Our Errors Present Opportunity
Most entrepreneurs have experienced it – we tried a new venue that fell short of fulfilling our vision. If it doesn’t involve another, the situation is only half-bad. But when other companies are depending upon our business savvy that proves to be anything but, it becomes quite embarrassing on top of the very disappointing results.…
It’s Easy To Hate Small Business Owners
The same way it’s easy to hate the homecoming queen or class president in high school, it’s easy to resent the business owner who succeeds at what other people see as a Sisyphus-like task. Taking in the reasons why someone else succeeds is like trying to swallow a bitter pill. Are some people just born …
Shoot To Kill
Jason Padilla had less than one hour of sleep for an entire week. Along with the other harsh conditions and brutal physical training that are routine for hell week after hell week during Navy SEAL training, Padilla earned his trident in a graduating class of 20, a significant cut from the 223 US military candidates …
Truthfulness in Hiring Produces Loyalty
Three threads are interwoven in today’s article. It was the entrepreneurial spirit that significantly helped to develop the United States. Years later, Labor Day was established as a holiday in appreciation for the workforce. And through the years, returning Veterans from war were in need of finding work or establishing a business.
As the author …
Reboot For Improved Results
Back in the corporate sales environment, a kind I.T. Manager, upon hearing me angrily talking back to my computer, advised, “Elinor, when your computer gives you challenges, just re-boot!” His advice definitely applies to entrepreneurship.
We hear about authors experiencing writers block, job seekers who feel they are “up a wall,” and business owners who …
Combining Two Business Ideas Produces Increased Results
As I read the stories of other small business owners, lightning struck in a good way. These people all did one thing in common to find success far beyond what they originally envisioned. It is the combination of two success strategies that made the enormous difference.
Community service and collaboration are the two success ingredients.…
Steadfast Priorities Increase Results
Have you ever noticed that some people are very negative-minded about what life and business has to offer, while some attempt to always please others, and a third group always seem to know what they want, go for it and are able to get it all done? In my opinion, when you are in business, …
Sharing for Profit
Peter Shankman of HARO (Help a Reporter Out), has an interest in SnapGoods, where you can sign up to rent out your rarely used electronics. Robin Chase of ZipCar is profiled in Inc. this month because she founded BuzzCar, a service that allows French people to rent their cars to neighbors.
In Santa Monica, Writers …
Listening Well Increases Opportunity and Reward
Communicating respect, patience and a willingness to build relationships will be to your benefit on many levels, whether applying for a new job, selling, or meeting new people. And it will differentiate you from most everyone else, thereby building your brand.
Genuine willingnessIn the corporate world, most salespeople were very impatient to get a …
Communicate to Build Your Brand and Improve Results
Are you building a database of prospects or friends?
Offering to helpWhen I say “friends” I am referring to how you connect with the people you meet. Most professional salespeople act as though the people they meet are those from whom they will make a hearty profit. The better approach is one of friendship …