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Attract More Sales: Tip #258

Did you know your signature at the end of an email is the equivalent to your business card?
Recently, I have received a number of email without a phone number and sometimes, not even a website. At times, when a website is listed, the phone number does not appear there either. This makes it […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #257

Are you hesitant to make that call?
Fear overtakes sound judgment at times in regard to picking up the phone to make a request or ask for the business you worked so hard to earn. Most people are hesitant justifying their thinking with the thought they are bothering their prospects and clients. However, when […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #256

“Whom do you trust?”
The above question was the title of a television show many years ago. It definitely applies to business when choosing partners and helpers. Are you asking the right questions and are you able to sleep at night?
Over the past couple of weeks as well as years, I have heard one […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #255

As an entrepreneur, I learned that marketing communication skills are the predecessors to making effective sales.
My belief is that in public we all need to take precaution to be diplomatic which requires careful choosing of words. As I matured, I learned not to send out verbal or written messages hastily that I later regretted.
Another […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #254

Are you balancing your free time with time spent working?
The past few months I have been guilty of working quite long hours but know of others who extend themselves even further. However, everything comes to a screeching halt when my children visit so we may enjoy precious family time.
The quantity of time spent on […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #253

Difficult decisions should be based upon the needs and wants of your audience.
This advice is Sales 101. If you were to make decisions based solely on what is best for you, your clientele will leave you. This sounds like common sense, however, many make the error on opting for the easy way out which […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #252

How do you handle difficult choices in business?
Some decide in favor of their bottom line and others make decisions based upon whether or not they are in integrity with their beliefs. However you approach difficult situations, it’s important that your decisions are consistent with everything you say and do.
Recently I was approached to conduct […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #251

Do you embrace change?
We have all heard getting out of our own way is the biggest obstacle for entrepreneurs becoming successful. What does that mean? Fear sets in when it comes to trying a new idea, they refuse to try so consequently do not grow.
The opposite is true when you are ready to […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #250

What do housekeeping and tiny business details have in common?
They both are time-consuming, neither are exciting and they detract from your bigger projects. The best way to cope is to hire trusted help as soon as you are able.
When you change your mindset from, “I can’t afford it”, to recognizing you can’t afford not […]

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Attract More Sales: Tip #249

Two secrets for success were revealed this morning…
Susan and I reconnected this morning. She completely surprised me with a glowing testimonial – for my perseverance!
Last year, I either had to quit my business or transform the manner in which I was conducting business. Since quitting is unknown to me, I contemplated long and […]

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