Are You Prepared to Make the Bold Leap?
During the course of our business, we sometimes see an improved path. But change is scary for many. The question becomes, will the benefit of taking the leap of faith be worthwhile?
Should a recurring thought of “what if…” visit you on occasion, perhaps it’s time to give it a try. Most often it is …
Are You Unknowingly Turning Off Clientele?
Most everyone in business desires more clients. Corporate salespeople not only wish to keep their job but also strive toward earning the bonuses at the end of the year. Entrepreneurs diligently work to establish a strong presence and a desire for their services in the marketplace.
With these goals in mind, many salespeople and entrepreneurs …
Opposites Attract and Provide Valuable Insight for New Ideas
A very good business practice is to ask opinions of those who tend to think quite differently. This is particularly so for when a new idea comes to life but you want to make sure there aren’t any gaps in the plan.
Opposing Opinions
For example, those who are creative versus those more technical in …
Focus and Belief Lead to Dreams Coming True
Do you sometimes wish you had an extra 24 hours to complete all of your projects?
Every four years we experience an extra day in the year. For those with the entrepreneurial mindset, the day is a gift on many levels. A small percentage of the population use this day and most others to allow …
Drive Improved Results with Communication Strategy
Communication is delivered in many forms and we are all dependent upon them. To sell your ideas and your services well, it is essential you continue to learn the better strategies available.
Asking questions to gain added insight is your competitive advantage.
Client Story + Yours = 2/3 of the Story
Why is this the …
Use this Strategy to Realize Several Success Strategies
A public speaking class offers more to students than just the art of how to present on a stage. The most important lesson is how to speak with confidence. And the second is how to adjust the stories to a variety of platforms.
Identical to these lessons is the strategy of developing a sound personal …
When You Run Out of Options Begin Anew
On occasion we seek a definitive answer to a situation that appears to be almost hopeless. The required decision has the appearance of needing to take a multiple choice test but it lacks a clear winning choice. In terms of building business, many select the last answer ~ to give up.
For numerous reasons, anxiety …
Why A Long-Term Vision Is Important to Achieving Success
Setbacks sometimes feel as if they are an every day occurrence. It is how you handle these that will help you to proceed with what is truly desired. The cause may be as simple as every day tasks have you second guessing your routine. Adding to the problem is when those, from whom support is …
Top Hard Skills That Will Get You Hired Fast
LinkedIn recently announced the hottest skills of 2015 which got people hired. LinkedIn found this data by analyzing all of the hiring and recruiting activity that occurred on its website in 2015.
Cloud and Distributed Computing: 2015 was the year of cloud and it is no surprise to see that cloud and distributed computing is…
3 Reasons Entrepreneurs Fail as Managers
Let’s face it, most entrepreneurs are inept managers. For the majority of small business owners (especially those who have spent little to no time in a formal corporate environment), management is a paramount challenge that prevents them from achieving company growth.
In many instances, consistently poor employee management leads to the eventual demise of the …