17 Ways to Find Speaking Engagements to Further Your Brand
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 …
16 Ways Rookie Founders Can Prove Themselves and Their Brands
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 …
How Your Company Can Win the 2016 Election Season
As fundamental as elections are to the unity and strength of our nation, the democratic process has a tendency to wreak havoc on the economy. For the most part, the media reports just the opposite: Most citizens recognize that presidential candidates and other elected officials tailor their views to correspond with the current tides of …
Renew Friendship to Grow Possibilities
Being in business for some years may have you reminiscing back to the time you began. Images of the people you initially met when you were starting up come to mind. Then you begin to wonder where they are each at today such as:
Did they give up? Are they still in business? Has life…Are You Grabbing Audience Attention?
It is far easier to sell something if your prospective clientele is already familiar with the service and product. But if you are starting up a business or half-way to where you wish to be, the process of trying to grow sales can be extremely frustrating. This is particularly so if you do not have …
Create Strategy For the New Year Today
Building confidence as one builds business is the secret to getting ahead. Early stage entrepreneurs are frequently intimidated by those with more experience. And middle-stage businesspeople are often reluctant to step up to play a biggter game. Those who never take the risk to try more most often have to end their business.
Treat everyone …
5 Tips to Ease Into the Money Conversation
The topic of money appears to be very scary for those who most need to bring up the topic. This group would include sales professionals and entrepreneurs.
It is critical to become comfortable with the subject, because otherwise you may well kill the sale. The reason is people begin to think the following of you:…
5 Hiring Mistakes That Kill Recruiting Efficiency
Hiring great employees is as is crucial as it is complex. Nothing matters more in winning than getting the right people in the right places.
For this reason, organizations all over the world spend countless money, time and energy pursuing top candidates. While some consistently get ahead and recruit those who have passion, audacity and …
6 Errors to Avoid As You Build Sales
Make Your Prospective Client the Star Attraction
Wrong Focus
The biggest problem most people unwittingly make while attempting to sell is they lose focus for what is truly important. Sales can be so easy if you are willing to just stop and think about your prospective client instead of your own goals.
It’s up to …
Reach Larger Audiences with Succinct and Thoughtful Communication
Geometry tells us that a diagonal is the shortest path. Likewise, succinct communication with the end goal in mind is the shortest route for accomplishment. However, with communication it is necessary to be aware of balancing directness with diplomacy.
Providing and Accepting Feedback
Stomachs sometimes turn upon hearing very negative feedback. However, it is these …