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Advice to New Graduates in Their Job Search: ‘Put Your Baseball Cap to the Side’

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If you are a recent college graduate entering the job market after spending the summer backpacking through Europe or taking some downtime, you are facing a tight labor market. Solicit their advice on your job search and ask for their feedback on your resume. Ask them for advice. Ask them for advice and candid feedback.

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Why it Pays to be a Contrarian

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When I began to buy and sell commercial real estate in 1968 I was told that the market had been weak for years, and I was foolish to even consider that kind of investment. The market soon improved dramatically. Since that time, I’ve continued to follow my father’s advice and grown my business into a billion dollar company.

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Golden Rules for Dealing with Asian Businesses, part 1 of 3

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Below is advice explaining what Western business people need to know about national traits and customs in those countries if they want to succeed. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. Relate Articles: Smart Marketing for Small Businesses. Consider leaving a comment!

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What’s the difference? What’s the weakness?

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ADVICE: Get heavily involved with the Internet. ADVICE: Visit customers who LOVE your product and have been loyal to you for years. ADVICE: Find a job you love before you’re fired from the one you don’t. ADVICE: Responsibility starts in the bathroom mirror in the morning. Book value is not guaranteed.

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Recommended New Year’s Resolutions for Entrepreneurs

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Ask for Advice: Ask more of our advisors, that’s what they’re there for. He started several successful entrepreneurial ventures, possesses experience in software design and marketing, and has extensive experience in angel investing. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Consider leaving a comment!

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The overlooked power that may be your sales kryptonite.

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It was one of his early pieces of advice to me. That simple, but powerful piece of advice has helped me earn a fortune. Books typically valued from $14.95 – $29.95 Book value is not guaranteed. my mentor and friend, the late, great Earl Pertnoy used to say with a smile. People and things”.

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What CEOs want to talk about. HINT: It ain’t your product.

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However, it seems no one offers any advice on what to SAY when you get to that meeting, what to DO when you get to that meeting, or what to ASK when you get to that meeting. Market conditions/future. If you are able to talk market conditions and the future with the CEO, you will have their total undivided attention and respect.

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