Are Clients Excited to Meet or Quickly Depart?
Do your prospective clients sound excited to learn more in meetings, or is pain felt on both sides of the table?
We are all aware of salespeople who brag about their prowess. While they may be well-informed about what they sell, their ego plays too big a part for them to be successful. No one …
5 Biggest Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When Buying Real Estate
Investing in real estate as a business can be a great way to make money. Your tenants, whether business or residential, will contribute to cash flow and operating profit every month, right? The property will appreciate for an eventual sale, and you’ll gain tax deductions connected to real estate property.
Yes, all these things can …
4 Things You Need to Start Rewarding Yourself For
The problem with Millennials, according to people who have never been one, is that they expect praise and rewards for everything. Participated? Medal. Attempted? Pat on the back. Lost? Trophy.
But far from breeding laziness and entitlement, as is often claimed, rewarding ourselves frequently and liberally helps us learn new skills and develop desirable traits. …
Interested In a New Job?
The title of this article applies both to those who already have jobs and to others who vie for jobs. So, let’s think first about what it takes to hold on to a job versus getting a new one. At least three conditions must be met for holding on to a job: (1) You must …
How to Remain Steady and Move Forward
Most people new to business are unaware of the steps to keep business and career on track. Adding to the problem is a complete lack of understanding as to the importance of the steps listed below as they apply to achieving success.
Standing still in business or a job, as people remain in their comfort …
How to Make Fewer Mistakes at Work
No one wants to make mistakes at work, but it inevitably happens. If it happens too often, though, that’s when it can cause a problem. And, if you’re a dedicated employee who really wants to be the best at their job, you don’t want things to get to that point. That’s why you have to …
Biggest Social Media Mistakes that Can Get You Fired
There are many benefits of using social media such as connecting with friends and family who live far away or following the news and latest trends. However, if you misuse it, it can get you in trouble and destroy your whole career.
Making an Offensive Comment: Never post something racist, sexist or offensive. Remember, in…
11 Methods to Build a Brand at In-Person Events
The following answers are provided by members of Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC), an invite-only organization comprised of the world’s most promising young entrepreneurs. In partnership with Citi, YEC recently launched BusinessCollective, a free virtual mentorship program that helps millions of entrepreneurs start and grow businesses.…
Win Over Your Brand Audience Despite the Rise of Ad Blockers
A few years ago ad blockers began to emerge which has greatly impacted the number of visitors and subscribers on a brand website. Since Google has updated algorithm and new apps have emerged these important online relationships have dwindled. The good news is there are a few non-intrusive ways to encourage people to stay on …
You Can Expect What You Inspect
The things you care about you will pay attention to.
That’s the point of this post.
There is an old saying from the manufacturing and statistical process control world that says you can expect what you inspect.
Which, if you have read Dr. Stephen Covey’s books, you may recognize this as one of his seven …