Getting Help in Your Business...
“Nothing great happens alone.” Powerful statement. I believe that until an entrepreneur fully understands, embodies, and owns this concept the chance of true success is limited. I have witnessed more people attempt to travel the business journey by themselves to only fail. However, those who succeed the quickest embrace support from others. Frequently a trusted advisor can be as close as a business partner. The...How to Get the Attention You Deserve for Your Passion...
So, you are attempting to spread your wings. Maybe you have recently left Corporate America. Maybe you are a mother who is now rejoining the work force. Are you interested in taking your business to the next level? Is this business your passion? Do you love what you do? Would you like to take a stand on a community issue? Is there an organization, service group, or business that you have an interest in? Do you...Business Sooner than Later...
Why is it that we hang on to old ideas expecting different results? You know the one. I know Jane and Jane knows me…we have coffee or breakfast once a week or once a month…after a period of time she will send business to me and I will eventually send business to her. We hear from all the networking organizations, “Build relationships overtime. Eventually someone will do business with you or they will send you...How to Build Your Business for 2010...
As we approach 2010 many business owners I speak with are still concerned about the down turn of the economy. Most believe that the long term effects will last into 2011 or beyond. Tips for building your business in 2010 include: Be clear on who is your target market Identify two results that you deliver to your target market Articulate your offer by the results you offer rather than what you do. It is true that all...Lessons in Service...
True story! One of my major suppliers of service stopped providing service promptly at 3 PM on September 15, 2009 without notice. When I called the supplier’s technical service department I was told that anyone using their service as of 3 PM on September 15, 2009 would no longer receive service. One of the components provided by my supplier of service was no longer compatible with the system they supply. They were...An Assortment of Ramblings about Business, Our Economy, and Famous Quotes...
I have always challenged famous people, quotes, and statements made by teachers, figures of authority, and our national leaders/media for their validity. Just because it is spoken, is it always true? I do a fair amount of study reviewing and evaluating different authors on the subjects of business and self-improvement. Anything that has to do with business excites me. I am always working to discover what works for me...Recession Proof Business...
Is your business recession proof? The ability to be successful has been replaced by the ability to survive as I write this article. It is almost as if success to some is only to survive. I have been spending a lot of time studying, evaluating, and surveying the ability to be successful today and beyond. When people ask me, “How is business?” my response is always, “Good, and I can always find time to help more...What Happened to Me When I Did Not Respond to a Telephone Message...
I received a call the other day. It was different than most. It was a man who clearly left his name and number, repeating each once. Nothing else was said. He gave no purpose for the call. He never told me how he got my name. I chose to record his name and number to see if it might be someone I knew and just forgot this name. After two days, while driving, my cellular phone rang. Being a good California driver,...How Important is it to have the Highest Morals, Values, and Ethics while Finding Work in a Down Econ...
As I write this I know of nearly a dozen friends and business associates who have been downsized due to the economy. Many people are predicting that the economy will get worse before it gets better. I know numbers of employers who are looking for the “right fit” as they take this down economy and look for new employees to expand their businesses. Most believe that this is a great time to pick up good employees who...