As a child, I was often frustrated about things over which I had no control; my bedtime, what I could or couldn’t eat, do and in some cases, even say. I couldn’t wait to be an adult so that I could make my own decisions and have control over everything. As an adult, I...
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Before we sell any product or service we must first sell ourselves, and consequently, we all must be salespeople to some degree. Unfortunately, however, one of the biggest mistakes most professionals make when they first meet someone is overselling themselves. Impromptu first impressions are what they are, but scheduled first impressions like sales calls,...
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Social media has exploded over the past 5 years. Almost any individual or company can be found by at least one social media profile, or at least they should. This rapidly evolving industry is emerging as a powerful marketing tool for businesses large and small. Industries that rely heavily on networking, such as sales,...
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In today’s economy, finding a job is harder than ever. Hundreds of people are submitting their resumes for the same position and for the person trying to decipher which resumes make the initial cut, all of the resumes that come in may start to look the same and it gets harder to find resumes...
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One area that affects a business’ bottom line more than most is in negotiation. Striking business deals is the cornerstone of the business world, and can make or break any company regardless of size. One bad deal can bring a company to its knees, just as an excellent one can boost a tiny business...
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Public speaking. The mere mention of the words makes many people quake in their boots. They dread the idea of standing up in front of an audience and giving a talk. But the fact remains that most people will have to speak publically at some point in their careers as public speaking becomes an...
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According to the most recent US Census data, North Dakota’s population has increased by 30,400 people. Factoring in to the population increase are job growth, a robust North Dakota economy, and the western oil boom. The population of North Dakota has fluctuated greatly over the past century, with booms coming in the early 20th...
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Scheels and Sanford Health have donated $15 million between them to the renovation of the Bison Sports Arena on the NDSU campus.
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