Teamwork Creates a Larger Clientele
Entrepreneurs may learn their best lessons from the errors of companies larger than their own. The larger companies pave the path by teaching what not to do as well as what to do.
Ensuring teamwork in every aspect of your company is one of the best lessons to take to heart and incorporate from the …
Redefine Same Old ~ Polish Habits to Radiate Success
We often hear “the same old doesn’t work”, but the fact is, it depends upon what you are referring. Qualifying the situation will make an enormous difference. It’s true that if something doesn’t work well, then inevitably that something needs to be changed. In this case the “same old” doesn’t work. But what if what …
Extreme Loss Provides Invaluable Lessons for Recovery
A new community among an elite few entrepreneurs is evident, and apparently it is taking the model from Alcoholics Anonymous. Confessions are coming forth from these entrepreneurs revealing the many millions of dollars lost in their respective businesses.
Expressing the loss publicly appears to be a part of the healing and recovery process. The honesty …
Change Vocabulary to Build Relations and Increase Sales
Upon beginning in business, we are told, “You have to follow this system, or you will not be successful.” The larger picture certainly needs to be understood in order to successfully move forward from your starting point. But, it is when we are able to craft that process into almost an art form that recognition …
Advance Business Using One Secret Strategy
Do you sometimes get frustrated with offers expressed as seemingly helping you but in reality do not value your time and experience? Put in this situation, most people will either give away their services far below their worth or will walk away without trying to find a solution to the problem.
The secret strategy is …
Entrepreneurial Spirit: Ground Zero to Finding Success
The entrepreneurial spirit believes that quitting is acceptable only after success has been found but not before. Even though a new direction may be found, the experience of the previous route remains a teacher for the new.
It is the spirit and drive of the person that is bound and determined to learn from errors …
Strategically Play Small to Win Big
Play small to win big appears to go against all conventional wisdom. But when you add the word “strategically” it’s an entirely new ballgame. Streamlined business provides the entrepreneur with a greatly improved outlook. A short retrospective compared to where you are headed will provide insight as to your next best steps to further developing …
The New 3R’s for Business: Representation, Recommendations, Review
Just as reading, writing, and ‘rithmetic were important when we attended elementary school, the new 3R’s, representation, recommendations, and review are equally important for business. Your personal brand ultimately depends upon taking this into very serious consideration.
RepresentationAs you take on new clients, are you giving them 100% of what you promised plus a …
Communication Style Magnetically Attracts Your Clientele
Have you ever wondered why someone asked to connect with you? In one of two cases, you either had no interest whatsoever or you hold the other person in high esteem. Should it have been the first scenario, consider what you may change to avoid a similar new occurrence. And if excitement was yours upon …
2, 4, 6, 8: Who Do You Appreciate?
As the season of giving winds down, the next step for giving is that of sincere appreciation for others in both your personal and business life. Keep in mind that frequently, those we know will surprise us with a referral to the perfect business connection.
Prior to mid-January, make a list of all those in …