Do You Find Inspirational Quotes Help Conquer Tough Times?
Do you find inspirational quotes help you conquer tough times? Being an entrepreneur requires a consistent positive attitude. You need your game face on at all times – display constant determination – maintain a laser focus. Especially during times of stress such as battling those particular days when nothing seems to go right. Entrepreneurs need […]
When a Mistake Occurs at Your Business, “It’s Never the Employee”
It’s Never the Employee. In other words, it is NEVER the employee’s fault. Are you thinking to yourself, “What on earth are you talking about that it’s NEVER THE EMPLOYEE?” How can it NEVER be the employee when a mistake occurs within a business? Doesn’t make sense, right? Business isn’t a tournament where everyone wins […]
Applying The Theory of Constraints to Your eCommerce Strategy
In a recent post, we discussed the classic business book, “The Goal” which shares a fascinating story describing the powerful results utilizing the Theory of Constraints. The Theory of Constraints applies to the practice of uncovering bottlenecks and road bumps that restrict a business from hitting goals. In other words, identifying exactly where a constraint lives […]
No Goal + No Direction = Where on Earth are We Going?
No Goal + No Direction = Where on Earth are We Going? “If you don’t know where you are going, you’ll end up someplace else.” ~ Yogi Berra – New York Yankees Hall of Fame Catcher Have you found throughout your career that there are times when you lack a clear and concise direction or […]
12 Helpful Suggestions to “Give Value First”
When searching for a new vendor or professional service provider, do you seek companies that “Give Value First”? As the saying goes, “it takes a village to raise a child”. Well, it also “takes a village” to raise a business. Partnering with the right company or individual delivers powerful results for your business. Teaming up […]
Your Business Might be Saying it is Time to Sell YOU!
Is it time for your business to sell YOU? An interesting thought to consider. First, below includes a few questions to help recognize if it is time for your business to sell YOU. Do you own your business or does your business own you? Have you found yourself saying, “I’m stale” or “I’m tired”? Feeling […]
Business Mission Statement: “BECOME THE BLANKIE”
BECOME THE BLANKIE! What on earth does that mean? So glad you asked. As a child, did you have a favorite blanket (aka “Blankie”)? Ah, the wonderful security blanket. Holding tightly onto the Blankie each and every night. Unable to sleep without that Blankie wrapped comfortably in your arms. Sometimes throughout the entire day as […]
“I’M DIVERSIFIED!” No, Actually You’re Doing Five Things Horribly
Are you Diversified? Hopefully, you are a much better multitasker than I am. Diversification does not agree with me at all. Case in hand, walking and chewing gum at the same time is a huge challenge for me: Well, I have a funny story to share with you on my disastrous plan of being “DIVERSIFIED” where […]
You Have Only One Chance to Make an Outstanding First Webpression
You have only one chance to make an outstanding first Webpression. Wait, what is Webpression? So glad you asked. Webpression is defined as “The judgment one makes when viewing a website for the first time”. Actually I just made that up. Well according to stats, studies, surveys, tests, as well as Ivy League researchers, high […]
A Minimum Viable Product Helps You “Get in the Game”
Sometimes you need to leave the sideline and just “GET IN THE GAME!” A Minimum Viable Product helps you do just that. It offers an incredibly powerful strategy to help you “Get in the Game”. Quickly and efficiently. Even when not fully prepared or completely ready. Whether contemplating a new product, a new website or […]
Seeking Soulmates: Does Your Website Attract Dream Customers?
Seeking soulmates. Isn’t that basically the goal or function of a business website? Most websites play the role of matchmakers in some capacity or another. Not in the sense of an actual date, but a website matches you with a solution to the problem you face at that moment. For example, searching for clothes, a […]
Captain Your Ship! eCommerce Helps You Stay in Your Wheelhouse
Another tremendous benefit for manufacturers embracing eCommerce: eCommerce allows you to stay in your wheelhouse. As a manufacturer, ever find yourself stumbling out of your wheelhouse? Drifting down a path that falls outside of your strengths and core capabilities. Especially for custom manufacturers. If you do not know what I am referring to, God bless […]