Do a Pre-Mortem in your Business
Abraham Lincoln himself said, “Give me six hours to chop down a tree and I will spend the first four sharpening the axe.” He knew the importance of essential planning and preparation in a project before it started in earnest. Performing a premortem is the business equivalent of Lincoln’s axe sharpening and it’s absolutely essential if […]
Field a Winning Team in Business
Why is it that some people in some organizations perform better and get better results with limited resources? Stanford University has been studying top executives for many years. The top three qualities of exceptional leaders are: The ability to deal with a crisis when it occurs. The ability to function as part of a team. […]
Manager’s Minute – 4 Tips for Successful Business Growth
Businesses face a number of challenges as they grow, from cash flow problems to failing to nurture a positive company culture. What about yours? Have you hit a wall when it comes to business growth? Does it seem that you can’t reach your sales goals no matter how often you adjust your business strategies? If so, don’t […]
How to Raise Prices and Keep Your Customers Happy
Let’s face it, the cost of living is never going to stop increasing. Despite the epidemic’s depressing business activity, last year, we saw an inflation rate of 1.23 percent and we’re currently experiencing higher inflation rates. Moreover, in some locations, the cost of housing is soaring at double digit rates. So, what does this mean for your […]
Are You Millennial-Ready?
Does your work environment meet the core needs of Millennials? Find out by taking this short quiz. For each question score 0 for “Never;” 4 for “Seldom;” 8 for “Often” and 10 for “Regularly.” Then total your score and check your rating at the bottom of the chart. Do you explain how your business improves […]
beMarketing and Focal Point Coaching
Congrats to one of my clients beMarketing on another well deserved award. 2021 Montco Millennial Superstar: Brandon Rost
How Excellent Leaders Lead
Leadership is an Art as well as a Practice and Science. The job of Leadership and Management is to get results through others. There are different styles and roles that you, as a leader, have to take on in order to do and be what is needed in every situation to get maximum results. The […]
How Small Businesses Can Compete Against Amazon
In today’s ongoing pandemic environment, it can feel impossible to compete with larger companies. Apple, Google, Facebook, and Amazon, known as the “Big 4”, now dominate most of the buying market. While it may seem that Amazon is destroying small businesses, it is still possible to compete against them. With a bit of innovative […]
Customer Service Fuels the Sales Engine
A Business Owner business’s ability to satisfy its customers is the critical determinant of success in driving sales and growing the business. One significant strategy is growing your sales is to sell more to your present customers. Get them to buy more or get them to buy something new in addition to what they normally […]
5 Key Leadership Tips for New Managers
People don’t leave bad jobs; they leave bad bosses. As a new manager, it’s your responsibility to inspire and motivate employees. Your team expects you to provide constructive feedback and reward hard work. It’s a daunting responsibility. Forbes reports that nearly 60 percent of managers didn’t receive any training before taking on this role. They were promoted […]