By compassrose on March 19, 2009
Sales can be one of the scary things that you as a business owner HAVE to do. It comes from our own conceptions of sales and what that means and what it looks like. Do you picture the used car sales person? Or the door to door sales person? Do you realize that some of [...]
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By compassrose on March 13, 2009
The Internet continues to grow new media and social networking is one that offers value for both the individual and the business person. It’s not just buzz word, but rather an Internet phenomenon. It’s like a global cocktail lounge or living room gathering. It is a way for people to interact, get to know each [...]
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By compassrose on March 4, 2009
Success is a personal journey. It looks different for each person. It is more than money, professional titles, or higher education degrees. Planning a life of success is about mapping out the aspects of your life. It is a holistic approach to success that includes mind, body and spirit. (Even if you are a corporate [...]
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By compassrose on September 13, 2008
Strategic planning and strategic leadership styles vary just as the employees and owners of companies involved in the planning process differ. Visit local bookstores or check on line to see hundreds of books claiming to have the secrets to a successful business and easy strategic planning. Technology and the Internet has forced companies to make [...]
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By compassrose on June 11, 2008
How do you create a breakthrough in your business or your life? It’s hard to see the possibility, to see that you can create a breakthrough, especially when times feel hard or tough but what it comes down to is getting out of your own way. How do you stop your own success? Do you [...]
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By compassrose on May 25, 2008
Strategic plans only help organizations when they are kept active and implemented. The strategic plan defines the business direction. That direction is based on the future, the vision of the company. Before an effective strategic plan can be developed a clear and compelling vision is needed. Visions are optimistic, the ideal picture of the future. [...]
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By compassrose on May 14, 2008
Are you an expert in your field? Do you know your business inside out? Then you are an expert. One of the very effective ways to build relationships and build your business is to share your expertise. Creating articles, newsletters and information products are all ways to share your expertise with your current clients and [...]
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By compassrose on May 13, 2008
Putting the pieces of the Marketing Puzzle together is one of the biggest challenges many business owners face. Putting it all together is as simple as 1, 2, 3. If you’re like many business owners, the marketing hat is one of several hats that you wear, and for many, it’s not their favorite hat. To [...]
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By compassrose on May 11, 2008
Have you ever had a GREAT lead for your business and totally dropped the ball? Why on earth does that happen? Most business owners are passionate about their business but marketing and sales is often the least favorite hat. To do a good job in this area its important to be comfortable in the marketing [...]
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By compassrose on March 18, 2008
Did you know that your email address can affect your business reputation, can help build business relationships and have an effect on your business? Think about the email addresses you see coming into your Inbox. Do you have a different impression of a new contact if their email address is @yahoo or @hotmail or @gmail? [...]
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