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Where Are the Superstar Employees Hiding?

By Jason Holland | 11/7/2008

Your business is growing rapidly. But you have trouble keeping up with ever-increasing orders, customer service is suffering… and you feel overwhelmed.

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Helping Someone Grieve

By Suzanne Richardson | 11/3/2008

Saying something as simple as “I’m so sorry for your loss” will give your friend the sympathy he needs.

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How to Double or Triple Your Brainpower Almost Immediately

By Mark Morgan Ford | 10/31/2008

In the past few months, I’ve rediscovered a powerful secret to making life better and easier. It’s something I’ve talked about in ETR before – because I’ve experienced it before.

But just recently, I proved to myself once again that this secret can help you double (at the very least) your brainpower. And you know what comes with having a more powerful brain…

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R-E-S-P-E-C-T (Find Out What It Means to Me)

By Mary Ellen Tribby | 10/31/2008

Everyone is feeling the effects of the most recent economic crisis. It does not matter if you are a business owner, a student, in middle management, or a stay-at-home parent. We are all worried.

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Does Watching Less TV Make You Richer?

By Suzanne Richardson | 10/17/2008

Michael Masterson has been telling you for years to give up the boob tube. And now it seems that there’s a direct link between the number of hours of TV you watch… and how much money you make.

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ETR Insider Report: Should You Fire All Your Copywriters?

By Suzanne Richardson | 10/14/2008

MaryEllen and Charlie got into an argument the other day. Now don’t get the wrong idea – no fists were flying. And, in fact, their discussion can help you become a better marketer. It could even win you some new customers… and more money for your bottom line.

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What Happens When Your Business Phone Rings?

By Suzanne Richardson | 10/10/2008

Mission: Birthday cake. Requirements: Tasty and beautiful with fondant frosting. Turned out to be harder to locate than I expected. But along the way, I wound up with both a cake and a lesson in customer service.

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Find a Restaurant Anywhere in 4 Seconds Flat

By Lori Allen | 10/9/2008

Hand me your text-message-enabled cellphone, and I can find you an Indian restaurant in Paris, a public pool in Columbus, or a movie theater in Quebec in about four seconds.

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The Power of Who You Know

By Paul Lawrence | 10/9/2008

“Allied Power Linking” is a powerful tool. But, as with any power, you have to use it carefully so it doesn’t backfire. Here are some tips to keep in mind when employing this technique.

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Why “As Soon As Possible” Is a Stupid Request

By Suzanne Richardson | 10/6/2008

Specifics can be truly powerful. They can help you:

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Transportation Security Administration Making Travel Easier?

By Lori Allen | 10/3/2008

You know the airport-security drill. Take off your shoes. Empty your pockets. Off with your belt and metal jewelry. But now there’s one less hassle at American checkpoints. As of this past August 16, you can leave your laptop in its bag. If, that is, the bag is “checkpoint-friendly” and TSA-approved.

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How Restaurants Are Reacting to the Economy

By Charlie Byrne | 10/2/2008

“If you really want to be sure of that 7:30 p.m. table, ask for it with a French, Spanish, or Italian accent. It will brand you as a potentially bigger spender, the kind helping restaurants outlast a weak dollar and a wobbly Dow.”

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