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In this article, we will take a look at 10 Christmas presents for golfers. When we look at supply versus demand, those who love golf have an endless demand for anything golf related. And, fortunately, there is an endless supply of golf items to satisfy this need.

To kick off the 10 Christmas gifts for golfers, we need look no further than the abundant supply of golf accessories. Golf accessories make great stocking stuffers or gifts to put under the tree. Golf accessories range from the inexpensive, a golf umbrella or golf tees, to the slightly more expensive, like a golf GPS finder. The beauty of golf accessories is that you cannot go wrong. Golfers are always in need of new accessories to compliment their game.

At number two, and always in demand, are golf balls. Like many golf related gifts, golf balls come in expensive and inexpensive variety. For accomplished golfers, you will want to consider a golf ball like the Titleist Pro V1, which come in at about $50 for 12 balls. For beginning golfers (who tend to lose balls), you can get 60 “recycled” balls for about $24.

All golfers see Tiger Woods hit the ball a mile and they want to know how to drive a golf ball just like Tiger and other professionals. As gift #3, consider a new golf driver for Christmas. The hottest golf driver on the market currently is the TaylorMade Burner, but there are many from which to choose.

Golf apparel comes in at #4 on our golfer’s Christmas list. The advances in clothing technology have been significant in recent years. This is especially important for golfers who need absorbent, flexible clothing that allow them to swing properly. You can get great golf gear at reasonable prices and the golfer in your life will be very appreciative.

Golfers can not score well until they have mastered the art of putting. Putting is crucial to shoot great golf scores and you, or the golfer in your life, need the best putter. Currently, a putter called the Odyssey White Hot is the one that has people talking.

Many people like to walk when they play golf. And when you walk a golf course, you need extremely comfortable golf shoes. Golfers can never have enough pairs of golf shoes. At affordable prices and great styles, golf shoes come in at #6 on our list of 10 great gifts for golfers.

A new type of golf club that has taken the golf industry by storm in the past several years is called the hybrid. Hybrids replace short irons that are notoriously difficult to hit. These “rescue” clubs, as they are often called, are a must in the arsenal of all golfers.

Along with putting, golf wedges are extremely important for serious golfers. For good golfers, wedges are usually purchased separately and most golfers carry 3 wedges of varying degrees. Currently, a market leader is Cleveland Wedges but there are many competitors.

Coming in at #9 on our list of Christmas Golf gifts is golf iron sets. These are the clubs that a golfer uses most. If you, or the golfer in your life, is considering an upgrade, Christmas is a perfect time to upgrade that iron set. You can test out golf irons at the local store, but then check prices online, as they are often much more competitive.

Finally, at number ten on our list, we have complete golf sets. For those who want to learn how to play golf, a full set of golf clubs can be purchased at a reasonable price. Sets such as these include every club that you need to begin the game of golf. They are perfect for new junior golfers or those who have recently decided to take up golf. Full complete golf sets can often be purchased for under $200.

Any one of these 10 Christmas golf gifts will make a golfer extremely happy!

I am often asked the question; “How important is a good 60 second presentation?” People sometimes gasp at my answer. They look at me as if I am a little crazy because my answer is simple and very straightforward. The value of a good 60-second presentation is only as high as the importance you place on it. However this does not show you’re the importance of this marketing tool.

I go on to say that, if people place little value on creating a good introduction for themselves, they will usually wing their 60-second presentations. By always winging their presentations, they lose their perspective. They will never know the value of a good 60-second presentation, and they will not reap the rewards associated with delivering them. The way I see it, three things create value in your 60-second presentations. Your efforts, (time spent on it), the feedback you receive from your trusted peers and the measured results.

To start with, good presentations are created, (i.e. thought out and written down), practiced and then refined. It does not matter if you are great at winging it, you will always present better if you have a focused clear message that is tested and practiced. A little hard work on your part will add value to your message by clarifying and focusing it.

Another way is to ask for feedback. Ask someone you trust to summarize what you said. This person should be skilled at doing 60 second commercials, (at least better than you do). Ask them for constructive criticism. If they can’t tell you what you said in two or three sentences you know message is not clear and it’s defiantly not focused.

The best way to see the value of a good 60-second presentation is to track the results. What should you track you ask? Well here is what I track; I always track the name of 60-second presentations, (yes you should give your 60 second commercials names), I always track the venue I attend, the venues date, the people I talk to, whether a person showed interest in my product/service and who I closed business with. Tracking your results is the only objective way of knowing whether your efforts are bearing fruit. What’s amazing about this is that most people never track their results.

Take the time to write out and practice your 60-second presentations. Ask trusted associates for feedback and finally track your results. Doing these three things will get you more referrals and make you more money. The value of a good 60-second presentation will become clear as fine crystal once you see the money coming in.

That’s my opinion, whats yours.

I was recently the fly on the wall at a negotiation. The negotiation itself is a result of longterm planning in most cases. This article details what to do before entering a business negotiation.

Step One:

Do your homework. That means research anything that may come up in advance of the business negotiation. Absolutely, have a few notes there to back up your viewpoint. If you don’t have that research, you are at a disadvantage.

Step Two:

Consider jotting down notes of what you intend to get out of the negotiation. Include things like points that are absolute deal breakers. Include points that you are likely to compromise on.

Additionally, draw or sketch out what the final deal will look like. Include financial numbers to give you an idea of what ballpark you want to end up in as a result of this business negotiation. Ie. People who are successful at business can see into the future for longterm rewards as much as they can see into the future for shortterm rewards. But clearly, having a map drawn of where your headed is valid before entering negotiation. It will also help you to be firm in your negotiation, knowing what you may be foregoing.

Step Three:

Do some market research. I know that companies can charge you millions of dollars for a simple study of getting people’s opinion on something. If this business negotiation affects people, find out from people what they think. Don’t limit yourself to two or three of your closest managers or friends. Extend that. Show up at a mall. Ask if you can have a minute with people. Dress appropriately to break down the barriers. People are flattered when you are seeking their opinion so to be fair, treat them appropriately and explain how their opinion will have some affect.

I have a friend in the natural concoction business. Before working on a new product, she phones up a list of customers who are agreeable and asks them about the future product. It may be well into the future but she gets the goods on the interest long before she undertakes it. Such is the case with a negotiation.

Absolutely, do your market research. Some things look good on paper but never go anywhere in the real world. For example, if you’re the marketing guru behind The Clapper you would have researched this product in advance and how agreeable people would be to buying it. But say, you invented something similar like The Sneezer, then tried to market it without asking people how hard it would be, how useful it would be to them. You would undoubtedly lose your shirt.

Step Four:

Set down in advance what you as a company stand for and who you’re willing to negotiate with well in advance. For example, if you believe in only dealing with union shops, then make sure you write that down and stick to it before any negotiation. There’s a phrase that if you don’t stand for anything, you will fall for everything. By having principles, you are already on your way.

Step Five:

Enter the negotiation with a window of time that you will allow before making any final decisions. This prevents an emotional response to the negotiation.