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With global trade tensions rising, businesses must prepare for tariffs and their impacts. While tariffs can significantly affect your bottom line, proper preparation can help minimize disruption and maintain competitiveness. This guide outlines key strategies to assess vulnerabilities, protect your legal and financial positions, and adapt your operations to thrive amidst trade challenges. Step 1: […]

1. Strategic Scarcity Positioning Instead of directly stating your availability for meetings or deals, frame it through carefully constructed scarcity. Rather than “I’m available next week,” consider “My calendar for Q2 is filling up quickly, but I could prioritize this discussion if we move forward soon.” This creates legitimate urgency without appearing pushy. 2. Value-Based

I just got back from Training Magazine’s Training 2025 Conference and Expo. And truth be told, it was worth every second. Forget the usual conference fluff where speakers peddle theories they’ve never tested. This conference was the real deal — practical solutions from people doing the actual work, not just talking about it. The best

Put hundreds of banking industry training leaders in a room and watch what happens. That’s exactly what our Director of Business Development Erica McNulty discovered at this year’s Bank Trainers Conference in St. Louis after countless discussions with Training and HR Managers from banks and credit unions across the country. Their message rang loud and

Contracts. The lifeblood of business and often the bane of our existence. We’ve all been there – staring down a 50-page document, wondering if we’re about to strike gold or step on a landmine. Your palms might get a little sweaty, and your coffee intake might spike, but deep down, you know this is where

What Exactly is a Guest Speaker? What is a guest speaker, and why should you care? Think of it like this: Have you ever been stuck in a presentation that was so dull that you wished you were anywhere else—even the dentist’s office? A guest speaker comes in to shake things up with fresh ideas