Quick Access to Knowledge One Key to Success for Entrepreneurs
By Daryl Des Marais
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Knowledge used widely gains a leverage to obtain more resources and understand more viewpoints and accepted current norms.
So, you have heard that knowledge is power. But have you heard that knowledge when planned and acted on properly can produce wealth quicker. Some of the most successful entrepreneurs know this, they are continually learning from others. Why you say? Why would they bother? Well, because change is enevitable. In today's day and age, change and information are two things that are always in motion, always propelling society further.
It is amazing how much knowledge is available, especially with the internet. But how do you sift throught all that knowledge to find what is relevant. So how can you aquire more knowledge in less time. There are many ways. Set aside a small amount of time per day or week to read. Set a goal of what you want to read and what you want to learn that is new. Still there is alot to read.
One other thing you can do is take a speed reading course. Currently one of the best speed-reading courses is ExecuRead, that can increase your reading speed by more than double your current rate.
If you were to take it one step further, to gain a competitive edge, Book Summaries are a great tool. You have complete books summarized in pages with all the necessary information you need, and less the's, and's etc.
Book summaries can help the entrepreneur with the following:
-Get Ideas You Can Use
-Advance your career
-Boost company profits
-Move your firm into the lead
-Slash Your Reading Time
-Gain A Competitive Edge
-Learn new skills
-Know the latest business concepts
A Carnegie-Mellon Study showed that readers retain more of the content when they read a well-written summary than when they read the book.
For more information see Book Summaries or growth books Growth Book or Great Business Books
Mr. Des Marais has operated small businesses for over 20 years. He has been a consultant and held positions in some of the fastest growing companies in Canada.
He has increased sales by 200% in 2 months for an herbal doctor; increased sales by 30% in 4 months for a major Canadian Big Box Retailer; 200% sales increase 3 times in a row for a service-based small business and helped several entrepreneurs develop and sell their business.
His expertise is in the area of growth and business development. He has also been involved in developing business chapters in cities across Western Canada. In terms of Business Development and mentoring Mr. Des Marais has volunteered with S.E.E.D.S mentorship review committee, ACE, YEA and university alumni and speaking events.
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Daryl Des Marais
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Mr. Des Marais has operated small
businesses for over 20 years. He has been
a consultant and held positions in some of
the fastest growing companies in Canada.
He has held past management positions in
retail, tourism, hospitality and sales for
a variety of companies. He has increased
sales by 200% in 2 months for an herbal
doctor; increased sales by 30% in 4 months
for a major Canadian Big Box Retailer;
200% sales increase 3 times in a row for a
service-based small business and helped
several entrepreneurs develop and sell
their business. His expertise is in the
area of growth and business development.
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