Some of you may have heard the term WOW FACTORS, so what are they? They are things that you do as an extra service, the things that make you extra special. We not just talking about a point of difference (POD) It maybe something as little as holding your clients towel or water bottle or something like giving them an award like a trophy or certificate or even something as big as attending their sporting event , going shopping with...more
Have you ever really thought about the fact that society as a whole spends more money in the month of December than any other month of the year? That people so freely give generously and are prepared to spend money to do so, yet so many personal trainers find themselves earning less over Xmas.Why is it that some trainers flourish yet others lose countless clients and sessions over Xmas? Is it limiting beliefs? Paradigms and our own...more
For modern steel construction, final approval on shop drawings is the most talked about issue today. The use of sturdy steel can cut down both initial costs and life cycle costs; but, it is crucial that one follows industry standards to avoid possible delays in approval process. To be specific, the amount of time required for approval is posing a huge challenge for all parties involved in the process. For the contractor, approval delays can influence all phases of a project. Most construction projects work in a linear fashion, a delay at any phase will automatically delay everything that follows. The problem lies in a process that normally involves drawings and RFIs being processed in a linear fashion i.e., from fabricator to contractor to owner to designer and back. Each stop along the way eats up time. In most projects, the construction documents are being controlled by parties who have a little knowledge about the specific details.Here are some recommendations from expert steel detailers:# Produce limited copies of shop drawings and RFIs for people who need them most# The contractor should designate the detailer as his representative rather than stamping and approving each shop...more
Selecting Executive Office ChairsFor those who spend their days at a desk, executive office chairs (link to http://www.planetofficefurniture.com/catalog/Office-Chairs-and-Seating/Executive-Chairs) are not luxuries. Instead, theyre necessities that prevent back pain, leg numbness, headaches and repetitive stress injuries. Take time to choose a chair...more
As I write this I am sitting at Perth airport waiting for my flight to Brisbane to meet over 30 personal trainers from around Australia which is very exciting. As I sit here I am recalling a conversation I had with a Personal Trainer yesterday regarding monitoring your influx of leads, qualifying and increasing the quality of.As...more
Most people are comfortable working for someone else. Not everyone wants to be captain of a ship. Letting others take the risks and reap the rewards is their preferred way to live. If you are of that mindset, this piece is not for you. However, if you count yourself among those seeking alternatives to your current routine, this information is food for your thought and decision making process. There are some common reasons why many folks who desire to strike out on their own end up never doing so. They are people with some entrepreneurial bent but they tend to be very cautious and somewhat risk averse. In other words, they are interested in being their own boss but they consistently hesitate to take the plunge. What follows is a listing of a few of those normal obstacles to starting a business. These are reasons why not to do a start-up and how you might want to consider them in a different light. 1. Fear of failure. To any and all who feel this way, welcome to the club. Virtually everyone suffers from a fear of not knowing what may happen should they try to start their own business. That is completely normal. But it must be said that fear of failure is failure in it's...more
The usual political example of "mixed signals" is depicted by conflicting statements made by politicians in different settings, but the use of "mixed signals" is no longer restricted to the world of politics. As banks become more...more
After one of the worst periods for sales in retail history, some of the largest retailers in the country are saying that this year they are going to work harder than ever at increasing sales while trying to contain marketing expenses,...more
Commercial property prices in Navi Mumbai are witnessing a correction for rental and capital values equally. Day-by-day the demand for office space and retail space(shops) is increasing equally. Given all these factors and constant improvements in...more
There have been so many people out in the network marketing industry that have been wondering about the FHTM business presentation. There are really 2 major reasons why there is so much talk about it. The first reason people are...more
Approximately 75% of homes built today utilize pre-fabricated roof trusses in place of conventional roof rafters to support the roof! Roof trusses are pre-manufactured wood structures which are fabricated in a workshop and carefully designed to...more
Camper Trailers are so much more than just holiday vehicles, they are what you and your family will use as a home for the duration of your vacation, whether it is just for a week or a month. Therefore logic and good sense would demand that you choose...more