Getting More Business
Are You Connected?
How often do we focus exclusively on our client in business and forget to talk a bit about ourselves? Don’t underestimate the power of finding those points of connection that will set you apart from your competitors. It can be as simple as gathering any of the following information: Where are they from? Where did…
Are You Easy to Do Business With?
At the Atlanta Home Furnishings summer market this last Friday I had an unusual experience. I had been checking out showrooms for a few filler pieces for my mountain retreat and found Go Home. It is a resource new to me, which has some great unique pieces. I asked about lead time and the owner…
Band-Aids on Your Business: Ease the Pain
Well, despite it all, I do have to keep up on my ezine and sharing more business building tips! This week is about how to alleviate the pain we often find in our small businesses by eliminating the Band-Aid fixes. I have to confess that I am a terrible interviewer and it has cost me…
When Less Really IS More
Do you want to know the fastest way to get back a chunk of time? Get back money? Get back your life? PURGE. That’s right folks; Spring Cleaning is way over due. I wouldn’t have tackled it but for my move, but I can safely say that it has been astounding what I have found…
Turning on the Faucet for Referrals
As I went to my twice weekly Pilates session recently, I realized that I had never referred the studio I go to to any friends or clients. I am one of those “loyal-as-the-day-is-long” types and love to share my favorite resources so this surprised me. I realized that there were a couple of reasons. Firstly,…
Get It Done Now!
Beating procrastination is an art in and of itself! But it is essential to the success of every business. Here are 5 tips on getting more done every day the easy way: 1. Put Your Subconscious to Work: Before you head to sleep at night, think about the outcomes you most desire the following day;…
Create Your Own Economy – Do’s and Don’ts
While I’m in the know, I stay in touch, abreast of the daily news, the markets and more, I’ve noticed that during this alleged and perceived downturn, there is a much more significant resistance amongst peers, business associates, and fellow entrepreneurs. We aren’t participating in the bad news; we are creating our own economies. Now,…
Relationship Investing for Real Business Returns
One of the essential keys to weathering the storms and vagaries of an unpredictable economy is to develop lasting relationships with your clients and consumers. It doesn’t matter if you are selling services or product, at the high end or the low end, what matters is that you have taken the time to develop long…
If vs. When
Often I catch myself and more often others talking about “if” something occurs as if they are waiting and not in control of it. There is very little we aren’t truly in control of, though few of us are willing to accept that responsibility. Make a conscious effort to change your language replacing “if” with…