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    you may have seen a few in your own workplace. But they are very rare. The reason? Most individuals who are forced to author these Mediocre Memos are doing so under pressure, or are unwilling or unable to giv
    How to Get Your Federal Firearms License
    You have decided that you love firearms so much that you want to open up your own business, right? How to get your federal firearms license may seem like a daunting task, but when you take it step by step, it can be as easy as filling out paperwork at a doctor’s office. Remember that you have a second amendment right to have a firearm but to sell a firearm is a totally different task to embark upon.The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives dictate how to get your federal firearms license. There are certa
    The average office is a veritable paper jungle, with literally tons of correspondence vying for the attention of one and all. The sad truth is, there simply is not enough time in the day to read and assimilate all of the information that crosses your desk, and still be able to apply it to the work you need to accomplish. Therefore, many of the memos we receive are either tossed immediately, or “filed” for later perusal, (meaning thrown on the desk, forgotten about, and finally tossed due to being out-of-date.)

    However, there is a marked exception to this rule. There are memos that weather the storm, rise to the top of the In Bin tornado, and get read. Why is that? The answer is very simple:

    They Are Interesting!

    Imagine that! An interesting memo? An attention-grabbing sticky note? A motivating email? It is possible, and you may have seen a few in your own workplace. But they are very rare. The reason? Most individuals who are forced to author these Mediocre Memos are doing so under pressure, or are unwilling or unable to give

    The Cheap, Fast, and Good Rule in Business
    Every now and then, everyone needs a refresher course. Business owners are no exception. Just to refresh your memory, in my last article I talked about ways to “Make Your Business Grow.” Today, I want to continue that train of thought.Several years ago I attended a business seminar and although I don’t remember much about what was said, one thing that I do remember was the “cheap, fast and good rule in business.” I don’t know who made up this rule, but it seems to be one of the prim
    of the information that crosses your desk, and still be able to apply it to the work you need to accomplish. Therefore, many of the memos we receive are either tossed immediately, or “filed” for later perusal, (meaning thrown on the desk, forgotten about, and finally tossed due to being out-of-date.)

    However, there is a marked exception to this rule. There are memos that weather the storm, rise to the top of the In Bin tornado, and get read. Why is that? The answer is very simple:

    They Are Interesting!

    Imagine that! An interesting memo? An attention-grabbing sticky note? A motivating email? It is possible, and you may have seen a few in your own workplace. But they are very rare. The reason? Most individuals who are forced to author these Mediocre Memos are doing so under pressure, or are unwilling or unable to giv

    Taking the Step Towards Starting a New Business is as Easy as 1,2,3, Err 4!
    It’s a fact that some people are not content with their current job and are looking for more challenges but are wary of the loss of security this may entail. Many others have that urge to start a business but are not sure when, where and how to make the jump to relying upon themselves. Starting out a business can seem overwhelming. Issues such as what you really want to sell, the legal technicalities of starting up a business, developing your business and marketing strategies and building that all important, customer base a
    aning thrown on the desk, forgotten about, and finally tossed due to being out-of-date.)

    However, there is a marked exception to this rule. There are memos that weather the storm, rise to the top of the In Bin tornado, and get read. Why is that? The answer is very simple:

    They Are Interesting!

    Imagine that! An interesting memo? An attention-grabbing sticky note? A motivating email? It is possible, and you may have seen a few in your own workplace. But they are very rare. The reason? Most individuals who are forced to author these Mediocre Memos are doing so under pressure, or are unwilling or unable to giv

    Spring Cleaning: How To Do It In Your Business To Make More Room For Success
    With the arrival of Spring, I decided to get outside and into my garden. I had neglected to do some basic maintenance during the previous months and wondered if my plants suffered any permanent damage as a result.My flower bed was full of dead foliage and there wasn't a sign of new growth anywhere. I spent a considerable amount of time removing the dead foliage in order to allow room for the new growth to emerge.I was pleasantly surprised to see new growth already emerging once I removed all
    in tornado, and get read. Why is that? The answer is very simple:

    They Are Interesting!

    Imagine that! An interesting memo? An attention-grabbing sticky note? A motivating email? It is possible, and you may have seen a few in your own workplace. But they are very rare. The reason? Most individuals who are forced to author these Mediocre Memos are doing so under pressure, or are unwilling or unable to giv

    Getting Into Law School - Getting Into Law School is the First Step in a Very Long Road
    Getting into law school is a piece of cake.Getting into a good law school - good being defined as whatever the popular law school rankings consider good this week - isn't such a big deal either. That's what my book, Covert Tactics for Getting Into the Law School of Your Choice is all about. But getting into law school is just the first step in a very long road. Once you accept that offer of admission you have committed yourself t
    you may have seen a few in your own workplace. But they are very rare. The reason? Most individuals who are forced to author these Mediocre Memos are doing so under pressure, or are unwilling or unable to give the appropriate time and thought to their creation. They may feel “Nobody’s going to read it anyway.” Well, with that attitude, they’re right.

    However, the authors of the exceptional memos have taken a slightly different stance: They are determined to take the information they have to share, and mold it in to a format they would be excited to read themselves. They are convinced that, presented in the right way, their information will be of interest to everyone on their mailing list. On this solid positive foundation, the exceptional memo writer can then build his or her masterpiece.

    Perhaps describing a lowly office memorandum as a potential masterpiece is a touch melodramatic, but consider: If the information contained in the memo were not of importance, why waste the time, effort and paper producing it? If the information is

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