Every great athlete, high-profile business leaders and celebrities use coaches to improve everything from their health and fitness to their communication skills. They often use coaches to help them change habits, instill new techniques, and learn new options. Whether you choose a coach or consultant the intent is the same. Finding solutions and improving results. […] Read ( Reading Time: , words)
I have worked with two clients this week, helping them to set their marketing plan for 2016. It occurred to me that we used the same six step process and so I thought I would share it in this blog. Step 1 – This is the step that, in my experience many businesses miss out […]
If you own a business in multiple locations, you should consider franchising it. Like living cells that multiply and reproduce into thousands in no time, a carefully executed franchise program can spurt your business growth globally. Notable examples are 7-Eleven that has 36,000 stores in 20 countries and Subway with 33,000 outlets spread across 91 […]
One of the biggest challenges in any business is the management of cashflow. In fact, the two most common complaints I hear of are cashflow and marketing. Cashflow is, however, purely a symptom within a business – and it’s wise to consider the causes. Often, one of the major causes is the lack of budgeting […]
Do You Inspire Your Staff? Try it – You May Like It My experience tells me that a very small percentage of company presidents, managers and supervisors truly inspire their staff. They might build solid teams, set clear expectations and reach most of their goals, but they fail to inspire their people to reach and […]
Horrible bosses are one of the many reasons that make you want to open your own business. So you got up from the right side of the bed one morning and you decided to work for yourself? There are three possibilities to mull over. Should you start a business from scratch, or buy a business […]
If you are seriously considering buying a franchise, you should be aware of the franchise types that are available. Since you want to work on an already proven model, you should be able to identify which sector of the industry you are comfortable working in, depending on your financial status. While franchises can be differentiated […]
Some business owners scoff when I suggest it’s possible to double one’s customer base in a single month, but I honestly believe it’s because most set their expectations too low. For some reason, people seem to only expect growth in line or slightly about the rate of inflation, so they believe they can get a […]
I’m often asked by business owners about how to get their employees working together and heading in the same direction. The answer lies in investing time and effort into building a strong team. Here are six ways to do just that: Focus on strong leadership. Poor leadership will usually result in poor teams. The first […]
How much time do you or your sales staff spend looking for new prospects rather than developing a stronger relationship with your best clients? At this point I typically hear “I’ve already gotten my current clients to buy, it’s time to move on to the next prospect!” OK, but how do you get that next […]
A strategic alliance is when your company enters into a loose partnership with another business to help each other make extra profits. Here are four strategies for building effective strategic alliances: Define your target market. This is a fundamental when it comes to any form of marketing. Failure to define your target market will result […]
