Measure Your Results for Faster, Easier and More Success
by Alicia M Forest, MBA
Multiple Streams Queen & Coach
When I was studying for my MBA, my most challenging class was statistics. And even though I managed an A- in the class, it took every one of the few analytical brain cells I had to do so.
So imagine my pleasant surprise when I sat down to analyze the statistics of my business over the last 12 months and found myself engrossed, fascinated, excited and practically dancing for joy. Armed with this critical data, now I know exactly where to spend my time and efforts going forward to receive the highest and best rate of return!
I ran a total of about 10 reports, but let me share some of what I learned specifically from my shopping cart’s reports:
What’s Your “Book More Business” Strategy
By Jane Atkinson
I’ve been hearing some good news stories lately so I know that there is business out there! This tip is designed to help you get out and get your share of the pie!
Here are some ideas to consider when planning your 12 month sales and marketing initiatives (because I know you HAVE a plan, right?)
1. What expertise do you have that can help people through a difficult time?
Not all companies are in trouble right now, but the fall-out of this economy is wide reaching. So how can you help? How can you ease the pain? Bring those ideas forward in your marketing and that will help position you for success.
Tips for Overcoming Project Overload
by Adele Sommers
It’s two weeks before the deadline. But your project is at least six weeks behind! Everyone is sweating bullets. As the project leader, you’re wringing your hands. A volcano of surprises has erupted since the project launched three months ago. And in contrast to everyone’s prognostications, no one foresaw the lava flow of trouble ahead.
Your dilemma: Information that was supposed to be available in Week 2 won’t be known for another month. Parts of the system that were designed to work one way are really working another. A key expert you needed to provide critical details went on extended leave right after the project launch. And that’s just scratching the surface!
So today, that simple-looking undertaking that your crystal ball said should only take four weeks of work beckons from a distant horizon. The funding might soon be cut off. And management will surely panic if it’s not finished for the scheduled unveiling. You can sense disaster looming, yet everyone feels helpless. So, what can you do?
Dancing With The Stars Teaches More Than Mambo
by Karen Susman
I promised myself I wouldn’t watch Dancing With The Stars this season. Having nil willpower, I’m hooked. I love the music, the dances, the stars, the gossip, the costumes and the judges. Don’t be fooled by the frivolous. Dancing With The Stars teaches more than the Mambo, the Paso Doble and how to get your spray tan on flawlessly.
There’s the obvious: sometimes you lead and sometimes you follow. The judges applaud when both dancers are so in sync you can’t tell who is leading and who is following. When a partnership is formed, more gets accomplished and with more style.
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Should You Ditch Your Newsletter In Favor Of Social Networking Sites?
by Biana Babinsky
With social networking becoming more and more popular, many of my clients are asking me whether they should ditch their newsletter and use social networking web sites instead. Here is an email I have received from a client (she is a life coach) recently:
“Biana, I have been using all of the social networking techniques we’ve been discussing recently, and I am seeing great results! I recently signed on two clients, whom I’ve met through Twitter.
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