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Solutions at Work Summer Sun, Havin’ Some Fun Jul 2, 2009 06:13 PM
Q. As the weather turns nicer, I’ve been noticing some of my employees interpreting our dress code a bit more... more
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Internet Marketing 101 Web-Based Resources for Maine Startups Jul 2, 2009 02:15 PM
Due to the economic downturn, many people are thinking about (or forced into) striking it out on their own. This... more
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The Takeaway What happens when I get in an elevator Jul 2, 2009 07:22 AM
I inspire commerce. That's my elevator pitch. Since this is Maine and our elevators don't go up that far, I figure... more
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Financial Sense Fee Based is Not Fee Only Jun 29, 2009 11:51 AM
In the initial stages of meeting a prospective client, I am often told that they are looking for an engagement... more
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Better Business Big Partnerships for Big Rewards Jun 25, 2009 10:02 AM
If you follow my blog at all, then you know I am something... more
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Speaking of Politics Taxpayers fuel rise in Maine incomes Jun 24, 2009 11:53 AM
Data from the US Bureau of Economic Analysis say that Maine's personal income has grown 2.3% over the past... more
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The Mindful Manager What's Your Ratio? Jun 24, 2009 09:27 AM
I just did a keynote at a conference where Dr. John Izzo also keynoted. I left before he... more
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Reframing A Regret
06/30/2009

Sometimes, someone else might see what you perceive as a regrettable decision as an accomplishment.

 

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On What happens when I get in an elevator
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Carl, I was hoping you would share yours–knew it would... Jul 2, 2009 08:29 AM
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Make it all about the client. Like you say, it... Jul 1, 2009 03:07 PM
On What's your "elevator" pitch? Is it changing?
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Duke, So I should begin with the the end benefit... Jul 1, 2009 09:53 AM
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Ooooh. More US car manufacturers should be doing this! Buyout... Jun 30, 2009 03:55 PM
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On Taxpayers fuel rise in Maine incomes
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Tony, once again thanks for getting behind the hype and... Jun 30, 2009 11:12 AM
On Sifting Through the Business Advice
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Good explanations about the differences between the marketing schools and... Jun 29, 2009 02:49 AM
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