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            –Clear
            –Patient
            –Team player



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            –Delegates effectively
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            –Imaginative
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Time management
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            –Attention to details
            –Delivers on
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Change management
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            –Adapts to situation
            –Works well under
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            –Embraces change



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Attitude
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            –Hard-working
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Knowledge
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            –Marketing
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            –Business writing
            –Computer
            –SEO
            –Sales
            –Training


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            –Increased visibility
            –Software solutions
            –Improved employee
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How?

        What?

          Why?
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Final Tip
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  • 3. Is this you? www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 4. It’s not that bad Really www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 5. Ask 3 simple questions How? What? Why? www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 6. How? How do you know the person? How long? www.simplystatedbusiness.com
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  • 8. What? What skills does the person have? www.simplystatedbusiness.com
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  • 10. Leadership –Builds support –Inspires confidence –Decisive –Delegates effectively –Takes ownership www.simplystatedbusiness.com
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  • 13. Change management –Flexible –Adapts to situation –Works well under pressure –Embraces change www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 14. Why? Why do you recommend this person? www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 15. Attitude –Dedicated –Can-do –Hard-working –Strong work ethic –Positive, Optimistic –Cheerful www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 16. Knowledge –Graphic design –Social media –Marketing –Industry-specific www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 17. Skills –Advertising –Business writing –Computer –SEO –Sales –Training www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 18. Results –Increased leads –Greater sales –Increased visibility –Software solutions –Improved employee morale www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 19. How? What? Why? www.simplystatedbusiness.com
  • 20. Final Tip Be Sincere www.simplystatedbusiness.com
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