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When conducting quantitative research, you want responses from a broad section of the market. A marketing research firm likely has greater reach than you do and can get more complete results. For example, if you want to do an online survey, there are many online survey companies who can format and distribute your survey for you. These companies are generally more cost-effective than trying to do it yourself. Not everyone who responds to the survey has necessarily used your product or service they may not even have heard of you. However, you want to make sure that the people who respond are people who are likely to use your product or service. Typically, your parameters will be a broad demographic range based on your target customer. For example, if you own a sporting goods store, you might want responses from active people who are 18 to 42 years of age. While that's a broad group, you can categorize responses by including a question about the person's age. If you have a brick-and-mortar store, geographic parameters are necessary. For example, if you own a cupcake shop in Australia, it likely wouldn't do you much good to survey potential customers in Canada. Business owners frequently use quantitative research when they're thinking about going in a new direction. Maybe you want to offer new products, or you're thinking about different ways to sell your services. Once you figure out what you need to know, you can come up with questions that will help you determine whether the proposed move is a good one. For example, if you own a sporting goods store, you might be interested in carrying hockey equipment. You would want to know if your respondents played hockey, and if so, where they normally got their gear. You would also likely want to know if respondents would be interested in having a local store where they could purchase their hockey equipment, and how likely they would be to buy their equipment from such a store. If you were thinking about expanding to a different geographical area, you might ask questions to determine the need for your products or services in that area, as well as how often customers purchased products or services such as the ones you offer. If you're doing quantitative research, your results need to be measurable or quantifiable. A quantitative survey asks specific questions and provides multiple-choice answers for your customers (or potential customers) to select. Generally, you want to avoid open-ended questions. A classic type of question on a quantitative survey asks the respondent how likely they would be to purchase your products or services in a particular situation, or if a certain condition was present. You might also ask when respondents most frequently buy your products or services. For example, if you own a sporting goods store and are thinking about selling hockey equipment, you might ask when customers typically purchased hockey equipment, offering "winter," "spring," "summer," and "fall" as possible answers. The information from this response could allow you to rotate hockey equipment (which would likely require a lot of floor space) with equipment that sells in a different season. Your own sales records provide ample objective information that you can use to intuit the satisfaction of your customers. Look for repeat customers and increasing transaction amounts. You can find customer identities from credit card transaction reports. If a customer returns and purchases more each time they return, that may be a signal that they enjoy your store and trust you to provide them with more products or services than they originally expected to buy from you. Customer returns can also provide you with information. Look at the specific items returned as well as the reason for the return. Customers often return items for personal reasons that have nothing to do with their satisfaction with your company or its service. However, returns can give you an idea of customer expectations. A customer may return an item that doesn't meet their expectations. Those expectations may be personal, or they may be a result of something your company implied or promised then didn't deliver.

summary: Work with a marketing research firm. Set the parameters of your survey. Decide what questions you want your research to answer. Use structured questions to make analysis easier. Gather data from your own records to quantify customer satisfaction.

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If you want to become a prodigy, you'll need to pursue your passions. If you decide to work in a field that fascinates you, you're more likely to be motivated to develop the skill set necessary to becoming a prodigy. What inspires and fascinates you? What has always been interesting to you, ever since childhood? If you start with a field you already have some knowledge and interest in, you'll have a head start in developing the skills of a prodigy. Do you already have some skills due to hobbies? Do you sketch casually? Play the piano on the weekends? If you choose to work on a skill you're already somewhat proficient at, your practice will be of higher quality. There is no quick and easy way to develop the skills necessary to become a prodigy. You'll simply need to practice as much as possible. Focus when you practice. Keep your mind in the here and now. All you need to do is complete this one skill in this one moment. Do not let your mind wander to other things during practice sessions. Incorporate practice into your day-to-day life. Make time for practicing in your schedule as you would brushing your teeth at night or showering in the morning. People are often controlled by fear. If you fear failure or mediocrity, this can hold you back from developing new skills and pursuing your passion. Try to have confidence in yourself at all times. Be confident, bold, and willing to try new things even if you'll sometimes fail in the process. Fearing failure or less than perfect results will only hold you back as you attempt to become a prodigy. You cannot achieve the talents of a prodigy without guidance. Find the best teacher possible if your goal is to become a prodigy. How you find the right teacher depends greatly on the skill set you're working to build. If you want to be a writing prodigy, for example, consider applying for a top-tier Master of Fine Arts program, such as the Iowa Writer's Workshop, in order to gain access to great teachers. If you want to be a ballet prodigy, look into prestigious dance schools. You do not necessarily need to look into higher education to find a great teacher. You can also simply connect with people in your field through networking and socialization. If you're interested in filmmaking, for example, attend a film festival and try to meet directors and producers. Introduce yourself and try to make a good impression. You can find contacts and mentors at these events.

summary: Pursue your passions. Practice. Have confidence. Find a good teacher.

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To make international calls, you must first enter the specific international direct dial (IDD) code for your country. This is a 3 digit number that indicates what country you are calling from. To find the IDD for your country, visit http://www.nationsonline.org/oneworld/international-calling-codes.htm. For instance, the IDD for the United States is 011. After entering your country's IDD, dial Aruba's International Subscriber Dialing Code (ISD). The ISD, which is also known as the country code, is always 297. This applies whether you are calling from a landline or cell phone. Once you have specified the IDD and ISD, dial the number you want to reach. Enter the 7-digit number the same way you would make a local call. The call should go through immediately. Prepaid phone cards can offer you a better long distance rate than your current phone carrier, but you should beware of possible scams. Make sure to get a no-fee card and check for an expiration date before purchasing it. Purchase prepaid cards in small amounts in case the company issuing them goes out of business. Look for a card from a company that has a 24-hour, toll-free customer service number for help with any issues you may have.
summary: Enter your country's IDD code. Dial 297 to enter Aruba's country code. Dial the phone number in Aruba that you want to reach. Use a prepaid international phone card for lower call rates.