At this joyous time of the season I ponder this thought every year and with everyone I meet.
What is the correct thing to say? "Merry Christmas” or “Happy Holidays".
When I was just a boy the wonder and excitement of this time of year brought joy and expectation of visiting family, what new decorations we would see at the stores, and yes, presents under the tre…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on December 13, 2009 at 9:51pm —
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Abundance is starting to return both in nature and in life. Have you noticed that the economy dial has been turned up and people are feeling more confident?
Well now is the time to offer the best you can to your customers. Don't offer the same Holiday products or service you have in the past now is the time to offer unique one of kind options. First check w…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on November 8, 2009 at 9:52pm —
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We recently took a trip to Southern California's Mediterranean Coast, Santa Barbara. Upon our arrival we partook of the monthly farmers market and tasted fresh olive oil, smelled fresh herbs, ate fruits and vegetables just pulled from the ground. While experiencing the wonder of nature’s bounty we noticed th…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on September 16, 2009 at 6:53pm —
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As customers have tightened their wallets during these economic times one thing that has become prevalent is the word "
value". One definition is: worth or importance: the worth, importance, or usefulness of something to somebody. So what is your value to your customers?
Value…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on August 5, 2009 at 6:27pm —
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Are Government contracts right for you? With over $6 Billion being poured into Government contracting to help stimulate business and the economy this may be the time to sign up for contracts. The US Government is the largest purchaser of goods and services in the world…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on June 10, 2009 at 1:24pm —
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Survival today is about utilizing all the partnerships you have forged over the years and helping each other achieve success. Vendors are a crucial part of our daily business lives and as such they play an important part in the quality of service and product we offer our clients. They too are feeling the effects of the current economy and are looking for creative ways to expand their market share as well. So why not work together and forge a more marketable relationship by utilizing the power of…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on May 9, 2009 at 11:20am —
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History is fascinating when it comes to food. Since we have started to sell the authentic Italian Panini (
Panino) why not understand where it came from and why it is so famous today. The first Italian recipe that somewhat resembles a panino is that for
panunto (greased…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on April 7, 2009 at 3:17pm —
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Today's customers are not the same as one year ago. Customers today want the best value, the best service from start to finish, and a trust worthy individual they can count on as situations change. Pricing will always be at the forefront of the customers mind and yet if all you do is sell on price you will not succeed. Today more than ever sales should be based on building a long term relationship with your customers, and educating them on what your service can and will do for them based on ther…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on March 11, 2009 at 4:33pm —
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Okay we all know times are tough and probably not going to get better soon, but as my Grandmother said "inside every dark cloud there is a silver lining." Everyday I hear from friends and business partners who are getting the dreaded pink slip, falling behind on bills, and just trying to make it one…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on February 7, 2009 at 2:05pm —
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I am not going to tell you what you should eat or stay away from, but instead I am going to share with you some age old wisdom that we should all adhere to to stay healthy.
Healthy eating begins with learning how to “eat smart”. It's not just
what you eat, but
how…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on January 7, 2009 at 9:25pm —
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Christmas Day is celebrated on December 25th of each year. It is the day Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. The word "Christmas" means "Christ's Mass" - derived from the English term "Christes masse". American customs come from many places. Santa Claus has a Dutch…
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Added by Mark S. Neely on December 10, 2008 at 5:14pm —
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