Success Strategies
« Previous EntriesOvercoming People Problems In Your Business
Sunday, July 6th, 2008The no. 1 asset in any business is it’s people, yet when work with my clients generally that is their no.1 headache, apart from not having enough time and money!
Mary and Ken own a plumbing business employing 9 other people. They used to always complain about how irresponsible their ‘boys’ were. Not filling in the […]
Recognition Increases Your Motivation
Thursday, June 19th, 2008 It’s great to receive a compliment or recognition for what you do. My blog was rated in the ‘Top 50 Productivity Blogs of the Year’ at Evan Carmichael’s ‘Entrepreneur Blog Network’. Having your own business is an achievement in itself and it’s easy to forget just how valuable you are. On a recent Client Teleconference, […]
Following Up Increases Your Profits
Sunday, June 15th, 2008When do you usually hear from your insurance agent? Usually when the premium is due or when your direct debit bounces…and that’s the phone call I received this week.
Do you think he could make a note in his diary to ring me (or get one of his assistants to call) to see how my business […]
Simple Checklists Can Make You More Money
Sunday, June 8th, 2008A friend of mine recently sold her house through a local agent.
She was happy with them right up until the time she paid their $10,000 fee.
After that the service deteriorated. She left numerous calls wanting information about moving house and all the associated traumas associated with it. For $10,000 do you think it would have […]
Overwork Doesn’t Mean You’re Productive
Sunday, May 18th, 2008Are you one of those people that work long hours because there’s so much to do in your business?
Overwork and stress cause everything from a lack of creativity to stress-related illnesses that diminish your effectiveness.
A friend of mine has been in business several years and every time I speak with him, he’s always in […]