Archive for the ‘Tips for new businesses’ Category
Thoughtful Thursdays – Make yourself famous…
…because no one else will. Today’s thought was inspired by conversations about social media with new business owners. There is no question about the impact social media has had on business. An impact so significant that many… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – Is your business ready to do business?
Today’s thought is directed towards, but not limited to, entrepreneurs in the start up phase of their businesses. It is often a task that gets taken care of after receiving the first order. Do you… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – Ways to find your prospects
A sales topic mostly for those new to the sales profession, but not limited to just newbies, is the one concerning prospects. Specifically how can they be found. Assuming your market research has developed a customer profile, you… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – Is time your friend or foe?
It is the age-old issue of running out of time. A colleague says, and I agree, that it is endemic to new business owners. I would also take it a step further and add that… Read More
Thoughtful Thursdays – A few words on word of mouth
Although today’s thought leans more to marketing, it is one of the most powerful influences leading to a shorter sales cycle – word of mouth. Word of mouth occurs only when you have the mouths to spread… Read More