Word-of-mouth marketing, when used effectively, is a great tactic for creating demand for your product. It is especially advantageous for entrepreneurs who are still starting their own business. What makes it such a great way for promoting your business is that it’s based strongly on your customers. It can be any number of ways like [...]

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As far as gadgets go, I prefer to segment mine so that I minimize getting redundant functions. I have my trusted lappie to work with everywhere I go. My mobile phone’s primary function is still for calls and SMS. I have my prosumer camera to take snapshots (I always considered mobile phone pics crummy). And [...]

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Among the preparations you have to make for school (when it starts) or when at work, speaking and communicating better is one of those skills you need to work on. Why? Simply because verbal communication enables us to express our thoughts and our ideas. Here’s how you can improve your communication skills so you can [...]

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If you are a natural born introvert – shy, timid, bashful, and demure — you might agree if I say that there are times you regret being the way you are. Why? That’s because being an introvert translates to being inhibited. You end up being the natural wallflower instead of being the life of the [...]

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Language is the best tool for communication. But it can also be the best barrier. Between two people who don’t speak the same language, communication can be a really complicated process. So how do you talk to someone who doesn’t speak your language? Learn these tips on how you can improve your communication process and [...]

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Those working in the PR industry know the true value of publicity. The need for promotion is constant. Business and publicity goes hand in hand. If you wanna sell, you gotta publicize. If you’re a newbie in the publicity industry, here are tips for you so you can capitalize on your resources to achieve publicity.

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Are your kids the type who needs to be told a story before they can be tucked in for the night? Don’t complain. Kids need stories so they can enjoy their imagination. Stories are good for children because it builds character by the values every good story tells. Unfortunately, some parents’ busy schedules and demanding [...]

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How well do you do in conversations? How would you rate yourself as a conversationalist? A chat is different from a conversation in such a way that a conversation is much more meaningful and effective in terms of communication Being a great conversationalist is a kind of power. To have people glued to the conversation [...]

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Do you know someone who’s a pathological liar? Now are you one? Everybody hates a liar and it’s not hard to imagine why (and even though we lie most of the time ourselves). Lying can be a sickness, and it can dominate your whole personality. So if you’re one of these hateful people, here are [...]

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What do you do when someone tells you a secret? Do you share it with everyone else or are you like a select few, who really knows the value of keeping a secret? Being a tattletale is a disease, and for some people, keeping a juicy gossip is harder than it seems. So here’s help [...]

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No, we’re not talking about job interviews. At some point in time you will be required to conduct interviews, and perhaps you already have. Interviews are good resource for research. But we know you have already read so much about holding interviews. What you probably haven’t read much about, is how to be when you’re [...]

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Do you know anyone who stutters? Stuttering is a communication disorder that renders a person inarticulate. Stuttering comes in different forms — from repetitions of syllables to long pauses in mid-sentence. Stuttering causes disruptions in communication. Because of this, stuttering is just as much a social problem than a linguistic disability.

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Do you envy people who have photographic memory? They only have to spend a few seconds on a page and the content is like imprinted on their heads. Now that’s something we can all use. There are some some things you can do to improve your memory. Try these.

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Prom season’s just about over and done with. The next big fuss? Graduation. Are you ready for your commencement exercises? Got your gowns on the ready? Before you head to the salon for the graduation hairstyle, make sure you have no pending requirements that would block you from walking up the stage and getting your [...]

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One of the most effective business strategies is holding regular meetings with your employees to update company policies, and discuss objectives. Holding an effective meeting is tricky. If you don’t have a well-laid agenda, you might end up wasting the time of others. Here are tips to help you ensure your meeting becomes successful.

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