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Achievement UpdateFrom the Notebook Computer of Terry L. Brock12 SEP 2008 - Portable Tech Tools for Profit BuildingThis week you are in for a treat! I get lots of requests for technology tools which can help in building business and increasing sales. Well, you're in luck this week as I've got some eye-popping tech tools for you!I have four tools (in 2 posts) along with accompanying videos that

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Achievement UpdateFrom the Notebook Computer of Terry L. Brock28 AUG 2008 - 5 Steps to Building Profitable Business RelationshipsOne of the most important things you can do in business is to build profitable business relationships. But how can that be done in a age when people are busy, have TMI (too much information) and frankly don't trust others readily with their money?This issue of

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Achievement UpdateFrom the Notebook Computer of Terry L. Brock21 AUG 2008 - Michael Phelps and the Power of DeterminationMichael Phelps just amazed the world winning 8 gold medals at the Beijing 2008 Olympics. To achieve that goal he followed key principles of success. In this article and video I share with you some key principles that you can use in your business and your personal life to have

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By Terry L. BrockDateline: Panama City, Panama I’m in this hot-bed of free trade and enterprise called Panama as I type this. What a glorious place to do business and to live. Panama is nestled in Central America and holds the undisputed titled as hub of business activity in the region. I’m certainly impressed with it. Let’s see it has 1) Very low taxes, 2) Very low government regulation, 3

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Self Reliance – Secret To Success By Terry L. Brock“If you always lean on your master, you will never be able to proceed without him. It is part of the American character to consider nothing as desperate; to surmount every difficulty by resolution and contrivance [planning].” Thomas Jefferson to his daughter Martha, March 28, 1787 You can’t depend on another to create your success. You can’t

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By Terry L. BrockMarketing is about providing value and quality for paying customers at a price they find acceptable. “Free” is usually acceptable (at least initially) if you’re in the buying position. However, what about if you’re in the selling position? What should you give away for free in order to get business? How much free do you give before you can lose the “R” and make it for fee?

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By Terry L. BrockRelationship Marketing is about helping others achieve their goals. One of the best ways to build your own business is to focus on the needs of others. The most important way you can help others is to help them achieve their goals and their own bucket list. What do I mean by a bucket list? Read on. I was impressed recently with the video of Steve Jobs at his famous

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By Terry L. BrockThe dismal economy has given you and me, as small business owners and salespeople, a real gift. Yep! You might not initially think of it as a gift but this really is. Before you pop the champagne, let’s look at what is going on and what we can do about it. Yes, times are tough now. Just look at the recent collapse of Indy-Mac, the massive problems with Fannie Mae and Freedie

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By Terry L. BrockConnecting with good people in a positive way is what Relationship Marketing, or what I call R-Commerce, is all about. All successful businesses are built on the concept of establishing, building and maintaining profitable relationships in business. When economic times get tougher it is natural to cut back in any areas where you can save money. This is a good pruning strategy

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Relevance In Relationship Marketing By Terry L. BrockStop it already!! I don’t have time for yet another Blog, news story, article, podcast, video on the Net, social networking meeting, blah, blah, blah. Yikes! I am inundated with so many choices that it drives me nuts. Maybe you can relate. We’re all swamped with so many things going on. Your customers are in the same place. They are swamped

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By Terry L. BrockProfitable business requires focus on Relationship Marketing. It means creating, building and developing profitable, value-for-value business relationships for all parties. In a society that is moving and changing, you want to be able to operate effectively and efficiently from wherever you are, whenever you need to. In an economy that is going through struggles, you want to

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How To (And Not To) Respond To Customers:MS Office For Mac And NeatReceipts Scanner For MacBy Terry L. BrockTechnology is a great enabler when it works. We can accomplish more with good technology than we can without it. However, when the manufacturers of technology think they have a better way and try to force it upon the rest of us, well, the rest of us have a way to responding that is not

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By Terry L. Brock“The more things change, the more they stay the same.”That is an old adage that is particularly true with technology and with the new phenomena of social networking. This trend of connecting with people that you know, or even casually have met, is gaining more and more momentum. It is similar to Relationship Marketing in that you connect with people. Done properly, it can

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By Terry L. BrockDateline: Amsterdam, Holland. I’m back in this enchanting city known for lots of bicycles, beautiful canals, charming people and yes the traditional windmills, wooden shoes and tulips. While there are not many windmills, the people really don’t wear wooden shoes and the tulips are gorgeous, this city reminds me of the importance of bouncing back from setbacks.It all started for

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By Terry L. Brock“In times of change, learners inherit the Earth, while the learned find themselves beautifully equipped to deal with a world that no longer exists.” Eric Hoffer:I embarked on a noble experiment about six months ago. Okay, it was more like seizing the swinging ladder from a rescue helicopter while standing on a sinking ship…. But that’s another story! I made the switch from

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By Terry L. Brock“Attitude is everything.” Keith HarrellWhen times are tough, people like to find scapegoats. They want to blame someone else for their problems. “Gas prices are too high.” “The economy is to blame.” “If only we had different politicians in (pick a location, federal, state, local, etc.).” The list of excuses goes on and on. However, that doesn’t square with reality and

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By Terry L. BrockKaran Bilimoria, is the Founder of legendary Cobra Beer. Also known as Baron Bilimoria he is a person who saw a need and filled it. Many people in the UK liked their Indian food with curry. They also liked to have their ale or lager. However, the fizz associated with ale didn’t go well for many people who also enjoyed Indian food. Bilimoria saw an opportunity. He created

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By Terry L. BrockGetting the sale can be tough. Sometimes you try and try and it doesn’t seem like you’re getting anywhere. There are times when it feels like you’re lost and can’t get through to that potential buyer. However, it is all in how we look at it. Building relationships in business requires time and effort. Relationship Marketing is built on taking the right steps in the right way

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By Terry L. BrockUnless you’ve been hiding under a rock, you’ve heard about social networking as it applies to technology. This has been a subject hat caught my interest early-on as I’m focused on Relationship Marketing and how to build communities. Much of what has been done with many networks has emphasized the signing up part with little, practical business value. Everyone wants everyone

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By Terry L. BrockToday’s marketplace calls for innovative approaches to reaching buyers. I remember the legendary Zig Ziglar producing an audio cassette (this was a while back!) program entitled, “Timid salespeople have skinny kids.” That humorous title vividly let salespeople know that you can’t be shy about what you’re doing in sales. If you do, you won’t have many sales. You won’t have

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You are in for a treat. The following video was shot at the recent Early To Rise conference called "Profits in Paradise." It was packed with great information on marketing and thriving in any economy. During that conference I was able to get a quick interview with the Editor of EarlyToRise.com, MaryEllen Tribby. You've GOT to watch this! The information she gives on marketing can help any

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By Terry L. BrockTough times demand a pruning of anything unnecessary. It is a time to get rid of superfluous activities. It is also a time to eliminate those relationships that are not serving you properly. This requires mental toughness to get what is best. Be ruthless with yourself. Here are some steps that can help as you enhance your Relationship Marketing:1. Make Yourself Better.

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By Terry L. BrockIt is political season here in the USA as I type this. Personally, I find much of the political process annoying, even disgusting at best. Yet, in the midst of the nauseating, repulsive and abysmal morass (and I mean that in the nicest sort of way!) you and I can learn a lot to grow our businesses.Politicians have to win votes to survive. You and I have to win the hearts and

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The economy is going through some challenges. Yet in the midst of these challenges we have enormous opportunities. Watch this video I just shot here in London, England---in the snow! Napoleon Hill taught us a very important principle to bear in mind in any challenge or difficulty. I talk about that and current opportunities in this short video. As always, comments are welcome. Terry@

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By Terry L. BrockThe other day I was talking with a friend who was sharing a sad tale in her buying experience. She told me about a particular vendor she had worked with for several years. This vendor started as a friend and a colleague but has sadly moved into a category of not only disgust but their friendship has been damaged.It seems that the vendor was a sole operator helping with

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By Terry L. BrockBam! Wham! Kersplat! Did you hear that cacophony of noise? It is the shotgun fire and the falling of the old way of marketing. That old way of marketing is dead---or on the resuscitator and gasping for its last breaths.Relationship Marketing is what rules today. If you still think you can win the hearts and minds of people by shoving a bunch of stuff on them, you belong back

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By Terry L. Brock“Life is tough. Life is tougher when you’re stupid.” John WayneWell, the Duke said it right, even if it is a bit rough. Life can be very tough. It’s not that “they” are out to get you. Frankly, “they” don’t care about you. Others are interested in their own problems and life. However, if you get in their way, they will do whatever is necessary to see that they succeed.

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By Terry L. BrockI have an ex. It is an ex-cell phone company to be exact. You might have experienced something like the problem I had. My story is a good lesson in what Relationship Marketing is supposed to be---and what it is not. I used to be in love with this cellular company. I really was. Their service was consistently good. Their prices were good. I even had good service at their

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Lessons From Blu-ray Victory Over HD DVDBy Terry L. BrockThe conflict quickly ended. It was the conflict raved about for a few years in the computer and business press. Over and over we heard that it was like “Beta vs. VHS all over again.” We heard that so many times that it become nauseating.The end came the other day. When Wal-Mart made the decision to back Blu-ray over the HD DVD format,

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A couple of days ago I was visiting Salem, Oregon (beautiful place!) and had the chance to have lunch with my buddy Tim Patterson. Tim helps people, like you, to be better public speakers. He gave us 3 importance tips for anyone who is doing public speaking. If you're new or scared about public speaking, invest a few minutes with this video of Tim and you'll do a better job. Here's the video.

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By Terry L. Brock“Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.” Robert Schuller. We’re supposed to be experiencing an “economic slow-down.” The so-called experts are telling us that times are hard and we need politicians to “do something.” Yikes! I don’t know about you, but every time I’ve seen politicians “do something” it means we better grab and hold on firmly to our wallets. Good

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By Terry L. BrockOuch! Can you feel that pain? Yes, the economy is going through some challenges (that’s a nice euphemism for “It is really bad out there”). We read about it in the news and hear of difficult times ahead. Is this a time for despair? I can understand why some would say it is. However, I think it is a great time for opportunities --- but only for those who can apply a critical

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By Terry L. BrockUnless you’ve been living on Neptune, you know that many are talking about a slow-down in the economy, “tough times ahead” and some even using the R-word---Recession. We have seen these come and go for centuries. How do we deal with this one and what can you do in your business to thrive---no matter what happens?It is not a mystery. You’ll be able to survive and thrive if you

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By Terry L. BrockEnhancing productivity is what much of the technology revolution is about. When you can find the right tools to boost your productivity in business you gain a competitive advantage. When you can find tools that also stretch your mind, you have a viable advantage that leapfrogs over the competition. Here are some tools that can help in both areas. When you watch these videos,

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Technology to Transcribe Voice Mail, Save on International Calls and Send Notes to Your Computer From Paper By Terry L. BrockTechnology can make your life easier and help you to connect with people more---if you use the right technologies. Here are three tools which can help you boost your productivity, save money but more importantly, help you build relationships for a profitable

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Voice mail messages are critical for business today. They increase the Relationship Marketing that we all need. Yet, while they are important, they can take a long time to listen to. If you have many voice mail messages, your time is eaten up cutting through them all. Enter SimulScribe. This service provides a transcript of your voice messages along with the sound (as a WAV file). Watch this

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Mobile Note TakerHere's a great tool you can use from YiFang Digital, based in Shenzhen, China. This tool allows you to take notes on regular paper and create a JPG file, send them as an email and show information like you would with a tablet PC. Watch this video and learn about this cool tool. Terry L. Brockwww.TerryBrock.comTerry@TerryBrock.com

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CES 2008 Shows Products For Competitive Business Advantage DATELINE: Las Vegas, Nevada, Consumer Electronics Show I’m here at the annual electronics-fest or as I like to call it, the Land of Gizmos, Gadgets and Geeks Galore! This year I wanted to find some particularly useful business tools for you amidst all the consumer gadgets and, as my grandmother used to call them, “what nots.” Well,

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Samsung is leading in Flash Drive development with the announcement of a new 128GB hard drive. This is after having a 64GB drive last year. We're seeing a doubling in capacity almost every year with SSD, the Solid State Drives. I interviewed Michael Yang at the Consumer Electronics Show in January, 2008. Listen to what he has to say about this powerful technology that will change the way you

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Here's a video interview from the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. In this video, I talk with Tom Stearns, the Director of Marketing for CardScan. Tom demonstrates exactly how you can generate a bar code for paper, then scan it and register it in your computer. Never lose a document again! Watch this and learn how you can expand your relationships and your Relationship Marketing

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If you're considering getting into the world of Podcasting, here is a technology---web-based for you---- that makes it as easy as picking up the phone and making a call. Watch this video and discover how you can send your message to the world through.... Phonecasting. Terry BrockTerry@TerryBrock.comwww.TerryBrock.com - sign up to receive business-building marketing alerts through Achievement

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Here's a demo of a feature within CardScan that you'll want to know about. This can save you lots of time and effort as you enter new contacts. It is all about building relationships and Relationship Marketing. This is what I call R-Commerce, not the E-Commerce with Electronics but the R-Commerce, Relationships. Watch this video I just got at the Consumer Electronics Show with Tom Stearns,

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It is that time of year!  The Consumer Electronic Show is underway in Las Vegas, Nevada and you are in for a treat.  I'm roaming around with camcorder in hand to help you find things that are going to be helpful in your business and personal life.  Check back often to see what is available and how you can use not only some of the latest tools but some of the latest concepts to boost your business

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Relationship Marketing And Pruning For HarvestBy Terry L. Brock“Pruning is the practice of removing diseased, non-productive, or otherwise unwanted portions from a plant.” – Wikipedia definition of PruningRelationship Marketing is very much like farming. That is one reason why I like to refer to it as “Relationship Farming” as you cultivate, nourish and plan for your harvest. Just as in farming,

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Relationship Marketing And Getting Attention In Today’s Cluttered Marketplace by Terry L. BrockHow can you stand out from the crowd? Today we’re swamped with way too much information. I’m not talking about the junk mail ( we can filter that out), but the good stuff that we want is in the way. It is like going to your favorite restaurant, ordering your absolute, lust-after

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Making The Switch: Why (And How) I Switched Over To Mac From Windows By Terry L. Brock Well, I did it. Yep! This long-time Windows user made the move to “The Dark Side of the Force” yesterday when I cracked open the relatively small box which arrived at my condo. It was packed with my new baby---weighing in at 5.4 pounds---- my new MacBook Pro. As I share my story with

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Putting WOW! Into Your Business By Terry L. Brock “Make your customers say “WOW!” – Legendary Australian Marketing Guru, Winston Marsh Acquisition and retention of customers is paramount for your business success. You need to make it your job to have customers regularly and frequently saying “WOW!” for what you do for them. Once they are saying “WOW!” you have the opportunity to

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Benefits Of Persistence:With Technology And People Terry L. BrockThe other day I was working with a client to solve a problem he was having with his computer. We looked at the issue and then tried a couple of other possibilities. While working on those other options to solve the problem we discovered a whole new series of options that he had available---without purchasing anything

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Relationship Marketing And Getting Business: Vital Principles For Sales By Terry L. Brock “The personal element is not tangential to business. It is business.” Mark McCormack.The other day I met someone at a business meeting who was getting started in a service business. As we talked he told me he was trying to “get the word out” about the services he and his partners have for

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Time To Renew By Terry L. Brock Writers are on strike. GM just turned in a $39 Billion loss for the quarter (ugh!). Ford Motor Company is celebrating that it only lost a little over $300 million --- in contrast to billions last year at this time. The US Dollar continues to fall to record lows vs. other major currencies. The subprime mortgage mess has so far claimed the jobs of top

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Relationship Farming: Dealing With The WeedsBy Terry L. BrockRelationship Marketing is most important for successful marketers and businesspeople. You are marketing yourself no matter what kind of job or position you hold. It is the mark of successful people to rise above limitations and inhibiting factors which would hold back less successful followers.Weeds inhibit growth in farming. They

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Relationship Marketing In A “No Brand Loyalty” WorldBy Terry L. BrockThere is a trend that has become standard now with young adults that relates to you in your marketing. It used to be that we were loyal to a particular brand. I remember my college roommate, Charlie Gunkel, talking about his loyalty to a particular retail chain. “I’m a K-Mart man” he would proudly say. For a lot of us

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Relationship Marketing with Video: An Interview with Troy Stein of TechsmithHere's an interview I had recently about using video with Marketing and Relationship Marketing. I visited with Troy Stein, the Product Manager for Camtasia at the Techsmith offices in Michigan. You'll find this informative and instructional for what you're doing in your own business. First, here's the URL you can use

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My Frustration With Microsoft’s Vista (And I Don’t Even Have It!)By Terry L. BrockRelationship Marketing is about working with customers, clients, buyers (however we refer to that wonderful group of people that pay our bills!) and meeting their needs. This means being considerate, listening, etc. All those good sales skills are vitally important. But it also extends to producing, as much as

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By Terry L. BrockAre you as disgusted as I am with all the hype about Internet Marketing? It seems that every day there is another flashy piece of email touting a “New Break-through in Reaching Customers” and making money. Don’t get me wrong. I’m a die-hard advocate of free market, libertarian “Do whatever you want as long as you don’t harm anyone else” marketing and lifestyle. Everyone has a

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by Terry L. BrockOn September 15, 1997, Larry Page and Sergey Brin, a couple of really smart, energetic Stanford University PhD students, registered the domain, Google.com. The past 10 years have not only been an outstanding business success but they have taught businesses how to market effectively in the digital age. Hint: This is not your father’s Marketing Model.In the 10 years since Google

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Relationship Farming: Study The Soil Before Planting The CropBy Terry L. BrockRelationship Marketing, which I call Relationship Farming, involves a process that can help you operate your sales and marketing optimally. The principles of effective marketing are similar to effective farming and how a farmer begins the process which leads to harvest. Study The Soil Before the farmer plants the

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By Terry L. BrockRelationship Marketing is vital for your success in business. Successful people know that business is built on solid, mutually-beneficial, profitable relationships. Relationship Marketing Is Relationship FarmingEstablishing, building and maintaining positive, profitable relationships in business is very much like farming. Some say that business is war. They use analogies to

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Document Management Made Easier With OmniPage 16By Terry L. BrockA big part of Relationship Marketing is keeping track of important information for important people. By combining a sincere personal desire to stay in touch with people and what is important to them with the right tools and technologies, you gain a competitive advantage. One I just explored recently is OmniPage 16 from Nuance. I’

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iPhone Hacked, Unlocked: Good News For YouBy Terry L. BrockWhat was thought to be impossible happened this week. Apple’s new iPhone had been thought to be hack-proof and permanently locked. This would mean you could only use it under the terms that Apple and AT&T – Apple’s designated carrier – allowed. However, this week the iPhone was successfully hacked so that customers can purchase an

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How Skype Handles Relationship Marketing in a Crisis: And What You Can Learn From Itby Terry L. BrockBy now you’ve heard about the recent outage that hit Skype and its over 200 million users recently. The system went down for 36 hours meaning it was almost impossible to use the service anywhere in the world. I experienced this just as I was about to demonstrate it to a business group where I

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You want to market more effectively and reach prospective clients. You want to build your credibility in the marketplace. One of the best ways to accomplish that has been talked about for years by making presentations. That sounds good (and it is) but there is a lot more to it. Just standing up there and yakking about what you can do is a sure-fire way to turn off audiences. So, how can you

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How To Get Business: Push Vs. Pull By Terry L. Brock Yesterday I had two different calls, from two different clients, in two different countries, yet the message was the same. “Terry, how can I get more business?” Both people were experienced business professionals who had done a lot in their respective fields. Yet, both were in what we call “a dry spell” and needed to bounce back

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Relationship Marketing: It’s A Team Effort By Terry L. Brock Relationship Marketing is vital for business success. We long ago passed the era of the “derby hat and cigar puffing used car salesman” type of mentality. Today’s buyers want someone they can trust, rely on and have confidence in to build a relationship and do business. Due to the fast-changing nature of today’s world

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Abusive Customer “Service” From Government By Terry L. Brock DUBLIN, IRELAND I’m in this beautiful Emerald Isle that today exemplifies energy, vitality and economic possibilities. This country has earned a reputation of being a “Celtic Tiger” for the economic growth it has enjoyed the past few years. When the government wisely dropped taxes to a maximum of 12.5% for corporations and

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Essential Traveling Technologies By Terry L. Brock Dateline: Dubai, United Arab Emirates I’m in this hub of business for the Middle East having completed a couple of presentations at a conference here. This is a great city teeming with life and energy and, for business, it can’t be beat. If you’re not doing business in UAE, you want to consider it for future expansion. With

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Motivating Employees and Boosting Customer Productivity ---My Visit to Skype in Tallinn, Estonia By Terry L. Brock Dateline: Tallinn, Estonia. I’m in this Baltic country that can boast the fastest growing economy in the EU – 11% last year. They are doing a lot of things right such as cutting taxes and reducing regulation at the government level. At the same time I visited a

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Relationship Marketing is in the Details By Terry Brock You want to build solid, long-term relationships with customers. There are different types of relationships and it is not just the simple, “customers like you so they buy from you” type of thinking. Buying decisions can be complex and involve a number of factors – any of which can make or break the sale. Yesterday I had

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Relationship Marketing is Achieved Through Filtering By Terry L. Brock We’ve known about “information overload” for a long time but today it is more intense. This becomes critical as you decide where to focus your time, money and effort to get the results you want. Information overload makes a huge impact on relationship marketing and how you and I establish, build and

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Small Business Technology Tools For Success Today By Terry L. Brock I’m often asked about the tools that are necessary for success today. Although it is an ever-changing topic, the tools that are helpful for you today in your small business can help propel you farther. The whole point about using technology tools is to extend your ability farther with the right hardware and

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The Battle For Your Better Self At 4:00 a.m. By Terry L. Brock I love to wake up early and get a lot done. For me, a quality day starts with an “early to rise” beginning. I have a very healthy breakfast of fruit, some eggs and good Japanese green tea. I love to read a book then exercise followed by some time for quality quiet meditation and reflection. When I go through that

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lynda.Com – Learn Software Skills and More From This Successful Woman Entrepreneur by Terry L. Brock Have you ever needed to learn how to sse PhotoShop real fast for that new project or potential job? Do you need to know some inside tips on using Flash, InDesign, Excel or other software package? How about that job interview coming up where you need to know some specific skills fast-

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3 Productivity (and Sales-Buidling) ToolsBy Terry L. BrockNote: To see a video-version of this article go to:http://www.terrybrock.com/articles/BermudaProductivityTools.htmEnjoy the article (below) as well! -TerryI’m always on the lookout for tools that you can use to boost productivity in your small business. This week I have three tools that can help you increase productivity and even boost

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Attract Attention To Your Website and Business By Terry L. Brock We’re swamped with way too much information today. I’m not talking the junk, but really good stuff that we’ve asked to receive at some point in the past. Your customers are overwhelmed with information that they want, but just don’t have time to process. We’re in a world where, for the first time, it is easier to

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By Terry Brock Your business is faced with challenges. You try to do as much as you can on your own but if you’ve been in business for a while, you know that you can’t do it all alone. That is where you need a team. Today, that team can be virtual and you can stretch your ability much farther by building the right team around you. Here are some examples of services that help to

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Your New Year’s Resolution---Value For Value Living By Terry L. Brock"An individualist is a man who says: "I will not run anyone's life - nor let anyone run mine. I will not rule or be ruled. I will not be a master nor a slave. I will not sacrifice myself to anyone - nor sacrifice anyone to myself." -- Ayn Rand in “Textbook of Americanism"It’s that time of year when we look at what happened over

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The other day I was in an Internet Marketing conference and heard a presentation from a person I admire greatly, Andrew Palmer of Agora Publishing. He said that "money loves speed" when it comes to marketing. Whew! This is so true. Too often we stop, think, analyze and contemplate when we should be taking action. Moving forward quickly based on sound, rational wise thinking can make all the

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Most people know about the wonders of the Internet. One of the great sites you'll want to keep in mind---if you haven't already --- is Wikipedia (. This is a great place to get a plain-English description on various terms and concepts. I always wished for an "anything computer" when I was growing up. I wanted one place to go to get answers to all kinds of questions. Well, Wikipedia is the

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Thanx for visiting my Blog,I've been busy and putting my messages into my Ezine, not here on my Blog. First, in the future, I'll make a more determined effort to get these out here on the Blog for you. Second, you can subscribe to my Ezine, Achievement Update, and get these messages that way also. Go to www.terrybrock.com and you'll be able to subscribe in the upper-right corner. Thank you

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Changing and Adapting for a New Congress and New WorldBy Terry L. BrockWhoa! Did you feel the earth shake the other day? The balance of power in the US Congress has shifted. As politics often do, those in charge promise to bring a “New Direction” even while being vague about what exactly that “New Direction” will be. So what are we to do in our small businesses? How can we best prepare for

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By Terry Brock“You can have a new beginning anytime you want one.” Joachim dePosada Life is interesting. It is constantly changing and morphing from one place to another. No matter how successful you’ve been, you have to change and adapt with new circumstances and new ways of doing things. Even if you failed – it is time to start again and not make the same mistakes twice. This is an

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By Terry L. BrockAh, for the good ole’ days of yore. You remember what it was like don’t you? Long ago when you could buy ads on the local TV station, radio station or in the newspaper. You had a sale at your hardware store, you put together some ads and pushed the information out to the public. Since they only had a few TV stations to watch, one newspaper and only a few radio stations, you

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By Terry BrockFor a long time I’ve been saying that success in business is not about the E-Commerce (The Electronics), but it is about the R-Commerce (The Relationships). We can buy all the fancy, new-fangled technology we want to try and reach more customers. However, what matters most for success in business, is not the tools we have but the quality relationships we nurture. Successful

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By Terry L. BrockRecently we saw the news item of how Mel Gibson, the successful Hollywood actor, was arrested for drunk driving. This alone is not good (or, sadly unusual for celebrities). However, what has created a hailstorm in the media and a PR debacle for Mel Gibson is the alleged ethnic and racial slurs made by the actor against Jews during his arrest. I won’t even comment on how

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Achievement UpdateFrom the Notebook Computer of Terry BrockWednesday, July 19, 2006Have you ever had some setbacks and feel like you can't go forward? Ever get hit with challenges and obstacles that seem like you can't overcome them? If so, this video and article are for you. Here are some very effective ideas to overcoming challenges that come your way. It is more than just a bunch of hot

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From the Notebook Computer of Terry BrockFriday, July 14, 2006Here are 5 Simple Marketing Tips that can help you build your business. This article is mercifully short and the video is only 1:05 in length so you can catch it real fast, even on a busy day! The good news for you is that these steps work. They can help you build your business in a solid way. Not "get rich quick" schemes but these

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Focusing on What's Important with Those That Are ImportantBy Terry L. BrockAre you connecting with customers in areas that matter to them? The story is told of Andrew Carnegie’s mother when she went into furniture store to buy a stove. The young salesperson talked about all the features, the gizmos and gadgets of that stove and what it did. He talked about features, features, features. Then

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From the Notebook Computer of Terry BrockHappy 4th of July, 2006Special Video of Space Shuttle Discovery Lift-offIt is Independence Day here in the United States. Happy 4th! To celebrate Big Time (!) this year we launched the Space Shuttle Discovery. I had a beautiful view of it from my balcony here in Orlando, Florida and wanted to share that with you. So, sit back, relax and enjoy this

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Thinking About What You Have To DoBy Terry L. BrockOuch! Change is rippling across our world and it shows no signs of stopping. This constant change causes problems but it also creates enormous opportunities. I wish I would have come up with the concept of “creative destruction” but a great economist named Joseph Schumpeter beat me to it. Schumpeter talked a lot about the concept in

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It is so frustrating when technology companies (and other companies too!) try to hide behind technology. They have no human care side. They don't want to be bothered by those "pesky customers." You know---the people who pay their salary! Well, I just had to write an article about it. So, here it is in the papers where I write regularly. Check it out and you'll get a smile. You'll also get

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Achievement UpdateFrom the Notebook Computer of Terry BrockTuesday, June 6, 2006I'm an avid student of success. Like Napoleon Hill did in his classic work, Think and Grow Rich, I like to study what successful people are doing and then figure out how to adapt what they are doing so well to my life and business. Recently I had the chance to intervew a very successful President of a very

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Joan Stewart sent me an e-mail with the following comments:"My comment was that in this era of distrust, there are lots ofthings that Internet marketers or website owners can do toinvoke trust in visitors. They include:--Joining the BBB and displaying that logo on your homepage.--Including your phone number, shipping address and emailaddress on your homepage so people don't have to search for it.

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By Terry L. BrockWhew! It seems that a week doesn’t go by without seeing falling poll numbers for George W. Bush. The latest debacle was the unveiling about the NSA (National Security Agency) and how surveillance has been conducted on American phone calls. No, this is not a political piece gravitating to either side on this debate. The “We need it to protect ourselves from the terrorists” vs.

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This is a special, almost-not-quite-business-related video where we see Amanda Clarke getting petrol (gasoline) in the UK. Notice the price in the UK for gas as of this shooting (April, 2006). Then see some scenes from William Shakespeare's home in Stratford-on-Avon. The link you'll need is:http://tinyurl.com/opbqk Go there and see the video for this segment. Remember that link is:http://

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By Terry BrockDateline: Dublin, IrelandExpand your mind and build your business. As a small business owner and independent business person (aren’t we all in today’s world?) you can grow enormously by looking around and seeing what successful companies are doing. I’m in Dublin, Ireland, as I type this finishing up a round-the-world trip to see some best practices in marketing and business

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From the Notebook Computer of Terry BrockWednesday, April 19, 2006Thoughts On China And You…Dateline: London, EnglandI am typing this from my notebook computer in London. Just got here last night from a visit to Shanghai, China. I was only able to be there for a few days but gained a lot from what I saw. Appearance To The WorldChina has devoted enormous resources to put forth a clean,

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Take a tour of this wonderful city, Bangkok, Thailand with me as I wander. I love this place! Thailand actually means "Free Land" and this is a country that has never been successfully invaded by an outside power. The people are gentle, kind and so gracious. The land has a lot of business opportunities that you'll want to check out. To see it from my camcorder's point of view go to:http://

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Wait till you see this! McDonalds in Australia is rolling out competition for Starbucks. Their new McCafe is positioned to provide the "Third Place" experience of a Starbucks. Watch this video as Dr. Craig Duvall, a well-known Australian dentist, shows us around the premises of this new cafe. The URL you'll need is:http://tinyurl.com/genw7Be sure to watch this and then think about how you can

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Here's a couple of quick interviews with some gems from Professional Speakers based in Australia. David Brewster is the President of the Victoria Chapter in Melbourne. Donna Hanson is a well-known technology guru. Both have some good advice for us in selling and doing business. Check out these interviews (and hear their lovely Australian accent!) at:http://tinyurl.com/pjhp6You're bound to get

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Winston Marsh - the Marketing Guru from Melbourne, Victoria in AustraliaThis is one you have to see. After I left Sydney, Australia (OK, New South Wales), I went to Melbourne to see Winston Marsh. Winston is a guru in Marketing. I'm on his monthly audio magazine, Business Marketing. Well, this time we went into the studio and recorded some good information about using a video camera. Watch

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