The High Cost of White-Collar Waste
Great leaders not only get the most from available resources, they re-create, reinvent, reawake, renew, empower, and transform resources. The leader, after all, is in the best position to eliminate or proliferate wasteful practices — to make the organization more fit, profitable, and fruitful or more indulgent, ineffective, barren. Yes,…
READ MOREHow One ETR Reader Uses ETR to Have a Better Life
Patrick recently forwarded a note to me from Arnie G., a regular ETR reader. “Other ETR readers might be interested in what this guy has to say,” Patrick advised — and I agreed. So, here it is, expressed in seven “how-to-benefit-from-ETR” morsels: 1. Read ETR — even if you don’t…
READ MOREFollowing A Goal Setting Program
Dear ETR reader, Back in January I wrote you about ETR’s editor Charlie. He was new on the job and working as hard as he could – but still felt overwhelmed. It’s not surprising… my philosophy is to have new hires “hit the ground running”. Among other things, it…
READ MOREHow to Charge a Premium Price
“Competition is a painful thing, but it produces great results.” – Jerry Flint I have never liked the discount business or any business operating on a tiny profit margin. To me, it’s more rewarding to command a higher price, charge premium fees — and get paid very, very well for…
READ MOREHow To Make Your Important, Long-Term, Business Relationships Work
In a recent ETR message, I complained about Ann’s handwriting and her somewhat casual method of keeping track of tasks. Needless to say, she was not a happy camper. “I can’t imagine in what possible way that message could benefit either of us,” she said. “Now all the important people…
READ MOREDetermining the Value of a Small Business
CB: Let’s start with the basic question: Is there an easy way to figure out a fair price to pay for an existing business? MM: Yes — but only if you have all the right information. What you’re talking about is a “business valuation” — and there’s a whole accounting…
READ MOREBecome A Freelance Expert to Earn A Second Income
Dear ETR reader, Did you know you can make $100 an hour or more – simply by becoming a specialist in an area you’re already knowledgeable about in general? For example, if you’re a plumber or a cook or a computer programmer, you can generate a significantly higher income by…
READ MOREReal-Life Ambition
I believe there is only one inherent character trait that is essential for effective leadership: ambition. You may not think of yourself as ambitious, but relax. Even the saintly Gandhi had ambition. When asked why he had abandoned a successful law career (and a well-cushioned lifestyle) to pursue a risky,…
READ MOREThe Whole Truth
Dear ETR reader, I have a very special bonus for you, read on… Stephen Pierce revolutionized the Internet marketing world with the publication of his book, The Whole Truth. To describe it as an instant best-seller would be an understatement. In less than 15 days his site climbed from nowhere…
READ MOREMr. X Book
Dear ETR reader, I recently heard about an event, scheduled for this Tuesday, the 27th, that I believe can make a powerful and important difference in your life, your prosperity, and your financial independence. You’ve heard of Jay Abraham, he’s a contributor for ETR. He’s one of the most successful…
READ MOREHow Successful People Use Their Spare Time
Jack and Jill live in the same apartment building and work in the same office. They both wake up at 7 a.m., shower, have breakfast, and get to work by 8 a.m. It is at this point that their habits diverge. From 8:00 until 9:00 (when the rest of the…
READ MOREFive Key Rules for Effective Writing
The biggest writing mistake novice writers make is thinking that it’s all about words, style, grammar, or cleverness. It’s not. It’s all about communicating good ideas . . . clearly. At a seminar I attended at Agora Publishing last month, I learned what one $110 million company knows about good…
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