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    Podcast: The State of the Workforce means You and Your People

    ByBecky McCray July 28, 2006July 8, 2017

    Podcast: Be Excellent quoted the 2006 Employee Review by recruiter Randstad, reported by Management-Issues. Almost 90% of employees said that feeling valued is an critical factor in job satisfaction, but barely 30% of them felt that they were valued by their own employers. Only 25% of employees felt that their organizations felt any loyalty towards…

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    Podcast: One Universal Truth of Small Business

    ByBecky McCray July 18, 2006July 8, 2017

    Just another day at the office for Vaughan Fulton, owner of Classic Safaris. small biz rural entrepreneurship attitude podcast audio New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Subscribe.

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    Podcast: You can do everything wrong

    ByBecky McCray June 15, 2006July 8, 2017

    “You can do everything wrong with the right attitude and succeed. You can do everything right with the wrong attitude and fail.” LINK:At Lifehack.org, Chris Brogan interviews Patricia Ryan Madson, author of Improv Wisdom: Don’t Prepare, Just Show Up. small biz rural entrepreneurship attitude podcast audio New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what…

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    Audio: A Diamond in the Rough – Mentoring

    ByBecky McCray June 6, 2006July 8, 2017

    Read the quotes and lists from this podcast. small biz rural entrepreneurship mentoring podcast New to SmallBizSurvival.com? Take the Guided Tour. Like what you see? Subscribe.

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    Audio: More examples to help you sell more by layering

    ByBecky McCray May 27, 2006July 8, 2017

    Links: Original detailed post: Sell more by layering paper tracking example: Mary Kay layering chart (PDF) website layering example: Classic Safaris with Vaughan Fulton small biz rural entrepreneurship marketing sales podcast

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    Sell More by Layering

    ByBecky McCray May 22, 2006July 8, 2017

    Do you have complicated or expensive items to sell? Layering can help you to make more sales. The ProcessLayering is the process of giving info in small chunks. Rather than overwhelm a prospect with the whole story and every detail, break it into bite size pieces. Offer just what they want to know right now….

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    Podcast: Business is relationship building

    ByBecky McCray May 20, 2006July 8, 2017

    First, treat your customers as guests or as friends, but not as workers. Don’t expect them to do your part of the business. Second, let people know what you offer, repeatedly. Customers don’t study your business like you do, so you’ll have to tell them over and over. Take time to review your week, and…

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    Audio: Change of Seasons – Time for Reflection

    ByBecky McCray May 13, 2006July 8, 2017

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