1. Letting Money Get In Your Way
(Articles/Personal Development)

... a solution without all the money you originally thought was needed. Comfort Zones Another way money can block you, or stunt your growth, is that it can provide a comfort ...

2. Blame Avoidance & Redirection Techniques
(Articles/Personal Development)

... Be careful not to be seen as always giving excuses. If you overdo it, then it can be seen as a weakness. Try to appear to be part of the solution, rather than the problem. Some of my favorites are external ...

3. New Year 2007
(Articles/Personal Development)

... going to join weight watchers, or sign up for a gym membership, or come up with some new-year's resolutions? Do you think you are going to succeed this time? Most New Year's resolutions ...

4. Stay On Top
(Articles/Business Topics)

... for you. Be willing to negotiate, and think outside the box for a solution that satisfies all involved. Absolutely, positively, don't hide behind company policies that try to protect the company at the expense ...

5. Customer Appreciation
(Articles/Business Topics)

...  I am all in favor of using a database or CRM solution to keep track of customers. But don't go too far. The objective is the happy repeat customers, not the CRM system and its data. And be cautious ...

6. Worrying
(Articles/Personal Development)

... often neutralize the feelings associated with a problem. If you look at something a day or two later, it does not seem as bad as it did then. You can then be more objective in coming up with a solution. ...

7. Managing Customer Expectations
(Articles/Business Topics)

... are lots of creative solutions available. In one situation I had to bump a customer for a more urgent project. In exchange I offered them a discount on the fees. I was thus able to satisfy both customer's ...

8. Gravy Pots
(Articles/Personal Development)

... with a scrubbing implement, you would spend a long time at it. The solution is to fill the pots to the brim with hot water, and have them soak for a while. Let the ...

9. Three Tools for Goal Setting
(Articles/Personal Development)

... success in obtaining your goal. Setting New Year’s Resolutions is one big goal setting exercise. We are now almost one month in to January – how are your Resolutions coming along?  ...

10. Potato Chips
(Articles/Personal Development)

... revolting. The solution that came to me was her cats. This lady loves cats you see. So I asked if she could imagine her chips covered in cat vomit. I know this sounds gross, but that is the intention. ...

11. The Logo Factory
(Web Links / Business Related)

We offer affordable, yet professional logo design and corporate identity solutions. Online logo design gallery, resources and The Daily Logo feature. ...