http://www.valuablecontent.com en-us http://www.valuablecontent.com N/A frun04@gmail.com Tue, 14 Oct 2008 09:38:31 PDT 20 http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/37807/1/Social-Networking%3A-The-Five-Biggest-Mistakes-Nichepreneurs%99-Make Strategic use of social networking can help a company grow but beware of five common mistakes and learn how to avoid them... Susan Friedmann Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/32623/1/Golden-triangle-of-networking Networking is one of the most important skills in business life. But how do we maintain our relationships? The Golden Triangle of Networking is a very easy and profound method to do this.   Jan Vermeiren Sun, 24 Feb 2008 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/30777/1/22-Tips-to-Use-at-a-Networking-Event Networking events are an important part of the business & social scene… This is not a license to sell yourself, but an opportunity to build a relationship. Read tips to use at a networking event. Mark Hunter Wed, 28 Nov 2007 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/29232/1/It-IS-a-small-world%3A-the-%936-degrees-of-proximity%94 Nowadays business networking websites like LinkedIn and Xing show you the 6 degrees of separation. What is the value of this insight for me? That we can deal with each other in a different way on events, receptions, online networks. Jan Vermeiren Mon, 03 Sep 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/28106/1/Two-Questions...-Two-Keys-to-Success-in-Deploying-Performance-Management-Software There are two questions and two keys to scess in deploying performance management software. Rodney Brim Fri, 06 Jul 2007 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23352/1/3-Reasons-Why-You-Fail-To-Recruit-As-You-Market-Your-MLM-Opportunity Fact - 90% of network marketers fail in their first 3 to 5 months. Wil Chirinos Sun, 12 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/23178/1/8-Crucial-Stages-That-Make-Recruiting-Your-Warm-Market-A-Daunting-Task 8 crucial stages that make recruiting your warm market a daunting task, a waste of your time, and you'll end up with far fewer friends and family members to invite you for the next Sunday dinner. Wil Chirinos Sun, 05 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22923/1/The-Elevator-Speech-That-You-Whisper  Whispering really gets them to listen. They'll ask you for your business card. Glenn Harrington Wed, 01 Nov 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22701/1/How-to-plan-a-Corporate-Event Planning a Corporate Event may seem like a daunting task, but as with any project, if you get the basics delivered efficiently, the harder items will tend to look after themselves. Will Kintish Wed, 18 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22560/1/10-Key-Benefits-Why-MLM-Programs-Are-Great-Businesses 10 key benefits why MLM Programs are great businesses. Use these benefits to promote your MLM Program and to recruit anyone in your organization. Wil Chirinos Mon, 09 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22378/1/Business-Development-Training%3A-Follow-Up-Business-Opportunities One of the simplest yet most overlooked business development opportunities is identifying the Ahaa! moment. This might happen at a Networking event or in the course of general business. Will Kintish Mon, 02 Oct 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22285/1/Network-Marketing---Understanding-Your-Target-Market  Network Marketing is no different to any other business. In order to succeed it is essential tounderstand your target market. Promoting your opportunity to the wrong audience will drain your cashflow and eventually force you out of business. But it is amazing how many network marketers are unaware of this basic marketing principle.    rick williams Wed, 27 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/22185/1/Are-You-Committing-The-Same-Mistake-Most-Network-Marketers-Make%3F Now that you've signed on the dotted line to start an MLM Business, how does really it work? Wil Chirinos Thu, 21 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/21878/1/Working-the-Room-and-how-to-do-it Business Networking Events are the life blood of your business. They are full of people who actively want to do business. But how do you engage with them Will Kintish Mon, 11 Sep 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/20612/1/How-to-get-more-visibility-through-networking The most effective form of advertising is also the oldest: word-of-mouth. Bright ads and slick brochures don't compare.... Abe Cherian Sat, 08 Jul 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19985/1/What-Is-Network-Marketing%3F Network marketing isn't for everybody. While some people swear by network marketing, others simply swear! (Read tip No. 3 again to find out why) Kevin Quigley Sat, 03 Jun 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19613/1/Health-and-Elder-Care-Businesses-Participate-in-Free-Direct-Mailing Reach thousands of seniors and family caregivers in your target market through this unique direct mailing - free of charge. Barbara Mascio Fri, 12 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19552/1/Social-Networking-for-Business Associations and trade organizations are great places to meet individuals. Usually organizations have a common theme, and it is an understood implication that all members participate to improve themselves and their businesses. Sharon Housley Tue, 09 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/19546/1/PDF-Scraping%3A-Making-Modern-File-Formats-More-Accessible Learn how to efficiently and cost-effectively retrieve data from websites that store information in PDF and other file formats. Joe Broderick Mon, 08 May 2006 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18614/1/Nine-Ways-to-Network-More-Effectively No matter what business you are in, you also have a second job…you are a marketer. Here are some simple strategies for making your networking more effective. Lisa Manyon Sun, 19 Mar 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/18043/1/Social-Networking---The-Next-Great-Marketing-Medium%3F There has been a virtual explosion of social networking sites in the past couple of years.  Even the big players like Google, Yahoo and MSN are getting into it. With so much interest in how social networks work, one begins to wonder if there is marketing potential within these social networks? Rob Sullivan Thu, 23 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17807/1/Defining-Corporate-Identity%2C-Brand-Identity-%26-Brand-Image Corporate identity is a company's visual presence, which involves the corporate logo and design strategy for corporate marketing collateral. Scott White Fri, 10 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17800/1/Why-Is-Home-Tutoring-Business-An-Excellent-Alternative-To-Buying-A-Franchise%3F Home Tutoring Business offers you the opportunity to establish a home-based tutor referral service. Laurie Hurley Thu, 09 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17781/1/Branding%2C-Positioning-and-Differentiation Different products need to be different brands with different names. However, the only thing common about this sense is that it's all too commonly ignored in the hopes of cheating risk and the possibility of failure. Scott White Wed, 08 Feb 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/17202/1/7-Poor-reasons-to-get-involved-in-MLM Joining a mlm type of business for all the wrong reasons is a recipy for disaster. Find out about seven of the worst reasons for enrolling in a mlm opportunity, and exactly why this kind of reasoning can be so dangerous. Charles Hawkins Wed, 11 Jan 2006 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/16698/1/The-Six-Rules-of-Effective-Communication This article examines effective communication skills. Most workplace communication problems result from a failure to follow these six rules. Barb Stennes Wed, 14 Dec 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6291/1/The-rarely-told-truth-about-network-marketing Most people don't realize that network marketing is a business of marketing and promotion pursued by people who have NO IDEA how to market and promote. This article goes right to the core about why and how network marketing should be used. Charles Hawkins Tue, 08 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/6172/1/Building-Customer-Relationships-with-Customer-Referral-Programs. Word of mouth has typically been a brand's best friend. And it's no different when it comes to consumer loyalty programs.VideoEmailYourWay.com wants to reward those who help them grow during this busy season with the launch of it new Customer Referral Program. Karen Lang Tue, 01 Nov 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/1446/1/Untangle-The-War-Between-Satellite--And-Cable-Providers Aren't you tired of those ads on television in which the cable television industry and satellite dish providers trash each other? Is either telling the truth? Let's face it; I doubt very seriously that the cable company shows up every month at your home to collect your payment with a lot of pigs attacking your home and leave while chewing on your money. Don Miller Tue, 11 Oct 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/1265/1/Untold-Secrets-For-Network-Marketing-Success Discover exactly what it takes for you to make it with a top network markeitng company online, this is so easy that you will be shocked once you see your own results. Alexander Marlin Mon, 26 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/1212/1/How-to-Hire-a-Virtual-Assistant So you have finally made the decision to go out and hire a VA.  Now what do you do?  Before hiring a VA, you should put down on pen and paper exactly what you expect to obtain from this partnership. Grainne Foley Wed, 21 Sep 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/531/1/Five-Stumbling-Blocks-To-Successful-Networking-And-How-To-Overcome-Them Overcome these five stumbling blocks to successful networking and supercharge your career and your business. Lydia Ramsey Wed, 17 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10327/1/Get-Beyond-Your-Tasks Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Tue, 09 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10316/1/Find-Those-People Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Mon, 08 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/10237/1/Cover-Letter-Magic%3A-4-Ways-To-ASK-For-A-Job-Interview---And-Get-It%21 Just how important it is to ASK for the job interview clearly and directly in your cover letter? Jimmy Sweeney Wed, 03 Aug 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9971/1/Your-Cover-Letter-MUST-Ask-This-Question Imagine receiving a letter from a salesman who wants to sell you an exciting new widget. The letter focuses on all the reasons why this is such a great item. But nowhere does the man ASK for... Jimmy Sweeney Wed, 20 Jul 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9610/1/Cover-Letter-Warning%3A-Watch-Out-For-the-BIG-BAD-WORD%21 Just as Goldilocks was suspicious of the big bad wolf, be wary of the big bad word! You know the kind. Pursuant. Heretofore. Credence and all their contagious cousins! Unless you keep your guard up, these little pests will infest your cover letters like termites in a wood pile! Don\'t let them. Jimmy Sweeney Mon, 27 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9554/1/How-To-Write-The-Perfect-Cover-Letter%3A-Be-Brief--And-Be-Gone%21 The best cover letters are \'one-page wonders.\' Why? Because they suit today\'s busy employers who are already overloaded and often overwhelmed. The best way to catch their attention is to \'be brief-and be gone.\' Leave them wanting more... Jimmy Sweeney Fri, 24 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9486/1/What-is-Failure-Anyway%3F Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Mon, 20 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9233/1/Don%5C%27t-Settle Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/9082/1/Workplace-911 Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Mon, 23 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8940/1/Increasing-your-ROI Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Wed, 11 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8851/1/In-a-Rut%3F-Ready-for-a-Career-Change%3F We all feel dissatisfied and frustrated with our jobs at times. So, how do you know when the feeling of dissatisfaction and frustration means it is time for a career change? There are a few key signs which point towards a need for change. Cecile Peterkin Thu, 05 May 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8739/1/Turning-the-Table%3A-Questions-for-Your-Interviewer (DES MOINES, Iowa - January 26, 2005) The fateful final question of all interviewers may carry more weight than you would think. Upon hearing "Now, do you have any questions," you are given a chance to show the quality of your character and interest in the company. No matter how well the interview went, passively responding to this question with a shake of the head and a polite smile will only communicate to the employer that you are not interested in inquiring about the job, the company, and your place within their organization. Your approach to this Question & Answer time will directly impact the interviewer's assessment of you and the interview. Laura Murray Fri, 22 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8733/1/Travel-Light-to-Work Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Thu, 21 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8727/1/The-Computer-Friendly-Resume The evolution of technology is changing the traditional methods for job searching and recruiting. More and more companies are now relying on computers to initiate the process of hiring and are filling their database with candidates with skills that are easily searchable. Traditionally, submitted resumes were first received and sorted by humans. What else, right? But now, for many firms, this step has been handed over to their computers. Laura Murray Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8726/1/Interview-Thank-You-Letters The number one etiquette tip for interviews is writing a thank-you letter. This is not a tool commonly used by job seekers right now. If you are looking for an advantage and a way to stick out above the other job applicants then follow up your interview by showing appreciation and courtesy. Laura Murray Wed, 20 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8633/1/Knowing-and-Guessing Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Wed, 06 Apr 2005 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8526/1/EQ-Points-for-New-Job-Survival Maybe you've heard the saying "A new job is worth about 25 lbs." About the only thing more stressful than starting a new job is being unemployed or under-employed, and looking for one. Susan Dunn Sun, 27 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8483/1/Building-Performance-Trust Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Wed, 23 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8350/1/5-Reasons-Why-Paid-Employment-is-Unhealthy For most people, the prospect of getting a job after graduation from College is usually appealing. Some even go ahead and acquire higher degrees so that they could land themselves better paying jobs than their contemporaries. As good as these desires appear, the truth is, paid employment affects one's health in a number of ways. Gabriel Ama Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8349/1/It-Takes-Time Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Tue, 08 Mar 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8236/1/Waiting-for-Lightning-to-Strike Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Mon, 28 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8183/1/Looking-for-Work-and-Over-50%3F As a midlife transition career coach, I often encounter clients are initially afraid they won't get hired because of their age. They've all gotten good jobs, but I decided to verify my experience with some senior HR professionals. Here's what they told me: Q: Is age an issue? ...... Susan Dunn Mon, 21 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8122/1/Fact-or-Opinion%3F Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Tue, 08 Feb 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8077/1/Staying-in-the-Game Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Sat, 29 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/8009/1/The-Path-of-Least-Resistance Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Thu, 13 Jan 2005 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7937/1/Sweeping-Up-Worms With the opening of a new venture and numerous reporters arriving in an hour, it felt like one of those \"chickens with heads off\" days. We were close, but not ready. So like locusts to a wheat field, a swarm of people were devouring the last minute details. Then, it rained. With rain, came worms, hundreds washing onto the entrance sidewalk. When I returned to the area, I found a manager, several department supervisors and a director outside with brooms, sweeping up worms. No one asked them to sweep worms. But, with guests arriving shortly and no one else available, they found brooms and started sweeping. Nan Russell Thu, 30 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7881/1/Those-Little-Things Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Tue, 14 Dec 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7837/1/A-Bit-of-Pollyanna Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Tue, 30 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7801/1/Take-It-or-Leave-It-...-But-Get-It Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Wed, 17 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7754/1/Could-You-Be-A-Workaholic%3F Workaholics are everywhere, and they are missing out on life. This humorous column gets the message across. David Leonhardt Wed, 10 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7724/1/Words.-Words.-Words. Columnist Nan Russell shares career insights learned over 20 years in the corporate world, including as a Vice President at QVC Nan Russell Fri, 05 Nov 2004 00:00:00 PST http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7686/1/Time-Out%3A-Stop-Beating-Yourself-Up Practical advice for improving quality in your Work-Life. Judith Paul Jackson Tue, 26 Oct 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7474/1/The-Toxic-Manager%3A-Like-Attracts-Like It's an old adage, probably originally taught in Marketing 101: Like attracts like. You attract people like yourself. Conversely, if you want to attract a certain kind of person, act like (think like, be like, talk like, make like) that kind of person. We also like people who are like ourselves. Susan Dunn Sun, 29 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7319/1/Why-is-There-So-Much-Job-Growth-in-Healthcare%3F A recent article in Slate's online magazine discusses the anemic effects on American's attitudes towards the economy, despite the creation of 1.4 million jobs in the last ten months. Max Stein Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7318/1/When-Should-You-Update-Your-Job-Skills%3F With the U.S. economy still slumping and unemployment numbers barely moving forward, many workers may be considering what their employment future could be like if they were to lose their job. Max Stein Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7316/1/Ten-Healthcare-Fields-That-Can%5C%27t-Wait-To-Hire-You%21 Healthcare is one of the hottest career fields in America today. The aging and retiring of the largest population segment in the country, known as "baby boomers", has left the healthcare industry racing to find enough employees to fill the void. Advances in medical technology and treatment are causing people to live longer as well. Max Stein Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7314/1/Ten-Great-Careers-For-Single-Parents The challenges of raising a child by yourself, whether you're a mother or father, can be very difficult. Add the burden of having to be out of the home for 40+ hours per week to work and raising a child at the same time can be nearly impossible. Max Stein Thu, 12 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT http://www.valuablecontent.com/articles/7264/1/Just-How-Bad-IS-That-Person-You-Work-For%3F Since I work in Emotional Intelligence, I get emails about some pretty awful managers (as well as colleagues, subordinates and peers). Work takes up a lot of our life, and misery at work is chronically stressful. The questions often amount to, "Can I 'fix' this if I learn more Emotional Intelligence?" Susan Dunn Mon, 02 Aug 2004 00:00:00 PDT