Tips to Reinvigorate Your Next Meeting
There is an adage in corporate America that says the average executive will spend 75% of her time in meetings. In my own experience, I have found this to be true. As the president of a marketing consulting firm with many Fortune 500 clients, I am called upon to constantly [...]
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Keeping It Simple
In business, nothing matters except how well organized you are and your innate ability to process situations clearly and with many options in mind. Being a successful business person is simply a matter of incorporating 3 basic skills:
Being organized.
Thinking clearly.
Knowing that there are no problems….only solutions.
A team of mentors, advisors and colleagues can [...]
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Understanding & Pitching Your Value Proposition
As entrepreneurs, we strive to bring a new, fresh perspective to our chosen business environment. The supposition is that our venture will provide a value that has been untapped and/or under-served. This is principally what drives most small business owners as intuitively we feel “I can do it better myself.”
All [...]
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A Blue Print for Your Company
Previously, I provided Back 2 Basics Tips that were easy for anyone in business. A few of you wanted more information about business plans, what I called a “Blue Print For Your Company.” A business plan offers various purposes for your business from your personal use to potential investors. The [...]
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Project Management 101
Overwhelmed? Can’t seem to get ahead of your projects? Are you experiencing problems managing your projects? Are you clearly defining your scope of work? Is your budget out of control? Having problems working within deadlines? Have you considered that maybe you are not effectively planning the management of your projects? Let Project Management [...]
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Business Resources to Help You Succeed
Everyone is so busy trying to network, make the right connections, find the best opportunities and looking for the next big deal. Have you ever thought that maybe you should stop, breathe, and take some time to learn from those that have already paved the way for success?
These days with [...]
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5 Key Questions You Should Be Asking
In business & looking for answers? Entrepreneurs like you have been asking me what should I ask my SCORE mentor–I’m trying to figure my way out of this recession.
1. From your review of my financials, do you see any trouble spots?
2. Where could I trim costs by 5-10 percent?
3. What [...]
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Learn How to Say “NO”
If you find yourself always taking on more than you can handle, you probably have a problem with saying no. It makes you feel guilty, right? But when you say yes when you wanted to say no, that makes you feel worse.
When someone is looking for help, they’re going to call [...]
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Taking Online Marketing To Another Level
Recently I asked in one of my previous blogs “What sets you apart from your competitors?” What have you done for them to easily locate you, your company, your product or services?’ I even provided some easy online marketing rules to live by using your website. Now I want to [...]
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Create Great Charts in Less Time, Free
Ever needed to create a flow chart, diagram, floor plans or technical drawings but didn’t want to pay hundreds of dollars for new software? Well, there are plenty of free resources available. Here are a few that you might want to try out.
Lovely Charts
Free, online diagram software. Registration required.
Lucid Charts
Free, online [...]
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Time to Wrap up 2009 Sales
By December 19th, the sales year is pretty much over for most businesses. If you have proposals waiting for approval, seek the signature and that deposit in 2009. Get some revenue on the books and some business in the door for 2010.
If you are a retailer, this is your [...]
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Online Marketing Made Easy
What sets you apart from your competitors? What have you done for them to easily locate you, your company or your services? These are some easy online marketing rules to live by: A Website is important for your target audience and provides viability for your company also it helps to create your [...]
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