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Don’t Settle for Less – Aim Higher

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Recently, I conducted a training session for sales persons from various Caribbean countries, where I outlined the budgeting techniques which would allow them to manage their income effectively. I also demonstrated how using a budget could help them to set and achieve their sales goals.

One participant from a smaller island explained that it was hard to stick to her budget because she often received widely fluctuating bills from a utility company in her country. She could pay as much as fifty per cent more on a bill, without actually increasing her usage of the service.

“How can you manage your money when your budgeted expenses are not consistent?” she asked. Continue reading Don’t Settle for Less – Aim Higher →

The Secret of the Greatest Salesman in the World

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A good book can weave a storyline that arouses all of your senses and emotions. Finely crafted phrases can paint a picture as vivid as a Michelangelo masterpiece; create a dish as appealing as the finest gourmet meal; produce a sound as stirring as a Bob Marley classic; and stimulate an aroma as comforting as the smell of a mother’s perfume.

Apart from the sheer pleasure it can bring, reading is also a great medium for learning. I have discovered that all of the important concepts of financial success are laid out in books, readily available for anyone who wishes to grasp them. I frequently recommend persons to search for the answers to their money problems in books.

While some people may think that financial titles might be a little boring, and devoid of intriguing plots that would stimulate their interest, that isn’t always the case. There are several books that present essential principles in very entertaining ways, which can excite your imagination and educate you at the same time.

The Greatest Salesman in the World, an international bestseller by motivational writer Og Mandino, will captivate you from the first paragraph until you regretfully reach the last page. Mandino creates a fascinating tale that takes a mundane topic for many people – sales success – and makes it come alive for anyone to enjoy. Continue reading The Secret of the Greatest Salesman in the World →

Making Money With Your Mind

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Jamaican people are very creative, and it never ceases to amaze me how we can effortlessly invent catchy phrases and popular dances in an instant. As the saying goes, ‘There’s a new idea born every minute’; and in this country we are constantly coming up with new trends that excite our imagination for a time.

It’s fascinating to see the tremendous interest that persons from other nations have in our little island. There are many anecdotal stories of Jamaicans traveling overseas who are almost mobbed by strangers wanting to learn more about our culture and famous personalities. In their minds, every Jamaican must have the inside scoop on icons such as Bob Marley or Usain Bolt.

Despite our citizens’ talents, flair and international presence, we seem unable to truly capitalise on the popularity of brand Jamaica. Unfortunately, persons from other countries will come here and quickly take advantage of the profit potential of our culture; yet except for a few notable exceptions, most Jamaicans are not aware of their true value. Continue reading Making Money With Your Mind →