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Business Development: Walking thru a Minefield?

Have you ever heard of the expression "the best way to walk through a minefield is to follow someone?" Sounds like great advice, doesn't it?

We seem to know this "minefield" concept very well when it comes to self preservation but we seem to miss this thought process when it comes to "business preservation."

Business preservation you say? Yes, when a business has decreased by half and I hear business owners declare it is due to the econom… Continue

Are you treating your Business like a Vacation? You Should!

Ahhhhh, can’t you just feel it? The warmth of the glowing sun on your face, the seagulls squawking in the background, the cool breeze whisking on by carrying the sweet smell of tanning lotion and cotton candy as you bathe in the sun’s golden blanket. Ahhhh, it’s gonna’ be soooo nice. I can’t wait.... My wife and I are planning a cruise down to the Bahamas this summer for vacation. I know it’s the middle of March and the w… Continue

Networking Does Not Equal Me on Your Newsletter

"You've Got Mail!", "You've Got Mail!", "You've Got Mail!", "You've Got Mail!"
[Delete], [Delete], [Delete],
[Unfriend]

What would you think this is a description of?

This is me deleting your newsletter and disconnecting with you.

I do enjoy net'working' and I seem to go to my fair share of events.
I really enjoy meeting new people, learning what they do and how I can help.
I enjoy reconnecting with people I haven't seen in awhile.

What… Continue

We Should All Get Great Big Orange Stickers!

I stopped at the local hardware store the other day. I was so excited to be there just strolling up and down the aisles wandering aimlessly into the deep abyss and wonderment of the “man’s playground.” Whew-weeeee! I just love this place! Oh yeah, I forgot, why am I here? That’s right. I am putting together the “honey do” project of the weekend -- assembling my children’s swing set and getting some major “brownie points!”

Oh, I almost forgot,… Continue

I opened the door from the lobby to the outside and strolled back triumphantly to my ‘successmobile’ saying to myself “Got another one, baby!” That’s right I just picked up my second new customer for the day and I was exhilarated. As I put the key in the ignition and turn it, the sound of the engine played sweet music as it resonated through the raindrops. I hit the gas pedal to roll out… Ahhhh!… Then it HIT ME LIKE A TON OF BRICKS! What was I doing?

The small voice inside my head said “Chris,… Continue