We live in a world where we hear ‘no’ a lot. From the day you are born you are literally hard wired to the word. If you are a parent you will understand exactly what I mean. From the moment our children begin to crawl we adults do everything we can to protect them. After … Continue reading “Why You Should Be Saying Yes All The Time”
Any business facing growth challenges suffers from one of two situations. They either are unable to effectively produce the work required with the current resources (Bandwidth) or they do not have the right resources to meet demand goals (Capacity). In some cases it might be both causing the issue while in others the owner may … Continue reading “Bandwidth or Capacity, Which One is Impacting You?”
If you are like most business owners you work really hard to make your business profitable. Long hours and sacrifices are a natural part of becoming an entrepreneur. Working 9-5 Monday through Friday is rarely possible, or accepted, when you are the one writing the checks. However this rite of passage as an entrepreneur often … Continue reading “Business Owners Fail to Achieve the Success They Want Because of This One Critical Task”
If you grew up in the 90’s you probably know who Bill Nye, the Science Guy, is. Bill became known through his PBS science show in the 90’s and has watched his popularity surge again. He started as an engineer for Boeing and first attempted comedy. But what if Bill Nye chose to be the … Continue reading “What if Bill Nye Was the Business Guy?”
Recently a grocery chain in our area announced they were closing their doors after 75 years of business. The specialty foods store was recognized for their selection of local cheeses, fruit, and produce. They sited changing economic factors and increased competition as the reason for their demise. News was met with mixed responses when it … Continue reading “Why Awesome is Easy”
As part of our focus on sales, we are also planning on covering topics like customer service and loyalty. After all, customers are a huge part of any business, and a direct factor in how well your sales do. Carol Roth has an excellent list of ways you can create a more loyal customer base. … Continue reading “Creating Customer Loyalty For Your Business”
One word can make the biggest impact on your business and our personal lives. How you implement it could make positive change happen.
There are many reasons for the success or failure of a business. However, almost every outcome can be tied to one thing.
Around the holidays our actions reflect the sentiment of the time. What happens if you practice these behaviors year round?
Business leaders find it difficult to measure the impact of culture. However, culture has a real, tangible effect on the success of any company. Understanding its true value can help your company’s ability to grow and innovate. It can also impact the relationship your customers have with your brand. What is the ROI of your culture?