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)
What’s Your Why? When I hit the three year mark in my own business, I did what many business owners and entrepreneurs do, I hit a wall. No matter what I did, I couldn’t seem to find my way around it, over it, or through it. It wasn’t my sales or marketing skills, it wasn’t […]
Arrogance and Incompetence – The Deadly Elixir of Poor Performance The Peter Principle tells us that a person will rise to their level of incompetence. This may be true in all sorts of endeavors. However most individuals when they reach this level will willingly ask for assistance or will be demoted or terminated once it’s […]
Thinking Like a Business Owner or an Employee I meet too may business owners who still have an employee mentality. For some its because they were employees before starting their own businesses and can’t change the habit and for others they fall into it and then can’t get out of it. Its time to remind yourself […]
Conflict is inevitable when a team works closely together; however, if a leader does not confront conflict and allows it to fester, the work environment can become toxic. A manager who avoids conflict and put up a façade of harmony unknowingly creates disruption between the employees. It is the responsibility of the manager to act […]
The DISC profile includes four components, devised by psychologist Dr. William Moulton Marston as a tool to measure behavioral styles. It is a personal assessment tool used by individuals to analyze their behavioral patterns and how they could influence their overall personality at work and at different levels in the career ladder. It helps manage […]
Phone sales are often the first encounter you’d have with your prospective client; an impression along with pitching a sale goes a long way in the business done with the other party, strengthening the relationship. As a business venture, larger orders and services would be required by the client, and for that, phone sales need […]
From setting strategic goals and removing uncertainties, long-term business often plans rely on cash flow forecasting. The forecasts are used in budgeting and profitability predictions, with their many applications and benefits being hailed globally as key to stellar finances. But is it really all stars and sunshine, or is there a flip side to it? […]
How can one tell entrepreneurs apart from others in a crowd? Which traits are present within an entrepreneur that lets one know who they are? There are certain characteristics that most entrepreneurs have. Here are some of those traits: Passion To pursue a vision, passion is important. Have you ever tried to do something repeatedly […]
Developing a Business Plan: 3 Major Factors In order to develop a successful business plan, one must focus on the three major factors which contribute towards the success of a business. The essential idea of developing a business plan is so that you are able to identify the strengths and weaknesses of your business, and […]
Finally you’ve managed to translate your business idea into reality, now begins the hardest part, ensuring your business grows successfully. Although it might be too early to tell yet, you need to keep track of the relevant metrics to gauge your business’ success. Let’s take a look at the 3 ways that are commonly used […]
