Providing news and information while helping aspiring writers and journalists, http://thesop.org/index.php?bio=dangoldberg1 http://thesop.org 118 67 http://thesop.org/images/thesop_118x67.jpg Sun, 7 Feb 2010 22:19:00 GMT All too often, the ultimate sale turns into the ultimate nightmare. It doesnt usually start out that way. Then, when youre least expecting it, you get a call out of the blue. That one call changes your, and your companys, life forever. http://thesop.org/story/business/2010/02/07/selling-yourself-out-of-business.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2010/02/07/selling-yourself-out-of-business.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:50:00 GMT Start the New Year off right. Think about the strategies and tactics that will ensure that your little piece of the economic recovery starts now and progresses in a manner that will make 2010 a happy, successful and profitable New Year. http://thesop.org/story/business/2010/01/12/a-new-year-for-sales.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2010/01/12/a-new-year-for-sales.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Wed, 30 Dec 2009 02:00:00 GMT Respect doesnt come from titles it comes from deeds, the heart, and intangibles that people pick up through interaction. Respect breeds http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/12/29/breaking-down-the-barriers-of-politicians-and-the-powerful.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/12/29/breaking-down-the-barriers-of-politicians-and-the-powerful.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Sun, 20 Dec 2009 19:45:00 GMT Business owners and CEO's should be aware that problem managers can ruin much of what the vision and mission of your organization has set out to do. Here's some tips on how to avoid problems and/or rectify ones that have, or are, occurring. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/12/20/dealing-with-a-problem-manager.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/12/20/dealing-with-a-problem-manager.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Thu, 10 Dec 2009 22:35:00 GMT For more years than I'd like to count I have been training, coaching, and consulting to individuals and organizations on building more effective, efficient, and profitable businesses... http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/12/10/becoming-a-successful-leader.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/12/10/becoming-a-successful-leader.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:30:00 GMT Establishing some simple guidelines will help make your sales appointments more productive http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/11/24/setting-the-ground-rules-for-your-sales-call.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/11/24/setting-the-ground-rules-for-your-sales-call.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:56:00 GMT Many businesses have products or services that never get the recognition and commercial success they should simply because they are the http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/11/16/positioning-your-business-for-success.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/11/16/positioning-your-business-for-success.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 GMT Running or owning a company is not an easy task. The pressure to perform is intense. Payrolls and profits have to be met and satisfied. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/10/25/are-there-any-sales-yet.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/10/25/are-there-any-sales-yet.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Tue, 13 Oct 2009 18:06:00 GMT There are things a businessperson can do to check their expenditures before they begin. It takes quite a bit of self-control for some types but its worth it. Here are some common situations to ponder. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/10/13/look-out-overhead.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/10/13/look-out-overhead.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Mon, 5 Oct 2009 04:45:00 GMT You must take an inventory of your time. You can start your inventory by breaking your salary, draw, yearly commissions, or your realistic yearly income goals, into hourly amounts. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/10/04/getting-things-doneor-how-to-be-a-selfstarter.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/10/04/getting-things-doneor-how-to-be-a-selfstarter.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Sat, 26 Sep 2009 05:17:00 GMT Classic entrepreneurs often have trouble taking their businesses to the next level. I like to call it going from an entrepreneurial venture into a corporation. Of course, I realize that the entrepreneurial venture may actually be a corporation, but thats in name only. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/25/scattered-all-over-the-place.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/25/scattered-all-over-the-place.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Tue, 22 Sep 2009 05:36:00 GMT Its interesting to me how some companies seem to grow with very little infighting while others have a hard time controlling the troops. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/21/right-attitude-leadership.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/21/right-attitude-leadership.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Sat, 19 Sep 2009 17:57:00 GMT Hiring, training and coaching/mentoring has to revolve around the culture of the organization which influences the interpretation of the position and colors the views of both the expectations of that position and the person whose job it is to fill. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/19/finding-keeping-and-cultivating-top-sales-performers.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/19/finding-keeping-and-cultivating-top-sales-performers.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Sun, 13 Sep 2009 01:30:00 GMT Building a business is more than beating out your competitors, going to market first, and having a strong bottom line this fiscal year. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/12/metamorphosis-the-decocooning-of-a-leader.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/12/metamorphosis-the-decocooning-of-a-leader.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg) Thu, 10 Sep 2009 07:02:00 GMT The more you can plan and delegate the better you will become at freeing yourself up to do those other things to help you grow. http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/09/looking-for-a-few-good-decisions.php http://thesop.org/story/business/2009/09/09/looking-for-a-few-good-decisions.php dangoldberg1@aol.com (Dan Goldberg)