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Chris S Palumbo - EzineArticles.com Expert Author
Christopher Palumbo holds degrees in Industrial Design, Economics, as well as an MBA in Industrial Administration from Carnegie Mellon University. Following business school, Mr. Palumbo began his career as a partner in a real estate development company, where he developed branding concepts for resort communities in South Florida and the Carolina's. From there his business accomplishments grew as he orchestrated the complete turnaround of a failing national real estate developer. Soon after, Christopher changed ... [More]
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- Don't Just Survive, Thrive - Tips For Financial Success in Tough Economic Times
[Business:Franchising] Believe it or not, it is possible not only to survive, but to thrive in tougher economic markets. And guess what...if you learn how to profit even in "down" markets, than think how well you will flourish when things inevitably get better again. Learn from the pros and the families that have withstood generations of ups and downs in the economy.
- Top Five Rookie Marketing Mistakes and How to Avoid Them
[Business:Marketing] Launching successful marketing campaigns takes creativity, initiative and perseverance. Although most business owners learn the best ways to market through experience and pain-staking trial and error, there are several common mistakes made by new owners that can easily be avoided with a little foresight and preparation. We highlight these "rookie mistakes" below to help new owners generate effective campaigns that bring in higher returns on investment the first time and every time.
- How to Successfully Interview For Staff
[Business:Team-Building] Interviewing candidates for employment can be a formal and time-consuming process. However, if you follow the proper steps, you'll be able to easily weed out people that are unqualified or not right for the position due to time commitment, experience, and knowledge. Learn the tips and tricks for finding the best employees for your business and increase revenue tremendously.
- Building Renewals in Membership-Based Businesses
[Business:Sales] Membership-based businesses work hard to attract new members and keep their existing members happy. But how can you insure successful returns once a membership ends? The good news is that your second year can be just as affordable as your first! Here are proven, successful tips to bring members back again and again, and attracting new ones, to your business.
- Avoiding Inappropriate Interview Questions
[Business:Ethics] Interviewing candidates can often be a time-consuming and nerve-wracking process. While you want to find out as much as you can about the candidate and how they will benefit your company, you need to avoid asking questions which are deemed inappropriate or illegal. The following are examples of ways to find out information about your candidate without being inappropriate and still respecting the limits of the law.
- Blogging As a Sales Tool
[Internet-and-Businesses-Online:Blogging] A blog is a highly advanced and yet very simple way of marketing your business by profiling a member's, client's or employee's experience. Although client testimonials and reviews are the strongest sales tools for a business, online blogging can also work as a major marketing tool to increase online exposure and spread the word about your company much farther than you thought possible.
- Forming Business-to-Business Partnerships to Maximize Sales
[Business:Sales] A partnership with another business is an important step in the evolution of your own business. By combining forces with other businesses, you will be able to reach out to more people in a cost-effective manner. The people who work geographically close to your company are the likeliest candidates to use your business. One local business contact can provide many leads when you consider their coworkers, spouses and, most importantly, clients.
- Healthy Living Franchises Make Healthy Business Sense
[Business:Franchising] Franchise- the word derives from France meaning honesty or freedom. Not a typical thought when it comes to some mainstream chain stores, but a few high end whole lifestyle franchises give both the consumer and the small entrepreneur a value that is true to the sense of the words freedom and honesty. Freedom in the sense of being able to choose a lifestyle based on desirable healthy holistic practices and honesty in that the management teams have hit upon proven successful businesses with a cooperative backup support system.
- 8 Tips For Successfully Handling Customer Complaints
[Business:Customer-Service] Everyone has heard the adage, "The customer is always right." And while there are times that this idea can really be put to the test, quality customer service is something that every business, no matter what industry, should aspire to possess. Addressing customer complaints is a key part of nailing down that sterling customer service image.
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