December 23, 2024

Eating, Drinking, Partying or Networking?

Last night I went to two after-hours networking mixers. Yeah, I know I'm a real party animal. Now as you know, the purpose of an after- hours mixer is to network, meet new people and maybe get some leads and ultimately business. It's not, as my good friend Mike Stammer used to say when we taught … [Read more...]

What Business Are You Really In

I was at my morning leads group. As most of you know, I don't do mornings, but this one group - Networkz - meets Tuesday morning at 8:30 am. at 1901 Central Dr., 6th floor conference room , Bedford (Wells Fargo Office Building). For more information go to www.networkz.biz. OK, so much for the … [Read more...]

Why & How Chambers Get You Business

I've been a member of a number of chambers of commerce since the early '90s. I have been on the board of directors of one chamber and am now on the board of another. So I know how chambers work. When I started my business in 1994, I had very little money, just over $1,000. One of the things I did … [Read more...]

What You Said

Last week I conducted a survey of workshops that I am thinking about presenting this year and I wanted input on subject matter, format and other items.  First, let me give you some of the results. Then I'll share why surveys can help your business grow.  On subject matter, here's what you … [Read more...]

Need More Customers? Then Go Back, Go Back!

We are now in the last month of the year. If you are a retailer, I hope you had a great Black Friday and sales are staying strong. For everyone else, I hope people are still needing you and all your business has not stopped for the next month because "it's the holidays" and all you hear is "we'll … [Read more...]

Small business owner’s favorite mistake

One of a small business owner's favorite mistake is thinking the business is about what it sells rather than about the selling itself. - from Dan Kennedy no bs marketing newsletter. Are you as a owner making this mistake? Do you care more about selling the product or service than the marketing of … [Read more...]