Communications
First, the words “recalculating” melodically flow from your GPS. Then sternly like an admonishment from your second grade teacher. Who has not heard the judgmental tone in the voice of your GPS as you miss a turn she has so methodically planned for you? So your GPS is forced to configure another route on the journey to your final destination. She “recalculates”, figuratively pursing her lips together as she says with assurance, “recalculating”.
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Communications
We are a society of rules. Think about it. We have rules for everything from how we tip to how we are legally able to spy in the NFL. It is not against the “rules” to spy, you just have to follow the rules for when and how to spy. Have you thought about how and why rules are made? How and why do we amend rules?
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Financial
The answer to this question is an absolute "maybe, maybe not". The size of your estate, type of assets it consists of, and the state you live in will determine whether or not your heirs will pay any taxes. The thing you have to remember is there is more than one kind of tax that comes into play when someone passes their estate to their beneficiaries upon their death. These taxes include federal estate taxes, state inheritance taxes, capital gains taxes and income taxes.
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Financial
The decade of 2000-2009 has been dubbed the "lost decade" as most indices averaged annual returns in the negative numbers. The DJIA began the decade at an open of 11,497 and closed at the end of 2009 at 10,428. This may have you still sitting on the sidelines in defensive mode and not knowing which way to go in the future as health care, income and estate taxes, and real estate values are at the top of the list of the most unknown, but much needed information, for making your next move.
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Leadership
Whether you are in Houston, TX or Moscow, Russia, the business world has changed. While the economy may trend up and down, change is a factor that stays consistent. Even if your business is currently suffering, when it returns to the good times, the industry will not be like it was during the last period of prosperity. No one likes change, but everyone must deal with it.
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Marketing / PR
Yes, marketing budgets have shrunk. Every sale takes an incredible effort. Nevertheless, never before, has the discipline of advertising been as cost effective, measurable and far-reaching. For some companies, failure is not an option. Therefore, instead of halting marketing and accepting defeat, they look at the current playing field: Creative services are more affordable than ever.
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Presentations
Although many professional service providers find themselves reluctant to deliver them, presentations remain one of the most effect business development tools available. Presentations can help you increase your visibility by differentiating yourself from others and enhance your credibility by clearly articulating your professionalism and expertise.
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Presentations
You’ll find that electronic slide shows play a part in most business presentations today. Used correctly, visuals can help your presentation in three ways. First, they can reinforce a message by complementing the verbal and vocal channels of communication. Second, they can help clarify complex or abstract information and relationships through visual representation. Third, they can help persuade the audience by enhancing the presenter’s credibility.
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