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    Revelation 2011 Survey - corporate politics and hidden agendas

    Hello, I'm writing on behalf of one of our authors to ask for a few minutes of your time in completing a survey that will form part of research that they're conducting for a new book on the subject of corporate politics, hidden agendas and manipulation in business which is due...
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    Networking in the North East

    Remote Resources... that's a ridiculous idea. Richard's saying he's already tried all the ones he's mentioned and they don't work for him. So it seems that the Mushroom Club should be avoided too. Good heads-up! Otherwise we might have thought that he was raising the topic just to promote it...
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    Is this a workable marketing strategy?

    I would just say that I would be wary of hiring someone who said they were only doing it part time, I would wonder where their priorities lay. I understand your point from your explanation; if you're this good part time, just think how good you'd be full time. But you're not full time. How...
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    how do i prove my innocents?

    Well, I'm sorry to be blunt, but you I suppose you could take my reply one of two ways, one of which is to help you prepare for the meeting. Here are some of the things that you mentioned in your original question: * the only evidence they have against me * my till log on was used to enter...
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    Anyone used People per hour?

    RKM, to be honest, if I was a Dragon on Dragon's Den, I'd be out. Because... If I only want to hire a UK provider, I can specify that on Elance, and if I just want the lowest cost then location isn't really a consideration. Besides, you have quite a hill to climb in terms of marketing the...
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    Marketing a Complex Proposition - Hidden Agendas and Corporate Politics

    Good point. That would certainly apply to one of our case studies where a CEO had fired two directors so far to cover up her evil plans and questionable behaviours. In another, an engineering company we calculated the direct costs of hidden agendas and manipulation at £16 Million per year, and...
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    Marketing a Complex Proposition - Hidden Agendas and Corporate Politics

    Three ways mainly; 1. Look for target companies and then locate HR contacts via their websites or something like LinkedIn 2. Use HR networks to ask for contributions 3. Ask people we know with HR contacts to pass on the message
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    Publisher has ceased trading - what happens to my book's rights?

    Good point Paul. It's definitely worth setting that out in your letter, copydeskcat, and then you're covered both ways. I think that overall the message is that they may have treated you badly, but if you breach the contract, they could actually pursue you for lost revenue, and while you're...
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    Marketing a Complex Proposition - Hidden Agendas and Corporate Politics

    Nice story Homer! I have contacted a number of HR professionals to ask if they'd like to contribute, however I think your interview idea is excellent. We could do both a survey and a follow up interview maybe. Thanks very much...
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    Anyone writing a book?

    Stender: Try elance.com, you can post a job for free and see what responses you get, have a look at work samples etc. You're not obliged to choose any bidders if there's nothing you like or the cost is too high. I would say pay for the job would be better, especially through something like...
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    Anyone used People per hour?

    Seriously, try Elance instead. My top tips are: Keep your prices where you want them Write serious, thoughtful, relevant and detailed bids that demonstrate your professionalism Have work samples on your profile and attached to each bid that showcase your expertise I've won plenty of work...
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    Anyone writing a book?

    We publish business non-fiction, mainly, and that is always a niche market. Very few business books sell in large numbers, because not all readers are 'business people' with a need to develop their careers, presentation skills, leadership skills etc. Therefore, for most business authors, the...
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    Publisher has ceased trading - what happens to my book's rights?

    If the publisher acquires rights, there will often be a contract clause that means they are not obliged to do anything with them. You can buy a loaf of bread from Tesco, you're under no obligation to eat it. So when a publisher buys the rights, or rather licenses the rights in return for a...
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    Anyone writing a book?

    There's certainly a lot of talk in the media about pressure on publishers from the likes of ebooks and Amazon. However the 'middle man' isn't the publisher, the middle man is the distribution network that takes up to 60% of the cover price. Coincidentally, I wrote something about this exact...
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    Anyone involved in book publishing?

    Feel free to ask any questions about the process. We do work with a couple of authors who wanted to go the self publishing route, giving them support in understanding the process. The bar code is the end result of the process of essentially setting up your own publishing 'imprint' which means...
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