Identifying Your Business Leaks
This is the first in a series about dealing with “business leaks” and the focus of this article is “Identifying Your Business Leaks”.
Do you have business leaks that are affecting the management of your business? Have you noticed that things are slipping through the cracks and you have no idea where they are going? Then it sounds like you have a business leak.
To some, a business leak may be centered on financial issues or maybe you have teaming problems. Regardless of where you have a business leak, it’s best that you identify it and determine a solution for how you will fix it. The next articles in this series will deal with “Understanding Your Business Leaks” and “Fixing Your Business Leaks”.
Some of the ways that I’ve found where I have experienced business leaks are below:
- Paying for services that I do not use on a regular basis.… Continue reading
New Collaboration: Google Apps + MindMeister
If you use mindmaps to develop processes or structure to your business, then you may have heard about MindMeister. Just in case you haven’t, let me share a little about MindMeister. It is a mind-mapping tool that allows you to easily manage your mind-mapping efforts.
Recently, MindMeister added their application to the list of available applications that can be added to your Google Apps account. You can find out more by visiting Google Apps – MindMeister. According to their Google Apps – MindMeister webpage…
MindMeister allows your team to be more creative and innovative by providing a shared collaboration and brainstorming environment using the proven mind mapping technique. Create mind maps for new projects and accounts, manage meetings and sketch out business plans online with your partners and colleagues, all in real time.
Also, watch the video below for more details.
Helping Coaches Develop An Online Presence
Have you determined that in 2010, you are going to develop your online presence with a website? Are you a coach who needs to enhance your online presence but need assistance or guidance in doing this? If your answer is “yes”, I have a few things to share with you that will help you develop your online presence.
The image below shows a suggested process that
you can follow to enhance your online presence
Below are a few suggestions that would be good for coaches to implement to enhance their online presence during 2010:
- One of the things that you, as a coach, should implement is a membership website. With a membership website, you can create interactivity between you and those you mentor.
- Implement a social media plan that is integrating into your website. Research your industry and target market to determine which social media websites are used the… Continue reading
Adding Cross Marketing To Your Business Plan
Did your business struggle to survive in 2009? Are you looking for a way to add growth to your business in 2010? Then let me suggest that you take a look into “cross marketing” with at least one other business owner.
An example of cross marketing can be seen in the picture to the left. As you can see, these are products that have been associated with the gaming system product called Wii Fit. You can see towels and a sweat band, which are things that you might need if you are using Wii Fit to workout.
So for 2010, let me help you think of ways that you can add cross marketing to your business plan. Below are a few steps that can help you get started as you determine how to find your ideal cross marketing partner.
- Create a list of the type of businesses you… Continue reading
New Series: Different Ways To Grow Business
With the New Year starting today, I decided to start a new month-long series to help business owners find different ways to grow their businesses. During this month, I will share different tips that will help you to not only grow your business but also manage its growth.
Some of the topics that I plan on covering this month are:
- Cross marketing
- Social media
- Business management
- Virtual support teams
- Blogging
As I share these tips, I want to encourage you to respond with a comment about how they have helped you with your business or share additional information of how you currently are using the chosen topic. I’m looking forward to hearing of great things for everyone.
What’s Your Top “10″ for 2010?
What I want to know is…what are your top 10 goals for 2010 that you have planned for your business? Have you made any plans for your personal strategy in the coming year? Have you started your 2010 strategy plan? If not, then you still have time to start your planning.
As you look forward to where you want to take your business and be personally in 2010, don’t let it over stress you. Take some time this week to think about all that you want to accomplish in 2010 and start making your top “10″ list. Below are some suggestions of areas that you might want to concentrate on:
- Obtaining a mentor
- Updating your office equipment
- Setting up your business website
- Connecting with potential joint venture partners
- Create an Internet strategy plan to grow your business
- Take classes to enrich your knowledge
- Develop a social media presence
Wow, this… Continue reading
From Corporate Job to Being An Entrepreneur
Have you ever felt like you were lassoed into a career like the cartoon above? Do you feel that you have been boxed into doing a job that you are just not passionate about? Don’t be like the cartoon above and get lassoed into a “corporate job” if you have an entrepreneur spirit.
To help you make the transition to being an entrepreneur from working a “corporate job”, I want to encourage you to read The Toilet Paper Entrepreneur (TPE) which was written by Michael Michalowicz. Mike wrote TPE in 2008 and it includes the 10 biggest mistakes that enterpreneurs can make in managing their businesses. Below are the 10 mistakes and a brief explanation regarding each mistake.
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Trying to do it all
To start with the first point, it simply emphasizes that an entrepreneur should not try to be a master of everything but… Continue reading
Your Passionate Business Pre-Launch Party
To help new startup business owners, I have created a new business starter kit called “Your Passionate Business” starter kit. The purpose of this starter kit is to help people who want to start a business that is centered on a skill that you are passionate about.
Coming up on September 1 at 11:00 am CST, I will be hosting a pre-launch party call. I will be sharing how “Your Passionate Business” starter kit can help you be a successful business owner. To register for the call, visit our Signup Page.
Have you been thinking about a business idea that you can’t quite get started?
Do you have a desire to start your own business but don’t know where to start?
Then you definitely need to purchase
“Your Passionate Business” starter kit.
You will receive the following in the starter kit:
- Your Passionate Business ebook (electronic download)
- Your Passionate… Continue reading
