Business Recession Response Is it possible to ''recession-proof' your business? Most business experience slow periods, recession, seasonality, growth, and varying profitability. When going through a period of recession, keep going.Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Recession Response Plan, Consumer Electronics, back to school, Cuts across the board, the new strategy, diverisfy the portfolio, Harry S Truman, Thomas Jefferson, Cicero, The Trusted Advocate, Executive Blueprints, John Mehrmann Corporate Consistency A business can be defined by the same character traits that are typically associated with an individual personality. A business can be bold, aggressive, compassionate, inconsiderate, caring, trustworthy, deceptive, cautious, or friendly. A business is often the reflection of the conglomeration of members, leadership, and an accumulation of character traits. If a company is large, the character traKeywords:
johnmehrmann, Corporate Consistency, business, practice what you preach, bait and switch, low employee turnover, loyal customers, The Trusted Advocate, Executive Blueprints, John Mehrmann Implementing New Technology There are amusing and horrific stories of the trials and tribulations associated with the transfer of technology, and the implementation of new systems and architecture. There are lessons that we can learn from those who have blazed the trails before us, and those who have been burned by the blaze. Get your fingers ready to count the five fundamental considerations for implementing new technology.Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Implementing New Technology, systems and architecture, Oracle, sirius satellite radio, Howard Stern, Larry Ellison, be aggressive, be cautious, Be quick, be slow, be safe, Eric Nelson, Secure Privacy Solutions, Putts Law, Alice Kahn, Robert Pirsig, Buckminster Fuller, The Trusted Advoc Taboo Topics Can avoiding taboo topics in communication have a critical impact on clients, partners, peer, family, and friends? How do candid conversations empower a trusted advocate?Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Taboo Topics, trusted advisor, trusted advocate, financial advisor, MFS Investment Management, life expectancy, legacy planning, Piere Trudeau, Kahlil Gibran, Dan Tafel, Service Net, Accelerate success with authenticity and integrity, Executive Blueprints, John Mehrmann Airline Travel Rising fuel prices have impacted airline travel. Be prepared, and adjust your plans accordingly.Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Airline Travel, Rising fuel prices have impacted airline travel, Be prepared, and adjust your plans accordingly, American Airlines, Continental, Delta, United Airlines, Ted, Larry kellner, Jeff Smisek, slash jobs, cuts, tony scudder, The Trusted Advocate, Accelerate Success with Authen Top Search Topics for Men Statistics show that most men prefer using Internet search engines for quick advice on health related topics, even more than calling or scheduling time to discuss health concerns with a doctor. The following are the most frequently searched Men's Health Topics on AOL Search.Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Top Search Topics for Men, Men's Health Topics, Electronics and Gadgets, suggestions for related search topics or additional resources, Prostate Cancer, urinary Tract infection, insomnia, hari loss, vasectomy, diabets, impotence, indegestion, iphone, ipod, TV, computer, cell phones, GP The Power of Niche Sales Many successful organizations have survived turbulent economic conditions and fierce competitive environments by consistently nurturing a niche, and the loyal consumers in the niche community. It is possible to expand and grow business in addition to the niche. Unfortunately, several other organizations have lost their identities in an effort to copy the competition, rebrand themselves, or casuallKeywords:
johnmehrmann, The Power of Niche Sales, you've got questions, Radio Shack, speakers, ham radio operators, apple computers, steve jobs, iPod, iPhone, Golden Age of Gadgets, thinking differently, Oprah Winfrey, O Magazine, Azriel Winnet, Hodu, Your Gateway to Better Communication Skills, Words of Wisd Make Gossip Work for You Are you harnessing the power of gossip, communities, and social networking to promote your brand? Whether your brand is a product, a service, or yourself, this is the era of connectivity and belonging. The Internet has become a powerful medium for connecting people with more than information access. It is creating communities and relationships by making it easier to find individuals with similar iKeywords:
johnmehrmann, Make Gossip Work for You, Mike Easterbrook, ARC International, Blogs, WIkis, Forums, Social Media, LinkedIn, Face-book, MySpace, community, Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth College, Words of Wisdom, The Trusted Advocate, Accelerate Success with Authenticity and Integrity, Executive B What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger Scientists and researchers are experimenting with venom, bacteria, and genes from the common cold to create amazing cures. What can we learn from this approach of studying what could be perceived as deadly and harmful, and apply the same aspirations to our own challenges and temporarily agonizing hurdles?Keywords:
johnmehrmann, What Doesn't Kill You, Makes You Stronger, deathstalker scorpion, brain cancer, e coli, cure for the common cold, louis pasteur, Words of Wisdom, The Trusted Advocate, Executive Blueprints, John Mehrmann Why IBM Profits Rose 20 Percent While World Markets Fell 20 Percent Amid the panic of investors, brokers, and analysts, world equity markets plunged 20 percent in one week. IBM presented signs of survival as the company prepares to release a full earning report on October 16 that will show a 20 percent jump in profit. The enormous impact of sickly stocks, broken banks, credit crunch, cascading consumer confidence, and the reeling real estate market will continue tKeywords:
johnmehrmann, IBM, World Markets, economic crisis, AIG, Lehman Brothers, Merrill Lynch, Tokyo, Frankfurt, London, Wall Street, Mount Gibson Iron, China, Wii, Kindle, services, John Mehrmann In Memory of Circuit City Stores In Good to Great by Jim Collins, Circuit City was acknowledged as one of the companies that rose from good to great status by virtue of the appropriate culture and exceptional business strategy. The recognition bestowed on Circuit City was considerable and well deserved. The growth and success of Circuit City was contrasted sharply by the collapse of Silo Stores during the same period of two decades. What happened to a good to great company that it is now gone, and what can we learn from this closing chapter of the second largest electronics retail chain that is painfully relevant during the cKeywords:
johnmehrmann, Circuit City, John Mehrmann, The Trusted Advocate, Jim Collins, Good to Great, Alan Wurtzel, words of Wisdom Emergencies Happen When . . . . Emergencies are attributed to the unexpected. Emergencies happen when things don't go as intended or have the desired results. We plan, we prepare, and we become comfortable with normal routines. Then, out of the blue, an emergency happens that changes everything. People panic, pressure mounts, and frantic response ensues. The proper response to an emergency is dictated by the cause.Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Emergencies Happen When, John Mehrmann, The Trusted Advocate, Poor Planning, Poor Execution, words of Wisdom Coping with Career Change Lost your Job? Experiencing a sudden or unexpected career change? Worried about your future?Keywords:
johnmehrmann, Coping with Career Change, Business, Careers and Employment, Denial, Bargaining, Depression, Anger, Acceptance, Barack Obama, George Gilder, Victor Hugo, Kubler-Ross, John Mehrmann, The Trusted Advocate, words of Wisdom
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