business development: Success Strategies: How to Get Ahead When You are Just Hanging On!
- 01/21/10 02:47 PM
I've noticed that a lot of you are struggling to juggle the surge in new business while still putting in place lasting marketing initiatives and strategy that will ensure your pipeline gets and stays full in 2010. The challenge occurs when you sacrifice your long term profit for short term gains by shelving business development, new equipment, a new hire, and continuing to tackle all of it yourself. So here are my Do's and Don'ts for business growth and success in 2010. I learned the hard way so you don't have to! Do stay focused on profit activities every day. Don't … (3 comments)
business development: Success Strategies: Making Money by Being the Best
- 01/10/10 11:43 AM
I had an interesting response to my holiday ezine about no presents. My comment came from the heart, about making the season about more than buying gifts, and focusing on the people in our lives. In no way was it a commentary on the economy or a plea to stop buying retail and supporting retailers. But, as is always the case, one retailer saw it differently and I got blasted! I've given this a lot of thought and wanted to share the 5 reasons people buy from you whether you have goods or services or both. #1 Superior Goods/Services In today's … (3 comments)
business development: Success Metrics: 20 Questions to Simply and Quickly Measure Your Progress!
- 01/05/10 11:28 AM
You are your biggest and most valuable asset, without you there would be no business, no family, no kids, no house, none of it. So I want you to think about yourself as an investment and write down if you have taken good care of your investment this year or not. Answer the following questions, YES or NO (okay you can say SORT OF if you must) Score at the close. Did you regularly sleep through the night, confident in your business plan and success? Did you take care of your health with exercise, eating right, and fun? Did you enjoy … (1 comments)
business development: Success Strategies: 5 Sure Ways to Your Prosperity Mindset
- 11/12/09 12:18 PM
Regularly sharing Strategy Sessions with Creativepreneurs I have found that the single greatest challenge to your success is your mindset. Success is as much a choice as it is anything else. You can work hard, you can put in long hours, you can be tremendously talented, but if you don’t have the right mindset you won’t get far. There are 5 simple and sure ways to create and maintain Your Prosperity Mindset: #1 Create a Gratitude HabitEvery day at least once a day, jot down on an index card just 5 things you are grateful for. Now you can certainly write … (2 comments)
business development: Social Network Success: Asking for Referrals
- 07/08/09 10:03 AM
Since I am big on being a connector I am always delighted to refer businesses resources to clients and colleagues, but I’ve found that there are successful ways to request a referral and invite business and unsuccessful ways. I often receive unsolicited emails from artists, gallery, furniture retailers and more requesting me to visit their website, make time to see them, or even pass them on to others I know. I ignore all such requests unless they have taken the time to make this appeal personal and relevant. Have they been to my website? Do they understand my focus and niche? … (1 comments)
I've noticed that a lot of you are struggling to juggle the surge in new business while still putting in place lasting marketing initiatives and strategy that will ensure your pipeline gets and stays full in 2010. The challenge occurs when you sacrifice your long term profit for short term gains by shelving business development, new equipment, a new hire, and continuing to tackle all of it yourself. So here are my Do's and Don'ts for business growth and success in 2010. I learned the hard way so you don't have to!
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