All Is Fair in Love and…Business: Tips for Going Into Business With Your Significant Other
Whether your significant other is someone you’re dating, engaged to or married to, you’re clearly compatible for one another, so why wouldn’t you be compatible as business partners? Well, just as there are issues in any relationship, being in business with someone brings on a whole new slew of issues. Luckily, the business gurus […]
Personal Leadership – Take Responsibility
No matter how finely you hone your skills, no matter how committed you are, no matter how much you preserve, you will NEVER become a truly great leader until you have accepted full responsibility for WHO, WHAT and WHERE you are. Self Responsibility and emotional health go hand in hand with leadership. There appears to […]
Asking for Help Can Be Beneficial for Both You and Your Business
Business owners are typically ambitious, independent and optimistic people, but there is a common belief among young entrepreneurs that asking for help is a sign of weakness. This is simply not true. Asking for help isn’t a weakness, it can actually be a smart business move. Seeking advice from mentors, peers and business coaches […]
How to Build a Top Team
A successful organization is fueled by the sum of its parts. The characteristics that define a team’s quality rely on poignancy, knowledge, professionalism and expansion. It’s no question; building a top team is hard work. With that work, however, comes an organization that can handle nearly every obstacle in its wake. Focal Point Business Coaching […]
Make it a two-way interview: 40 questions to ask during your next interview
The modern day interview has evolved tremendously from what it used to be. Gone are the days of sitting on the other side of an imposing interviewer sitting behind a huge desk with a significantly-raised chair. Nowadays, candidates are interviewing the companies just as much as they themselves are being interviewed. And why not? The […]
I Keep Getting Interviews, But No Call Back
Is this happening to you? Are you looking for a new job or career? Are you sending out resumes, getting some initial phone conversations, and even face to face interviews, but no calls back? I hear this often. In many cases the job and the candidate are a very good fit. Many times, the skills, […]
Know your Audience to Land THAT PERFECT JOB
In my last post, I gave you an overview of the four basic communication styles. In your quest to land THE PERFECT JOB, how does this information benefit you? I can tell you that, from my experience with clients, you can have all the qualifications in the world. But, if you cannot communicate to the […]
Sell More Lead More Build Trust
What is the benefit from building trust with someone. What can YOU gain getting people to trust you? Do you think you could sell more if your customers/prospects trusted you? Do you think your employees would be more engaged in your business if they trusted you? There is a lot you can gain by acquiring […]
5 Tips for Creating an Effective Sales Strategy
It’s a New Year, which means it’s time to set new sales goals. Constantly assessing and adjusting your goals is important. Sales teams who aren’t consistently meeting their targets typically do not have an effective sales strategy in place. If that’s the case in your organization, it could be slowing down your overall growth. Use […]
How Delegating Can Help Your Business Grow
Most leaders understand the significance of delegating, but just like many other aspects of business, it’s easier said than done. Your business is your pride and joy, so why would you trust others to handle the intricate features that make it successful? On the days that you feel overwhelmed with work and can’t find the […]