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Successful Networking 101

Want more referrals but need help in getting them from a networking session? Tired of sounding like everyone else?   When someone asks you, “What do you do?” that is a EXCELLENT marketing opportunity! Avoid saying, “I am a _______,” because your contacts will … Continue reading

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Multimedia Marketing Works!

Dear Friends:  Do you want to set yourself apart from the competition?  What can you do to convey your unique benefits to prospects?  Did you know that the best way to share your story is through online videos or multimedia marketing?  … Continue reading

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Excellence Is A Habit

Dear Friends: It’s hard to believe, but another year… a new decade has just rolled in front of our eyes — 2010.  Where did the time fly? As part of my new year’s resolutions, I’ve been working on my inner … Continue reading

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Making Choices…

Over the weekend, I just watched two wonderful, old-fashioned movies.  It was so delightful to slip into another world for a few hours.   The first movie – “Mrs. Pettigrew Lives For A Day” whisked me into London, on the … Continue reading

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The Power of Thought

The power of thought.   Most of us are so easily distracted by the outside world… the stuff.  The houses, cars, jewelry, clothes… you name it.   But when it counts, it’s really what’s inside that matters.  There is a … Continue reading

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Why Not Our Children?

I just finished writing this press release for Westside Health Authority, a community-based non-profit on Chicago’s west side, and the topic is so compelling that I wanted to share it with you.  Perhaps you can pass it or help them … Continue reading

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Deaf 6th Grader Speaks Out On Capitol Hill

How would YOU feel if your deaf child was given the miracle of sound through cochlear implants, but then couldn’t hear the teacher or other students because of acoustical issues in the classroom?  Nicole Hubert, a 6th-grader in Naperville, has … Continue reading

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OMG! Just Discovered Twitter!

Just returned from a FABULOUS seminar in Orlando, “Extreme Business Makeovers!”  A BIG THANKS go out to Thom Scott and Bob Burg who created this heart-warming business extravaganza. What a terrific weekend program.  Burg-Scott Communications, Inc.  brought together a group of  national … Continue reading

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What’s In A Name?

What’s In A Name?   How important is your company’s name?  To most of us, a name is everything.  It’s your image, your “brand,” and vital to attracting prospects to your business.   In some cases, your company name describes exactly what … Continue reading

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Creating Your Compelling Story…

It’s interesting how influential visual media has become in our daily lives.   Whether it’s television, movies or videos, our eyes are bombarded with images both day and night.   Yet, equally important is the need to craft that story with effective writing.  … Continue reading

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