Maximize Your Resources – Part 2
Last time we talked about the first three areas to work through in maximizing your current resources. They were: Recognize the obvious Unconventional breakthroughs Face the facts Today we’ll cover the next three, which are: Reveal your business’ soul From breaking even to breaking the bank Stand up and stand out Reveal Your Business’ Soul Every business has a soul and you likely felt it the strongest when your business was just starting. It’s that passion, newness, and momentum you had at the very beginning. Sometimes that can get lost along the way as your business gets stagnant and set
Maximize Your Resources – Part 1
Over the next few posts, we’re going to talk about how to take a hard look at your current resources and get the most out of them. This can help your capital go further and increase your profit margin. Today we’ll cover three different ways to maximize what you already have. These include: Recognize the obvious Unconventional breakthroughs Face the facts Recognize the Obvious Sometimes when you are too close to something, you can’t make out the big picture. You need to step back and really take a hard look at the resources you currently have in front of you.
5 Killer Mistakes – Part 3
The last 2 posts covered the first four of the killer mistakes you can make that will not only make you lose your fish but possibly your entire company. Today we’re going to talk about the fifth killer mistake: Up Cash Creek Without a Paddle. Even when business is good, there’s still a chance of running out of cash flow. You have to always be prepared for a slow in sales or a surge in expenses. One of the keys to balancing your cash flow is to get your clients to pay on time. This can seem like a nightmare
5 Killer Mistakes – Part 2
In the last post, we covered the first two of the 5 biggest mistakes you can make in dealing with big fish clients. Today we’ll cover the third and fourth ones: Taking on More Than You Can Handle. When you take on too much, your business can’t keep up and therefore you can easily lose control of everything and find yourself barely functioning. You want your business to be successful, no doubt, but you need to have a plan for how you will handle the growth. Your clients expect great customer service and high-quality products/services, they don’t know or care
5 Killer Mistakes – Part 1
There are 5 big mistakes that will kill a deal with a big fish. They are: Not meeting the client’s expectations Mishandling a client crisis Taking on more than you can handle Putting all your eggs in one basket Up cash creek without a paddle Any one or combination of these can not only kill the partnership but have the ability to take down your company as well. We’re going to take a bit of time to talk about each one of these, in this lesson we’ll cover the first two. Not Meeting Client’s Expectations It’s essential you give your
