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Other Added - Taming the Email Beast
Defining corporate values is a useful exercise. It is part of the communication process where you invest in alignment of teams. Even though different teams or departments will each have their own tasks and responsibilities, you want them to share some same principles. For example;“We are ...to please our customers...without them nothing else matters.” Corporate values should be balanced yet communicate a certain direction, so they should be selective. You should select four to six of such corporate values. Three would be a minimum to be able to balance attention; more than six would mean that your company doesn’t make real choices."We commit to pers
2. Make it personal when possible - For individuals you email often, be sure to put their name/email address in your email address book, so that they see their name in the To: line of your email. Similarly, make sure you’ve set your email program up so your name is what they see in the From: line rather than just your email address.
Your business plan is your path to your goal. What is your goal; to be a drop shipper or to make money?To be a drop shipper is probably not your real goal. Drop shipping is just a solution to an order fulfillment problem. Your goal is really something that you have probably already defined and you think that drop shipping is the way to achieve that goal.As you plan your business, you should ask yourself the question, “Why did I choose drop shipping?”Did you choose drop shipping because you want to run a business from home and it seems like a good thing?Or did you choose drop shipping to satisfy a particular need for your current business?What are you trying
A Tipping Point
Good email habits and etiquette can earn you clients. Timely and efficient email response is rare enough that it could tip the scales in your favor. Some clients have told me that it influenced them to hire me over another business coach. And, I often hear: “Thank you for your quick and professional email responses. I feel you are really there for me.”
Here are some ways to turn the email beast into an ally:
Right Use
Email is perfect for short, direct inquiries & responses, transferring data/documents, logistical arrangements and other details. It is not a wise communication tool for sensitive subjects or processing emotional content. Beware of using email this way, especially with clients and colleagues.
Daily Connection & Response
If you let people know you have an email address, you’ve essentially invited them to communicate with you this way. So, check your emails daily at least. If you use email for business, this is a critical success point. If you or your assistant doesn’t respond to emails within 24 hours, you may lose business or irritate current clients. The message is – I’m not open for business.
Respond Accordingly
Read emails with care, and respond to what is actually said/asked. This may seem obvious, but failing to fully read and respond to emails is a common mistake that creates extra work and aggravation for all.
Format
Everyone appreciates a well formed, easy to read email.
1. Include the email thread - Make sure your program preferences are set up to drop in the email thread of the original email when you hit ‘Reply’. Then the receiver sees your response, plus a copy of what they sent you.
2. Make it personal when possible - For individuals you email often, be sure to put their name/email address in your email address book, so that they see their name in the To: line of your email. Similarly, make sure you’ve set your email program up so your name is what they see in the From: line rather than just your email address.<
When starting up a business you will hear over and over that you need to be unique in your marketing. You want to get the consumer's attention. There is a lot of competition out there, so being unique is essential.What you must do is distinguish your product or services from the competition. Some businesses offer products or services that are already unique. Others must find the unique niche in their business. By being unique in your marketing message, you will attract the notice of more soon-to-be customers.Is it worth the effort? Definitely. Being different in your marketing can make your business:memorable, competitive, and special to your target
Here are some ways to turn the email beast into an ally:
Right Use
Email is perfect for short, direct inquiries & responses, transferring data/documents, logistical arrangements and other details. It is not a wise communication tool for sensitive subjects or processing emotional content. Beware of using email this way, especially with clients and colleagues.
Daily Connection & Response
If you let people know you have an email address, you’ve essentially invited them to communicate with you this way. So, check your emails daily at least. If you use email for business, this is a critical success point. If you or your assistant doesn’t respond to emails within 24 hours, you may lose business or irritate current clients. The message is – I’m not open for business.
Respond Accordingly
Read emails with care, and respond to what is actually said/asked. This may seem obvious, but failing to fully read and respond to emails is a common mistake that creates extra work and aggravation for all.
Format
Everyone appreciates a well formed, easy to read email.
1. Include the email thread - Make sure your program preferences are set up to drop in the email thread of the original email when you hit ‘Reply’. Then the receiver sees your response, plus a copy of what they sent you.
2. Make it personal when possible - For individuals you email often, be sure to put their name/email address in your email address book, so that they see their name in the To: line of your email. Similarly, make sure you’ve set your email program up so your name is what they see in the From: line rather than just your email address.
The word ‘sorites’ derives from the Greek soros (meaning ‘heap’) and originally referred to a puzzle known as “The Heap” which is based on the following:Would you describe a single grain of wheat as a heap? No. Would you describe two grains of wheat as a heap? No. … You must admit the presence of a heap sooner or later, so where do you draw the line?Similarly:Would you describe a man with one hair on his head as bald? Yes. Would you describe a man with two hairs on his head as bald? Yes. … You must refrain from describing a man with ten thousand hairs on his head as bald, so where do you draw the line?“Where do you draw the line?” is a real question for most of us. W
Daily Connection & Response
If you let people know you have an email address, you’ve essentially invited them to communicate with you this way. So, check your emails daily at least. If you use email for business, this is a critical success point. If you or your assistant doesn’t respond to emails within 24 hours, you may lose business or irritate current clients. The message is – I’m not open for business.
Respond Accordingly
Read emails with care, and respond to what is actually said/asked. This may seem obvious, but failing to fully read and respond to emails is a common mistake that creates extra work and aggravation for all.
Format
Everyone appreciates a well formed, easy to read email.
1. Include the email thread - Make sure your program preferences are set up to drop in the email thread of the original email when you hit ‘Reply’. Then the receiver sees your response, plus a copy of what they sent you.
2. Make it personal when possible - For individuals you email often, be sure to put their name/email address in your email address book, so that they see their name in the To: line of your email. Similarly, make sure you’ve set your email program up so your name is what they see in the From: line rather than just your email address.
I read an article recently that stated over 85% of new real estate agents have no sales experience or formal sales training. I would guess the other 15% have some retail sales experience, but never received the type of sales training to allow you to become successful quickly. Apparently, real estate associations do little to provide sales training for new agents.However, your income depends on sales. In fact, this same article mentioned that most new real estate agents have income expectations of around $60,000. I find myself wondering how anyone expects to succeed in a sales position without any sales training. I spent 21 years in sales, and during that time the companies I worked f
Respond Accordingly
Read emails with care, and respond to what is actually said/asked. This may seem obvious, but failing to fully read and respond to emails is a common mistake that creates extra work and aggravation for all.
Format
Everyone appreciates a well formed, easy to read email.
1. Include the email thread - Make sure your program preferences are set up to drop in the email thread of the original email when you hit ‘Reply’. Then the receiver sees your response, plus a copy of what they sent you.
2. Make it personal when possible - For individuals you email often, be sure to put their name/email address in your email address book, so that they see their name in the To: line of your email. Similarly, make sure you’ve set your email program up so your name is what they see in the From: line rather than just your email address.
Congratulations. After much thought and research, you have discovered which career is right for you. The thought of it fills you with passion, enthusiasm, and inspiration. This career will give you the opportunity to use your favorite and best talents to make a great contribution. This is the type of work that Joseph Campbell referred to when he said, “Follow your bliss.”Ahead of the PackYou’re ahead of many others who have not discovered their “bliss.” You feel grateful that you discovered your right livelihood, but now you face a dilemma. There are risks. Do you quit your present job or business and plunge ahead into your dream job or business? Will you be able to pay you
2. Make it personal when possible - For individuals you email often, be sure to put their name/email address in your email address book, so that they see their name in the To: line of your email. Similarly, make sure you’ve set your email program up so your name is what they see in the From: line rather than just your email address.
3. Honor email address privacy - If you are copying others on an email always put their names into the BCC: line or create a group for them and put the group into the BCC: line. The exception is when the parties know each other and there are few cc’s.
4. Use the subject line - Make sure you put a relevant phrase in the subject line that identifies the topic of your email. This is critical both for the receiver and for you if you go back to find an email you’ve previously sent. In business, blank subject lines, or old subject lines that no longer apply, can create problems.
5. Have a short salutation – like “Hello Joe” for an initial email. And consider a short friendly sentence like: “I hope this finds you well.” Email can come across terse and rude if it lacks all social graces. You can drop these things if there are several volleys back and forth about one topic.
6. Make it reader friendly - Use short paragraphs and bullet points for easy reading. Large blocks of text are hard to read. Consider picking up the phone if your topic is lengthy, sensitive or complex.
7. Keep emails brief whenever possible.
8. Ask clearly - Make it clear exactly what you want in the way of response, if any.
Create a System
Most email programs have lots of wonderful organizational features for creating folders so that you can keep valuable information. I’ve found this is my most used tool for my business. Don’t use the folders as just a holding place for unread emails. Occasionally, clean these folders out. LEVERAGING TIP – You might be able to repurpose some of the content in emails that is topical and not personal for ezines, blog entries and other marketing. Keep that in mind when you organize folders and give a subject to your emails.
The One Touch Method
Just as it’s name implies, this wonderful rule is designed to have you touch email once (this works for paper mail too). Set asid
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