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How To Build Up Your Confidence
Confidence problems? You need martial arts. Not only will enrolling in a class increase your

How To Make Easy Money
Sell all your old books and so on that you are never going to read again. Let's face it, once

How To Earn Money As A Teenager
1. If you are 16 or above you are old enough to get a job in a supermarket, department store or

How To Improve Your Confidence In Conversation
We have all been there - a new job, people around you that have got to know each other really well

How To Win In Competitions
Envious of all those people that seem to constantly win competitions? Well you needn't be. You can

How To Manage Your Money
How to manage your money simply - try out what's on offer at www.norwichunion.com. This is a really

How To Be Successful
The fast track to success. How do you get on it? As the old saying goes 'know thyself'. A piece

How To Achieve Your Goals
To make sure that you achieve your goals, you should take the time to write yourself a contract. It

How To Give A Great Speech
Most of us at some stage in our career are asked to give a talk or to give a presentation. Some of

How To Check Your Credit Rating
If you have applied for credit and been refused ask for the name of the credit reference agency

How To Make Free Money On Credit Cards
Whilst this may sound impossible or very dubious, it is quite easily done, with a little time and

How To Ensure You Pay Your Bills On Time
Although many bills today will come off your bank or building society account automatically, there

How To Boost Your Performance
(1) Thought Master Allows you to build your power of concentration whilst making you aware of

How To Influence People And Argue Well
You can influence people in many ways. One of them is by being a good talker - a good thinker, and

How To Excel On The Phone
How to perform well in a telephone interview, and try and get the job before you go to interview!

How To Make Money Selling Coffee
A perfect business to run in confined quarters is to sell coffee. You can make hundreds of pounds

How To Understand APR & EAR
APR stands for Annual Percentage Rate. With regards to credit cards, this means the amount of

How To Sell
If you want to sell something, then more often than not success comes with how you sell, not what

How To Climb The Career Ladder
Of course, there are many ways that you can do this. If you are responsible, reliable, enthusiastic

How To Give Successful Feedback
Give successful feedback: do not be too negative. Rather, start with lots of positives, and offer a

How To Cope With Change
Change can be very daunting and many shy away from it. But with the right attitude it can be great

How To Handle Meetings
How to take control of business meetings Extend your hand! This will increase your

How To Make The Most Of Your Business Idea
If you have an idea for a new business, then don't just sit on it - make as best an attempt as

How To Get On At Work
Get noticed at work - make sure that nothing is too much trouble for you. If you are prepared to

How To Make Envelopes Secure
It is all too easy for someone to steam open envelopes sealed with glue. Sealing with the white of

How To Choose Between A Desktop PC And A Laptop
When making the decision to buy a PC or a laptop, there are a few things you should consider before

How To Be Successful On The Phone
Not successful on the phone? Then smile!Research shows that smiling on the phone has the same

How To Increase Your Business Sales
Increase your business sales - open up to a new market, the internet. Here you can advertise

Tax Codes Explained
Many people complain on receiving their PAYE slip each mont that they are paying too much tax. For

How To Set-up A Company
If you wish to register a limited company in the UK, then there are several methods you can

Franchising - Pros And Cons
Like most things in life, there are pros and cons to franchising. Probably the most obvious pro

Ice Breaker: Chinese Whispers
One classic game that can be used as an ice-breaker is chinese whispers. Split the room into two

How To Ensure Career Success
Follow up applications with a phone call to the relevant company. When sending out your CV

How To Ensure Fair Pay At Work
Many women throughout the EU often have difficulty earning a salary equal to that of their male

Icebreaker: Stranded On The Island
Here's a fun icebreaker for a group of people who already know each other to some extent. Place

How To Resolve Or Avoid Workplace Arguments
If you are having problems with a co-worker, it is best to deal with them as soon as possible

How To Improve Business Record Keeping
You should make sure that you manage a retention schedule for your business records, so that you

Icebreaker: Tattoo Parlour
This icebreaker should be done by splitting the team into pairs. Each pair is given two pieces

How To Reduce Your Overdraft
How to reduce your overdraft charges Ask your bank to tell you how they were calculated as they

Icebreaker: My Shield
Each person is given a piece of flipchart paper. They must then draw a shield / family crest on