Skills
The Skills Group
How an unmade TV advert led to small businesses making more money!
Submitted by Nadine Hill on Sat, 09/05/2009 - 11:46pm.Interview With
Book Title
The Virtual Assistant Handbook; insider secrets for starting and running your own profitable VA business
Tell us the single most important thing we'll learn from your book...
What is a niche, why is it important and how do you find it!
With any service based business that sells their time and expertise, it's important to know exactly WHO your customer is and what need they have so you can speak directly to it! Niche marketing means marketing your offer to a defined target but by doing that you will be heard by them and more. If you try to market to many, being general - your message will be lost. If you follow the direction given by the book, you will find out how to position your business to have clients flocking to you.
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The first reader review of The Virtual Assistant Handbook by Nadine Hill
Submitted by Nadine Hill on Sat, 02/05/2009 - 8:34pm.Instant relaxation from Rose Aghdami, the Mind Expert
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Mon, 14/07/2008 - 5:33pm.Instant relaxation from Rose Aghdami, the Mind Expert -
I met Rose eight years ago at a conference in Brussels and just last week was delighted when her new CD, Instant Relaxation, landed in my post box. I have a number of similar tools for meditation and relaxation and thought this may well have been same old same old. I was wrong. It is stunning.
How to Write a Book Review
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Wed, 23/04/2008 - 11:34am. | A Career in Your Suitcase: Third Edition author: Jo Parfitt asin: 1905430337 |
Get yourself noticed by writing reviews of other people's books. You usually get the free book too. This clear guide will show you the ropes.
Try it out for yourself on my latest book, Career in Your Suitcase.
The ten steps to a career in your suitcase
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Wed, 23/04/2008 - 11:17am.Ten Steps for a Career in Your Suitcase
| A Career in Your Suitcase: Third Edition author: Jo Parfitt asin: 1905430337 |
A Career in Your Suitcase 3rd Edition
Submitted by admin on Tue, 01/04/2008 - 9:22am.The eagerly anticipated 3rd edition of Jo Parfitt's portable career bible.
THE SKILLS GAP - It Pays To Use Experts
Submitted by debsjenkins on Fri, 16/11/2007 - 10:58am.By outsourcing to skilled professionals you'll be able to grow your business without adding overhead.
Here are some of the costs associated with growing a business through acquiring staff:
WE GOT IT WRONG - Never Under Promise & Over Deliver
Submitted by debsjenkins on Fri, 19/10/2007 - 8:48am.You know how it is, you believe something for so long, everyone agrees with you, all the books tell you it's true and then suddenly you have a blinding revelation - we've all been duped! You know like my gorilla mates were? (If you're not sure about my gorilla mates then you really need to read the book - we've got a great offer on at the moment!)
And you feel such a chump - how did I ever fall for that - the logic just isn't there - I must have been a fool. Let me explain.
How to Get a Bestseller....
Submitted by debsjenkins on Wed, 17/10/2007 - 1:42pm.There's an interesting article on the BBC site about the reasons a book sells well - here's the summary of the top 10 factors that make a book sell:
1. Word of mouth
2. The book group
3. Richard and Judy
4. Author
5. Art of covers
6. In-store marketing
7. Rise of prizes
8. Unusual titles
9. Praise for
10. Newspaper serialisation
Why Develop the Art of Asking Questions to Bring About Positive Change?
Submitted by Judy Barber on Sun, 07/10/2007 - 11:54am.How To Hook Your Customers!
Submitted by Simon Hazeldine on Sat, 15/09/2007 - 11:46am.Procrastinators don't do it at all
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Fri, 06/07/2007 - 3:01pm.Procrastinators don't do it at all -
 | On Writing author: Stephen King asin: 0743455967 |
"Who Else Wants To Know These Powerful Performance Secrets?"
Submitted by Simon Hazeldine on Sun, 17/06/2007 - 12:40pm.Interview With
Book Title
The Inner Winner
Tell us the single most important thing we'll learn from your book...
How to get a boost from the most powerful performance enhancer of all - your mind.
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"What Everybody Should Know...How To Negotiate Better Deals"
Submitted by Simon Hazeldine on Sun, 17/06/2007 - 11:47am.Interview With
Book Title
Bare Knuckle Negotiating
Tell us the single most important thing we'll learn from your book...
You'll learn what I call the 'Magic Negotiation Formula'. It is my four word, one minute crash course in negotiation. Just learning and using this one principle will transform your negotiation ability.
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"To People Who Want To Sell More But Don't Know How To Get Started"
Submitted by Simon Hazeldine on Sat, 16/06/2007 - 12:34pm.Interview With
Book Title
Bare Knuckle Selling
Tell us the single most important thing we'll learn from your book...
A tried, tested, proven and effective process to follow. If you follow the process you'll close the sale.
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Why Your Customers Don't Give A Damn About You
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"Why Your Customers Don't Give A Damn About You"
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Author of Bare Knuckle Selling
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Do You Make These Seven Stupid Selling Mistakes?
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"Do You Make These Seven Stupid Selling Mistakes?"
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
Author of Bare Knuckle Selling
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How To Hit Your Customer's G-Spot
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"How To Hit Your Customer's G-Spot"
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Author of Bare Knuckle Selling
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The Magic Negotiation Formula and Why it Works
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"The Magic Negotiation Formula and Why it Works"
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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http://www.BookShaker.com
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Guard Yourself Against These Ruthless Negotiating Tactics
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"Guard Yourself Against These Ruthless Negotiating Tactics"
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The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
(c) Simon Hazeldine. All Rights Reserved.
http://www.BookShaker.com
| Bare Knuckle Negotiating: Knockout Negotiation Tactics They Won't Teach You At Business School author: Simon Hazeldine asin: 1905430140 |
Three Surefire Ways To Get What You Want From Any Deal
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"Three Surefire Ways To Get What You Want From Any Deal"
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The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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How To Improve Your Deal Making In 5 Easy Steps
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"How To Improve Your Deal Making In Five Easy Steps"
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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You Must Read This Sales Article Because...
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"You Must Read This Sales Article Because..."
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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3 Surefire Ways To Get Your Customers To Say Yes!
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"3 Surefire Ways To Get Your Customers To Say Yes!"
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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| Bare Knuckle Selling: Knockout Sales Tactics They Won't Teach You at Business School author: Simon Hazeldine asin: 1905430051 |
5 Fatal Sales Traps That Stop You Dead
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"5 Fatal Sales Traps That Stop You Dead & How To Avoid Them"
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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How To Stop Your Competitors Stealing Your Customers
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The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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The 3 Rules of Successful Selling
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"The 3 Rules of Successful Selling"
- by Simon Hazeldine (MSc FInstSMM)
The "Bare Knuckle" Salesman
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http://www.BookShaker.com
| Bare Knuckle Selling: Knockout Sales Tactics They Won't Teach You at Business School author: Simon Hazeldine asin: 1905430051 |
10 Top Reasons Why Most People Fail To Close The Sale
Submitted by Simon Hazeldine on Mon, 11/06/2007 - 9:50am.REPRINT GUIDELINES
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The 3 Sacred Secrets Of Influential Communication
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Why The Top 10% Of Salespeople Never Hard Sell
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First Find Your Passion
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Thu, 07/06/2007 - 8:49am.If you are to have a career that works for you and is sustainable despite moving around the world then it is vital that you first find your passion. How can you expect to get up in the morning day after day and be desperate for the day ahead if you don't really like your job?
This book, created after 20 years of working for myself, has 20 tips and 20 tasks as well as more than 20 case studies and tons of examples from my own life. Believe me, it works. What's more it sells to everyone from teens to those past retirement and they all tell me they love it.
 | Find Your Passion (second Edition) author: Jo, Parfitt asin: 1905430272 |
Writing is the perfect portable career
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Thu, 07/06/2007 - 8:44am.I've been an expat for almost 20 years now and have managed to maintain my career throughout this time, even through five countries, two kids, endless visitors , , , ,by being a writer. I have written books, articles, copy, columns and allsorts. And now I teach about it too and my Book Cooks business offers a 'complete menu of services from brainwave to bookshelf'. So, I guess, I made it work.
 | Expat Writer: Release The Book Within author: Jo Parfitt,Joanna Parfitt asin: 1905430264 |
3 Powerful Questions That Could Change Your Life
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 6:24pm.Ever had one of those conversations, either with other people
or with yourself, that goes something like this: One day I
will do what I want to do ...(write a book, travel the world,
run my own business ... you fill in the blanks) or If only I
Whenever I hear myself say things like that, I ask myself
the following 3 questions:
1. What if I could do (whatever I'm putting off) now?
Get Some Possibility Thinking In Your Life
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 6:17pm.I'm sure you like me have said or heard 'I can't' many times
in your life. What happens when you say it? For me, it means
finality, a full stop, the end. 'I can't' and that's it, and
there's no point in even trying.
3 Ways To Get Luckier
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 6:09pm.How useful would it be to have more luck in your life? How
would that change things for you? If you're interested and
keen to be luckier, read on for 3 ways to improve your
chances.
Want To Change Jobs But Don't Know Where To Start?
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 6:05pm.This 4-point checklist might just help!
1. Where are you now?
Before you decide to make any changes in your life, it's a
you see where changes can, or need to, be made.
How To 'Read' A Book In Less Than 10 Minutes
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 5:55pm.Wouldn't it be great if you could get from a book what you
want in less than 10 minutes? (I'm talking here about non-
fiction rather than those fiction books which you want to
take your time over!). How much time might you save? How
You could of course go on a speed-reading or photo-reading
course, which teaches you to read faster or to skim read,
but if you can't afford the time or the money to do that
right now, read on for some handy tips:
Change Your Words, Change Your Perspective
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 5:49pm.When I was researching what to write for my new website, I
came across examples of how people present themselves
differently to how we might think.
For example, Tesco's doesn't call itself a supplier but
rather 'a buyer on behalf of our customers.' That small
difference in words is a major difference in perspective -
it changes from pushing people to accept what you offer to
pulling people towards you because you have what they want.
3 simple steps to instant focus
Submitted by Barbara Buffton on Tue, 05/06/2007 - 5:41pm.I have just finished a telephone coaching session. My client
phoned half an hour before the agreed time, obviously
believing he was phoning at the right time.
I had the radio on, computer on, my desk was covered in papers and I wasn't at all prepared! So what to do?
Well, first of all, I turned the radio and computer off!
Then, two options came to mind as we were doing the
'how are you?' bit:
Build your networks abroad and build your business
Submitted by Jo Parfitt on Mon, 04/06/2007 - 3:59pm.Building Relationships
Jo Parfitt, author, speaker and portable career expert, explains why all expatriates need to work at making new friends on location.
