How a channel conflict with partners can be resolved to improve ROI

Conflict is a common ingredient between companies and their channel partners. A web search for “Channel Conflict” turns up many articles, most of which are generally related to pricing issues with or between channel partners. However, channel conflicts can occur over a much broader spectrum in the channel and many manufacturers are not even aware of the conflicts. The consequences […]

How to Spot Fake UGG Boots

Christmas is just around the corner and gift-buying season is upon us (that is, if it hasn’t kicked off in earnest in your area yet)! So start thinking and gift shopping now, or you’ll end up doing last minute Christmas shopping just when prices have already gone up! Are you thinking of buying shoes as a Christmas present? Sheepskin boots […]

Real Estate Reinvention Part 2: Online and Empowered Consumers are Taking Charge and Paying Less

demanding consumers “Internet buyers tend to be better informed about market conditions and better prepared to act on the home they want when they start working with a realtor. Fortunately for realtors, these changes don’t necessarily hurt, as long as they can adjust to the new relationship and realize that new-style buyers value speed and efficiency over guidance when finding […]

Michael Kimble Review

Michael Kimble begins his career working long hours in the insurance industry and was successful at this and earned a six figure income. Sometimes people want to change their way of life, they want a more challenging career. Michael soon found himself dissatisfied with the insurance industry and began attending seminars on marketing techniques and tactics. Through his election, this […]

Awaken the star that you carry inside

Years ago I read a great book called “How to Be a Star at Work” by Robert E. Kelley. This book became and continues to be one of the “100 Best Business Books of All Time” and the “#1 Career Book” ranked by The New York Daily News. The author argues that “stars are made, not born.” This is great […]