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Appealing to Four Categories of B2B Decision-Makers
Companies spend millions of dollars trying to decipher what’s behind the buying behaviors of retail consumers.But, what about B2B decision-makers? According to Bryan Eisenberg in an article at ClickZ, most B2B business decision-makers fall into one of four preference categories -- methodical, spontaneous, humanistic or competitive. Depending on the style of decision-maker you are trying to reach, you will want to set up your Web pages in certain ways. Here are the four preference categories:Methodical decision-makers: Most B2B sales efforts are designed for these individuals. They care about rules, organization and methods. They’re practical, analytical, conservative and devour information. They can also be too rigid.Spontaneo

re not irreplaceable – no matter how well you think you do your job. An employee who is stuck in their own world of me, mine and myself, signals to an employer that they are not thinking of the business and the bottom line that keeps everyone employed.

Items that fall under this category include; personal life excuses for not getting work done, a never-ending tirade of personal issues interfering with job performance and letting your employer know the intimate details of your life without being asked.

Constant Complaining

Just about everyone has worked with a complainer. If they won a Rolls Royce, they’d kick the tires and ask about the gas mileage. Then they would have a fit when they found out they would have to pay for their own gas.

This person could be the most talented person in the company but, in most cases, they will never advance because their “can’t do” attitude will prec

Nerve of Steel
L.N. Mittal has an abundant appetite for acquiring steel firms. From Kazakhstan to Romania, from Indonesia to the US, the Indian-born takeover tycoon’s Mittal Steel has gobbled up steel plants and added them to his expanding empire. But not even his most ardent admirers bet on the success of his bid for Europe’s biggest steel maker Arcelor S.A.Except perhaps Mittal himself. Luxembourg-based Arcelor had tried everything to fend off the metal maven. At first there was shock and confusion in the European ranks as the French, who hold stake in the company, told Mittal that his bid had no chance. Luxembourg politicians said they would pass legislation to make his bid illegal.In much of Europe, Mittal’s move was viewed as a rough attempt by

Have you ever seen the movie “Office Space?” If you have worked in any facet of corporate America and haven’t seen it, I encourage you to do so. It is a comedy about a guy who rises up to rail against the hopelessly corporate fictional enterprise, Initech. The cast of characters includes the boss who always wants you to work overtime, the employee with too many bosses, two clueless consultants and one character who just wants his “stapler” back. As outrageous as the film’s plot is, it does reveal some of the secrets to getting ahead in the corporate world.

I have known many incredibly capable people whose abilities weren’t being noticed or recognized, simply because they did not know how to navigate a corporate environment. If you were raised in a suburban, professional household, some of these things are old hat. However, if you were raised in different circumstances, as many of us were, much of these customs or the “corporate culture” as a whole, may seem as natural as two left feet.

As with everything in life, work means finding the right balance. If we are off balance in any direction, our life suffers and we are unable to achieve our true potential or joy out of what we are doing. For example, a workaholic is often a doormat to their job, loving it but having a home life that suffers. Alternately, a person who salivates at the though of 5pm can’t possibly be a person who enjoys what they are doing. And when we don’t enjoy what we’re doing, we don’t do it as well as someone who does – and our work suffers.

5 Things to Avoid

Taking it Personally

I have a friend, let’s call her Sally, who used to write people letters at the office whenever she was offended by them or when she was afraid she offended them. She was an assistant in her department and lacked confidence because she didn’t have the education or rank that her co-workers had. However, what she didn’t realize was that she had the talent, drive and intellectual capacity to outperform every other member in her department.

What am I really saying here? Education is important. We should strive for it, hunger for it and value where it can take us in our personal and professional lives. However, just because a person doesn’t have a formal education doesn’t mean that they don’t have what it takes to do a job. Mistakes are going to happen on the job, some people aren’t going to like you and sometimes people may even say things that hurt your feelings. Just know that while your feelings are valid and important, you need to handle conflict in a straight-forward, professional manner. Look at the situation at hand. Is there anything you can learn from it that will make you a better worker? Could there be another reason for your co-worker/boss’s comments or attitude? What can you do to show this person that, while you are not willing endure any rude or unprofessional comments, that you appreciate their input and will take them into consideration?

I once had a co-worker who worked in a legal department of a publishing company. She received calls all the time from irate authors who hadn’t received their payments who would curse her out. After trying every possible way to calm them, with grace, she would simply reply over and over again, if necessary, “well, I’m sorry you feel that way.” Once she hung up the phone, she knew that she had done everything she could and that she had no control over their feelings. This enabled her to let it go.

The “me” Complex

I am sure that your needs are at the top of your list – and let’s face it, in most cases they should be. However, do not expect your employer to feel that way. You are not irreplaceable – no matter how well you think you do your job. An employee who is stuck in their own world of me, mine and myself, signals to an employer that they are not thinking of the business and the bottom line that keeps everyone employed.

Constant Complaining

This person could be the most talented person in the company but, in most cases, they will never advance because their “can’t do” attitude will prece

Finding the Appropriate Team
You must be able to define the ultimate goals and find the holes before you can look for team members to fill the void. Without this definition of where you want to go and what additional services you want to provide, there is not point in adding Power Team members. Establishing the ground rules first and then seeking "partners" is the best route to take. One of the biggest questions that come to mind is where to look for your team members. I have always found team members through looking at my existing clients, people in organizations and leads groups that I am involved with. I never advertise for a team member, they are always referred to me by someone I know. Once you find a potential team member, you will need to do a background che

oms or the “corporate culture” as a whole, may seem as natural as two left feet.

5 Things to Avoid

Taking it Personally

The “me” Complex

Constant Complaining

This person could be the most talented person in the company but, in most cases, they will never advance because their “can’t do” attitude will prec

Cargo Shipping Containers
The imported milk you are enjoying today and the leather boots you will be wearing tomorrow have at one point been inside one of those cargo shipping containers. All products that are transported from one place to another, from coast to coast, across several seas and wide desert lands have been carried by a truckload of cargo shipping containers.The eve of using cargo shipping containers started several decades ago when the need to carry basic commodities in huge amount, from factories to different locations, was indispensable. It makes shipment faster, safer and more cost efficient. The container shipping industry has become one of the most thriving business endeavors in the world today.Cargo shipping containers nowadays are a lot bi

e didn’t have the education or rank that her co-workers had. However, what she didn’t realize was that she had the talent, drive and intellectual capacity to outperform every other member in her department.

The “me” Complex

Constant Complaining

This person could be the most talented person in the company but, in most cases, they will never advance because their “can’t do” attitude will prec

Compensation Resources - Inc. Partners With Morgan Stanley
Many Fortune 100 companies have found it beneficial to provide their top executives with free Financial Planning Services. These companies understand the necessity of providing key employees with the tools to manage what they have worked so hard to accumulate. Although most companies have support services that are available to their general employee population, the comprehensive financial planning benefit is normally reserved for top executives. Clearly, these executives have achieved a level of personal and financial success that requires a heightened degree of financial sophistication and expertise. More importantly, these large corporations recognize that to retain and augment their most important capital, their management team, they not onl

orker/boss’s comments or attitude? What can you do to show this person that, while you are not willing endure any rude or unprofessional comments, that you appreciate their input and will take them into consideration?

The “me” Complex

Constant Complaining

This person could be the most talented person in the company but, in most cases, they will never advance because their “can’t do” attitude will prec

How Can I Achieve What the Top Five Percent Do Without Leaving My Job?
Part 3 of Having a Successful BusinessI’m glad you asked! In this section, our discussion will show you one of the fastest growing industries and how you capitalize NOW!Do you remember the question asked in the first section of this series: How big of a slice of the pie are you willing to cut for yourself?Before you can answer the question above, here is a monetary value to consider. Do you really need “a slice” if an industry is expected to make over a TRILLION dollars within the next decade?I’m going to tell you why the Health and Wellness industry is making some really big waves.When talking about that amount of money, I would be happy just licking the knife that’s cutting this pie! This is what the Health an

Constant Complaining

This person could be the most talented person in the company but, in most cases, they will never advance because their “can’t do” attitude will precede them wherever they go. True leadership requires the ability to motivate others and to serve others in a positive way that enables and inspires them to do the best job they can do.

The Doormat Syndrome

Going beyond the call of duty is necessary if you want to get ahead at work, but there is a line that should not be crossed. Make reasonable limitations about your time and what you are willing to do and STICK to them. This will show integrity and a good boss will respect you more for this. The doormat does everything without even thinking about it and often ends up getting walked on in the process.

The Flirt

Sure, you can get what you need more quickly if you strike up a charming discourse with the people who really matter – we’re talking about the office management personnel and technical gurus. This is encouraged because these people are often the hardest working, yet least valued members of an organization. However, the big no-no is even the appearance of “sleeping your way to the top.” Even if it is innocent, perception is truth to many. And who wants to be perceived as someone who slept their way to the top? Even if you get the title, you won’t get the respect. So don’t go there. Use your feminine whiles to make quicker, more effective decisions, to handle workplace friction and to increase efficiency in your organization. You’ll respect yourself more in the morning.

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