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15 Inspirational Quotes That Just Might Change Your Life and Your Business
Some people think that inspirational quotes are just fluff. However, I’m a firm believer that having a success mindset is critical in running a successful business. It may even be more important than business acumen. Running a business is hard work. And sometimes it can be downright draining.
Read MoreHow to Set Up a Powerful Affiliate Program
Ever wished you could have hundreds or even thousands of other people out on the web advertising for you without it costing you a thing until you get results? That is the dream, after all. You may be surprised to learn that the dream is a reality called “affiliate marketing,” and it is easier to…
Read MoreTop 10 Summer Business Reads
The truth is I couldn’t pick just 10 great business books. After all, there are more than 10,000 business books published each year! But, I did manage to narrow the list down to 11 great summer business reads that will help you be at the top of your game. Get ready to be inspired!
Read MoreThe Secret Sauce of Content Marketing
Business has moved from the store front and the office onto the web. As a result, providing original content that offers educational value without a sales pitch is an essential tool to use in increasing website rankings, attracting visitors, and converting visits to sales.
Read MoreWhy You Must Not Confuse Sales and Marketing
Many companies (large and small) suffer from a very common affliction. They fail to differentiate between sales and marketing. While these two concepts are somewhat interrelated, they are, in fact, quite different and need to be treated as separate functions in order for a company to reach its full growth potential.
Read MoreOrganic Growth Strategies – Using Existing Company Resources
What is Organic Growth? Organic growth is a great strategy that allows you to grow your business using existing resources. As I mentioned in my previous post – which introduced organic growth as a viable growth strategy – this approach to growth is slower than its strategic alternative, but it allows you to expand your business with…
Read MoreLevel the Playing Field with Organic Growth
Although the term “organic growth” is fairly common in the business world, I find that the concept of organic growth is often misunderstood by many business owners and executives. Organic growth can present many unique opportunities for businesses to leverage their core competencies to expand both revenue and profits through a slower, more deliberate process…
Read MoreYour Circle of Influence equals your “Power Network” – Not all network contacts are equal
As business professionals – entrepreneurs, solopreneurs, and corporate executives – we move quickly to grow our business. It’s seldom we have time – or the choice – to consider with whom we spend our time. We busily navigate through our day picking up friends, colleagues and associates along the way without much time for reflection…
Read MoreWays to Grow Your Business Strategically
Most business owners spend much of their time focused on the day-to-day operational priorities. That makes sense. The business is often in a reactive mode, where taking care of the most recent crisis or just managing to the needs of the customers are critical to maintaining and growing the business. But to really take the…
Read MoreQ: What is a Strategic Plan, when do I need it and how do I make it work?
Without a strategic plan, it’s hard to accomplish anything. Whether you’re hosting a holiday dinner, coaching little league, running a business or managing a large corporate division – you need a good strategic plan. But what exactly is it, when do you need it, and how do you make it work? That’s a good question!…
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