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Which Is Better: a Call, an Email, or a Tweet?
By David Ackert on January 29, 2015

Every day, we strive to be productive, jamming as many client needs and meetings into our calendars as possible. Every evening, we leave the office frustrated that we didn't get to it all....

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Networking

Who Is on Your Shortlist?
By David Ackert on January 9, 2015

Great, you have a thousand Facebook friends and twice as many vCards in Outlook. But your business development success will depend on your ability to focus on the small handful of referral...

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Client Service

Using Client Feedback to Grow Your Practice
By David Ackert on December 17, 2014

Chances are you aren't psychic, which is why soliciting client feedback is the only way to know for sure that you are providing quality services (and earning future referrals) as intended....

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Productivity

Doing Business During the Holidays
By David Ackert on December 11, 2014

As if you weren't already busy enough, along come the holidays, and suddenly you must add another list of to-dos to your existing to-do list. Like you, I work hard to stay productive and...

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Networking

How to Survive Holiday Parties
By David Ackert on December 4, 2014

I’ve got good news and bad news. The good news: The holiday season will provide social events during which you can reconnect with friends, colleagues, allies, and prospects. Your business...

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Why Professional Jealousy Is Good for You
By David Ackert on November 20, 2014

There are those for whom success seems to come easily. We watch their rise with a pang of envy and wish we could somehow snap our fingers and have what they have. Perhaps for you, it's...

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Personal Development

Why Professional Jealousy Is Good for You
By David Ackert on November 20, 2014

There are those for whom success seems to come easily. We watch their rise with a pang of envy and wish we could somehow snap our fingers and have what they have. Perhaps for you, it's...

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You Only Call Me When You Want Something
By David Ackert on November 13, 2014

At the risk of sounding redundant, I’d like to propose that we have a dialogue about communication. You see, I am undecided and I could use your advice. Here is my question: Is it...

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How to Ask for Business Without Being a Pushy Salesperson
By David Ackert on November 6, 2014

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Business Development

How to Ask for Business Without Being a Pushy Salesman
By David Ackert on November 6, 2014

When I speak to groups, I often ask for a show of hands to this question: "How many of you regularly ask your clients or referral sources for business?" Consistently, only 10–15% of the...

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