business growth

Happy Valentine's Day!!

Today's the day to give treats to your loved ones (and even yourself!). It's also the perfect time to acknowledge other people you appreciate, for example your suppliers, clients and prospects too.

And so, I have cooked up something special for you...

First, your Valentine's gift!

Have you made your New Year's resolutions yet? Don't be too hasty.

Personally, I'm not really a big fan of New Year's resolutions because most people don't follow them through. And that can be much worse than not making any at all. But there are ways to use them to good effect.

Read on to find out 4 steps you must do if you're serious about having greater success in 2013.

As we take down one calendar and put up our new 2013 calendar, I find it valuable to stop and reflect over the past year. I like to call it a "post mortem". A time to contemplate the successes and failures of the past year - a look back to count your blessings, think about the lessons learned and new insights gained.
 

Are your networking efforts working for you?

When it comes to marketing efforts, it's important to determine which ones are paying for themselves, which ones are bringing in the bulk of your business, and which ones are duds.  

Read on for a way to figure out if your networking is paying you back for your efforts.

 
How can you build a strong network?  It's really not rocket science.  Here are some easy to do key strategies to develop a strong network.
 

Are you frustrated with the results you've been getting from your marketing efforts? Do you work far too hard for too little payback? Are you constantly in struggle mode? You may think you don't have enough information, and you may be frantically chasing the next big thing.

Remember Steven Covey's  book "7 Habits of Effective People"? One of my favorites was Habit #7 --  the importance to sharpening your saw.     

Suppose you were to come upon someone in the woods working feverishly to saw down a tree.

"What are you doing?" you ask.

Do you wish you knew of an investment that REALLY pays off... BIG?   

As the year nears the midpoint  now is a perfect time to review how you've been doing and what it takes to achieve or even exceed your goals for the year.
 

Leaping Lizards!   February 29th is Leap Day!   A once-in-every-four-years opportunity!  You get a whole extra day!   A whole extra 24 hours.  How are you going to use that bonus time?

I have a suggestion...