"If we did all the things that we are capable of doing, we would literally astound ourselves"
Thomas Edison

Tuesday, March 30, 2010

Happiness from within


Once you deeply realize that your security, peace of mind & well being come from within you (& not from money), it becomes easier and easier to create the wealth & money you want in your life.

Monday, March 22, 2010

Be the best


Be the best person you can be first then the rest will follow. By being the best you can be and improving yourself, then others will become attracted to you in many other different aspects . The way you present yourself, the attitude you carry, all will lead to being a better person in general and being the best you can be..

Sunday, March 14, 2010

Friday, March 5, 2010

Tips for people to be comfortable with you

Here are the two tips
Your clothes
Check that your clothes are in good condition, clean with no rips or tears, and that your trousers and top do not clash wildly with each other. These things are much more important than the brand name of your jacket. After all, there's nothing attractive about a man who cannot dress himself properly.

Personal hygiene
Always shower before a meeting. By making sure that you are immaculately clean and smell pleasant, you are removing reasons for people to reject you. If a person is watching your mouth while you speak, make sure that it is because the person is concertating, and not because the person is following that piece of spinach from lunch around your jaw line. It's always worth checking your appearance in a mirror before you make your approach, to make sure that you are presenting yourself as best as possible.

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Sunday, February 21, 2010

Hidden Information contained in Famous Logos

Federal Express

This is probably one of the best known logos with a hidden meaning. If you look closely, you’ll see an arrow that’s formed by the letters E and x. This arrow symbolizes speed and precision, two major selling points of this company.

Amazon

This logo doesn’t seem to hide much at first sight, but it gives you a little insight in the philosophy behind the brand. First of all, the yellow swoosh looks like a smile: Amazon.com want to have the best customer satisfaction. The swoosh also connects the letters a and z, meaning that this store has everything from a to z.

Sunday, February 14, 2010

Referral or Finder Fee


Question:
"As an independent consultant, I sometimes have clients that need services I can't provide, so I refer then to other consultants. Is it customary to charge referral fees for such situations? If so, what should I charge?"

Answer from experienced consultant, he said
"I have tended to not seek referral fees... though that doesn't mean you can't or shouldn't. My reasoning has been that, if I have a close colleague who I know is great for the role - and it is one I can't fulfill - then I am doing both my colleague and the prospect (or client) a favor and it doesn't take much of my time... I am building goodwill, that I find often comes back.. albeit not directly, and over a long-term time perspective... but I don't keep track.

If I were to launch a search to find the best fit for the role, I might consider a finders fee of some kind - though I would want to vet the consultant I referred in that case.

In other cases - and completely legitimate ones - I know of situations where referral fees of 5% or so are viewed as fully appropriate. Others use a sliding scale - say 5% of the first $20,000, 3% of the next $10,000 and 1.5% of any amount above that... Though those people have tended to be business development types who actively seek projects that they can refer - so the higher percentages feel more appropriate."

There are many ways, and you have to use an approach that you are comfortable with. I am sure I have left money on the table with my approach - at least in the short-term - but I hope and believe I have developed some strong long-term relationships in return.