You’ve scoffed at the idea of building a referral program. “That’s not how you get customers,” you think. “I get customers the old-fashioned
BEST PRACTICES
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Top 5 Moments for Straight Talk in Business
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While there are certainly moments when fluff and niceties can be an asset to you as a business owner, there are times when there’s just
Haste makes waste
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“Take time for all things…” ~ Ben Franklin The wisdom of our forbearers has given us so many warnings about the dangers of hurry, rush, and
7 Business Goals for the Last 7 Weeks of 2015
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There are only seven more weeks left in 2015. It’s always unbelievable how quickly time moves when you own a business, but the time for
4 Meetings You Can’t Miss (And One You Should Always Skip)
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When people hear the word ‘meeting,’ something strange happens. Their eyes roll, they sigh heavily, and a general expression of
What to do when everyone else is on vacation
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This time of year can be frustrating. You are trying to grow your business, you are trying to move projects forward, you are working hard at
Blocks and Glue: Is your business built on a firm foundation?
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An organization has numerous parts, or building blocks, that make up its whole. However, all of these separate functions and elements are
How to Raise Your Prices Without Losing Clients
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You work at least 50+ hours a week, although it feels like 24/7 when you consider how much your business weighs on your mind! You are
5 Super-Effective Ways to Get New Clients
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New clients are the Beyoncé of the business world. Everybody wants more, more, more. The struggle is that there’s a missing piece to
5 Employee appreciation ideas you wish you thought of before
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Buying gifts for employees is often more difficult that figuring out what to buy your in-laws for birthdays or the holidays. So how do you
