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The $500.00 A Month Plan more time at networking events than they do at ANYTHING ELSE with their business - and then they don't follow up!One way to make extra money or start a business of your own is by placing advertising which will pay a good profit. Selling printed information by mail can br financially rewarding. Classified advertising is the cheapest way to get into Mail Order and it is often possible to raise a fortune from these small ads. Just check any large publication such as Popular Mechanics, for their classified advertising section and you can see yourself the many ads. These small ads, running month after month would not be there if t But remember that meeting the people who are the RIGHT FIT beats the heck out of handing business cards like a poker dealer. Remember - ancient and out-dated Jurassic salespeople focus on VOLUME. Instead - you are going to focus on the people who "Fit like a Diva Glove" 3. Be In Front Of Your Customer Each Month It's simple. Out of sight baby - and you're out of mind. You bet your customer will buy from a competitor if you aren't in front of them. Or worse - they won't do anything. I spent 15 years in the n Ten MVP (Most Valuable Personal) Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs I just got back from spending 2 glorious weeks in the Caribbean ...and my tan is fading as I write this! (April in Canada isn't exactly tanning weather!)Since beginning my own entrepreneurial ventures in 1982, I have observed much and learned much about what is behind the success of entrepreneurs. I have selected a number of those traits and call them Ten MVP, or Most Valuable Personal, traits of successful entrepreneurs. The selected traits shown below reflect my opinion from personal observation and are not listed in priority order.+ Trait #1: Positive, persistent and passionate – The truly successful entrepreneur is intense and has a personal passion to change things. It was wonderful to take 2 weeks off, and know that while I was away - the Sales Diva systems were generating revenue even when I wasn't there. I had over $20,000 booked while I was away - all with the help of automated systems, a fabulous assistant and...here is the most important part...the fact that I don't feed my sales with a teaspoon. You're thinking....teaspoon? What the heck is she talking about! Are You Filling Your Bucket One Teaspoonful At A Time? Do you remember playing birthday party games as a kid where you had to fill a cup with water one teaspoon at a time? (OK - maybe we just play weird games in Canada !) Anyway - it took a whole lot of effort and spilled water before the cup was full. I see entrepreneurs and salespeople operating like this every day. Running around like chickens with their heads cut off (OK - another Canadian expression!) and believe me - it isn't pretty! These entrepreneurs/salespeople are exhausted, frustrated and have absolutely no time to kick off their shoes and enjoy their business or any other part of their life...how sad is that? Does it sound or feel like I am talking about YOU? Fill Your Bucket With A Hose! Listen. Teaspoons are boring. Instead - drag out the garden hose and start getting business the Diva way! You don't want the hose to be spraying water everywhere - instead you want it set on "soaker." Where consistently, steadily, DAILY, your business is attracting the customers it needs for profitable growth. 3 Sales Diva Secrets For "Soaking" Your Business: 1. Don't Let The "Tail" Wag The Dog. Where are you focusing your time? Who are your biggest clients? Who are the ones who support you, gladly refer you to others and choose your services time and time again? Don't know? Get with it girl -these are the people who can and will grow your business FAST. Don't spend your time taking care of all the high-maintenance clients who have little return on R.O.I. (return on investment. ) 9 out of 10 times - these clients are usually a pain to deal with as well. And they aren't referring you to others or increasing your bottom line. All they increase is your need to buy Tylenol. If you focus all your time on the "little clients" aka TAIL - then you aren't focusing on the DOG aka YOUR BUSINESS. 2. Only Attend Networking Events That Are A "Fit" Be honest. Where and how - are you spending the bulk of your day? If you are being a "networking nut" and attending every event under the sun - then you need help. Some networking is fine. I know people who spend more time at networking events than they do at ANYTHING ELSE with their business - and then they don't follow up! But remember that meeting the people who are the RIGHT FIT beats the heck out of handing business cards like a poker dealer. Remember - ancient and out-dated Jurassic salespeople focus on VOLUME. Instead - you are going to focus on the people who "Fit like a Diva Glove" 3. Be In Front Of Your Customer Each Month It's simple. Out of sight baby - and you're out of mind. You bet your customer will buy from a competitor if you aren't in front of them. Or worse - they won't do anything. I spent 15 years in the na That's Not Leadership - Is It? e you had to fill a cup with water one teaspoon at a time? (OK - maybe we just play weird games in Canada !)If I asked you what leadership looks like, what would you say? I like to think that we've grown beyond the superficial image of the 1950's--the handsome white male with the strong chin; the tall, athletic build; the thick yet well-manicured mane of dark hair, contrasting so dramatically with the piercing blue eyes. Maybe today the images are a bit fuzzier, allowing for leadership qualities in both sexes, in all races, even in unassuming short people with problem skin.Maybe.But even if that's true, even if most of us Anyway - it took a whole lot of effort and spilled water before the cup was full. I see entrepreneurs and salespeople operating like this every day. Running around like chickens with their heads cut off (OK - another Canadian expression!) and believe me - it isn't pretty! These entrepreneurs/salespeople are exhausted, frustrated and have absolutely no time to kick off their shoes and enjoy their business or any other part of their life...how sad is that? Does it sound or feel like I am talking about YOU? Fill Your Bucket With A Hose! Listen. Teaspoons are boring. Instead - drag out the garden hose and start getting business the Diva way! You don't want the hose to be spraying water everywhere - instead you want it set on "soaker." Where consistently, steadily, DAILY, your business is attracting the customers it needs for profitable growth. 3 Sales Diva Secrets For "Soaking" Your Business: 1. Don't Let The "Tail" Wag The Dog. Where are you focusing your time? Who are your biggest clients? Who are the ones who support you, gladly refer you to others and choose your services time and time again? Don't know? Get with it girl -these are the people who can and will grow your business FAST. Don't spend your time taking care of all the high-maintenance clients who have little return on R.O.I. (return on investment. ) 9 out of 10 times - these clients are usually a pain to deal with as well. And they aren't referring you to others or increasing your bottom line. All they increase is your need to buy Tylenol. If you focus all your time on the "little clients" aka TAIL - then you aren't focusing on the DOG aka YOUR BUSINESS. 2. Only Attend Networking Events That Are A "Fit" Be honest. Where and how - are you spending the bulk of your day? If you are being a "networking nut" and attending every event under the sun - then you need help. Some networking is fine. I know people who spend more time at networking events than they do at ANYTHING ELSE with their business - and then they don't follow up! But remember that meeting the people who are the RIGHT FIT beats the heck out of handing business cards like a poker dealer. Remember - ancient and out-dated Jurassic salespeople focus on VOLUME. Instead - you are going to focus on the people who "Fit like a Diva Glove" 3. Be In Front Of Your Customer Each Month It's simple. Out of sight baby - and you're out of mind. You bet your customer will buy from a competitor if you aren't in front of them. Or worse - they won't do anything. I spent 15 years in the n Discounted Conference Calling Rates Discounted conference calling rates are easy to find by just searching on the Internet. Many resources are available for companies looking to conference calling rates. Once a discounted conference calling service has been found, it is important to check all of the rate information to make sure that the conference calls being held qualify for the discount. The rate that is stated in most cases on a web site home page is usually already a discounted calling rate.In most cases though, that rate is available only without the Instead - drag out the garden hose and start getting business the Diva way! You don't want the hose to be spraying water everywhere - instead you want it set on "soaker." Where consistently, steadily, DAILY, your business is attracting the customers it needs for profitable growth. 3 Sales Diva Secrets For "Soaking" Your Business: 1. Don't Let The "Tail" Wag The Dog. Where are you focusing your time? Who are your biggest clients? Who are the ones who support you, gladly refer you to others and choose your services time and time again? Don't know? Get with it girl -these are the people who can and will grow your business FAST. Don't spend your time taking care of all the high-maintenance clients who have little return on R.O.I. (return on investment. ) 9 out of 10 times - these clients are usually a pain to deal with as well. And they aren't referring you to others or increasing your bottom line. All they increase is your need to buy Tylenol. If you focus all your time on the "little clients" aka TAIL - then you aren't focusing on the DOG aka YOUR BUSINESS. 2. Only Attend Networking Events That Are A "Fit" Be honest. Where and how - are you spending the bulk of your day? If you are being a "networking nut" and attending every event under the sun - then you need help. Some networking is fine. I know people who spend more time at networking events than they do at ANYTHING ELSE with their business - and then they don't follow up! But remember that meeting the people who are the RIGHT FIT beats the heck out of handing business cards like a poker dealer. Remember - ancient and out-dated Jurassic salespeople focus on VOLUME. Instead - you are going to focus on the people who "Fit like a Diva Glove" 3. Be In Front Of Your Customer Each Month It's simple. Out of sight baby - and you're out of mind. You bet your customer will buy from a competitor if you aren't in front of them. Or worse - they won't do anything. I spent 15 years in the n Tips On How To Prepare For A Job Interview And Get The Job You Want g care of all the high-maintenance clients who have little return on R.O.I. (return on investment. ) 9 out of 10 times - these clients are usually a pain to deal with as well. And they aren't referring you to others or increasing your bottom line. All they increase is your need to buy Tylenol.Getting a swift move on your job interview is the most important step you could ever make in your entire career.Passing a job interview is the primary requirement in order to get the job. Job interviews provide the applicant the opportunities to prove himself worthy for the job. Here, he can either sell himself or impress his potential employer.For this reason, it is extremely important to plan your job interviews and get the job that you want. Here are some tips on how to prepare for a job interview:1. Do your If you focus all your time on the "little clients" aka TAIL - then you aren't focusing on the DOG aka YOUR BUSINESS. 2. Only Attend Networking Events That Are A "Fit" Be honest. Where and how - are you spending the bulk of your day? If you are being a "networking nut" and attending every event under the sun - then you need help. Some networking is fine. I know people who spend more time at networking events than they do at ANYTHING ELSE with their business - and then they don't follow up! But remember that meeting the people who are the RIGHT FIT beats the heck out of handing business cards like a poker dealer. Remember - ancient and out-dated Jurassic salespeople focus on VOLUME. Instead - you are going to focus on the people who "Fit like a Diva Glove" 3. Be In Front Of Your Customer Each Month It's simple. Out of sight baby - and you're out of mind. You bet your customer will buy from a competitor if you aren't in front of them. Or worse - they won't do anything. I spent 15 years in the n The Best Inventory Management Practice For Office Furniture more time at networking events than they do at ANYTHING ELSE with their business - and then they don't follow up!In the office furniture world, an Inventory Management System and an Asset Management System are basically the same thing. If you are responsible for maintaining excess office furniture, an effective method of managing this inventory can be beneficial for your company. It can be cost effective when you reuse furniture instead of purchasing new furniture. Furniture can be readily available for new employees. If you have need to rent furniture on occasion, you may have what you need in your inventory. But remember that meeting the people who are the RIGHT FIT beats the heck out of handing business cards like a poker dealer. Remember - ancient and out-dated Jurassic salespeople focus on VOLUME. Instead - you are going to focus on the people who "Fit like a Diva Glove" 3. Be In Front Of Your Customer Each Month It's simple. Out of sight baby - and you're out of mind. You bet your customer will buy from a competitor if you aren't in front of them. Or worse - they won't do anything. I spent 15 years in the national media - where top of mind awareness is everything. Top of mind awareness means everything to you too. Existing customers and potential customers - do you think your name is the first one they think of when they are needing a product/service that you can provide? How can you do this? Seeding, sending a consistent and helpful e-zine are just a few. Want to learn more? You should be at my High Speed Sales Stiletto Camp! I Diva-Dare you to drop the teaspoon and pick up the "soaker" hose for your business. You have everything to gain and nothing to lose - all because you are CHOOSING TO WORK SMARTER.
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