We see it all the time… business owners throwing good money after visually appealing marketing ‘strategies’ that do nothing for their bottom line. Or who treat marketing like an item on a check list … the only objective is to get it done, not get it done right. But let’s be clear… nice brands and completed…
Hey business owner. For the next couple of months I will be practically giving away books to help you grow your business. Yes, for ONE lonesome dollar (ex shipping) you can get access to proven strategies which I use with clients, and in my own business, with great result. Some of the titles I’ll…
In this article I want to tell you about some free resources to help you plan a profitable exit from your business. If after reading this article you want to learn more, just shoot me an email and I’ll be happy to answer any questions or send the resources to you (via email) as…
Recently I came across an interesting article written by Marilee B. Sprenger called How to deal with Toxic Employees. It went into depth on what a ‘Toxic Employee’ looks like, what they do, and what you should do in response. Before I give my take on this article, here’s a short summary of what…
Why you need to rethink your debt collection strategy… You’ve probably realised it already, but the bills you send out, and possibly the bills you’re meant to be paying are going unattended well past 90 days. A recent study revealed a 20 percent increase in unpaid bills amongst Australian businesses for the December 2011 quarter…
The hustle and bustle of Christmas shoppers is almost everywhere you look. I have a few family birthdays this time of year, as well as the usual Christmas shopping, so I am forced in and amongst the crowds. As I’ve been shopping, it amazes me to see how different people react in these ‘pressure…
Finding the ideal gift or card for clients is never easy on a budget. The trouble of getting in the car (or searching the internet) and browsing from store to store to buy a decent gift is all too difficult and expensive – that is, if you don’t understand the power of appreciation. Studies…
Today I want to give you five questions I use regularly in my coaching business to drill down on problems or issues in a client’s business AND help them find a solution. Maybe you’ve heard of them? Maybe you haven’t? But either way I promise you these questions are a must have in any…
Would you like to double your sales in the next six to twelve months? Have I got your attention? The two strategies I am about to outline have been proven time and time again to result in an exponential increase in sales. I’m not talking about a 10%, 20% etc increase. I’m talking about…
Hi growth leader…I recently came across these statistics about how frequently sales professionals follow up with their prospects. Now I must warn you… the stats are pretty damning and screams lost sales opportunity. The statistics: how often sales people follow up sales opportunities. 48% of sales people never follow up with their prospects. 25% of…
