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On the Road: 7 Tips for Surviving Business Travel

  Imagine this -- your flight was delayed two hours, your rental car mysteriously isn’t where the company said it would be, and when you finally get back to the hotel you discover your shampoo bottle has leaked all over the suit you were going to wear at tomorrow's meetings. Business trips aren’t always smooth sailing. But they’re not going anywhere -- business travel is a massive, fast-growing industry. In 2014, Americans took 482 million trips for business purposes and spent $292 billion on trips, meetings, events, and other programs. Yes, that’s billion. With a B. Clearly, we’re on the move a lot. And if you haven’t already, chances are that at some point in your career, you’ll find yourself on a bus, plane, or train in a professional capacity. We’ve got you covered -- from accommodations to getting around a new area, read on to find out the seven essential tips for surviving on the road. 1) Pack the right things -- and leave the superfluous items at home. When traveling, it’s a

What Is a Digital Nomad and How Do You Become One?

  In the Cascade Mountains of Southern Oregon, there sits a volcano with no peak. But what takes the place of a billowing summit isn’t a barren crater -- it’s an electric blue lake, surrounded by pine trees and the jagged remains of the volcano’s collapsed mouth, which crumbled during an eruption almost 8,000 years ago. This place is called Crater Lake. It’s considered one of the most beautiful national parks in the United States. It’s also where Justin Champion, a Content Professor at HubSpot Academy, spent his work day last Thursday. A striking landscape, like Crater Lake, is a normal office view for Justin and his wife, Ariele. After working in the National Park, they headed north to Portland and spent a day in Mt. Hood. Then, they drove through Redwood National Park. And next week, they plan to work in Yosemite National Park. Justin and his wife have been living, working, and traveling across America in a Ford F-250 with an Airstream trailer hitched to its back for the past two yea

27 Holiday Gift Ideas for the Salesperson in Your Life

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  It's the time of year for cookies and eggnog, family and coworker get-togethers ... and buying presents for people you know very little about. Did you pick the colleague in your work gift exchange who pulls overnight shifts by himself? Is Uncle Marty bringing his new girlfriend to your holiday party? Giving is not always nicer than receiving. Check out our key takeaways from the best sales books of all time We can't help you with everyone on your list (didn't your second cousin Pete say he liked golf once? A golf tie?). But we do have you covered if you're shopping for that special salesperson in your life. Any one of these presents is certain to bring a smile to a salesperson's face. You're welcome. Best Gifts for Salespeople An epic pen Bluetooth headset Stress balls Website domain LinkedIn Sales Navigator Sales books Goal planner An improv class Questions card deck Wi-Fi hotspot cufflinks Daily affirmation calendar Presentation software iPhone laser pointer

موزه ملی کاشان

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  شهر کاشان با زیبایی، شکوه و جاذبه های بیشمار خود توانسته است مقصد بسیاری از گردشگران داخلی و خارجی به شمار برود و افراد زیادی برای به دست آوردن اطلاعات درباره آن، به مجله مستر بلیط مراجعه کنند. در این شهر خوش آب و هوا، جاذبه های طبیعی و تاریخی زیادی وجود دارد و هر کدام از آن ها ویژگی های خاص خود را دارند، اما بی شک می توان گفت که موزه ملی کاشان یک چیز دیگر است! این موزه تاریخی بسیار زیبا، بیش از 400 قطعه اثر قدیمی مانند ظروف سفالی، اشیای مفرغی، پوشاک، سرامیک، خط، انواع بافته ها، کتابت و سنگ های عتیقه را در دل خود جای داده است که اکثر آن ها مربوط به دوران پیش از اسلام هستند. ساختمان بسیار جذاب موزه نیز زیبایی خاص خود را دارد و هر بیننده ای را به خود مجذوب می کند. این ساختمان بسیار زیبا با معماری فوق العاده ای طراحی شده است و نمایانگر هنر معماران ایرانی است. تاریخچه موزه ملی کاشان موزه ملی کاشان در سال 1242 هجری قمری، توسط داماد فتحعلی شاه، علی محمد خان صدر اصفهانی احداث شد و به دلیل نگهداری نکردن از آن و بی توجهی، در دوره های مختلف به یک منطقه متروکه تبدیل شد و آن را تخریب کردند.‌ تق

The 15 Habits of Highly Productive People

  15 Habits of Productive People They take frequent breaks to restore energy They're driven by purpose They create their to-do list the night before (and break major tasks into sub-tasks) They prevent internal distractions They keep a separate to-do list for external distractions They optimize their email with smart tools They build healthy habits into their daily routine They are lightning fast on the computer They have a "growth mindset" They outsource mindless tasks They meditate They say no (nicely) They count their blessings They avoid decision fatigue They love productivity hacks No one  wants  to procrastinate. No one  wants  to feel stressed. No one  wants  to face distractions every day. Yet we do. Myself included. But what about the most successful people in the world? How do they stay sane? Surely, they  must  face distractions every day. What are the habits that keep them focused? That's the exact question we set out to discover. The Habits of Highly Produ

Secrets of Self-Discipline: How to Become Supremely Focused

  Self-discipline. Let’s be honest. For most of us, it’s a work in progress wrapped in good intentions, procrastination, and feelings of failure. But it doesn’t have to be. Self-discipline, like everything else, is a practice.  Not every day will be perfect, but each day -- with its failures and small wins -- is progress, and that’s what self-discipline is all about. I’ve rounded up steps you can take today to build self-discipline. Coupled with a healthy understanding of what self-discipline is and a little inspiration, this post gives you the tools you need to develop a practice of self-discipline in everything you do. Self-Discipline Quotes “Willpower is what separates us from the animals. It’s the capacity to restrain our impulses, resist temptation – do what’s right and good for us in the long run, not what we want to do right now. It’s central, in fact, to civilization.”  -Dr. Roy Baumeister, Ph.D. “The only way to do something in depth is to work hard. The moment you start being

Travel Experts Find Adventure and Success with HubSpot [Customer Story]

  Greetings from tropical Costa Rica! I feel honored to be able to share my story and hopefully inspire some of you fellow marketers out there with the impressive results that we've been able to produce in such a short amount of time. I hope that someone will find our story to be helpful.   An Internet-Based Travel Agency in Costa Rica My Costa Rica is a tour operator based out of Costa Rica's capital city of San Jose. Our proximity to the international airport allows us to meet our clients upon arrival and welcome them upon entry to the country. We've been planning vacation packages to Costa Rica since 2004 and are very proud of the positive client testimonials we've received since we've been in operation. We pride ourselves on the personalized service we offer our clients and are there for them before, during and after their trip, and we strive to promote responsible and sustainable tourism to this beautiful country we call home.  Together with our clients, we'

Top Sales Challenges Facing Salespeople in 2021 [New Data]

  New research from   Richardson's 2019 Selling Challenges Research Study   captures the key challenges that sales professionals face in today's market. We received responses from more than 300 participants. Their input has presented a detailed picture of what effective selling looks like in 2019 as business cycles accelerate and competition escalates. The prevailing sentiment is that sales professionals must become agile. Possessing effective selling skills is not enough. Sales professionals need the ability to read the selling scenario and understand which skill is needed at that moment. Moreover, they need the ability to seamlessly transition from one skill to another as they engage with a variety of stakeholders, all with different leanings. This agility is what drives momentum today. So, what are the next steps, and how can you meet those challenges to advance the sale? We've got a few ideas. Don't have time to read through it? Click here to skip right to the infog