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Should You REALLY Be In Business?
"41% of small business owners should not be running a business" according to Marketing Focus guru Barry Urquhart.
Speaking on his radio 2UE business segment recently Barry went on to say that one of the biggest issues facing retailers is service - or the lack of it.
Difficult People Skills
Being a professional Vet Nurse can be a very difficult albeit rewarding job.
Many of the websites offering advice about a career in Vet Nursing usually start off with something like ‘if you love animals you’ll love vet nursing’.
Facebook: Can It Really Deliver?
According to a recent Financial Times story, retailers and consultants say Facebook has yet to take off as a retail platform, arguing that all the hype - and hopes - that “social commerce” would be the next big thing, has not yet happened.'
Get Into Bed With A Vet!
Ever thought about getting into bed with your local vet? How about getting a group of them in-store?
It’s not as crazy (or naughty) as you think. Introducing your local vet (or vets) to your customers is a great way to boost both your businesses at a time when even the supposedly recession-proof pet industry is noticing a definite slowdown.
Phone Skills 2.0
Customised Half-day 'Not A Tele-Marketing' Seminar. aka Phone Skills 2.0
Ever wanted to improve your incoming call to conversion rate but thought all those courses were 'too expensive?'
They don't need to be - Now with the PetBiz Focus 'Customised Half & Full Day Phone Skills 2.0 Seminar' with professional Radio/TV presenter Kaye Browne.
Defending The High Cost Of Vet Care
PodCast: Most pet industry professionals don't always get a chance to hear the sort of things 'everyday pet owners' ask.
Sometimes the questions are easily answered, at other times professional veterinary or nutritional advice is required. But many times we shake our heads in wonder at some of the questions they ask.
Secrets of success in 8 words, 3 minutes
Why do people succeed? Is it because they're smart, or are they just lucky?
Analyst Richard St. John condenses years of interviews into an unmissable
3-minute presentation on the real secrets of success.