Maybe you’re thinking, “I don’t need sales plans in my business. I’ve been doing just fine without one.” But trust me. A sales plan can be a game-changer. I’ve watched entrepreneurs who are concerned that sales is slimy or feels “hawky” transform their revenue through this tool. Check out a few ways to get started […]
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Answer these questions on the back of a napkin. They can give you the answers you need for success in 2021 whether you had an outstanding year or struggled.
If you are a “roll up my sleeves and I’m gonna get it done” freelancer or business owner, this post is for you. You are smart enough to know that overnight successes are rare. You believe that starting and growing a business will take work. Time. Resources. And you are not afraid to roll up […]
If you run a service based business, sales is necessary. But darn! It can be so hard to deal with rejection when people don’t want to buy your services. Because it’s not that they are saying “no”. They are saying no to YOU! So how do you overcome this hurdle? How do you find more […]
If you are struggling about how your business can participate in Black Friday, I’ve got some solutions in my video below. Even if you are a busy shop owner – like the pie company I mentioned – you can engage in the holiday spending season. Why? People are going to spend money this time of […]
I’m betting you have a list of reasons why you aren’t interested in promoting a Black Friday special. I can’t afford to discount my prices drastically. I don’t have a ton of inventory. I wouldn’t know where to start. I don’t have the business model that makes sense to run a Black Friday special. It’s […]
I heard some amazing start-up business ideas this year. So, if you are ready to start your business next year, consider these tips as you prepare. Because starting a business is like my favorite Facebook status – It’s complicated. And rather than share the traditional checklist like: Consider your legal structure Order business cards and secure […]
Did you offer a Black Friday promotion and get less than lackluster results? Perhaps it was your first time and you are totally disappointed that no one purchased. Or you have tried Black Friday sales before but are still not seeing the numbers you want. Let’s take a deep dive. After receiving way too many […]
Do you have a LinkedIn account? Great! Get a stack of business cards – collecting dust – and add them to your account. The cards which frustrated you because, you didn’t know what to do after you first met the person. Finding and building relationships is TOUGH when you run a service based […]
I was so nervous the first time someone referred to me as a sales expert. I hadn’t yet generated a gazillion dollars of revenue, so how did I stand out to this person? Once I realized they admired my ability to consistently bring in four- and five-figure contracts, I realized there was something I was doing […]
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