As we approach the end of 2008 and the beginning of 2009, many of the business owners I know are Transforming, Reinventing, Agonizing, Shoulding and Hurrying in preparation for the New Year. They have their resolutions ready, their spreadsheets presentable (some), and are in the process of the ... Views: 1173
As I sit here on my couch, typing on my laptop, I find it very interesting to step back and see where my choice to go back into consulting and speaking has led me.
I thought I was busy before. Hah! I'm on the phone constantly, I am checking emails constantly so those folks who contact me have ... Views: 1001
Are you working from a home office? Are you hesitant to give out your home address to customers and clients? Are you reluctant to print your physical address on your business cards?
Join the club. I don't want people showing up at my house, either. But there is a disturbing trend to drop ... Views: 1011
First of all, remember that the folks with the tables paid for the privilege of presenting to those attending. Respect that. Then, turn your radar on for any and all opportunities to exchange your business cards with other visitors, vendors, caterers, etc. Everyone is a potential customer or ... Views: 994
I've been seriously rethinking my views on just what failure is and is not. I'm putting together a talk on the above subject and it's made me think a lot about my life till now. I realize that I am now and continue to be an amazing failure!
I am a failure at being what other people think I ... Views: 961
I've been seriously rethinking my views on just what failure is and is not. I'm putting together a talk on the above subject and it's made me think a lot about my life till now. I realize that I am now and continue to be an amazing failure!
I am a failure at being what other people think I ... Views: 884
One of the first ways people get to know you is through business cards. I can't tell you how many times I have asked the interesting people I meet at meetings and events for a business card only to be told they don't have one, or they haven't gotten them printed yet, or some such excuse. The ... Views: 1198