MG: What do you see as the # 1
business opportunity for authors today, and what do you advise as the first step in seizing that opportunity?
Not exact matches
Roberta Matuson, a Boston - based
business consultant and
author of the 2013 book Talent Magnetism, says small firms need not be bound to rigid formal HR processes, which creates the
opportunity for more creative hiring practices.
Indianapolis, Indiana About Blog Our proactive approach to landing large accounts gives us the
opportunity to engage a broad spectrum of people and companies whose
businesses are poised
for big sales and explosive growth.Having helped produce $ 8 billion in sales
for his clients, Tom Searcy has earned his reputation as a nationally recognized
author, speaker, and expert in large account sales.
I hope you take this
opportunity to rewrite the Publishing Agreement and provide a more stable
business proposition
for authors.
Authors we've worked with have used this Genre Bestseller status to negotiate
for movie deals, discuss
business opportunities, and to establish themselves as subject area experts.
With greater
opportunities for electronic publishing, many
authors, traditional (print) publishers, and organizations are now also in the e-book
business.
What new
opportunities and
business models exist
for publishers, agents and
authors to license, remix and resell content?
According to an article in the
business section of today's Miami Herald, many
authors at mainstream publishing houses have become responsible
for creating their own book publicity
opportunities.
I would love to distance She Writes Press from some of the other pay -
for - service companies that fall into this category, but at the end of the day,
for better or
for worse, we're all together
for a similar
business purpose: to offer
authors an
opportunity to get published in a way that is neither traditional nor self - publishing.
For authors who are using their «book as a
business card» to increase their name recognition as an expert in their field or to attract new
opportunities, book sales are typically a lower priority as they want to make money from consulting projects, speaking engagements, etc..
Even though Steve points out how artists must rely on marketing expertise to sell their works in the music
business, the book industry differentiates itself when independent
authors work harder to cut their production costs and their self - published works have constituted the online store's reputation to be the fair
opportunity for anybody with raw talent.
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CLL aims to identify
business opportunities for publishers and
authors in the digital environment.»
But some took advantage of not just the
opportunity for new
business, but took advantage of unsuspecting
authors.
Pay to play anthologies tout themselves as an
opportunity for entrepreneurs and
business owners to enhance their professional images by presenting themselves as published
authors and using the anthology as a kind of
business card.
Bill Rancic, entrepreneur, best - selling
author and season one winner of NBC's The Apprentice, kicked off the show with advice and strategies to inspire independent and specialty pet retail
businesses to identify
opportunities and position their
business for growth.
Indianapolis, Indiana About Blog Our proactive approach to landing large accounts gives us the
opportunity to engage a broad spectrum of people and companies whose
businesses are poised
for big sales and explosive growth.Having helped produce $ 8 billion in sales
for his clients, Tom Searcy has earned his reputation as a nationally recognized
author, speaker, and expert in large account sales.
Last month, ASP Chair of the
Business Council, Dante Disparte,
authored an article
for Forbes discussing Puerto Rico after Hurricanes Irma and Maria and laying out the
opportunities and challenges
for the future.
As well as advising partners on the risks and
opportunities associated with climate change, he has
authored Getting to Zero: Defining Corporate Carbon Neutrality, which explores a number of the claims of carbon or climate neutrality that have been made so far and makes a series of recommendations about what should lie behind any such declaration, and Making Sense of the Low Carbon Economy, which provides an accessible overview of the drivers behind the low carbon economy and explores the potential implications
for business in the UK.
For example, if
[email protected] clicked to read the full tax alert that was the subject of an email, the tax partner who authored the alert may want to touch base with
[email protected] to further discuss the issue and see if there is an opportunity for some new busine
For example, if
[email protected] clicked to read the full tax alert that was the subject of an email, the tax partner who
authored the alert may want to touch base with
[email protected] to further discuss the issue and see if there is an
opportunity for some new busine
for some new
business.
One recent speaker was Ari Kaplan,
author of «The
Opportunity Maker: Strategies
for Inspiring Your Legal Career through Creative Networking and
Business Development.»
After practicing as a lawyer
for nine years in New York, Kaplan has become a public speaker and career advisor
for law students and legal professionals and most recently
authored The
Opportunity Maker: Strategies
for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and
Business Development (Thomson - West, 2008).
Ari Kaplan, the
author of The
Opportunity Maker: Strategies
for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and
Business Development, says, «Most employees want two things: someone to emulate and someone to inspire them.
For example, in early June, while on an unrelated business trip in Philadelphia, we had the opportunity to meet the three authors of the Drug and Device Law blog, whom we have known in the digital world for 18 months but had never actually met in pers
For example, in early June, while on an unrelated
business trip in Philadelphia, we had the
opportunity to meet the three
authors of the Drug and Device Law blog, whom we have known in the digital world
for 18 months but had never actually met in pers
for 18 months but had never actually met in person.
He is the
author of Reinventing Professional Services: Building Your
Business in the Digital Marketplace (Wiley, 2011) and The
Opportunity Maker: Strategies
for Inspiring Your Legal Career Through Creative Networking and
Business Development (West Academic, 2nd Ed.
Indianapolis, Indiana About Blog Our proactive approach to landing large accounts gives us the
opportunity to engage a broad spectrum of people and companies whose
businesses are poised
for big sales and explosive growth.Having helped produce $ 8 billion in sales
for his clients, Tom Searcy has earned his reputation as a nationally recognized
author, speaker, and expert in large account sales.
Director of Human Resources / HR Consultant — Professional Duties & Responsibilities Oversee the planning, direction, and management of all HR - related activities including staff recruiting, candidate tracking, personnel screening and testing, and hiring processes in accordance with Affirmative Action and Equal
Opportunity Employment regulations Support senior management to develop and maintain personnel policy and ensure compliance with all standards,
authoring and implementing new policies and procedures as needed along with creating HR procedure manual Serve as lead analyst
for compensation reviews, performance and pay - scale benchmarking, market studies, and salary structure decisions, also creating organizational / staff planning charts
for all departments and all positions Create and deliver firm - wide staff new - hire orientation, training and development programs, and performance evaluations utilizing a competency - based appraisal system which leads to focused training and development programs based on common and individual areas of performance deficiency Manage all aspects of workers compensation and unemployment claims on behalf of employer, attending hearings and participating actively in all related meetings Hold responsibility
for all benefit negotiations, administration, and plan reviews, promoting compliance with and effective execution of IRS / DOL regulations, ERISA, HIPPA, and all audit - related processes Implement and sustain safety programs while performing regular safety - policy trend analyses to identify critical issues, developing corrective action plans to ensure compliance with applicable safety, health, and environmental regulations including OSHA and other applicable laws Consult with management regarding employee - and labor - related issues to resolve conflicts in a professional manner, conducting grievance hearings and negotiation agreements with worker representatives within the provisions of any applicable contract Provide relevant guidance and administration to the development of human resources site on firm intranet, housing online - employment forms, manager resources, job postings, and HR - related forms and documents Develop valuable staff relationships to improve workplace morale as well as maintain positive
business relationships with all related brokers and vendors
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed sales and customer service operations
for a variety of companies and products Oversaw, trained, and reviewed customer service and sales staff ensuring effective operations Set and managed $ 2.5 million company budget and $ 1 million dollar inventory Consistently exceeded sales goals through cold calling, networking, and other tactics Created and presented product and services demonstrations resulting in 75 % increase in new
business Authored company financial and sales reports to determine trending and growth
opportunities Designed and implemented comprehensive marketing campaigns including all collateral materials Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors, distributors, and partners Delivered exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat
business Built and strengthened relationships with key clients, partners, industry figures, and community leaders Consistently promoted and awarded
for excellence in sales, customer service, and leadership
Insurance Underwriter — Duties & Responsibilities Experienced manager with expertise in underwriting, sales, marketing, and customer service Recruit, train, and direct staff ensuring they understand the brand and adhere to company policies and procedures Oversee health insurance underwriting determining client insurability and company risk Discover client needs, tailor insurance packages, and present quotes Utilize industry software to analyze risk, generate quotes, and
author reports
for senior leadership Build and strengthen professional relationships with internal sales representatives and external brokers Consistently exceed sales goals through networking, in personal sales, cold calling, and other tactics Recognized and promoted
for exceptional team management, sales, and customer service Conduct research on prospective leads and existing clients to assist in developing sales strategies Craft effective sales presentations and proposals, tailoring them to clients based on their specific needs and styles Collaborate with junior level sales people to develop action plans to govern their performance Maintain comprehensive records detailing pricings, sales, activities reports, and other pertinent data Provide exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat
business Set and strictly adhere to departmental budgets and timelines Represent company brand with poise, integrity, and positivity Continually participate in ongoing professional development
opportunities to enhance skill set
Professional Duties & Responsibilities Directed sales and customer service operations
for a variety of companies and products Oversaw, trained, and reviewed customer service and sales staff ensuring effective operations Consistently exceeded sales goals through cold calling, networking, and other tactics
Authored company financial and sales reports to determine trending and growth
opportunities Negotiated contracts and agreements with vendors resulting in significant company revenue Delivered exceptional customer service resulting in client satisfaction and repeat
business Conducted periodic client account reviews to ensure high level service and information accuracy Resolved customer service inquiries in a timely, positive, and professional manner Built and strengthened relationships with key clients, partners, and industry leaders Responsible
for e-commerce technology and client information database Provided IT support, quality assurance analysis, and system upgrades to increase efficiency
Authored and presented reports to senior leadership regarding data management best practices Consistently promoted and awarded
for excellence in sales, customer service, and leadership
Indianapolis, Indiana About Blog Our proactive approach to landing large accounts gives us the
opportunity to engage a broad spectrum of people and companies whose
businesses are poised
for big sales and explosive growth.Having helped produce $ 8 billion in sales
for his clients, Tom Searcy has earned his reputation as a nationally recognized
author, speaker, and expert in large account sales.
No matter how good or bad the year 2016 was
for your
business, 2017 is going to be insanely profitable — but only if you have the five disciplines you need to seize those
opportunities, says Tom Ferry, CEO of Ferry International and best - selling
author of Life!
«As a professional, you have the
opportunity to either enjoy yourself by throwing caution to the wind, or the
opportunity to work on enhancing your professionalism by building your network
for new
business,» said Sharon Hill, an
author, certified etiquette trainer and president of Sharon Hill International, a motivational and educational speaking
business in Chapel Hill, N.C.