There are a number of simple ways to get some movement into your desk bound day! These exercises are not going to get you to the Olympics but they are going to keep you alert and reduce stress. Let’s start with alertness. Your ability to focus on a task is directly related to the amount…
Build Your Business By Building Relationships! You go to a networking event. You do all of the right things. You “get”more cards than you “give”. You rush back to your office and you send a follow-up email scheduling an introductory meeting. Whew … that’s done …this is definitely a client in the works. It’s the…
What makes some people successful over others? Why do some people persevere in the face of obstacles and others are paralyzed at the first sign of a challenge? Why do some people keep doing the same thing over and over again and expect different results while other people are able to adjust, move towards their…
Not only does time spent planning increase your productivity and save you money but it’s estimated that each minute spent in planning saves ten minutes in execution, according to Brian Tracey, Time Power. New York. Each tool below can contribute positively to your overall productivity but begin by choosing one that resonates with you, implement…
Published: Mar 6th 2013; By: Judi Hughes Coaching small business owners, I’ve found a couple of metaphors that are very useful to help them keep their confidence and make sense of things. What’s so valuable about these metaphors is it allows them to use the metaphor to understand unclear situations, deepen their insights and be…
There are more opinions, more books, more articles and more blogs about selling than almost any other business topic. When I Google effective selling I get over 45,700,000 results! So where does a business owner turn if they are looking for help to improve their sales results? The fact that you’re reading this blog is…
Being a business owner means you are constantly excited about what you do, invigorated by what the future holds, confident about everything and in a constant state of optimism. Nothing gets you down because you are in control and you know everything will be just fine. If you honestly believe the drivel I’ve just written…
If you google “meetings bloody meetings”you get over 11 million results and page after page of workshops, how to books, videos, webinars and lessons on how to hold effective meetings. And yet we still attend meetings that: Drag on interminably Have no purpose Are interrupted by late arrivals who need a synopsis of what has…
As the previous blogs point out, a good plan is: The key to business success Easy to do What is difficult is actually using the plan on a consistent basis to move your business forward. If you intend to create a plan and then file it away; save yourself some time; don’t plan. One of…
If you want your business to be successful then you need to plan for it. Planning the future of your business is the most important responsibility you have. As described in the last blog a plan provides you with a very clear understanding of the destination of the business. With a clear destination you can…
