Habits of Successful Entrepreneurs
Entrepreneurs are known for their creativity and thinking differently from everyone else. I was relieved to learn in a class that “conventional wisdom” need not apply!
Believe in yourself
According to conventional wisdom, we are told the first step to building our business is to write out a detailed business plan. But most of us …
Collaborative ideas Produce increased results
After many years of being in the competitive corporate sales environment, it took a long time to accept the idea of freely collaborating with others. In fact, I was very doubtful it would work. However, knowing risk and trying new ideas is at the core of entrepreneurship, it was in my best interest to consider …
Entrepreneurial Exam Reveals Improved Grade
It is said, “Summertime and the living is easy”. We seem to enjoy more of what life has to offer when the warmer weather finally arrives. And my theory is, while we are in this more relaxed state, it proves to be the best time to fully examine our current entrepreneurial status.
Challenge Yourself to…Are You Ready to be Committed?
The play on words, “to be committed”, describes the life of an entrepreneur. We face so many requirements of commitment in order to find success, that frequently we find the same commitments produce a sense of overwhelm too.
Time, monetary investment, education, introspective thought, associations, partnerships and clientele all bring a type of required commitment …
Sell the Advanced Age Advantage on Interviews
The news caught my attention that some companies are comfortable having four generations in the office. They finally recognize that the older group can and do willingly mentor the younger ones. Being a mentor does not necessarily bring with it a higher salary but …
Creating waves for a Smooth Sale
What is the image you have when you think about waves and a sale? I picture a speedboat out on the ocean with little wave streams following the flow. The imagery for me relates to business due to the fact that we now build followings online. So the question becomes do our connections follow our …
How To Manage The Decision Making Process
Business experience has taught me that as we progress in our journey we should give due consideration to all opportunities and new ideas that come our way. I laugh upon reminiscing about the people telling me I will kill my business if I should choose to study social media.
Making decisionsWhile a particular choice …
Developing Team Produces Improved Business Success
During the early years of business, I kept hearing about the importance of developing team. I didn’t quite capture why it was necessary for someone just starting out. However, the basics were in place such as accounting, bookkeeping, and availability of legal advice.
The next big picture advice heard was to establish a succession plan. …
Use Sales Techniques To Get The Interview
Just as job candidates qualify the best opportunity for themselves, the same happens on the other side of the table. You are being reviewed for the best-qualified match to help the company achieve its goals.
Whether you are applying to be a short order cook at a fast take-out establishment or desire to be the …
Flexibility Steers You Toward Increased Sales
Putting a professional foot forward each and every time we conduct business is certainly ideal. But one of the best things you can do for yourself is to recognize everyone is human and we all make errors; yes, even us. Have you ever been late to show up at a meeting or phone someone, or …