Networking across the economic circles here in Alabama is at the heart of success in both leadership and sales opportunity. Online and through our smartphones we often use Facebook, Twitter, Google + and SMS as we build quality relationships. But it is just as essential to go “off-line” to meet in person and assess...
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In terms of those who hope to start or grow a new business this year in Alabama, there is some good news. The Small Business Lending Fund (SBLF) signed into place by President Obama may make it more possible to get more capital through local banks. According to the Birmingham News “The SBLF is...
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Birmingham, AL, June15, 2012 – Dwayna Powe has joined Covert & Associates, the local franchise of Dale Carnegie Training as a Sales Representative. Dwayna will work with existing Carnegie customers and develop new business connections within Birmingham. Prior to joining Carnegie Dwayna was the Marketing and Development Coordinator for Amridge University where her role was to assess the career...
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As temperatures across much of the Country head into the triple digits, it is important to stay safe. Extreme heat can cause a wide array of health problems including heat stroke, dehydration and more. Stay safe this summer by following a few simple tips. It is incredibly important to stay hydrated. Make sure to...
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Five Points South continues to grow as a hot spot with its eclectic revival of new businesses moving into the area by year’s end. Fine dining and a sports bar are possibilities. Check out Five Points South. Social Madness is essential for businesses in the Birmingham area. Your company has social media presence. How...
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Dale Carnegie often questioned by people should be interested in you unless you are first interested in them. If we merely try to impress people and get people interested in us, he said, we will never have many true, sincere friends. Friends, real friends, are not made that way. Napoleon tried it, and in...
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With all the recent changes to Facebook and introduction of Google’s social network, if you weren’t a bit overwhelmed before, you probably are now. So treat this article as your 4-month plan for getting your social media strategy up to speed for 2012 and beyond. Month 1: Fish where the fish are. What the...
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Dale Carnegie to be Featured on CBS Sunday Morning See an interview with Carnegie CEO, Peter Handal CBS Sunday Morning airs every weekend from 9am – 10:30am. This Emmy-winning program has been a fixture on CBS since 1979 and provides weekly news features on a myriad of subjects including public affairs issues and cultural...
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Yesterday, Dec. 7, 1941 – a date which will live in infamy – the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan. —President Theodore Roosevelt to The Congress of the United States, December 8, 1941 And yes, that date does indeed live on...
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Figures released by the Alabama Department of Education Thursday show that the graduation rate in Montgomery County has surpassed the state average for the 2009-2010 school year. The system’s 88.73 percent graduation rate is the highest in recent memory, is in line with neighboring school systems and better than the state average of 87.62...
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