Good Morning Lots of people want to go into business for themselves. They either use their life savings or they get a loan to get the business going. They spend all their money on lease holdings, equipment, stock, personnel and other things. When I talk to them it is usually after they open. I … [Read more...]
Business Cards – Carry Them
April 2, 2015 by
Good Morning During the past month--including last night--I have attended a number of networking events. These events are advertised as networking events, places to exchange business cards, generate leads and maybe get some business. But guess what happens? People show up without business … [Read more...]
Are Business Cards Still Relevant
August 21, 2014 by
I was at a chamber after-hours mixer when a friend who reads these great weekly marketing tips asked me a question: "Are business cards still relevant?" I thought about it, and my answer is yes. For networking or doing business with other business people, the business card is still … [Read more...]
Your Customer Is
June 19, 2014 by
Good Morning Wednesday, I went to an after hours mixer held at Miguelito's that was sponsored by the HEB Chamber. While I was there, I met Suzy Black, CNC, of Hidden Youth Wellness Center. We started talking, and she asked me how much it would cost to send out some post cards. I gave her a … [Read more...]
Time To Get Back To Work
January 9, 2014 by
Good Morning I hope that everyone had great and restful holidays and you're all ready to get back to work. I've talked to a number of business owners who came back and then realized that they had very little business and plenty of bills due. So with that in mind, … [Read more...]
When Do You Work On Your Business?
March 28, 2013 by
Almost every day I tell myself that I'll work on growing my business tonight when I get home or I'll do it "this weekend" after working around the house all day. Well, you know what happens as well as I do, but I will say it anyway: I don't get it done; either something comes up or I'm too … [Read more...]
