The Green Sheet Online Edition
December 12, 2011 • 11:12:02
Use your human gifts
On Jan. 1, 2012, neither animals in the wild nor those that have been domesticated by humankind will notice a brand new year has come. Life will go on for them much the same as it did on Dec. 31, 2011.
It is we humans who give significance to all manner of events throughout the year _ birthdays, anniversaries, graduations and the holidays we celebrate, including New Year's Day. Of course, the importance each of these plays in our individual lives varies greatly. However, many of us do take these opportunities to celebrate, reflect and plan in ways that are uniquely human.
Decision time
It is possible that some folks will enjoy a day or two (or more) off work during the holidays and return in January with nothing different in mind. They may give lip service to a few resolutions, but will carry on much as they always have.
Others, however, will take the opportunity a new year offers to reorganize and reinvigorate themselves to create the best year ever in the payments business.
Which group are you in? Have you given thought yet to what you hope to accomplish this year and how you intend to do it?
Ideas for you
Over the years, The Green Sheet has published numerous articles on goal setting, business planning and marketing. Today would be an ideal time to tap into the wisdom successful payment professionals have shared on our pages.
Following are just five examples:
- "Marketing resolutions for the New Year," by Peggy Bekavac Olson, The Green Sheet, Jan. 10, 2011, issue 11:01:01
- "New year, new plan" by Jon Perry and Vanessa Lang, The Green Sheet, Jan 11, 2010, issue 10:01:01
- "Dreams fulfilled: Six easy steps," by Jason Felts, The Green Sheet, Dec. 22, 2008, issue 08:12:02
- "The why, what, how and when of goals," by Jason Felts, The Green Sheet, Dec. 25, 2006, issue 06:12:02
- "An urgency resolution," by Ken Musante, The Green Sheet, Jan 23, 2006, issue 06:01:02
Further reading
In addition to perusing our archives, you can download free, PDF versions of my books Good Selling!SM: The Basics and Good Selling!SM 2: Thirteen Weeks to Personal Success. I wrote both of these volumes as tools to assist ISOs, merchant level salespeople and other sales professionals in financial services.
The books provide the basics of selling as well as information on how to shape an enduring, satisfying sales career _ all in straightforward, easy-to-digest chapters. The pages also offer much encouragement, which, I hope, will help spur you toward your goals in 2012.
Why not use these and other resources available to shape your life and business to your specifications in the year ahead? Why not reach far to make your financial and personal goals come true? After all, being able to visualize, strategize and then fulfill your dreams is part of what makes you human.
Whether you want to upgrade your POS offerings, find a payment gateway partner, bone up on fintech regs or PCI requirements, find an upcoming trade show, read about faster payments, or discover the latest innovations in merchant acquiring, The Green Sheet is the resource for you. Since 1983, we've helped empower and connect payments professionals, starting with the merchant level salespeople who bring tailored payment acceptance and digital commerce tools, along with a host of other business services to merchants across the globe. The Green Sheet Inc. is also a proud affiliate of Bankcard Life, a premier community that provides industry-leading training and resources for payment professionals.
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