Job Hunting? Tips to Land Your Dream Job with Style, Substance

Yes, the competition for jobs is ferocious. Here are proven tips to be hired for your dream job.

Filed Under: HR
Tagged: HR, job huntin, self promotion, strategies, tips

Windows 7 Looks Great, but Should it Be Better? Yes.

A review about Windows 7 in InformationWeek caught my eye because it struck a nerve. As a longtime Microsoft supporter, I agree with the insights and have my own personal unfortunate experience.

Filed Under: Tech
Tagged: customer service, InformationWeek, Microsoft, operating systems, review, Serdar Yegulalp, Tech, Technology, Windows 7

The Lost Art – How and Why to Use Cold-Calling for Higher Sales

Are you lacking in sales? Do you get enough face time with the right prospects? Here’s how and why in-person cold calls will help you make sales.

Filed Under: Marketing/Sales
Tagged: business development, cold calls, face time, foot in the door, revenue, sales

Human Resources – Slow Motion Gets You There Faster

Hoagy Carmichael’s phrase, “Slow motion gets you there faster,” is apropos in hiring the best workers for high performance. Here’s why and how to do it.

Filed Under: HR
Tagged: biz coach, business, consulting, hiring, Hoagy Carmichael, human resources, over-qualified applicants, recruiting workers, Seattle

AWB Has Right Solution to Mounting UI Costs Pounding WA Businesses

The battle over high unemployment-insurance costs is raging in this year’s legislative session in Olympia — a debate over public-policy fairness.

Filed Under: Finance, Public Policy
Tagged: Association of Washington Business, AWB, business finance, Public Policy, Unemployment insurance, Washington state

Thankfully, WA State Officials Listen to WPC – Ask Lawmakers for Transparency

Washington state legislators have been formally asked to become transparent, to practice accountability for open government. An idea advanced by WPC.

Filed Under: Public Policy
Tagged: Attorney General Rob McKenna, government transparency, Jason Mercier, open government, Public Policy, State Auditor Brian Sonntag, Washingonton Policy Center, Washington Legislature, WPC

Planning – Need a Game Changer? Ford, Seahawks Are Good Case Studies

If your business is performing in a mediocre fashion, chances are your company needs an overhaul. A culture change, if you will.

Filed Under: HR, Planning
Tagged: Alan Mulally, best practices, change management, Chrysler, company culture, Ford, General Motors, human resources, John Schneider, leadership, Marshawn Lynch, Matt Hasselbeck, Mike Holmgren, New Orleans Saints, Paul Allen, Pete Carroll, Planning, profits, Seattle Seahawks, vision

How to Get Great Service from Dysfunctional Vendors

How successful are you in getting top service from your vendors and strategic partners? Do you ever feel like a doormat? Here’s what to do.

Filed Under: Operations
Tagged: be assertive, get great service, human resources, improving business relationships, vendor problems, vendor relationships

Boss Checklist: 16 Strategies for a Competitive Edge

Are you one of the countless bosses who needs a good look at your situation? If you have any regrets for errors, dismiss them. Here are solutions.

Filed Under: HR, Planning
Tagged: competitive edge, human resources, management, motivating employees, planning for growth, Supervising

Key Steps to Make Your Social Media Work

Businesspeople have discovered social media is a work in progress. It takes huge amounts of time, not only to implement innovations, but to succeed.

Filed Under: Marketing/Sales, Tech
Tagged: blogging tips, marketing tips, profit, sales tips, social media tips, Tech, Technology

Biz Coach Terry Corbell – the business-performance consultant – provides Proven Solutions for Maximum Profits.

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