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Tess C. Taylor, owner of Taylor Resources Writing, is a Certified SEO Web Copy Writer, Project Manager and Social Media Expert from Charleston, South Carolina. In addition to being a 15-year veteran in Human Resources, Tess has had over 2,500 articles published and is a regular blogger on various HR, business, finance, green lifestyle, organizational development, entrepreneurial and career topics around the globe. Her work has been published in several regional magazines, and has also been featured on The Chamber of Commerce, US News and Yahoo Business.

Web Site: http://www.trwriting.com


Stop the Sales Pitches! Increase Revenues Through Relationship Building

May 4, 2012
Stop the Sales Pitches! Increase Revenues Through Relationship Building

Do you ever get tired of the endless sales pitches that seem to invade our every form of media these days? From television and radio segments to print and web advertisements, everyone is screaming, “Buy this!” As a sales professional, you will encounter many consumers and business owners alike who are so fed up...
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Developing Vision: 3 Factors Leaders of Today Focus On

March 17, 2012
Developing Vision: 3 Factors Leaders of Today Focus On

If you are trying to develop yourself into a leader, you may often ask yourself what exactly do leaders focus on? It’s not always about financial gain or community respect, either. The answer to what makes leaders tick may or may not surprise you. When you stop to consider the leaders of this century...
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Women Leaders and Their Wardrobes – the Correlation

March 6, 2012
Women Leaders and Their Wardrobes – the Correlation

If you are a woman in a leadership position, you may have figured out a long time ago that “dressing for success” is a critical aspect of the role. Leaders are expected to not only perform well on the job, but also to look good while doing it. This is due to society’s norms...
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Earning Sales Success by Expressing Appreciation

January 31, 2012
Earning Sales Success by Expressing Appreciation

Do you ever take time to think about all you appreciate, in terms of your customers? It’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day business matters of being a sales professional. So, it’s not uncommon to take for granted the very people who have helped you to get where you are – your...
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5 Best Practices for Succession Planning

January 26, 2012
5 Best Practices for Succession Planning

If your organization wants to stay ahead of the curve in your industry, then succession planning should be at the top of your human resource development efforts this year. Succession planning is a process that takes into account the bigger picture of your corporate objectives, from the staffing management point of view. It’s the...
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5 Steps to Propel Your Career in 2012

January 21, 2012
5 Steps to Propel Your Career in 2012

As the unemployment level in America still hovers around the 8.5 percent mark as of the end of December 2011, finding meaningful employment is on the minds of many people. This can be a time when many candidates start taking a good long look at their skills, experiences and interests to launch a new...
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The Challenges of Remote Work Communications

January 13, 2012
The Challenges of Remote Work Communications

We work in an ever increasing global business world, which means many people work remotely or in home offices. These professionals are called telecommuters, and it is a growing trend to work at least some of the time from a location other than a corporate office. The most recent figures show that between “20...
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5 Soft Skills Every Business Leader Needs in 2012

January 3, 2012
5 Soft Skills Every Business Leader Needs in 2012

Everyone brings a certain set of tangible work skills, experiences and achievements to a career, which helps to create a foundation for leadership abilities. However, the underlying current behind these skills is known as your unique emotional intelligence, also called” soft skills”, that are a set of attitudes, personality traits, and qualities that enhance...
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Be a Pioneering Leader Through the Power of Yes

December 29, 2011
Be a Pioneering Leader Through the Power of Yes

There are many so-called guru’s today who advise learning to say “no” is the key to being a more effective communicator and leading a happier life. However, did you ever stop to think that as a leader you may want to say “yes” more often to become a pioneer? It is self-made billionaire, Sir...
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Building a Business – Using Your Personal Leadership Style in a Business Plan

December 23, 2011
Building a Business – Using Your Personal Leadership Style in a Business Plan

As the New Year looms ahead, starting a new business is on the minds of many people who have dreams of building a better life. Small businesses are the lifeblood of America, creating 65% of all jobs and approximately 552,000 businesses starting each year in the USA, according to the most recent statistics from...
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