This week I had a talented woman help me present a business start up workshop in the office. She spent a lot of time talking to those attending about how and what to keep for tax records and why, because, well, it’s what she does. But one of the most important comments she made during…
Romanian Entrepreneur Cristian Dorobantescu tells his story of not performing perfectly for a client. This was not just any client; in fact, it was his first client. What did he do to turn around a potentially bad situation? (I’ve emphasized a few of his best points in bold.) First thing first. My services were not…
Another great way to use your testimonials – put them in your blog or RSS feed. Posted by: Steve Rucinski at Small Business CEO W. Atlee Burpee & Co. is one of retail’s oldest brands at 130 years. In spite of what that fact may imply about their willingness to embrace new technology, the retailer…
PRMama has a great article on Marketing at a convention or trade show. Here is a sample: Do listen to customer concerns—If a current customer voices a concern, be attentive. Listen carefully to their concerns, ask questions, and do everything you can to resolve the situation and keep the customer. Happy customers make repeat customers….
By Robert Middleton, The More Clients Blog: What makes her sites so successful is her authentic voice. She’s not just giving a rote description of the work of the monastery, but an impassioned picture of a life dedicated to God. If only the average Independent Professional could do as well. Make no mistake, passionate commitment…
Brian Fling, from A Blue Flavored Blog, said: I feel that anytime is the right time to start a company. External forces are not what makes a company succeed or fail. It is your passion, commitment and love for your idea that will make or break a company. And just as in life, a successful…
I just love getting my weekly news from Jack Schultz! Because I grew up in rural Minnesota I think I can identify with this story! From Moo to You!There is an old joke in agriculture, “How do you make a million dollars in agriculture?” “You start with $5 million!”George Shetler was like a lot of…
Let’s start listing reasons that it’s better to be in a small town or rural setting, rather than the big city. Here’s Number 1: We don’t have a rush hour. We have a rush moment. (Attribute that one to Maesz.) That’s why the NFIB’s tips on “Driving Stress From Your Daily Commute” was good for…
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