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If You Love What You Do the Money Will Come?

Feb 17, 2014 By Lisa Patrick

You have heard this advice at least once: Do what you love and the money will follow or do what you love and it won’t feel like work. It seems easy but it’s not.

Filed Under: Creating a Plan Tagged With: Developing an Idea, Getting Started, Lisa Patrick, Passion, Profit

Smart Leaders Make Smart Investments in Their Employees

Feb 4, 2014 By Lisa Patrick

Smart leaders invest in the talent of their employees. Talented employees make businesses succeed and they add value to your company—great leaders recognize that.

Filed Under: People Skills Tagged With: Employees, Engagement, Hiring, Incentives, Leadership, Lisa Patrick, Motivation

The Golden Rule in Selling

Dec 13, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

There is a golden rule in selling: “Spend more time with better prospects.” So, what are the characteristics of an ideal or “better” prospect? Below listed are 7.

Filed Under: Sales Activities Tagged With: Lisa Patrick, Referrals, Relevant Benefits, Sales Strategies, Value

How Your Company Can Compete for Top Talent

Dec 5, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

You think you know how to get the best people—Or do you? Investing in finding the right employees does actually affect your workforce performance, but do you know which ones to invest in to achieve top performance when competing to find the right employee?

Filed Under: Human Resources Tagged With: Employees, Hiring, Lisa Patrick

Your Character Traits Need to Match the Job

Nov 7, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

Assessing characteristics of a current employee or a potential employee and matching their character with a suitable role within your company is not only vital to the success of your employees but also your business.

Filed Under: Human Resources Tagged With: Character, Employees, Hiring, Job Description, Lisa Patrick, Managing Employees

Turn a Toxic Business Relationship into Your Advocate

Oct 1, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

Every business has a “Joyce,” that customer that is never satisfied. I have learned that my company is only as good as the customer service provided and communication skills engaged. But what shocked me the most is that my Joyce, who is a business owner herself and who was my most toxic customer, ended up being my biggest advocate.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Customer Service, Lisa Patrick, Personalization, Relationships, Solving Problems

Benefits of Attending Conferences and Conventions

Sep 24, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

Professional conventions and conferences are a good platform to get trained, interact with people, and learn new ways of conducting businesses. Managers can greatly benefit by attending professional conventions and conferences.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Business Training, Conventions, Learning, Lisa Patrick, Networking, Relationships

Mixing Business Trips with Vacation

Aug 28, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

If you thought your business trips can be expensive, you need to think again. If you plan and strategize, the government can subsidize your trip so that your trip expenses are minimal. The idea is to combine your business travel with vacation time and document the time spent on business.

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Deductions, Lisa Patrick, Saving Money, Taxes, Travel

Traveling to Conventions and Conferences: Smart Travel Tips

Aug 19, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

Traveling for work purposes like traveling to conventions and conferences can be quite a hassle, especially when you have to travel without advance notice. Last minute plans of traveling can make you forget essential items in a hurry or can even make you reach the airport late.

Filed Under: Relationships Tagged With: Conventions, Lisa Patrick, Time Management, Travel

Convention Tax Rebate 101

Aug 12, 2013 By Lisa Patrick

Acquiring knowledge, having fun, and benefiting your business in a single business trip is ideal. Having your travel expenses eligible for tax deduction? That’s even better. If you attend conferences and conventions for your business, the government offers income tax deductions on the expenses that were incurred during the trip.

Filed Under: Tax and Accounting Tagged With: Conventions, Deductions, Lisa Patrick, Saving Money, Tax Preparation, Training, Travel

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