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Added for You - How's Business? Don't Rush For the Life Boats
As a kid, did you ever find a shiny yellow rock that you thought might be gold? Well growing up in Ohio I came across a number of rocks that had a flash of golden metal that I thought were exceedingly valuable, so much so that I took the rocks back to my parents to find out how ri
The next month business improved for me, and I’m guessing for my fellow entrepreneurs. It’s strange, but I think it was the sharing of the bad news that gave me the s
In addition to having virtually unlimited income potential, one of the greatest benefits of selling as a career is the freedom it can give to you. Right along side is the incredible creative experience that you can enjoy, day in and day out. This is what I mean.When you
One day, however, a friend asked the same question and I replied, “Horrible.” His response was, “You, too?” We then openly shared information about how we were coping, and what we thought the problem was. I left the conversation feeling much better.
A day of so later I visited my A/V supply store, where I have ordered video and photographic gear for years. I looked around and asked, “Where’s Jorge?” I was told Jorge didn’t work there any more. I was shocked. So, my next question was, “Who took his place?” The response was even more revealing, “You can’t replace a Jorge.” Business was down so badly that they had let go one of their best employees. He was a business resource with a vast knowledge of photography and equipment. This didn’t make me feel better. It was actually a little frightening, but it was interesting information.
A short time later a really good friend of mine asked the “How’s Business” question and I thought I recognized a forlorn look in his eye. I replied, with candor and his next statement said it all, “This is the worse July we’ve ever had . . . and we keep records.”
The next month business improved for me, and I’m guessing for my fellow entrepreneurs. It’s strange, but I think it was the sharing of the bad news that gave me the st
You've landed a new job and finally decided on the perfect outfit for your first day of work. Now it's time to sit back, put your feet up on your new desk, and relax, right? Wrong. Instead of settling into new-job complacency like so many of your peers, take some time early on to ens
One day, however, a friend asked the same question and I replied, “Horrible.” His response was, “You, too?” We then openly shared information about how we were coping, and what we thought the problem was. I left the conversation feeling much better.
A day of so later I visited my A/V supply store, where I have ordered video and photographic gear for years. I looked around and asked, “Where’s Jorge?” I was told Jorge didn’t work there any more. I was shocked. So, my next question was, “Who took his place?” The response was even more revealing, “You can’t replace a Jorge.” Business was down so badly that they had let go one of their best employees. He was a business resource with a vast knowledge of photography and equipment. This didn’t make me feel better. It was actually a little frightening, but it was interesting information.
A short time later a really good friend of mine asked the “How’s Business” question and I thought I recognized a forlorn look in his eye. I replied, with candor and his next statement said it all, “This is the worse July we’ve ever had . . . and we keep records.”
The next month business improved for me, and I’m guessing for my fellow entrepreneurs. It’s strange, but I think it was the sharing of the bad news that gave me the s
You will never become a truly effective manager and leader as long as you feel compelled to have everyone like you.That's rock-solid career advice you can bank on.Of course, your task as a leader is made easier, and more pleasant, if your associates like you. But your b
A day of so later I visited my A/V supply store, where I have ordered video and photographic gear for years. I looked around and asked, “Where’s Jorge?” I was told Jorge didn’t work there any more. I was shocked. So, my next question was, “Who took his place?” The response was even more revealing, “You can’t replace a Jorge.” Business was down so badly that they had let go one of their best employees. He was a business resource with a vast knowledge of photography and equipment. This didn’t make me feel better. It was actually a little frightening, but it was interesting information.
A short time later a really good friend of mine asked the “How’s Business” question and I thought I recognized a forlorn look in his eye. I replied, with candor and his next statement said it all, “This is the worse July we’ve ever had . . . and we keep records.”
The next month business improved for me, and I’m guessing for my fellow entrepreneurs. It’s strange, but I think it was the sharing of the bad news that gave me the s
The latest technologies in the telephone industry have given business people a wide range of options to choose from. It has become easy to purchase a business phone from online business stores, mail order, direct buying and through telemarketing. Both prepaid and post paid cellular b
A short time later a really good friend of mine asked the “How’s Business” question and I thought I recognized a forlorn look in his eye. I replied, with candor and his next statement said it all, “This is the worse July we’ve ever had . . . and we keep records.”
The next month business improved for me, and I’m guessing for my fellow entrepreneurs. It’s strange, but I think it was the sharing of the bad news that gave me the s
Estimating a residential construction job is very different from a commercial job. Often the contractor is frustrated with collecting data to create an estimate that is low enough for them to win the bid and high enough for them to make a profit.before a contractor even begins
The next month business improved for me, and I’m guessing for my fellow entrepreneurs. It’s strange, but I think it was the sharing of the bad news that gave me the strength to continue. By finding out that others were having as tough a time as I was proved that it wasn’t just my business that was in trouble. The Business Gods weren’t out to make an example of me. It meant to me there were possibilities of improvement. I had hope. I felt encouraged.
When people ask a rhetorical question, it might have more meaning that a simple greeting. Think before you answer. You may find that others are in the same boat. The boat may not be sinking, but merely taking on a little water.
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