Make this shift in your business writing for more effective copy. This is one of the foundational blocks of good writing. Active voice has multiple benefits: it’s easier to understand, it usually requires fewer words, and it makes a message stronger and more exciting. Compare “More than 10,000 customers have been helped by our service” to “We have […]
Always forgetting names? Try these tips. If you have trouble remembering names–or just meet many people during the course of your day and need to get better at it–don’t worry. There are some tried-and-true tricks that can help. Give the name meaning. During learning, the brain will try to make associations between new information and old […]
It may seem counterintuitive, but it works. In any sales job, selling should never be the end goal. True sales professionals, whether entrepreneurs or corporate suits, know that the heart of their jobs is about helping other humans solve pain points. So, stop and ask yourself if the training you’re getting would actually help someone […]
If you don’t make it easy to connect with you, you might be missing sales. When visitors come to your website, there are a few things they’re looking for. They want to know who you are, what you do, and probably most importantly-;how they can get in contact with you. Make it easy for your customers, […]
Throwing away the alarm clock. Skipping the commute. Traveling the country – or the world. These are the things many people think about when planning their retirement – or, more aptly, what I like to call the “vacation” part of retirement. While it’s entirely understandable that these aspects of retirement can be motivating or enjoyable […]
