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General Management

Five Things Wellness Business Leaders Should Never Do
When It's Time To Give Up: Deciding To Close Your Business
It's Good News! Why Aren't They Excited?
Time: What We Want Most, Use Worst
Gold's Gym: Why You Can't Have Your Cake & Eat It Too
Time Only Moves In One Direction: Take Action Now
Choose The Right Growth Strategy For Your Health & Wellness Business
Part 2: Mistakes of the Well-Intentioned Boss
Part 1: The Boss Your Employees Wish They Had
Nutrisystem's Four Hard Lessons
What McDonald's Can Teach Your Wellness Business
Bad Resumes: Don't Make These Five Mistakes
Strategic Alliances: Expand Your Resources & Reach
Mid-Year Checkup: On Track Or In The Weeds?
The Confucius Checklist: Secrets of Knowledge Transfer to Employees & Clients
Vital Friends: The Team That's All About You
Hiring Key Advisors: How To Reference-Check Attorneys, Consultants, Accountants & Other Professionals
Seven Big Ideas For Wellness Business Leaders
The Missing Profession Of Wellness
Getting Ready To Grow Your Wellness Business
Overcoming Procrastination: But I Work Best Under Pressure!
Raves & Faves: Tools & Resources You Gotta Try
The Cure For Unfulfilled Potential (Guest Column by Bob Veres)
Protect Your Business When Working With Partners
The Mailroom #3: Newbies, Attrition, Giveaways, One-Time Clients, & Franchises
The Mailroom #2: Seniors, Hospitals, Referrals, Health Clubs, Integrity
The Mailroom #1: Kids, Boomers, Chiros, Gyms, Docs, Data (& more)
A Banker's Words Of Wisdom For Wellness Businesses, Part 1
A Banker's Words Of Wisdom For Wellness Businesses, Part 2
Top Five Time & Money Wasters
Budgetzilla! 9 Tips For Defeating The Planning Monster
Wellness Playbook Pt. 1: Lessons From Pro Sports
Wellness Playbook Pt. 2: Lessons From Pro Sports
New Year's Resolutions Part 1: 9 Things You Can Stop Doing
New Year's Resolutions Part 2: 10 Things To Start Doing
Introduction To Franchising In The Wellness Industry
The Incredible Business Advantage Of A Well-Informed Team

People Management & Development

It's Good News! Why Aren't They Excited?
The Broad Shoulders Checklist: A Better Way to Evaluate Staff
When The Good Get Going: Protecting Star Employees
Three Steps To Working Well With Problem People
Part 2: Mistakes of the Well-Intentioned Boss
Part 1: The Boss Your Employees Wish They Had
Speaking of Speeches - How Can I Reduce Stage Fright?
Tests, Interviews, Demos: Getting Hiring Right
Bad Resumes: Don't Make These Five Mistakes
The Confucius Checklist: Secrets of Knowledge Transfer to Employees & Clients
Customer-Employees: Valuable Asset Or Worst Nightmare?
When Employees Star In Soap Operas
Delegation: How To Multiply Your Business Results
Employee Records: Five Keys For Wellness Businesses
Burnout Warning Signs For Wellness Professionals
Self-Assessment: The Habits Of Good Management
Employee Benefits - A New Approach
Turn Independent Contractors Into Key Contributors
Improve Staff Retention: Match The Right Person With The Right Job
The Right Words At The Right Time
From Royalty To The End Of The Road: Getting The Most From Your Staff
Top Five Time & Money Wasters
Wellness Playbook Pt. 1: Lessons From Pro Sports
Wellness Playbook Pt. 2: Lessons From Pro Sports
Tips For Staff Photographs
When Respect For Clients Is Lacking: 9 Warning Signs
The Incredible Business Advantage Of A Well-Informed Team

Industry Trends

2006 Trends: Reader Comments
2006 Trends, Pt. 2:
Consumer, Technology, Healthcare
2006 Trends, Pt. 1: Nutrition & Fitness
The Wellness Business Of The Future
Industry Trend: Small Business -- Wellness vs Insurance
The Low Carb Train Has Left The Station
The Transformation To Wellness
Energy Prices: A Sharp Poke In The Eye
Summary Of USDA/HHS 2005 Dietary Guidelines
Three Consumer Priorities & Their Impact On Wellness Businesses

Sales & Marketing

PROGRAM CREATION & PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT

10 Steps To Successful New Fitness & Wellness Programs

Walk In The Shoes Of The Deconditioned
Five Customer Problems Your Wellness Business Can Solve
Workplace Wellness Providers: Laying The Foundation For Profitable Growth
Wellness Businesses For Healthcare Professionals
Q&A: How Can I Broaden The Focus Of My Health Club To Wellness?
How To Become A Successful Wellness Author

SALES & MARKETING TACTICS

How Wellness Businesses Can Thrive During A Recession
Sales Friction: How Wellness Businesses Scare Off New Clients
Stupid Marketing Tricks for Health & Wellness Businesses
Does Your Selling Get In The Way Of Buying?
Unsticking A Stalled Sales Process
Leslie Shops For A New Health Club
Beyond Gift Certificates: 5 Ways To Rev Up Your Holiday Marketing
Wellness Marketing Is A Process, Not An Event
Troubleshooting The Sales Cycle In Your Wellness Business
Is Your Wellness Business Addicted To Bad Profits?
Five Things Wellness Businesses Should Know About Moms
Medical Referrals: Seven Keys + Common Mistakes

Eight Marketing Guidelines For Wellness Businesses

Five Keys To Successful Referrals For Wellness Businesses

Marketing Through Organizations: The 3+1 Marketing Method

Selling Wellness Programs To Employers

Equipment & Technology: From Product To Profit: Our Tips For Buyers And Vendors
Marketing Your Business With The New Food Guidelines
Beyond Leads: Five Ways Your Network Can Help Grow Your Wellness Business
Why The Perfect Client Might Not Buy

PRICING & COMPETITION

Taking Control Of Your Competition: Assessment Tool
Value-Based Pricing For Wellness Businesses

Pricing Quiz + Thirteen Pricing Best Practices

Playing Well With Others: Rethinking Competition
Health Clubs: Is Your Business Wal-Mart, Kroger, Or Whole Foods Market?
Avoiding The 600-Pound Gorilla
Why New Health Club Members Are Getting Harder To Find

ADVERTISING, PROMOTION & PUBLIC RELATIONS

Customer Service, Feedback, Satisfaction & Loyalty

Talking Is Silver, Listening Is Gold: Five Best Practices For Truly Hearing Customers
Would I Want To Hear From Me?
Gold's Gym: Why You Can't Have Your Cake & Eat It Too
What McDonald's Can Teach Your Wellness Business
The Confucius Checklist: Secrets of Knowledge Transfer to Employees & Clients
Keepin' It Fresh: 18 Customer Communication Strategies For Wellness Businesses
Do Your Competitors Love Your Customer Service?
Do Your Competitors Love Your Customer Service? Reader Comments
Death By A Thousand Nicks - Why Customers Leave
What Are You Telling Your Customers?
Speaking Is Silver, Listening Is Gold: Best Practices For Listening To Customers
Nine Keys To Useful Customer Surveys For Wellness Businesses
Healthcare Professionals: Client Do's & Don'ts For Your Wellness Business
When Respect For Clients Is Lacking: 9 Warning Signs
The Best Customer Loyalty Metric For Wellness Businesses
Make Suggestion Boxes Work In Your Wellness Business

Technology & the Internet

Is Your Web Developer Legit? Ten Red Flags
Not Your Father's Internet: What's New & What's Next For Your Wellness Business
Five Freebies to Fire Up Your Online Wellness Business
50 Ways To Get Email Newsletter Subscribers: Part 2
50 Ways To Get Email Newsletter Subscribers: Part 1
Website Collecting Dust? Five Spring-Cleaning Tips
How To Take Your Website's Vital Statistics
Local Search: The Missing Link To Your Website
Eight Critical Computer Safeguards For Wellness Businesses
Nine Tips: Local Wellness Businesses & The Web
Is Your Wellness Website Working? A Five-Point Tune-Up
Wellness Websites That Work: Do's & Don'ts
Protect Your Most Critical Asset
Equipment & Technology: From Product To Profit: Our Tips For Buyers And Vendors

Planning & Financial Management

Pitching To Investors: Five Common Errors
How Wellness Businesses Can Thrive During A Recession
Time Only Moves In One Direction: Take Action Now
Choose The Right Growth Strategy For Your Health & Wellness Business
Mid-Year Checkup: On Track Or In The Weeds?
Build A Wellness Business Plan That Lets You Sleep At Night
Marketing Calendars: From Sporadic To Strategic Marketing
Finding Investors For Your Wellness Business
Employee Benefits - A New Approach
Seventeen Ways To Improve Your Cash Flow
A Banker's Words Of Wisdom For Wellness Businesses, Part 1
A Banker's Words Of Wisdom For Wellness Businesses, Part 2
Your Year In Review: 365 Days That Made A Difference
Mid-Year Checkup: 216 Days Left To Make A Difference
Budgetzilla! 9 Tips For Defeating The Planning Monster
Five Steps To Fraud-Proof Your Wellness Business

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