Calling Buyers at Major Retail Chains Jim DeBetta Making calls to retail buyers can be a daunting task -- even for veterans in sales and marketing. It is always best to employ or work with those who have extensive retail contacts as they will make the process much more efficient and enjoyable. However, if you must go it alone and make cold calls, you must know how to reach the right person or the person who would be willing to put you in touch with the right buyer for your products. Here is a general guideline for you to follow. . . . keep reading The Psychology of Inventing Jim DeBetta The psychology of inventing...and how to put your mind to work to do something extraordinary! . . . keep reading Listen to Some Quotes Read by Joyce Joyce recites a few favorite quotes. . . . keep reading 365 Inspirational Thoughts by Joyce Joyce Bone Short and sweet inspirational thoughts for each day of the year. . . . keep reading Interview with Phil Hellmuth, Celebrity Poker Player Joyce Bone Life consists not in holding good cards but in playing those you hold well. - Josh Billings We are born into this world without the advantage of choosing our environment. Our parents, our gender, our skin color, our financial status are all out of our control. Once we become adults however, the table turns--we chose, either consciously or perhaps by avoiding making a decision. Either way we are playing our cards. Sometimes we win and sometimes we lose. Who is a good resource when trying to figure out how to best play the hand dealt? I decided, "How about the 11 time World Champion, Poker Hall of Fame inductee, Phil Hellmuth?" Here is a man who took that quote literally! . . . keep reading The Pareto Principle Joyce Bone The 80/20 rule is the answer to the question you are bound to be asked, "How do you manage to do it all?" . . . keep reading Habits Joyce Bone For the most part our days are largely repetitive. We literally operate out of habit. Have you ever unwittingly turned the wrong way out of the habit? For example you robotically turned right instead of left at an intersection because the majority of the time it's the way you go? That's habit at work. If you can become mindful of your day-to-day habits you will see opportunity for improvement. Any personal improvements will be reflected in your work, which in turn can improve your bottom line. . . . keep reading