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February 23, 2009 Contents - Our Toolbars, StressBusters Helpcard
Giveaway, Workplace Conflict Articles

We welcome you back to our newsletter. This time, we'll be covering
recent news and updates, and focus on workplace conflict.

Content:

1) Stress Busters Helpcard Giveaway Still On
2) The ToolBars Update
3) Our Participation In Twitter
4) Our Small Business Resources Site
5) The Training and Development List at Penn State
6) Feature: The Poor Economy
7) Odds and Ends - Perfect Phrases For Managing Your Small Business

StressBuster Giveaway

As promised our free giveaway of our StressBusters Helpcard has
started. To download your free copy, however, you must be using one of
our Toolbars. The download instructions, including the password codes,
are included in the Messages section (or the Talk To Us) section,
depending on which toolbar you are using.

I'm even more amazed about the toolbars than I was before. The easy
access to learning, management and/or training and development
resources, all free, is remarkable. (see below)

2) The ToolBars Update:

There are now THREE toolbars available. There's one for management and
leadership topics, one for training and development topics and a more
generic one to do with busy learners, careers, success, etc. You don't
actually need to choose since you can install all of them, and rotate,
or view any one you'd prefer when you want to.

Just to remind you, we've hunted down tons of audio, video and text
articles, all free, and made them available to you at the top of your
browser. We've tapped sources such as Harvard Business, Review, Fast
Company, ASTD, and tons more. The point? Convenience. Great tools at
your fingertips.

The best place to go to access any and all of these is:
http://busylearners.com/toolbars/index.htm

3) Our Participation In Twitter

Bacal and Associates is now participating on Twitter, a Web 2.0 social
thingee. I'll probably write some on it, once I have a better feel for
it, but here are our addresses.

Robert Bacal (@rbacal) or http://twitter.com/rbacal

Pat Stark (@TrDev) http://twitter.com/TrDev I believe Pat will be
focusing on training and development.

4) Our Small Business Resources Site

The site that time forgot. So busy completing Perfect Phrases For
Managing Your Small Business that we forgot about the Small Business
Site. We've revamped the Blog part, and started posting there, and
we'll be working on the rest of the site too. If you have or want to
run a small business, check it out at: http://smallbusiness411.org .
Feel free to comment on the blog. We love to hear from people.

5) The Training and Development List at Penn State

There's a hint of bad news coming about this. I believe that if
interest in the new training and development list does not increase,
and participation remains low, that Dr. Passmore may terminate the
list. So please pay special attention to this if you are in the
training and development field.

The original Training and Development List (TRDEV-L) hosted at Penn
State U. has been restarted after a hiatus of 9 or so years. So, if
you are a trainer/refugee, make sure you sign up. The instructions are
as follows:

To subscribe to TRDEV-L (the original Penn State list), send an email
to:
LISTSERV@LISTS.PSU.EDU and include the following, and only the
following, in the body of the message:
SUBSCRIBE TRDEV-L

Once you have received a confirmation email, you can post to:
TRDEV-L@LISTS.PSU.EDU

I have subscribed.

Feature: The Poor Economy:

Preparing For Layoffs While You Still Have A Job Helpcard

Just a quick note. In today's climate you should be anticipating the
possibility of job loss, even if you feel secure. The time to prepare
for a layoff is when you still have a job. Our helpcard can assist you
in being prepared. We know that the degree a person is financially and
mentally prepared for layoffs, the higher the chance they will
actually end up ahead of the game if and when there is job loss.

If you've already lost your job, you might still want to take a look.
The same principles apply with respect to what you might be doing
during the periods of job loss.

Here's the link: http://busylearners.com/products/i-clayoff.htm . And
yes, there's a free preview you can download.

We also have two other helpcards that might be of interest, both with
free previews.

Crafting Your Resume Helpcard http://busylearners.com/products/i-cresume.htm

Preparing For The Interview Helpcard http://busylearners.com/products/i-cinterview1.htm

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I'm not a particularly Rah-Rah guy, but the following article, apart
from reminding us to stay positive, contains a few truths that are
worth reiterating. Particularly about getting through poor economies
and not getting weighed down.
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Your Career - Is it Possible to Thrive in Spite of a Poor Economy?
By Rebecca Metschke

Absolutely.

There's always growth if you know where to look for it. Sometimes the
biggest opportunities arise when things on the surface appear fairly
bleak.

Here's the hard truth: the market is going to be weak for quite a
while. This won't be a short, shallow recession. Even when the economy
improves, the employment outlook will continue to deteriorate for up
to a year and a half. Employment is a lagging indicator.

If your strategy is to put your head down and wait until this passes,
prepare for a long wait. Instead, maybe it's time to figure out how to
capitalize in spite of - or perhaps even because of - the economy.

Businesses have done it - you can do it, too.

Don't believe me? Do a little sleuthing and you'll find quite a few
successful and enduring companies that were launched during downturns
- or worse. Take Hewlett-Packard, which was founded in 1939 - during
the Great Depression and on the brink of a World War.

Or how about Microsoft? The 1974-1975 recession was considered at the
time to be the worst downturn since the 1930s, yet Microsoft was
founded in the midst of it.

Then there are the companies who opt to continue advertising during
downturns (sometimes increasing ad spending) and end up significantly
improving their market share as a result.

There's something to the contrarian approach. While other people
hunker down and are paralyzed with fear, you can make strides by doing
the opposite. Doing nothing is not the winning strategy.

You may need to change tactics, yes. You'll need to get creative, you
must have a good understanding of industry trends, and you'll
definitely need persistence.

Sometimes what you need more than anything else, though, is a little
dose of courage.

I suspect you've heard this quote from Mark Twain before, but it's
worth repeating:

Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear-not absence of fear.

The economy is lousy; nobody knows what's coming next. Uncertainty
breeds fear. It's normal to be fearful. Just don't let it paralyze
you. Turn it into something constructive; use it as a catalyst.

Make sure your fundamentals are solid. Are you as marketable as you
possibly can be? What might you do to improve that? How can you adapt
yourself so you can migrate into more robust sectors? How's your
network? Are you paying attention to it and actively seeking to widen
your circle of contacts? What are you doing to contribute to your
company's bottom line? What's your strategy in terms of your career
management? What do you need to do to get from point A to point B?

Take a look at the lay of the land. Who is still hiring? Pay attention
to the employment report each month. Read the trades. Some sectors
(like health services and education) continue to grow. Specific job
categories within other industries are growing - do you know which
ones? Then there are cases where you'll find opportunity in unlikely
places. Take the financial sector. Many who were laid off in the
recent meltdown are finding new jobs - overseas - in places like
Shanghai and Dubai. Yes, it's a global recession. But there are
pockets of growth, just as there are in the States.

If you've been laying the groundwork for a foray into
entrepreneurship, don't assume that you now must wait until the
economy improves to move forward. This might be a fortuitous time to
continue to execute your plan.

Lost your job? Worried about your job? Feel like the chances are good
you'll make it through unscathed? Whatever your circumstance, you
should have a plan. Immediate future, 5 years out, and so on. Know
what course you want to plot and how you're going to get there.

Change is inevitable. This recession is a reminder.

Rebecca Metschke is the author of The Interview Edge, a comprehensive
career guide for those who are serious about their careers. Gain a
professional advantage using proven [http://blog.theinterviewedge.com]
tips, tools and strategies that will help ensure you're as marketable
as you can be. http://www.TheInterviewEdge.com

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Odds and Ends:

Our book, Perfect Phrases for Managing Your Small Business, published
by McGraw-Hill, is now in stores, and available at amazon. If you want
to buy from amazon (and we hope you support us, since we get a small
referral fee from amazon), you can go to:

http://smallbusiness411.org/cgi-bin/library/jump.cgi?ID=12890

It's about 10 dollars, and it's full of hints, ideas, and cautions
about small business. Ideal for even experienced business owners, but
also great for those who might be interested in starting up a small
business. Given the current economic instability, a good investment.

Our Sites:

Just a quick summary of our sites that have information on the
following topics:

Leadership Resource Center: http://work911.com/leadership-development/index.html

Communication Resource Center: http://www.work911.com/communication/index.htm

Conflict (both workplace and family) http://conflict911.com

Business, Strategic and Personal Planning: http://www.work911.com/planningmaster/index.html

Performance Management & Appraisal: http://performance-appraisals.org

Customer Service: http://customerservicezone.com

Our Main Site: http://www.work911.com

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Let Me Hear You Say ‘yes’!

Everyday businesses face the challenge of convincing target clients to do what they want. Persuasion is a vital and basic skill that every business owner should have to be successful in his or her field. But what makes an average consumer say ‘yes’ to your request? What makes your target clients consider your offer in the midst of so many others also persuading them to try them instead?

Persuasion therefore is an art and a science that many marketers should learn when mounting their campaigns such as their postcard printing. In order for your business to soar, you need to hear your target clients say ‘yes’ to your color postcard printing message.

The word ‘yes’ is such a small and simple one, but it has a lot of impact when said. However, it is not that easy to obtain, especially when you are a marketer trying to secure it from your target clients. Your postcard printing can be successful if only your target clients will say it every time they read your message.

Testimonials in your postcards

People in general follow other people because they are motivated by their actions. That is why ‘herds’ are such powerful lots. However, the next question is which ‘herd’ should your target clients follow? Studies have shown that not only do people follow other’s behavior; more importantly, they go along with those that look even more like them. In short, they are influenced more by people who have the same issues and concerns, needs and wants.

This is the very reason having testimonials in your color postcard printing is very important. Testimonials are crucial elements in your color postcard because they can sway your reader’s opinion in your direction. Moreover, the more similar the person giving the testimonial is to the reader, the more convincing it would be.

Picking the testimonial then should not be which one would make you look bigger. On the contrary, the testimonial you choose to include in your postcard printing should be from someone who has almost the same situation as that of your target clients. Your testimonials should draw something like this: if others like me got good results, then I would also have the same results.

Here is the point: the best way to choose a testimonial that would persuade your target clients to try you out is to have customers and clients tell how satisfied they are. And to make your postcard printing even more persuasive, ask those persons to do your testimonials who have the same situations, experiences, and issues that your target clients have.

Now you would not have any difficulty persuading your target clients to say ‘yes’ every time.

How To Choose The Best Affiliate Programs To Promote

There are thousands of affiliate programs out there. Selecting the best affiliate program to promote is not an easy task. If you start promoting wrong affiliate programs, you can waste a lot of time, money and effort. Here are the factors that you need to consider in order to choose those affiliate programs that are right for you:

1. Demand

Is there a demand for this product? To put it simply, do a lot of people want this product? Do you know what type of people would be interested in it? Do you have a clear idea on how you will reach those people and get them to the website?

2. Conversion

Do you think the sales page of the product will convert many visitors into buyers? Does it make the product and the offer look enticing enough? Is the website user-friendly? Is it easy to place an order?

When you look at the sales page, trust your gut. If you don’t feel like you’d be sold on this product if you were a prospect, you are probably right.

3. Commission

Is the commission rate high enough? Digital products (such as e-books) usually offer huge commissions (50% and up). Physical products (the ones that need to be shipped to the customer) usually pay 10% or less. Compare the affiliate program to similar ones in the same industry to see if the commission rate is fair.

In addition to the commission rate, pay attention to the dollar amount that you’ll get per sale. For example, 10% commission on a $100 product is $10, while 50% commission on a $4 product is only $2.

If the product is too cheap, you’ll need to sell a huge number of units in order to make any significant money. It’s often easier to sell several expensive items than lots of cheap ones. Aim for something in the middle – not extremely expensive but not too cheap.

4. Quality

Do you believe in the product? Would you be proud to promote it?

No matter how "hot" and lucrative the product is, if you have any reservations about the product quality, its purpose or its industry, then don't promote it. Protect your online reputation. Doing something that does not sit well with you is destined to be doomed from the start.

5. Tracking

When promoting affiliate programs, keep track of all your efforts. Track the number of visitors you send to each affiliate program and the number of sales that you make. When you accumulate enough data to compare, dump those programs that are not profitable and focus all your efforts on the ones that make you money.

Payday Loan

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Cash Advance Loan

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Mendapatkan Uang Mudah Tanpa Modal di Internet Lewat program PTC

Di internet memang terdapat banyak cara mendapatkan uang, tapi untuk mendapatkan yang nilainya besar dan cepat tidaklah mudah, apalagi tanpa modal. Kenapa saya katakan demikian? Karena saya sudah mencobanya... Untuk mendapatkan uang di internet, kita harus memegang prinsip bahwa 'Pengalaman Adalah Guru yang Terbaik' dan 'Sedikit demi sedikit lama-lama menjadi bukit'.

Nah dari banyak pengalaman yang pernah saya jalankan, PTC (Pay to Click) adalah cara yang termudah untuk mendapatkan uang tanpa modal uang. Yang perlu diperlukan cuma komputer dan koneksi internet. Yang bisa akses komputer & internet gratis di kantor sangat disayangkan kalau tidak menggunakan cara ini bila ingin mendapatkan uang. Bagi pemakai internet yang harus membayarnya tiap bulan baik di rumah maupun warnet, cara ini mungkin bisa menghasilkan uang untuk membayar biaya pemakaian internetnya.

Saya pribadi sudah mendapatkan $0.5 - $3 perhari dari PTC, dari sekitar ada 10 PTC yang saya ikuti. Tidak semua PTC yang saya ikuti memang menghasilkan nilai yang besar. Yang tidak begitu menghasilkan, terpaksa harus saya hentikan karena akan membuang waktu saja. Rata-rata kerja sehari hanya sekitar 10 - 20 menit saja untuk mengklik semua iklan tersebut.

Patokan saya adalah makin banyak PTC yang saya ikuti dan apalagi saya upgrade ke account premium, maka makin besar pula penghasilan saya sehari atau sebulan. Berikut beberapa PTC yang saya ikuti, bagi yang berkenan mengikutinya, bisa jadi referral saya dengan mengklik link yang ada:

1. NeoBux - yang satu ini saya paling suka, pembayaran instan, cashout cuma $2, tidak banyak aturan, tanpa modal bisa dapat uang dengan cepat
2. Clixsense - membayar referral sampai 5 level, pembayaran memakai cek, saya terima uang terbanyak dari sini karena sudah premium account
3. Klikrupiah - PTC buatan orang Indonesia, bayar transfer BCA/Mandiri, pendapatan saya perbulan bisa 200 ribuan karena saya premium account juga
4. Adverbux - yang ini setiap hari minimum ada 10 iklan yang bisa diklik, periklannya $0.01

Yang lainnya yang saya ikuti ada PPClix, IndoPTC, Klikajadeh, dan ngeBux. Ada beberapa lagi yang saya ikuti tapi masih dalam tahap ujicoba dan beberapa di antaranya sudah saya hentikan karena penghasilannya yang kelewat kecil atau tidak membayar. Kalau ada yang baru lagi, akan saya coba tambahkan di situs ini.

Beberapa program PTC di atas sudah pernah kami bahas di situs, untuk melihatnya kembali silahkan cari di SINI.

Penulis: Erwin
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