---> Make sure you are working in a constructive environment. Try to have an 'office'; a place that you feel like getting some work done and rest of family know that you are doing something that is not just recreation. You should try to let them know what is an appropriate type of interruption.

---> At http://www.contactplus.com you can download a free scheduling program called Task Plus. This will give you an appointment book type of scheduler. Put in all things that you need to do. You can make each of things a daily or weekly task. Then be sure to check in daily to make sure you follow your own directions.

---> Once in a while, take stock of where you are, where you have come from, where you are going and what you did to get where you are. Also take a look at what you could have done better. This will not only give you insight that your work is not useless, but will give you courage to continue your efforts.

By getting in touch with things that prevent your daily work and taking appropriate actions needed, you will not only improve your outlook, but increase your daily productivity.

Until next time, just keep plugging. Ron McCluskey Net Loot News is published by: http://www.netloot.com

Welcome worries. Anyone who doesn’t have some questions or concerns about what you’re saying probably isn’t serious about considering it. Objections are your chance to emphasize strongest points.

Prepare for anything. This can mean bulbs that burn out on slide projector, a dozen more people at a meeting than you’d expected, or someone who wants to talk about a completely new subject. Revise your plan as you’re met with changes and, above all, stay calm. A sense of humor doesn’t hurt either.

Close sale. When you’ve made your speech, get to point. People are expecting it. Conventional wisdom holds that you shouldn’t come right out and demand a signature; likewise, in an interview with your boss, you shouldn’t demand to be made a manager. But you can ask same question in more subtle ways, such as “What’s next step?” or “How close am I to reaching my goal of being departmental manager?”

Foremost, key to selling yourself, your idea, or your company is presenting subject in a way that’s appealing to prospect. Study techniques, and you’ll find that even if you didn’t win prize for most raffle tickets sold when you were back in school, you can make sales work for you now.

By: Roy Bartell http://www.RBar67.ccom Copyright (c) 2003