August 14, 2008 – In This Issue

Increase sales with a better telephone voice

How to become a highly effective marketer

The reality of post-vacation blues

Establish the creativity habit

Extra motivation to improve time management


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Top Story
Increase sales with a better telephone voice
By Laurie Sheppard
You have one chance to make a good impression on the telephone and all you have is your voice. Learn how to improve vocal quality to gain trust and credibility.
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How to become a highly effective marketer
Read this list of best practices before you begin your next marketing campaign.
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The reality of post-vacation blues
Relaxation gains during vacation often are negated by a return to stockpiles of work. By implementing a few simple tips, executives and their staff members can reap more benefits from time off.
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Establish the creativity habit
Before you hire a consultant to solve your latest sales or marketing conundrum, form an employee task force and tap into their creative juices.
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Extra motivation to improve time management
Remember, staff members and coworkers will observe how you manage time.
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