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DO YOU NEED A BUSINESS MISSION STATEMENT?
September 20th at 7:31pm
Every business should have a mission statement as a way of unifying the organization. So you can think of a mission statement as a combination of what your business or non-profit does and how and why it does it, expressed in a way that encapsulates the values that are important to you. Mission statements are a way to direct a business in the right direction, and they play a part in helping a business make sound decisions which can be beneficial to the revenue stream. Without a mission statement, businesses may struggle when it comes to planning for the future.…
USE TECHNOLOGY TO IMPROVE YOUR BUSINESS
September 13th at 7:16pm
Because technology changes so quickly, it can be daunting to try to keep pace with current trends. Flexibility and an open mind, however, will serve your business well. These are just some of the ways technology can improve your business: 1. Faster Payroll: Payroll apps can expedite paychecks, make direct deposits, and even electronically file taxes. Once the domain of a dedicated bookkeeper or payroll company, computer programs can now handle almost all of your payroll needs with little to no input from you. 2. Better Online Visibility: Every business should have a website, but that website is only as…
LESSONS FROM STEVE JOBS
September 6th at 7:09pm
Lessons from one of the greatest business man, industrial designer, investor, and media proprietor. 1. LIVE LIFE BY YOUR OWN RULES. “Your time is limited, so don’t waste it living someone else’s life. Don’t be trapped by dogma – which is living with the results of other people’s thinking. Don’t let the noise of others’ opinions drown out your own inner voice. And most important, have the courage to follow your heart and intuition.” 2. ALWAYS FOLLOW YOUR HEART, NO MATTER WHERE IT TAKES YOU. “Your work is going to fill a large part of your life, and the only way…
SMALL BUSINESS IN AMERICA
August 30th at 7:02pm
Have a small business in America? looking to start a new business? be part of the many entrepreneurs that move the U.S. economy. Small Business Facts in America 1. There are 28 million small businesses in the U.S. 2. 70 percent of small businesses are owned and operated by a single person. 3. Nashville was chosen as one of six locations by the U.S. Small Business Administration to open a Women’s Business Center across the country. 4. 29 percent of Tennessee’s economic activity is due to small businesses. 5. More than half of Americans either own or work for a small business. 6. It takes just…
SIMPLE WAYS TO IMPROVE SALES
August 23rd at 6:49pm
If you start focusing on your customer’s needs, you’ll be able to increase your sprocket sales dramatically. And these sure ways to increase sales will help build customer loyalty, too. Here are some basic steps you can take to improve your sales performance, reduce your cost of selling, and ensure your survival. Clarify your mission. Break the mission into specific goals. Sell to customer needs. Create and maintain favorable attention. Sell on purpose. Ask, listen, and act.Attracting new customers is a good thing. But attracting new customers is not the only way to increase your sales, and is, in fact, the hard way of going about it. Shifting your sales focus…
MEDITATION FOR BUSINESS
August 9th at 2:10am
When you run a business, your most valuable asset is your mind. Any practice that involves relaxing that mind in order to regain control of it is meditation. Meditation is a common practice of many extremely successful people, and with good reason Below are some of the ways that meditation can change the way you run your business Meditation keeps you disciplined. Most things in our life are outside of our control. We cannot control the world around us, or what other people say and do, but through meditation and hard work, we can control our own minds. Meditation helps you…
ONLINE RESOURCES FOR BUSINESS COACHING
July 26th at 12:16am
Whether you’re a business professional struggling to earn a promotion or an entrepreneur unsure of your next move, the right business coach can set you on a lucrative path to success. Here are a few of the top business coaching services available. 1. EMyth Best for: Entrepreneurs, small business owners 2. Jay Abraham Best for: Small business owners, marketers 3. Building Champions Best for: Small business owners, managers, teams 4. Vanguard Business Coaching Best for: Entrepreneurs, small business owners, marketers 5. Melinda Emerson Best for: Female entrepreneurs, small business owners 6. Noomii Best for: Everyone 7. ActionCOACH Best for: Entrepreneurs,…
TOP GREATEST SALES PEOPLE OF ALL TIME
June 14th at 10:59pm
Want to improve your sales skills? learn from the best… below a short list of some of the Greatest Salespeople of All Time John H. Patterson .The founder and CEO of the National Cash Register Company was known to be a stern control freak. He was also the father of modern sales training. He was among the first entrepreneurs to organize sales-training programs and retreats.Mary Kay Ash. A successful salesperson in Dallas, Ash quit her job in 1963 because, she said, a man whom she had trained was promoted above her at twice the salary. She planned to write a book, but her…