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Get Smart Before You Start A New Business - Part 01
Having been a business consultant for over 20 years I have seen (what appears to be) every business idea, under-funded startup operation (including some of my own) under the sun. And probably 80 percent of them failed. Basically, the reasons are always the same… an overestimation of the market and sales and underestimation of costs. The ot

tside facilitator has the skills to make sure the CEO does not take over and run the meeting.

2. If you want to increase the probability of a successful outcome. The facilitator has the experience of going through many of these and brings that experi

Repeating Your Successes
Life just gets busier and busier. There are more and more things vying for your attention. Traffic gets heavier, lineups at stores get longer, and the ultimate result is that as an already stretched Entrepreneur you have less time to do what you need to, to be successful.Do you wonder how you can change that? This week a budding entrepreneur

A professional facilitator brings an independent and open-minded perspective to your strategic planning process. He or she will keep the discussion focused, keep the process on track, and will encourage team members to act as equals in the process. Some organizations choose to “go it alone” and attempt to conduct the strategic planning process entirely “in house.” In my own personal and professional experiences over more than 35 years, I have always witnessed better outcomes of the strategic planning process when an outside professional facilitator is brought in. In fact, many of my clients come to me AFTER they have tried and failed at doing the process themselves.

Okay, so when and why should you use a strategic planning facilitator? Your strategic thinking business coach offers the following advice to answer that question. Here are seven reasons why it is recommended that you hire an outside facilitator.

1. If you want to ensure a level playing field between the CEO and the team members. The outside facilitator has the skills to make sure the CEO does not take over and run the meeting.

2. If you want to increase the probability of a successful outcome. The facilitator has the experience of going through many of these and brings that experi

Sales Letters that Sell!
The average consumer is inundated with sales pitches. So if you’re selling a product or service to today’s ad weary consumer, if you want your sales letters to get results, you’ll need a step-by-step plan that breaks down the barriers to buying. A plan that bypasses the head and goes right for the heart.If the heart’s in it, the brai

ganizations choose to “go it alone” and attempt to conduct the strategic planning process entirely “in house.” In my own personal and professional experiences over more than 35 years, I have always witnessed better outcomes of the strategic planning process when an outside professional facilitator is brought in. In fact, many of my clients come to me AFTER they have tried and failed at doing the process themselves.

1. If you want to ensure a level playing field between the CEO and the team members. The outside facilitator has the skills to make sure the CEO does not take over and run the meeting.

2. If you want to increase the probability of a successful outcome. The facilitator has the experience of going through many of these and brings that experi

The Death of the Loyal Customer
One of my classes in management focused on the repeat customer. The course stressed the importance of the repeat customer to the financial welfare of the business. We spent hours discussing ways to turn “first time” buyers into repeat customers. This is not a new concept. We’ve all heard the term “the customer is always right”. And then there is the

when an outside professional facilitator is brought in. In fact, many of my clients come to me AFTER they have tried and failed at doing the process themselves.

1. If you want to ensure a level playing field between the CEO and the team members. The outside facilitator has the skills to make sure the CEO does not take over and run the meeting.

2. If you want to increase the probability of a successful outcome. The facilitator has the experience of going through many of these and brings that experi

Quartzsite, AZ
For a Desert Town on a lone highway in the middle of nowhere, Quartzsite, AZ has a lot going for it. We have been watching that towns expansion for about 5-years now. And we wish to thank the former Mayor of Quartzsite for agreeing to meet with us. We would also like to thank The Executive Director of the Quartzsite Chamber, Tina Positano for meetin

inking business coach offers the following advice to answer that question. Here are seven reasons why it is recommended that you hire an outside facilitator.

1. If you want to ensure a level playing field between the CEO and the team members. The outside facilitator has the skills to make sure the CEO does not take over and run the meeting.

2. If you want to increase the probability of a successful outcome. The facilitator has the experience of going through many of these and brings that experi

I Wonder Why Do Procurement Departments Still Exist Today?
I am amazed that it is taking such a long a time for procurement departments of indirect goods and services to perish and be replaced by a function called “commercial”.It seems that some of the good old procurement and business bureaucrats have managed to keep this function alive and kicking while spending hard-earned company money trying to

tside facilitator has the skills to make sure the CEO does not take over and run the meeting.

2. If you want to increase the probability of a successful outcome. The facilitator has the experience of going through many of these and brings that experience to bear for your benefit.

3. If you want to complete the process in a timely manner. The facilitator will commit to making sure you finish the process in the time allotted to do so.

4. When you want to participate yourself. It is extremely difficult, if not possible, for the CEO or other inside person to effectively facilitate because the other people will still react to the CEO or inside person as their superior.

5. When you need to address sensitive issues and conflicts. An outsider brings the benefit of a dispassionate perspective and can more effectively diffuse arguments and channel intense moments into problem solving moments.

6. When your team is not making any progress. The outside facilitator will raise issues that you may try to avoid and will point out the dysfunctional behaviors that are being denied.

7. When your group must address complex issues and diverging viewpoints. The experience of the facilitator will help identify the issues, generate options to re

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The social skills of a small businessperson, franchisee, independent contractor or manager are all important. Speech and body language are first impressions and weigh heavily on the decision making process of a potential prospect or customer. As the old adage goes, ‘you never get a second chance to make a first impression.’ We’ve talked about image and along with your marketing, your sale is halfway done.

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