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Labor Day Holiday Weekend Celebration-September 6th is a federal holiday. Bates headquarters will close from Friday afternoon and reopen Tuesday, September 7, 2010. Labor Day is always, the first Monday in September. It is a creation of the labor movement and is dedicated to the social and economic achievements of American workers. The holiday constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country. Enjoy a safe and joyful holiday. Cheers!

Business Strategy

Improve Sales - Sales and marketing professionals constantly search for new ways to improve business. Successful salespeople formulate and implement a variety of methods to fulfill goals, dreams, desires, wants and needs. They develop an attitude that attracts success to them.

The world is constantly changing, a competitive edge requires new thinking; especially in business. Creativity affects all aspects of business and has no boundaries. Focus on the resources necessary to accomplish results. Rare and gifted sales people seldom need outside motivation. However, to expand sales opportunities it is imperative to be innovative daily.

Imagine the power of increased sales volume through the use of curiosity and creativity; what a way to build success! Determine what motivates people that buy your product or service. Become observant; expand knowledge and insights. Use that imagination and brainstorm:

• Set aside pre-conceived notions.
• Be receptive to innovative possibilities.
• Be more resourceful.
• Become more curious.
• Seek answers.
• Set priorities.
• Plan how and when to make changes.
• Move beyond your comfort zone.
• Learn to live in the present.
• Determine how to become more engaging.

Decide; make every moment of your life count. Create; discover new roads to your goals and objectives. Focus; resolve what’s important to you and your client base. Choose; reach your objectives with specific and direct action. Implement; increase productivity and make dreams a reality.

Wisdom to Live by:

“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~John Quincy Adams~

“Life takes on meaning when you become motivated, set goals, and charge after them in an unstoppable manner. ~Les Brown~

“In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity.” ~ Albert Einstein~