Posts Tagged ‘business’
Create a Better Company Culture and Business
Company culture is a big key to success in business. I have personally seen businesses succeeding beyond all likely parameters solely because of their great cultures. I have also seen incredibly talented teams doing a terrible job at turning a profit because of their negative culture. There is no question: culture is extremely important in…
Read MoreSo many numbers, so little time. Which numbers should you be looking at in your business?
As a business owner, I know you sometimes feel bombarded with people, numbers, circumstances, or challenges. It can be difficult to know where to look, and what to prioritize… but it doesn’t have to be! As a business owner, coach, consultant and lifetime-student of business, I have experienced the same overwhelmedness. People, circumstances, and reports…
Read MoreHave You Ever Sent An Email That Was Misunderstood?
I know I’ve sent an email that was misunderstood. As a leader, it’s very important to clearly communicate with your team. Sometimes this involves talking to them in person, on the phone, or even sending a video! Sometimes, texts and emails, just don’t cut it. Sometimes (a lot of the time) people misunderstand your electronic…
Read MoreProactive Measures to Ensure Success in Business
Don’t wait until mid-month to find out if you hit your goals! Too many business owners are waiting until after the month (or even worse, the year) is over to check on their success. This is a huge mistake! Certain reports like your financial statements cannot be prepared until after the month is over, but…
Read MoreFeeling Unmotivated?
You may have noticed that this blog post was posted about a day later than usual…. and there’s a good reason for that (not an excuse, but a reason). I didn’t feel like it! I simply could not drum up the enthusiasm to write a Monday Morning blog post when I didn’t FEEL enthusiastic or…
Read More2 Business Partners, 2 Completely Different Perspectives
When I ask two business partners (in the same business) the same question, I almost always get two different answers. And one of them always has a more effective way of looking at things. I often email my clients and ask them “how are things going?” or “how is business this week?” or “how are the staff this…
Read MoreWhat One Thing Do You Need To STOP Or START Doing?
If you’re truly honest with yourself, you know that there is something you ARE doing or something you AREN’T doing, that is somehow holding you back – in life and in business. Because your business is such a reflection of YOU, this one thing is not only affecting you personally but professionally as well. It could be…
Read MoreFeedback…. Sometimes It’s Hard To Take, But It’s KEY To Your Success!
FEEDBACK…it doesn’t always feel good to hear it, but there is usually an opportunity for GREAT improvement if you take it in! This week I’m going to share two examples of great feedback-taking, and my rules for doing it right. I know they will serve you if you implement them. Example 1 – Me – “just…
Read MoreBreakthroughs In Business Are COMPLETELY In Your Control.
Please read this blog with all of the LOVE, RESPECT and ADMIRATION I am pouring into it. I care so much about your success, and I am so very passionate about you understanding this, the most important concept in leadership. Please read on, with an OPEN MIND, knowing that I CARE VERY MUCH ABOUT YOU…
Read More3 Simple Steps to Convert More Leads
You worked so hard to get your marketing plan going, now let’s make sure those leads you get CONVERT into clients! Here are 3 Simple steps to convert more leads: 1. Draw out the path Get some big paper, put it on the wall, and draw your customer path. It should look sort of like…
Read MoreHow to Create Your Most Magnificent Mission Statement
Here are my 4 rules for creating & maximizing your MOST MAGNIFICENT MISSION statement… 1. Make it simple, clear, concise and SHORT Here’s how to do it: use big white paper or a white board, and make 3 sections: what, how and why. Under each section, give yourself a MAXIMUM of 2 words to describe…
Read More5 Ways to Dramatically Increase Your Profit
1. Capture Data on Leads & Clients (referral sources) Where did leads hear about your business? (Radio, Television, Facebook, Instagram, Phonebook, Referral, etc). Make sure your team knows this is the most VITAL marketing data and they MUST capture it, for every lead! When a lead becomes a client, make note of that, for our next…
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