When I graduated from college in 2007, I didn’t really have a job plan. Contrary to my extreme OCD notion to plan everything, I just knew I wanted to use my public relations and marketing degree. I was 21 years old and ready to take on the business world – build relationships, find contacts and…
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Why Do Businesses Choose One Consultant (or Employee) Over Another?
Alan Wolk and Paul Barsch recently wrote posts here that tackled the questions of credibility and trust. Those of us who are consultants understand well that to get work, we must project both characteristics.
Businesses won’t hire us unless we appear credible and trustworthy. The questions come do…
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The Coolest Job on the Planet
I started a new job last week at HP as Vice President, Marketing for its Digital Photography and Entertainment businesses. Think digital cameras, photo compact printers, Snapfish, retail photofinishing and DVD on demand.
I am very excited by the tremendous growth opportunities in all these busines…
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Does Anyone Care What We Think?
By anyone, I mean customers and clients. The inspiration for this post came months ago when someone here at the Fix, I think it was Ann, wrote a post. I don’t recall the specific post… but what I do remember is that the post generated a few comments about phrases that drive people nuts. Two of…
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Is Publishing a Book Worth It?
I can’t tell you how many times I’ve heard someone say, “You should publish a business book….
….It’ll be great for your brand, your leads, and your overall revenue growth. Great marketing tactic, that book writing.” Makes sense.
Maybe it’s my roots in direct marketing, or maybe I’m just a natu…
