http://www.isnare.com/?s=author&a=Pat+Wiklund Marketing Pat Wiklund Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=26555&ca=Marketing We all have people whom we find difficult. We don't understand them, connect with them, or even talk comfortably with them. But, for sales people, seeing someone as difficult gets in our way of our selling effectively and their buying wisely. It is easy to blame the other person. They are the ones t... Marketing Pat Wiklund Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=26556&ca=Marketing As I've gone to professional meetings, and have informal meetings with colleagues, the tenor of these times is clear. Many independent professionals are challenged by the downturn in the economy...and upping their marketing, and especially networking, as they work towards increasing their billable t... Business Management Pat Wiklund Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=26557&ca=Business+Management Call it bad vibes, gut reaction, instant dislike, or hitting a major hot button. Truth be told, there are just some people we don't like, don't want to associate with, and want to avoid. But, when they're our co-workers, we can't avoid them. We may have to work closely with them, day after day, unti... Advice Pat Wiklund Tue, 03 Jan 2006 00:00:00 +0800 http://www.isnare.com/?aid=26559&ca=Advice How do you know what's the best use of your time right now? Link your daily tasks to your purpose. You'll make better choices and see the value in seemingly insignificant or trivial tasks. It keeps you focused on doing what needs to be done to get what you say you want. It's one thing to say what yo...