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Are We a World Out of Touch?

Where is our world headed with this lack of personal communication? Could some of the problems we see each day be a result of lack of interaction between people? What can we do about it? Isn’t it amazing how you … Continue reading

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What Is A WOW Card?

The WOW card is the best type of card to give and receive because it has been personalized with just the right saying and a special picture. And as you know, a picture says a 1,000 words, so when it … Continue reading

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What Is A WOW Card?

The WOW card is the best type of card to give and receive because it has been personalized with just the right saying and a special picture. And as you know, a picture says a 1,000 words, so when it … Continue reading

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What is a Certified Performance Technologist?

Until the development of the Certified Performance Technologist (CPT) designation, just about anyone could claim that they were a training professional. On the other side about the same time, training practitioners were asking for a credential to help them assess … Continue reading

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Sympathy Cards: What Do I Say?

One of the most difficult cards to send to a family or friend is a sympathy card. Why? Because if you are like us, you have many mixed feeling on what is truly appropriate for the situation. But never underestimate … Continue reading

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Thank You Cards: What Do I Say?

Sending a thank you card is a great way to build and maintain a business or personal relationship. It can be simple and to the point, yet still pack a punch with the receiver in demonstrating that you are a … Continue reading

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Stabucks Closes For Training: News At Ten

While catching the early morning news at the gym today, I was astonished to hear the headline that Starbucks is closing nationwide for three hours to train its 135,000 store employees on the art of coffeemaking and the ultimate customer … Continue reading

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Write 38 Measurable Objectives In Minutes!

My assumptions are that: You have some basic knowledge of training. Or you may have experience in the training field as an instructor. You might have developed instructor-led training or printed training manuals. YOu would rather get a root canal … Continue reading

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SBA 8a Certification: Are You Scared To Apply On Your Own?

Please answer these questions: 1) Would you pay someone to fill out an application for a credit card? 2) Do you want to make a simple process more complicated? 3) Are you lazy? If you answered YES, to one or … Continue reading

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Write Your SBA 8a Social Disadvantage Narrative

Background Are you a minority or woman business owner? Have you considered applying for SBA status to allow you to access millions of contract dollars with the federal government? Wonder if your business qualifies to become 8(a) certified? Here is … Continue reading

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