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December 20, 2007

1. Working At Home - Four Attributes You Need To Succeed At
Working At Home
2. Sell More by Expressing Gratitude
3. IRS Works to Quickly, Accurately Implement AMT Patch
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1. Working At Home - Four Attributes You Need To Succeed At
Working At Home

by Elaine Currie
http://www.huntingvenus.com
© 2007

Many people who toy with the idea of starting their own business and
working at home, don't realise that you need to put in a great deal of
effort if you are to be successful. People thinking about working at
home day-dream about being able to leave the alarm switched off and
lie in bed as long as they want. They picture themselves quitting their
job and telling the boss "goodbye forever". They imagine themselves
lazing about on the patio on sunny days and snuggled up on the sofa
while less fortunate people are out in the cold doing the daily
commuting routine. They imagine themselves as stating their occupation
as "CEO" and they picture the healthy bank balance that goes with
that particular territory.

Here are four attributes you need to have a successful home business:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2007/2448.htm

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2. Sell More by Expressing Gratitude

by Daniel Sitter
http://www.idea-sellers.com
© 2007

Who does not value genuine appreciation? Who does not enjoy a warm
smile and a sincere thank you after doing something for someone else.
In a sales context, that "something" might be as simple as another
person agreeing to meet with you. One begins to transmit our thanks
in the expression of our initial greeting. A sincere smile, a firm
handshake, direct eye contact and expressing genuine appreciation
for their time is always a winning way to start off a meeting.

Click for some things that a long way toward customer satisfaction:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2007/2449.htm

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*** Washington Watch ***

3. IRS Works to Quickly, Accurately Implement AMT Patch

The Internal Revenue Service announced it will immediately begin the
final reprogramming steps for its income-tax processing systems to
prepare for the upcoming tax season following final passage of the
Alternative Minimum Tax “patch” Wednesday by the House.

Learn more details on the Alternative Minimum Tax situation here:
http://www.nationalbusiness.org/NBAWEB/Newsletter2007/2450.htm

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