Having a great product or service, and providing that great product or service consistently are the reasons why customers return. There is something that sets those businesses apart from the competition. Think about the businesses you frequent- you like the product they offer and they deliver the service you need and expect. How often do [...]
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Delivering the best possible service
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Valued Systems
Are you finding it difficult to grow your business and to give your staff new responsibilities? You can only do so much by yourself until you’re completely burnt out. If you only think of how to do things, you’re going to be doing it by yourself forever. If every new employee has to be trained [...]
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5 ways to improve your marketing strategy
If I asked you what you need most in your business, would you say more customers? And is that really true? Yes! Of course all businesses could do with more customers, but to gain them you need an effective marketing plan. But can you create that new marketing plan? All it really takes is some [...]
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Accumulate more cash
If you properly manage your money and do just a few things in advance, you will have more cash on hand, more often. Just by doing these few simple things… Create a cashflow budget, with just a simple spreadsheet to manage in-flows and out-flows of real “cash” on a daily or monthly basis. A real [...]
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Committing to your success
Where does your commitment to your business lie? You are either committed to making the work you do easier, or blaming others, making excuses why things can’t be done, or simply living in denial. The truth is that if you want incredible results in your business and your life, you have to take ownership. Only [...]
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Change, and never ending improvement
No organization is ever exactly finished or perfect. There is always room for improvement. This is exemplified by the Japanese philosophy or practice of ‘Kaizen’, meaning constant and never ending improvement. This is a good mentality to have so that you are always working to make your business better. This way, your organization can grow [...]
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Communicating powerful common goals
Being a leader is more than just trying to encourage your team to do their best. It is much more powerful to unite your people around one common goal. Who are “your people?” “Your people” means more than just your internal team. It also includes your customers, vendors, strategic alliances, friends and family. You will be surprised how [...]
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Personal Growth: How Can We Feel Successful in Our Lives?
Perhaps the most important realization that an individual can make in their quest for personal growth is that there is no single formula that defines the path to personal success. We all have different goals and priorities, which means that different activities and attitudes will make us feel good about ourselves. We also have different [...]
Leading your team to success
Exploring the source of leadership in a business is a great way to start looking into what needs to be improved. When leadership and direction are unclear and the team isn’t exactly on the same page, your business won’t perform. As a leader, you must create a vision for the present and future. It is [...]
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Listen to your customers and make it count
It is so easy to get distracted by the everyday activities of running a business. Does it sometimes seem to you like there is an endless list of things that require your immediate attention? How many of them are urgent vs. important? How do you determine which is which? Getting swept up in these tasks [...]
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