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Wednesday
May 8, 2013 8 Surefire Ways to FailFiled under: Tip of the Day
Obviously, these 442 folks know how to succeed, but what about those of us who need a little guidance in our quest for success? This month’s Advantages Strategy column “8 Surefire Ways to Fail” provides not the paths to success, but the paths to failure. Avoid these and you’ll be on the right path!
Got any others to add to the list? Let us know by commenting on this post now.
Wednesday
May 1, 2013 10 Most Popular Athletic Activities in the U.S.Filed under: Tip of the Day
Telling me that carrying around a billiards stick and hitting a white ball around a pool table in between sips of beer was an activity, I’d laugh at you. But apparently that’s considered an activity by the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), and it was one of the top-10 most popular activities in the U.S. in 2012. As part of National Physical Fitness & Sports Month, Advantages magazine’s May issue has devoted an entire Strategy section on how to bulk up sales with fitness programs. Check out this article for tons of ways to fitness programs … and in the meantime, here are the 10 Most Popular Athletic Activities in the U.S. in 2012:
Wednesday
April 10, 2013 LinkedIn Lowdown - 6 Cool FactsFiled under: Tip of the Day
For instance, did you know that if your goal is to increase sales, you can do yourself a huge solid simply by switching your profile’s appeal from potential employers to customers and prospects? That’s one simple way you can gain more prospects. For more, you definitely don’t want to miss this article, “Lock In Leads with LinkedIn“. And in the meantime, here are 6 cool facts about LinkedIn.
Source: LinkedIn Press Center
Monday
April 8, 2013 How’d They Do That? The Making of a Logoed LollipopOne of my favorite sections of Advantages magazine is the Strategy section titled “How’d They Do That?” where the making of promo products comes to visual life! This month’s product: A logoed lollipop. Here’s the 7-step process, provided by Grumpe’s Specialties Inc. (asi/58480). Enjoy! (Click below for a larger pdf version to see all the sweet detail!)
Click here for a larger image (PDF).
Wednesday
April 3, 2013 Top 5 Reasons Why Employees LeaveFiled under: Tip of the Day
For this month’s Advantages cover story titled “Staying Power,” my colleague Jen Vishnevsky dug deep into the HR market for information on how and why human resources is so freakin’ hot right now. Along the way, she discovered interesting tidbits like this. Top 5 Reasons Why Employees Leave:
Want to learn more? Check out this article now!
Tuesday
March 19, 2013 5 Advantages of Face-to-Face Relationship BuildingFiled under: Tip of the Day Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer has recently come under fire for requiring remote employees to actually come into the office to work. So great was the backlash against her that my colleague Michele Bell felt compelled to awaken from her three-month blog slumber and post in support of Mayer. Crazy how far things have come in the workplace, huh? (I still remember scratching my head and asking “What’s email?”) This month’s Advantages magazine has a great little Strategy article about this very situation and how you should consider the benefits of face-to-face relationship building. Sure, it’s a great perk to be able to work from home now and then, but being in the office and forging relationships still has value, and this article stresses that. If you’ve got five minutes, read it now, and here are 5 advantages of in-person face time:
Tuesday
February 12, 2013 10 Cool Tech FactsFiled under: Tip of the Day
One of the few bright spots in the 2012 economy, not only are tech sector jobs growing but they’re driving secondary job creation as well. This month’s Advantages’ magazine cover story “What It Takes to Win the Tech Sector” explores this hot market in depth and provides great tips and advice on how to take advantage of the wealth of opportunity here. So what are you waiting for?! Read this article now! And in the meantime, here are 10 interesting tech facts:
Thursday
January 31, 2013 5 Tips for Nailing Down an AppointmentFiled under: Tip of the Day
In a recent Advantages article titled “Get The Appointment,” Jean Erickson dishes some great advice on not only how to get to the buyer, but how to nail down a meeting. Read now, and in the meantime here are 5 great tips for securing an appointment, from Advantages Advisory Board members:
Tuesday
January 8, 2013 4 Tips On Successful TelecommutingFiled under: Tip of the Day
Wow, that’s a huge number, and one that certainly will continue to increase over time. Because as technology improves, so will our ability to telecommute, as this month’s Advantages feature story “So Far And Yet So Close” details. Interested in learning how ad specialty members keep remote employees engaged and energized? Then you can’t afford to miss this story! And in the meantime, here are 4 tips on keeping both sides happy:
Wednesday
December 5, 2012 6 Traits of Comfortable CustomersFiled under: Tip of the Day
This month’s “Strategy” column in Advantages magazine by Troy Harrison provides great insight and tips on how customers must feel before they buy from you. If they’re not comfortable, you’re not closing … got it? If you’ve got 10 minutes, this article is definitely worth the read. And in the meantime, here are the six characteristics of a comfortable customer.
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Staggering fact: In 2012, there were 442 billionaires in America. (That was billionaires with a B, just for the record.)
If you were to ask me what an “athletic” activity constituted, I’d probably say something that gets me pretty sweaty, like jogging, playing hoops, or balancing my checkbook. (I’m kidding about the checkbook … I’ve never done that.)
In this month’s 
If you’ve had more than one job in your career, chances are your reasons for moving on were monetary in nature. It’s not a bad thing, and I’ll admit I’ve moved on for this reason, but it’s far from being the top reason employees leave for greener pastures.
Looking for a new market to target? Try technology.
Having trouble getting that appointment? Don’t fret, you’re not alone! It’s a very common obstacle for sales reps, but one they need to overcome if they are to succeed in this — or any — industry.
Did you know … 3.1 million Americans work from home at least one day a week?
Think about how you feel when you’re ready to pull the trigger on a big purchase. Do you tend to feel uneasy or hesitant, or are you confident and cool as a cucumber? Chances are you won’t go through with the transaction if you’re unsure, and if there’s a salesperson involved then it’s a direct reflection on them and their ability to sell.