Kick Out Clutter and Make Room for More Money

by Debbye Cannon

 

I spent last week working in Texas and Arizona with two fabulous creative women business owners. Both, although at different business stages, aspire to bigger and better things both business wise and personal lifestyle wise.

Every client I help makes it more and more clear just how seriously clutter clogs up the pipeline of abundance. After all, in a way you already have too much abundance (aka stuff/clutter/overscheduling) to allow ROOM for anything you are seeking to even squeeze in the door.

Just pause a minute, right now– not tomorrow–not next week, and gaze around you. What are you seeing that is no longer useful in your current life? Espeically if you are in transition from another business or life stage to your new dream busienss and life, it’s probably more than you realized. Read more

12 Ways to Thank Your Customers: Client Appreciation Strategies You Can Use Year-Round

by Stephanie Chandler

 

One of the biggest mistakes a business can make is investing the majority of marketing efforts in attracting new customers and forgetting about past customers. Your current and past clients are the foundation of your business because without them, your business would not exist. It also costs far more to acquire a new client than it costs to generate business from an existing client.

Showing appreciation for your clients can set you apart from your competitors, increase loyalty, improve retention, inspire sales and even build relationships that last a lifetime. Reaching out to your clients is also an opportunity to remind them that your business exists. Effective marketing relies on repeat exposure and showing appreciation is an affordable and effective way to keep your marketing wheels in motion.

One note of caution: some companies and industries have strict guidelines about accepting gifts. This is especially true of media professionals and government workers. Gifts can be construed as bribes so when in doubt, ask your clients if such policies exist or stick to sending items with no monetary value. Read more

Delegation is The Secret of Prosperous Entrepreneurs

by Michele Hanson-O’Reggio

 

Entrepreneurs are called upon to perform a wider range of activities as their businesses grow - many outside of his/her skill set: office administration, marketing, sales, bookkeeping, customer relations, working with technology - it never ends! They become overwhelmed by the increasing demand on their time, losing their drive and passion for their business. They work harder but find it increasingly difficult to produce results.

Fifty-six percent of new businesses do not survive at least four years according to the Small Business Administration (SBA). The number one reason for business failure which accounts for 61% of failures, according to Dun & Bradstreet, is “Managerial Incompetence: the skillful use of resources to accomplish a purpose.” “Unbalanced Experience” accounts for 22% of failures — not being skilled or having access to a variety of skills. Read more

Children in the Home Business Environment

by Stone Evans, The Home Biz Guy

 

Operating a home business is seldom easy and interruptions come in all shapes, sizes and forms.

Between the family, friends and neighbors who call or come by, and the telemarketers who insist on ringing your number off the hook, getting through the workday can be a real challenge.

When you introduce children into the home office environment, your productivity and patience can be seriously tested.

For example, right now my three-year old daughter is pulling on my shirt and begging me to read her a story. Clearly, Im in the middle of something important here, but how can I say no to those eyes? I’ll be right back… Read more

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