While it may seem like luck, in reality there are common mistakes. What I see most often is that business owners simply do not have a well thought-out plan and consistent execution of the plan.
Because they don't have a plan, it makes decision-making difficult or haphazard. They end up spending too much time and money on hit-or miss marketing strategies.
Sitting down and planning for the future, forces you to identify the barriers, investments required, and plan out your related marketing.
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Automation: Time Saver and Convenience Maker, but Don’t Forget This One Thing
Information technology has changed the way the world conducts business. A letter that once took weeks to get from Point A to Point B is now delivered instantly with a mere push of a button.
Automation has also made it possible for small businesses to streamline their processes, get a handle on their overhead, and improve their profitability.
While automation can be a time saver and convenience maker, don’t underestimate the power of personal touch. Isn’t it nice to know there is a real
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How to Create a Business and Life You Love
There are many advantages to becoming an entrepreneur. I asked accomplished entrepreneurs who have been guests on my Navigating Change Radio Show why they started their own business. They often reply that they saw a need, they had a vision, or they wanted to be their own boss to have more freedom in their life.
Entrepreneurship is supposed to bring joy and fun for you and others while making a contribution in the world, right?
Why, then do entrepreneurs often find themselves:
Trying to
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The Key to Being A Resilient Entrepreneur
As I was catching up on my reading with Inc. Magazine, I noticed a familiar quote in the article, 50 Inspiring Quotes on How to Start a Company from Scratch by Contributing Editor, John Brandon.
8. The problem is that many entrepreneurs start with good intentions to create a new mindset system but then slack off. The solution is to make that system part of your daily routine. --Lisa A. Mininni, president of ExcellerateAssociates.com
While it is always fun to see your own quote, it wasn’t the
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Formalize Your Referral System to Increase Your Profits
There’s nothing worse than waking up in the morning realizing you created a successful business but it is taking over your life. You get caught up in the excitement of launching your latest project or marketing tactic only to realize you have to keep it going consistently for it to attract clients.
That’s where having a formalized referral system and automation comes in handy. One of colleagues my colleagues, Lynn Drake of Compass Commercial, has an effective and formalized way of staying top
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