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Introduction to Personal Development
Are you in the best shape you can be mentally, physically and emotionally? To run a successful business you need to ensure that you spend time working on your own personal development. Use this section of the website to work on creating a better work/life balance. Too many people spend their time being busy being…
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Introduction to People Management
A chain is only as strong as it’s weakest link. Learn how to build strength into your team. Increasing employee engagement levels will have a direct impact on the bottom line of your business. Use our articles on engagement and motivation to see productivity and profitability increase. A fish always rots from the head down.…
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Introduction to Sales and Customer Service
Without customers a business does not survive. Learn what motivates people to buy and how you can increase your influence over them. Train your team to understand customer needs and how to better deliver solutions for them. Learn how to coach your team to become high-level performers. Use our proven sales process to ensure your…
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Buyer Motivation
Key Learning Outcomes Understand what motivates your customers and the impact of these motivators on repeat and referral business. Learn about the key motivational drivers: need, greed, fear, pleasure, vanity, status and impulse. Recognise that your customers may be motivated by a number of factors, so care should be taken to find the perfect solution…
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Welcome to Absolute Best
We applaud you for wanting to take your business to the next level. At Absolute Best our philosophy is simple – when you give something your best effort you are successful regardless of the end result. This is why each learning article is signed off with the words “Success is giving it your Absolute Best”. …
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Free Article – Perception is Reality
Key Learning Outcomes Recognise your business is assessed according to what is perceived by your customers, or potential customers, to be reality. Learn that “street appeal” is crucial when seeking new business. Illustrate how, as a business owner, you can invest in the physical presentation of your business premises and your personal presentation to boost…
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Free Article – Effective Meetings
Key Learning Outcomes Establish the purpose and goal of the meeting, and confirm that it is necessary. Recognise that meetings are opportunities for you to share and distribute information, build commitment and for problem-solving and decision-making. Identify who should attend the meeting and where and when it should be held, and what should be included…
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Free Article – Individual SWOT
Key Learning Outcomes Learn about the purpose of a SWOT analysis and how it can help your business to achieve its objectives. Recognise the value of discussing your SWOT with someone who will challenge you with the aim to get the best out of you. Develop key goals for the short to medium term based…
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Getting the most from Absolute Best
New members may find it takes some time to get into the habit of learning on a regular basis. Use these tips to help get your training on track so you can reap the benefits of Absolute Best as soon as possible. 1. Understand there will never be time. Running and operating your own business is…
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Big Rock Theory
Key Learning Outcomes Outline the key aspects of Dr Stephen Covey’s time management tool. Categorise your tasks, activities and responsibilities as “big rocks”, “pebbles” or “water”. Understand the importance of focusing on the “big rocks” when planning your day, week or even your year. Identify the need for long-term planning to avoid an imbalance in…