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Importance of Agricultural Tax Planning
Monday, December 7, 2009 10:35
Tina Barrett, Executive Director of the Nebraska Farm Business, Inc. discusses farm tax issues common to farm operations. Minimizing the tax burden is critical to a farm business. Planning one to two years ahead helps the producer situate themselves so they are not paying for more taxes than necessary. Continue…
What To Do When Things Don’t Work
Thursday, December 3, 2009 11:42
Career counselors, Larry Humberstone and Pam Gunderson of PJ Lawrence and Associates (Omaha, NE) talks about the tender subject of a failing business. If things are not going well, the first step is to go back to the original vision, revisit the plan and conduct a good self-assessment. Look at the business from the client’s perspective. Do you have the correct image and message? One solution is to increase networking and marketing activities. Assess the referrals and discover where customers are getting information about the business. Work your brand and be authentic to that brand. (http://pjlawrenceassociates.com) View Video
How To Become An Entrepreneur
Thursday, December 3, 2009 11:20
Larry Humberstone and Pam Gunderson of PJ Lawrence and Associates (Omaha, NE) discuss key concepts individuals need to consider when starting a business. Individuals must discover their passion for the business, understand what drives them to succeed and consider whether the market is also interested in their passion and business idea. Individuals must be self-motivated to further research the idea. Use the Internet and mentors to help refine the idea. Write down the ideas, make connections, and take action. Validate what works and what doesn’t. When moving from idea to concept, Larry says there must be pain. That is, individuals now move from a comfortable position to putting personal credibility or financial commitment on the line for the business. (http://pjlawrenceassociates.com/) View Video
Motivating Your Sales Force
Thursday, December 3, 2009 11:07
Keeping a global sales force motivated can be difficult. Gene Beckman, President of Management Communication Services, Inc. talks about their strategies for assisting a global sales force. MCS, Inc. uses a business model that provides for employee autonomy coupled with assistance to help the employees succeed in meeting individual and corporate goals. Keys for motivation are enabling your employees, having the employees buy into the goals, and showing them how they are integral to the process. People need to understand where they have been successful and what value they have and are capable of providing to the customer. (www.mcsit.com) View Video
