Salespeople are incredible. Like Hollywood actors, whenever they open their mouths, they are putting themselves and their company on the line, taking a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome. Just like actors, even the best, most experienced salesperson can use some coaching and polishing now and then. Here are the 12 most common […]
If you're a woman, you may sometimes wonder how your male colleagues can get into a heated discussion during a business meeting, end the meeting with issue unresolved, yet walk out of the room as the best of friends. And if you're a man, you may get frustrated when talking with your female co-workers about […]
Ethical Theft … how to steal business from your competition You are on an airplane and you strike up a conversation with the person next to you. She is the decision maker of a company that buys your competitor’s products and services. You have such a great exchange during the flight that she asks you […]
Tax day is quickly approaching and with it is the time for those consumers who have put off looking at their 2009 taxes to sit down and determine how much they will owe on April 15th. For those consumers who owe more than they can pay, it is also time to determine how they will […]
GHTA Welcomes Retailers into its MembershipAssociation works to unite all industry segments and partners The Gift and Home Trade Association (GHTA), the gift and home industry's leading non-profit trade association, and its members voted to welcome retailers into its membership base, allowing all industry partners to 'connect, contribute, and learn,' which is the GHTA's new […]
They say everything is bigger in Texas, but Texas hasn’t seen anything like this yet! Balloons—everyone’s favorite party decoration—will be transformed into larger-than-life sculptures at the Festival of Balloons , coming to Dallas on Sunday, April 18, 2010. This family event, featuring astounding creations by balloon artists from all over the world, will be […]
NATIONAL STATIONERY SHOW TAKES TO TWITTER, FACEBOOK FOR ENHANCED COMMUNICATION WITH SHOW PARTICIPANTS The National Stationery Show® (NSS) is building momentum on several social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, creating Show buzz and generating communication with and among NSS participants as the May 16-19 event approaches. "Social media sites are becoming increasingly important […]
Balloon Time ® Expands Product Line to IncludeCreate-A-Party Balloon Packs Themed balloon packs feature baby shower, luau and birthday designs Known for bringing party planning ease and convenience to consumers, Balloon Time® Helium Balloon Kits has expanded its product line to include Balloon Time Create-A-Party Balloon Packs. The company’s newest party planning products will […]
The VIBE Agency's "Indecent Proposal" Helps Raise $6,000 for SEARCH Miami-based DMC and Event Firm's Bright Idea Really Made a Difference at The Special Event 2010 The goal of this year's SEARCH Foundation Cabaret at The Special Event in New Orleans, as it is every year, is to raise money to help event professionals […]
IBISWorld Reports Sales Forecasts Across Traditional Holiday Categories Valentine’s Day is vastly changing from years past and industry research firm IBISWorld has released its annual holiday sales forecasts. This year, IBISWorld expected total Valentine’s Day spending to be up 3.3 percent from 2009, reaching $17.6 billion. Because Valentine’s Day fell on a Sunday, the […]
