a paid consultation.

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There is one thing that will absolutely kill the growth of most businesses at one point or another. Although it is intended to make sure that you are properly prepared for the journey ahead, it often stunts the growth of your business. Read on.....I guarantee you that it's not what you think.

Starting and running your own business can be exciting and rewarding, but it can also be very stressful. I use a non-traditional organizational technique to reduce the stress of “planning my work and working my plan.”

Anyone who has been in the insurance industry for a long period of time will tell you that most of their business comes from word-of-mouth advertising. This is generally true and you can tell by the minimal amount of advertising that they do in the marketplace.

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