Friday, December 31, 2010
Don't make New Year's resolutions for yourself... make them for others. It's easier, more fun, less trouble.
by Dr. Jeffrey LantIt's the time of the year for the obligatory New Year'sresolutions. You know, what I mean:I plan to go on a diet and become chic and svelteby Valentine's Day.I will go to the gym every other day, so help meHannah. Muscles and enticing curves, or bust.I will eschew the delights of eating one sugar-soakedLittle Debbie after another.I will... but you get the idea.There is something abhorrent about admittingthat you are imperfect. I don't like it at all.New Year's
Thursday, December 30, 2010
The next great economic disruption is coming. Are you ready for it?
by Dr. Jeffrey LantThis title is sure to startle people who follow the upsand downs of the economy with care and perception."Economic disruption," they might say. "Whaaat?It is my distinct impression that things economic areimproving, slowly but surely. Am I wrong?"No, you're right. Things ARE improving, the signs areunmistakable:Item: Online 2010 Christmas sales rose 15% this holidayseason from October 31 to December 23. Online retailerstook in $36.5 billion during this period,
Sunday, December 26, 2010
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How to stay focused and make money on days you DON'T feel like it!
by Dr. Jeffrey LantDid you lay in bed this morning unwilling, unableto get up? Did every fibre of your body demandmore time in the sack? Was it a struggle toopen an eye... and get up?Sure enough, if today wasn't like this, someof your many tomorrows will be. You need to beprepared for such inevitabilities... because theycan and will occur and can and will sabotage yourability to make money. Here are some suggestionsthat'll help you rise and shine... suggestions I use myself when getting up and
Saturday, December 25, 2010
‘How come you do me like you do, do, do?’ What your customers are saying about YOU!
by Dr. Jeffrey LantIn 1924 America's first crooner, red-hot pop star RudyVallee (and his Connecticut Yankees band) had the nationhumming along with the catchy rhythm of his latest hit:"How come you do me like you do, do, do?" The legions of liberated "flappers" who followedVallee everywhere (unleashing a national debateabout the "new woman") sang along with America'sboy next door:"Why do you try to make me feel so blue?I ain't done nothing to do!""You better treat me right, or let me be!'cause
Friday, December 24, 2010
Five Things You Don't Know About Closing Sales Which Are Eviscerating Your Profits
by Dr. Jeffrey LantIt isn't just that most people are lousy at sales...far more shocking is the fact that most SALES PEOPLEare lousy at sales.If you're one of them, this article is for YOU!The plain fact of the matter is that the overwhelmingmajority of sales people rely on their charm, giftof gab, and ability to "wing it" to make sales... insteadof being prepared to make sale after sale. STOP IT! Followingthese sensible steps means more money:1) Closing sales is not a matter of
Thursday, December 23, 2010
2010 U.S. Census, Republicans savor the population trends, as Democrats digest and despair.
by Dr. Jeffrey LantImagine the scene on December 21, 2010Officials of both major political partieswaited impatiently as the minutes ticked far tooslowly for Republicans and Democrats alike. They were awaiting the delivery of the pivotal report of theCensus Bureau. Released every 10 years, thisreport contains crucial population information that determines just what percentage of federal funds for every project the states get... the numberof representatives for each state in the federal
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Of Adam B. Wheeler and how this youthful con man extraordinaire made the world's greatest university -- and others -- see red.
by Dr. Jeffrey LantThis is the story of the world's greatest university,rich, secure, inviolate, invulnerable... arrogant... ripe for thetaking.This is the story of a talented young man, notmerely good at lying, deception, prevaricationand hoodwinkery... but (though connoisseurs ofsuch matters may cavil) great.This is the story of a young man so keen tohave the good things in life that he was willingto sell his soul to get them... and of parentswho so loved their son that they were
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
‘Suffer the little children.’ How the Vatican's good old boys protected Ireland's most notorious pedophile priest, Father Tony Walsh.
by Dr. Jeffrey LantWe have been accustomed for years now to the steadydrip, drip, drip of stories of pedophile priests -- known,protected, unrelenting, sickening. The drill goes somethinglike this:First, the abuse.Then the denial.Then the acknowledgement.Then the settlement.Then the cash payments.Then the (ordinarily too weak) promisesof new oversight and reform.Surely, there could be nothing new under this cloud.Think again.... for now you will meet (then Father)Tony Walsh... a priest with a
Monday, December 20, 2010
How to Use Auto responders?
The process of marketing products or doing business online can be automated by email auto responders, a most potential and viable tool.If you are in the intention of making serious money, then you ought to know about auto responders and how to use them.First of all we need to know what is meant by email auto responders. They are nothing but special email addresses which responds to any email sent
Sunday, December 19, 2010
The missed opportunity of December 9, 2010. How Prince Charles in an instant lost the chance to show his stuff and wow us all!
by Dr. Jeffrey LantThe telling picture flashed round the globe and withinminutes was on the front page of every newspaperon earth:: Prince Charles in black tie... his Duchessof Cornwall, the unmistakable and little loved Camilla,dripping a king's ransom in ice. Their car underattack and no support from the majesty thatdoth hedge a king. Charles looked startled; Camillawas clearly frightened... in that picture flashedround the world.What had happened?Outraged students held the
Saturday, December 18, 2010
Tips for profoundly irritating your customers. Here are the words that'll do it.
by Dr. Jeffrey LantThis is an article a lifetime in the making. It's aboutthe power of words... in this case the power ofwords to irritate your customers and make themsee red. It's about carelessness, arrogance, vanity.It's about the needless loss of one customer after another,thoughtlessly thrown away, repulsed, antagonized.And all by you... you who worked so hard to getthem in the first place!Irritating words: "I will get back to you at my earliestconvenience."Want customers to
Thursday, December 16, 2010
"I wonder who's kissing him now." Marine Commandant General James Amos' inconvenient jeremiads on "Don't ask, don't tell."
by Dr. Jeffrey LantThe winds of change are blowing through the militaryestablishment. It is clear that openly gay service personnelare an inevitability and that "Don't ask, don't tell" is on itsway out. These days Defense Secretary Robert Gates, a mantrusted by both political parties and the service chiefs,has a message for them all: if we are to manage the endof "Don't Ask, don't tell" the way we want it... we had bestact quickly before the civilian courts step in and tell uswhat to do.
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
The # 1 MARKETING MISTAKE that 90% of Marketers are Making. Are you doing this?
By Sandi HunterI've been an online marketer for nearly 18 years, my business partner has been marketing on and offline for over 30 years. I'm going to tell you what we've learned and know for a fact so you get better results from your advertising NOW. If you are like most marketers you have a snazzy website that you either spent good money on or you have laboured to build yourself. Now all you have to do is promote it. Right? WRONG! Before you spend one dime to promote your
Kids in your life? The Life Letter is for them -- and for you. Start yours today.
by Dr. Jeffrey LantI knew the late Mrs. John (Elizabeth) Edwards was particularlydevoted to her children and family... but when I learned fromher funeral coverage that she had left behind a long letterwhich she had been writing for them over the course of manyyears, my admiration for the lady rose still more. In my family we call such a letter, the Life Letter andencourage particularly parents and grandparents tostart one as soon as you know a little one is on the way.It will quickly
Tuesday, December 14, 2010
An appreciation of the life of Lewis H. Clark, dead at 85, and the community bank he helped craft, Cambridge Trust Company.
After the economic debacle so many banks contributed to in the last few years, one may wonder whether they deserveany good words at all, much less a stellar recommendation. Most don't, but Lewis H. Clark and the bank he helped create, certainly do. For here the virtues of old-style community banks are revered, practised, perfected. Location, Location, LocationThe headquarters of Cambridge Trust Company areright across the street from the main gate of HarvardUniversity, right in front of
Six things you can do to ensure constant good service. Hint: tipping isn't one of them!
by Dr. Jeffrey LantHow often do you complain about poor service? Aboutbusinesses that seem to specialize in gratuitousirritants and mind-boggling ineptitude in the careand feeding of worthy customers... like you! Suchcommentary in our rude days is voluminous, constant,and largely pointless. After all, what is to be donewith what is so obviously a general, universal melt-downand daily deterioration in manners?Plenty!That's why this important article is so important.Constant complaining
Monday, December 13, 2010
An appreciation of the life of Lewis H. Clark, dead at 85, and the community bank he helped craft, Cambridge Trust Company.
After the economic debacle so many banks contributed to in the last few years, one may wonder whether they deserveany good words at all, much less a stellar recommendation. Most don't, but Lewis H. Clark and the bank he helped create, certainly do. For here the virtues of old-style community banks are revered, practised, perfected. Location, Location, LocationThe headquarters of Cambridge Trust Company areright across the street from the main gate of HarvardUniversity, right in front of
Friday, December 10, 2010
An appreciation of the life of Elizabeth Edwards, a great lady who unexpectedly touched our lives
by Dr. Jeffrey LantIt wasn't supposed to end this way. John andElizabeth Edwards had a plan.... and were entirely,happily focused on its achievement.Having failed to achieve the Democratic presidentialnomination in 2004 (which didn't worry thiseffervescent pair one whit), their task was clear: persuadeMassachusetts senator Democratic presidentialnominee John Kerry that they (for then they were alwaysa couple) were what he needed for victory.Then work relentlessly to move up.... a secondvice
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Six things you can do to ensure constant good service. Hint: tipping isn't one of them!
by Dr. Jeffrey LantHow often do you complain about poor service? Aboutbusinesses that seem to specialize in gratuitousirritants and mind-boggling ineptitude in the careand feeding of worthy customers... like you! Suchcommentary in our rude days is voluminous, constant,and largely pointless. After all, what is to be donewith what is so obviously a general, universal melt-downand daily deterioration in manners?Plenty!That's why this important article is so important.Constant complaining
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
How to prepare for your dreaded class reunion
by Dr. Jeffrey LantOk, it's time you acknowledged that inconvenienttruth you've buried for so long. In high school, incollege you were not the most popular kid on theblock. And it hurt.That acne!That hideous hair!Those clothes! Yikes!And the nickname! (One of my room mates wascalled "The Worm" and for good reason).The elect called youdweebnerdloserThey called you everything but on the telephone wherethe in-crowd disseminated the latest designed-to-excludepatois and invitations to its
Monday, December 6, 2010
Sunday, December 5, 2010
Not all Online Advertising is Equal. Read this to get results and keep more of your hard earned dollars in your pocket.
By Sandi Hunter Many online entrepreneurs are using various advertising sources that do NOT produce good quality leads. It is your choice where you promote but we want to make sure you understand that all advertising is NOT equal. Read this important information below to save yourself wasted dollars on advertising, save time and avoid blood boiling, hair-pulling frustration.Here is a very basic but essential summary of what you need to know about online advertising.1) Be aware of
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