Thursday, March 28, 2013

Don't Confuse Small with Insignificant


WOW!!!! In other words it is the little things in business that make the biggest difference.
This is very important when you start dealing with clients and vendors. Your actions or characteristics that you take for granted can help shape how people think of you and help them decide if they want to do business with you.

Let's look at four little things that can give you big positive results in business.

#1. Being On Time -Taking the effort to arrive early to an appointment can make a huge impact on the person you are meeting. Being consistently late gets you labeled as someone who is unreliable and that can cost you business.

#2. Proper Manners- Being courteous and polite is one of the things a business contact will notice when you meet them for the first time. Just saying "please","thank you","sir",or "ma'am", when speaking can make a huge difference in the way people perceive you.

#3. Asking The Right Questions- Getting in the habit of asking the right questions can improve revenue. It is little changes such as knowing when to stop asking qualifying questions and asking for the sale can make your conversation more effective. 

#4. Quality Control- It only takes a moment to read over a business letter or proof read an
advertisement that is getting ready to go into a major publication.That moment can mean the difference between getting your point across or creating customer confusion.

So there you have it! I know these little things will help you get big results in growing your business
and always remember "Your Bottom Line is Our Business".   

  

Thursday, March 7, 2013

Choosing The Right Business

In the United States today 67% of Americans want to start a business but don't have a clue of what business is best for them. Just because you are good at something doesn't mean you can start a business and be successful in that field. Before rushing into something there are several things to consider. It can go both ways for you. If you don't choose a business well you could lose everything and if you make a smart choice you could be very successful. To assist you in going down the right path I have a few tips that should be helpful.

#1. Think Hard About It- Having your own business require you to work longer hours than you did when you worked for someone else. That is why it is crucial that you choose a business that you are truly passionate and excited about. When you do something you love, you will have a much better chance of success.

#2. Skills Do Matter- In choosing a business make sure your skills apply. It is very important that you
find a business in which you really shine and are well-suited for the critical functions of that business.

#3. Lifestyle- Choose a business that suits your lifestyle. For example if you want to work out in the field than choose a business that will require you to set appointments, travel and selling.

#4.Capital- Yes every business needs money.You can raise money by getting investors or you can grow organically and let your revenue take care of your capital needs.

#5. End Game- You start your business with an end in mind. From the very beginning you need to decide whether you want to build your business and sell it or keep it to provide a lifelong source of income. This will help you to choose the right business structure. 

Well I hope these tips will help you and remember "Your bottom line is our business"!



 Ricky Downs, CEO
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