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One of the new small business trends for 2010 is to re-engage local business owners. Many small business owners are making a shift in their marketing and networking strategies from the online community to the local community. This can prove to be be…
Successful businesses are built on collaborations; functional collaborations. No business can survive without establishing and developing powerful relationships with like-minded business owners. Even the most marketable products and services need ou…
Surely, the economic condition of the past 2 years has forced many small business owners to either close their doors or take an in-depth look at what adjustments can be made to keep their doors open.
If your business lacks definition, you have a we…
Many of us spent the past year struggling to hold our businesses together, trying new marketing strategies to generate sales. In addition, we may have experienced personal turmoil as well. It was a year of exposure. A year of getting down to the nit…
I am humbly honored to have been included on the Forbes.com list of 30 Women Entrepreneurs to Follow on Twitter written by Natalie MacNeil of She Takes On the World. It was a fantastic Thanksgiving surprise! Each of the women listed provide quality…
As another year winds to an end, there is much to reflect on. The recession and economy has dictated adjustments be made. Some minor, some major. Instead of finding fault with the world and crawling under a rock, I thought it fitting to acknowledge…
You are solely responsible for the direction of your business whether it is forward or backward. Everyone wants to use the economy as his or her personal scapegoat. Let’s delete the economy from the equation. Where are YOU driving your business? Dow…
How serious are you with marketing and growing your business? Let’s find out right here and now. First of all, when is the last time that you sent out an email to your current database? Do you have a blog or newsletter that you can send to new leads…
With limited budgets, resources and diminishing motivation, going the extra mile can be difficult. However, if you are like most small businesses in this economy; you have a little extra time on your hands to make accommodations you otherwise would…
When is the last time you really thought about just how much time you are wasting with menial work, misguided business practices, misdirected energy and money? Are you a statistic?
• 43% of Americans categorize themselves as disorganized, and 21% h…
Who is your ideal client? What do you do? Answering those two questions could easily provide you with a recipe for referrals and an instant increase in revenue.
First, when was the last time you examined your client profile? Do you know what your c…
Are business plans really needed when you are a small business owner; especially when you are not looking for funding, an investor or partner? The majority of small business owners don’t even have business plans. Why should they? Do you have a busin…
Are you constantly “looking” for ways to get clients or grow your business? Are you constantly “talking” about what you’d like to do? Heaven forbid you are “waiting” for the economy to turn around before you… Recognize your business traffic signals…
Did you know your database is one of the most valuable assets you have as a business owner? Did you know some client databases sell for hundreds even thousands of dollars. What’s your database worth? Although you may not be interested in selling it,…
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A.Michelle Blakeley's Blog
Can your clients see your passion? Or can they see your pain?
With the economy and market the way it is, it’s no wonder many of us have forgotten about the JOY and PASSION in what we do. Change is always a difficult process, especially when we are forced to. Change requires us to challenge our thought process, alter our habits and embrace that which may be uncomfortable and unpleasant.
Life is short and time is fleeing. Can you really afford to jeopardize your health AND the success of your business by refusing, denying or avoiding the personal and profes… Continue
Life is short and time is fleeing. Can you really afford to jeopardize your health AND the success of your business by refusing, denying or avoiding the personal and profes… Continue
Posted on July 5, 2009 at 8:20pm —
Small business is BIG business
Small business is big business. Every big business was once a small business. Whether you are plotting your course to grow your business regionally, nationally or globally fundamental business practices are the same. Sometimes we get so caught up in the day-to-day operations, we forget to cover the basics.
Do you know how many clients or sales you need to break-even? Do you know what your client profile looks like? Your target market? What does your average sale look like? Learn how to break do… Continue
Do you know how many clients or sales you need to break-even? Do you know what your client profile looks like? Your target market? What does your average sale look like? Learn how to break do… Continue
Posted on June 30, 2009 at 11:51am —
What's Wrong with This Picture?
Far too many business owners come up with an idea or concept, order business cards and put the “open” sign in the window. What’s wrong with this picture? Where’s the planning? There is another group of small business owners. They take the time to create a plan, but like New Year’s resolutions, they start fast and finish slow. Within 90 days, they are in autopilot, haven’t looked at the plan and constantly putting out fires.
Can you imagine corporations like Apple, Nordstroms and Southwest funct… Continue
Can you imagine corporations like Apple, Nordstroms and Southwest funct… Continue
Posted on June 22, 2009 at 8:36pm —
Don't re-invent the wheel... change the tires!
Exactly how many ways can you market the same product or service? Competition for clients and resources is fierce. Small business owners need an edge to not only survive; but stake out their share of the market.
Whether you are just starting out or run an established business, your needs are the same: increase traffic and close more sales. It is the same whether the economy is good or bad. You are either generating revenue or your not. Make sure your focus is not on the economy, but on what you… Continue
Whether you are just starting out or run an established business, your needs are the same: increase traffic and close more sales. It is the same whether the economy is good or bad. You are either generating revenue or your not. Make sure your focus is not on the economy, but on what you… Continue
Posted on June 15, 2009 at 11:54pm —
So What Are You Saying?
Just because someone needs your products or services, doesn’t mean they will automatically enlist your help. Many business owners falsely assume that a great product or service will mean instant sales. Seasoned small business owners will recognize the absurdity in this. People need to relate to you before they buy from you. There is a mental process that takes place in which they need assurances.
Active listening – Listen to what they are telling you. Be sure you understand what their needs are… Continue
Active listening – Listen to what they are telling you. Be sure you understand what their needs are… Continue
Posted on May 27, 2009 at 11:20pm —
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