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The Scary Fear of Numbers Paralyzes Small Businesses

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” For many small businesses they potentially experience Halloween “trick or treat” weekly because of their internal fear of numbers. These are only a few of the numbers and data that small businesses should be collecting, reviewing and managing. Effectiveness of marketing. Customer Loyalty. Financials.

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Annual Goals Review Anyone?

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Everyday people to small business owners and sales professionals make goals, resolutions, call them what you may. If a business is on a annual reporting schedule, using the end of December and the beginning of January to review the achievements of the past year just makes sense. Call 219.759.5601 if you are interested.

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Marketing Strategies That Work for Any Industry—and 2 Creative Ways to Fund Them

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For small business owners, strong marketing begins with examining the data that is already present. As the world continues to change, small business marketing should turn inward. Here are two answers to help any small business owner. If not, you’re missing out on a powerful tool for your business.

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Sample of a Vision Statement to Increase Sales

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I was asked to provide a sample of a vision statement to increase sales as this small business owner admitted to not having one. To craft a vision statement simply for increase sales does an injustice to the small business owner to professional sales person because of its narrow line of sight or vision that being only sales.

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Dream A Little Dream

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With the crazy busy schedules of small business owners to sales professionals, the ability to dream has been rationalized and put on the back burner because reality is more important. With my executive coaching small business clients, I actually include one ongoing assignment of writing down at least 5 dreams per week.

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The I Want to Pick Your Brain Quandary

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” This request becomes a quandary for many in small business especially those who deliver consulting or executive coaching services. These small business owners do not want to offend a potential client or center of influence nor do they want to give away their time. Share on Facebook.

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How to Use Your Tech Skills to Accelerate Your Career

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Of the various ways to save your small business money , learning how to do everyday tasks is one of the most effective solutions. You can stay updated with blogs, try workbooks, and take things at your own pace to gradually become more confident and comfortable with your chosen technology.

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