Business can be a tricky thing, even when you’re only operating within your own language. When you bring in another tongue, things can rapidly become hugely complicated. At this point you will need some form of translation or other. Deciding whether this should be carried out in-house or through a translation agency is the next…
An insurance agency elevator pitch is a succinct summary used to quickly describe your insurance agency, products and services. It should include your unique agency value proposition, and must be delivered within the time span of an elevator ride, in about 30 to 60 seconds. This can be much harder than many agents might initially…
The world, today, is becoming progressively digitalised with millions of folks going online. Companies are realizing the encompassing reach their brands can enjoy by being proactive in the digital arena. No matter a brand is small or a giant unit, they certainly do not hesitate to invest in the top digital marketing agencies that have…
As a professional branding consultant working for a branding agency I am always amazed at the lack of knowledge of ad agencies or marketing companies when it comes to branding. Sure, they all say they do branding but saying a buzz word does not make it so. All they really care about is doing what…
Anyone who has been responsible for planning an event knows that selecting the venue and planning the schedule is only half the battle. The perceived success of the event, whether it's a large business meeting, a workgroup retreat, a consultation, a sales event or a training session, depends on it running smoothly and making a…
With the federal government passing the Housing and Economic Recovery Act on July 31, 2008, we can expect to see a lot more laws passed by the states. The Housing and Recovery Act contained the S.A.F.E. Mortgage Licensing Act. That portion of the bill requires the states to put in place a Loan Originator Licensing…
When we conduct training for employees through our organization or for customers in different locations, etc., we want to be sure that they receive the same message and leave with the same knowledge and skills. There are 16 separate actions you can take to increase the probability that your training programs will be the same…
Do your English or foreign language learners own or have access to any high-tech toys like Ipods, MP3 or MP4 players? How about a PC, digital camera or cell phone with picture-taking capacity? What about access to an audio, digital or analog (cassette tape) voice recorder? Using these devices and other high-tech toys, a host…
A recent article in HR Magazine (HR Magazine, January 2012, Low-cost safety training, by Angela Collis, SPHR, GPHR) suggested that if an employer can’t afford to send all the employees to safety training, that a low-cost approach would be to send one and let that one teach the rest upon return to work. Although that…
Spanish tutoring is becoming increasingly popular. You can see Spanish tutoring schools everywhere; just take notice as you drive around town. The same is true for the internet. There are tons of Spanish tutoring sites that promise to teach you how to speak the language at record speeds. However, the question most asked is, which…
Exhibition stand design provides one of the best marketing tools available to exhibitors who wish to communicate their product / s and / or brand to the public and business to business sector users. With a huge choice of exhibitions to choose from, companies find themselves attending exhibitions that are not directly related to their…
So you have decided to make your wedding reception exceptional. You do not want to be trapped inside a rented hall on a beautiful summer evening, especially when there are so many charming and romantic locations to host your magical night. With wedding tent rentals, you have so many more options than a hall can…
The best way to learn any foreign language is simply to immerse yourself in the sounds and culture of your TL (target language). One authentic immersion environment in which you can improve your language dramatically is where the language is spoken and used on a daily basis. To benefit fully from your experience abroad you…
Welcome to your competition's worst nightmare! Imagine an insurance selling system so penetrating it will: 1. Separate you from the crowd as the undisputed expert in your field 2. Pre-sell your prospects, making the appointment just a matter of finishing up the paperwork 3. Generate stacks of warm leads from your target neighborhood and demographic…
There are important differences between prior depositions and post-judgment debtor examinations, which are often abbreviated as JDXs. (JDXs are also called ORAPs – ORders to APpear, or OEXs – Orders for a debtor's EXAMination.) This article uses California as the example, however the concepts described here are similar in most states. This article is my…