Technology

A dozen ways to improve your speaking

For years I have enjoyed listening to speakers of all kinds, trying to identify what makes them successful. Many preachers have developed their skills to the level of the fine arts, such as Charles Swindoll or Joyce Meyers. With rare exceptions like President Barack Obama or, depending on the event, Sarah Palin, civic and political leaders often lag far behind

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Business

Trickle Down Vs. Bubble Up Economy

Economy Bubble Up & Trickle Down, what are they? Trickle Down Economics is the theory that if you allow more money to flow into the upper income class, people in this class will invest in businesses and spend more money, and the resulting spillover will trickle down to the lower income class, benefiting them as well. . . Bubble Up

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Digital Marketing

Overview of Qualitative Data Collection Techniques in International Market Research

This article is intended as a brief review and reminder of some valuable, yet often overlooked, techniques for collecting data on international markets and consumers.When you think of market research, surveys are most likely the first technique that comes to mind. However, surveys are quantitative research, and to understand customer behavior and the social and cultural context in which our

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Relationship

You are never ‘too married’ to be polite

At first, most couples are as courteous to each other as possible, putting their best foot forward to make a big impression. Unfortunately, and very predictably, once the wedding vows are exchanged and "real life" begins, courtesy and respect begin to take a backseat. respect is key While many people may believe that "respect" is little more than a word,

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