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Do Better at Customer Referrals

We know that positive customer word of mouth (in person or electronically) can have a dramatic impact on firm performance. Here is a nice infographic by Forewards, a specialist in customer referrals for small firms: “If your business is like … Continue reading

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When’s the Best Time to Shop for the Holidays?

Consumers have many sources to consult when purchasing holiday gifts, from shopping tips to price trackers. The Wall Street Journal has created a new interactive Christmas Sales Tracker tool:  “The Journal created this tracker to monitor price movements for the holiday’s hottest … Continue reading

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Mastering Your Own Professional Brand Online

As we have written several times (see, for example: 1, 2, 3, 4), developing, managing, and marketing  one’s self brand could be THE most important factor in career success. And now, one’s self brand must clearly and persuasively be communicated … Continue reading

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