Articles by Andy Grant
Creating New Family Holiday Traditions -
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Andy Grant
According to wikipedia.org, the word tradition refers to "beliefs or customs taught by one generation to the next, often orally." Within a family, traditions may be carried on in grand style, from generation to generation, or may begin as humbly as one child asking his...
It's Easy to Create Successful Partnerships -
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Andy Grant
Unless you've chosen to live life as a hermit, partnerships are par for the course. From choosing to buy something from a store to choosing a life partner, partnerships are an integral part of the human experience. But why are some partnerships so satisfying when...
How to Plan the Ultimate Christmas Party - Part 1 of 2 -
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Andy Grant
If you're planning a holiday party this Christmas, you'll love these tips and tricks for making it the best Christmas party ever. Tip #1 - Start Planning Early It's never too early to start planning a holiday party, especially when so many other distractions and...
How to Plan the Ultimate Christmas Party - Part 2 of 2 -
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Andy Grant
In this article, we'll take you through some basics that will help keep your pre-party planning stress to a minimum. Tip #6 - Select the Entertainment Entertainment is a key element of any gathering, and it can be as simple as music on the CD...
Close More Sales: Psychology of Sales - Tip #4: Goal Setting -
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Andy Grant
This Psychology of Sales topic is a biggie: goal setting. If you've been in the sales industry any reasonable amount of time, you've likely been exposed to goal setting, and may already use this valuable practice. However, you might be surprised to learn that many...
Best Ways to Use a Rental Projector During Thanksgiving Break -
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Andy Grant
Depending on where you live and how old your children currently are, you may have as much as a week without school during Thanksgiving break. Many families are avoiding vacations this time of year - not only for the expense, but also for the inconvenience...
Do You Need a Master Stylist? -
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Andy Grant
In most cases, there is a significant price difference between receiving a haircut from a hair stylist vs. a Master Stylist. Is it really worth the extra investment? Let's explore what it means to be a Master Stylist. Precision and accuracy are the primary concepts...
How to Get to Know Your Audience (Even if You Think There's No Time) -
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Andy Grant
Every speaker knows that the best public speakers are the ones who truly know their audience. But what can you do if there doesn't seem to be any time or method for learning about your audience ahead of time? Never fear - here are some...
How to Plan the Perfect Halloween Party - Part 1 of 3 -
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Andy Grant
Planning a Halloween party for family, friends or neighbors (or all of the above)? You'll love our perfect party planning guide for the most spooktacular event around! Step 1: Choose the date (and choose wisely!) Seems like an obvious first step, right? But you would...
Close More Sales: Psychology of Sales - Tip #3: Combating -
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Andy Grant
If you're a sales professional, you might have noticed that there are some days when you wake up just raring to go, and then there are other days when the telephone seems to weigh 1,000 pounds. Yet making sales calls (whether to book sales appointments...
What's the Difference between Japanese Hair Straightening and the Brazilian Blowout? -
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Andy Grant
If you've been dreaming of stick-straight hair, you may be evaluating different methods to see which is best for you. Here is an explanation of the main differences between Japanese thermal straightening (such as Yuko) and keratin treatments (such as the Brazilian Blowout). 1. Permanence....
How to Keep Your Audience on Its Toes -
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Andy Grant
If you do a lot of public speaking, you know that you've got to keep your audience engaged in order to win them over and hold their attention. One of the ways you can do that is by shaking things up a little bit and...
Things You Should Know Before Taking Prescription Drugs for Acne -
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Andy Grant
If you have been suffering from severe acne problems on any part of your body including your face, you may be prescribed a synthetic Vitamin A derivative called Accutane. This drug promises to relieve your acne, leaving you with smooth clear skin you have been...
Great Reasons to Use Forklift Computers in Your Industry -
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Andy Grant
Cold storage facilities perform larger and larger roles in the supply chain of goods and materials. They require cutting edge technology to be more efficient due to the increase both in facility size and facility requirements. Today's regular off-the-shelf devices are not well suited for...
Time to Update Your Marketing Materials? -
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Andy Grant
Unless this is your busiest time of year, this is an ideal time to take an objective look at your marketing materials and ad campaigns and determine whether or not it's time for an update. Ideally, marketing materials are designed to help you close more...
Back to School: Get-Organized Tips Part 1 of 3 -
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Andy Grant
It's that time of year again - the time when parents across the country give a sigh of relief and school age children give a groan while parents and children alike scramble to prepare for another school year. Here are some tips to help you...
How Many Slides Belong in a PowerPoint Presentation? -
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Andy Grant
Whether you're a newbie at PowerPoint or a presentation professional, here's one question that seems to surface a lot. How many slides should you include in your presentation? Many PowerPoint experts will use "1 slide per 2-3 minutes" as a general rule, but truthfully, it...
How to Coordinate a Family Reunion - Part 2 of 2 -
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Andy Grant
Planning a family reunion? Here are a few additional things to consider during your planning of this monumental event. The Budget Consider the majority of your family here (not just your own financial situation). Can folks afford to pay for admission to the reunion, and...
How to Use a Free Workshop to Grow Your Business Part 1 of 4 -
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Andy Grant
If you're looking for free of low-cost ways to grow your business, there are countless reasons to choose free workshops as a business builder. Read on to learn a few simple strategies designed to maximize your time and efforts in order to make your workshop...
How to Use a Free Workshop to Grow Your Business Part 3 of 4 -
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Andy Grant
In this article, we will explore ways to maximize attendance at your event, in order to ensure the highest possible return on this investment of your time and effort. Ways to Maximize Attendance 1. Provide an incentive to attend You've seen this method a hundred...
