How ironic it is that the more we try to overcome resistance, the more we actually create it. You know what I mean….our prospect raises an objection, and the first thing we do is think about how we can neutralize […]
Tips on Setting Your New Years Business Goals
Set Specific Goals Setting goals is important. That is how you convert abstract IDEAS (i.e. cut expenses, increase sales) into specific, concrete TARGETS (i.e. reduce G&A by 5% before the next stockholder meeting, increase sales of retail brands by $60,000 […]
Celebrating my Journey to “A Year in Business”
Last October, I decided to take a leap of faith and start my own business. I had been working for other companies since 1976 and was used to getting that steady paycheck. With only eight months of money in my […]
Business Networking Tips
I started my company, Alternative Funding Options (AFO), eight months ago and I have had to do a lot of networking in order to be able to build up my business. It seems that most people think that networking is […]
Commitment to Quality
Every day I have the opportunity to meet with a wide range of business people, from the single untested entrepreneur to the established successful business person. As I review business plans, sales forecasts, and financial needs I notice one common […]
Customer Care is Blossoming!
With Spring approaching, we thought it appropriate that the business forum would address what we find to be an absolute necessity in business: Customer Care. Customer relationships or partnerships are the only way to ensure long-term success for either party. […]
8 Tips for Increasing your Sales
1.) Up-sell to your customers. They know and trust you, plus they have demonstrated a willingness to buy. 2.) Cross-sell to your customers. If a customer buys a product from you that requires batteries, be sure to offer him batteries […]