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Write like a human: 3 keys to writing sales emails

How do you write a good sales email? And more importantly, how do you write one that sounds authentic and not like, ick, an internet marketer? You see, the biggest problem you may have when writing sales emails is feeling like a pushy, inauthentic used car salesman. You’ve spent so much time building a trusting relationship with your list — …

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Save the Date: Foodfirst Conference

The registration for Team Up with African Agripreneurs is open! ‘Team up’ on 1 June 2018 will be a day with inspiring workshops and renowned speakers, among others Graziano Da Silva (director-general of the FAO), Louise Fresco (President of the Executive Board WUR), Josefa Sacko (AU Commissioner for Rural Economy and Agriculture). DATE: June 1, 2018 VENUE: Duisenberg Auditorium, Rabobank, …

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How to Write a Business Email in French

By Leonie Altehülshorst A well-written email to a client or colleague can leave a lasting positive impression. Formal correspondence is highly valued by the French and writing in a way which meets societal conventions can make it much easier to be positively received. This article will provide examples of typical expressions used in French business emails and will explain how …

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Storytelling in Business: The Complete Guide

Learn exactly how to tell a business story that makes customers come back for more. Have you ever wondered: “How do I resonate with my audience? “How do I get loyal customers who love my business and share it with their friends?” “How do I generate interest for my business and persuade people to take action?” Then, get excited – …

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Save the Date: ICA2018 Research Conference

In 2018, the International Cooperative Alliance (ICA) European Research Conference will be held in The Netherlands. At this conference, scholars, representatives of cooperatives and policy makers will exchange the state of the art on building and strengthening cooperatives in different sectors and different countries. ORGANISED BY: Five Dutch Universities, NCR and ICA Research Committee DATE: Wed 4 July 2018 until …

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A Short Introduction to Digital Filmmaking

BFC Talk took place on WebEx on March 1, 2018 at 3:00pm CET Matthew Marwick is an Associate with BFC based in New York. His role encompasses communication management, creative development, and project coordination. His passions include technology, science, current affairs, and environmental sustainability. In his spare time, he is an enthusiastic photographer and enjoys cooking French desserts. Matthew previously …

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Communication Challenges in Franco-German Cooperation

BFC Talk took place on WebEx on February 15, 2018 at 3:00pm CET Leonie Altehülshorst is a German bachelor student completing a degree in European Business Communication. She is well-acquainted with France, having participated in multiple French-German exchange programs, spending a year studying at the University of Orleans, and recently interned with the Dordogne Council Department. In 2014, Leonie completed …

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Learn a Foreign Language with an e-Reader

BFC Talk took place on WebEx on February 8, 2018 at 3:00pm CET Marina Zabughina is a designer in BFC’s marketing department, and is passionate about photography, art, languages, and vegan cooking. She can often be found searching for local herbs and mushrooms, taking part in search and rescue trainings with her dog, in galleries admiring works of art, or …

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How to Start a Productive Day

Getting up at the crack of dawn has its own share of perks. Being the ‘Early Bird’ helps people get more time to spend with themselves and their family, and set goals to accomplish in the day. It also gives them additional time to complete several activities beforehand and save big on the time. This is what helps them boost …

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The Secrets of Productive Reading (in Russian)

Катя Ганьшина — читающий дизайнер. С недавнего времени она ведет свой книжный блог на платформе Инстаграм, в котором создает авторские обложки и пишет свои впечатления о прочитанных книгах. Количество ее читателей за два месяца существования блога уже перевалило за тысячу, а совсем недавно она вернулась с Московской Международной Книжной Выставки Ярмарки, где была спикером. В этом вебинаре Катя отвечает на …

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