Save Money By Using A Virtual Switchboard And Never Miss Another Call
For a small business the cost of a phone system can seem disproportionate to its advantages. But not having one can make a business seem less professional and, worse still, can lead to lost business from inefficient handling of calls.The same dilemma faces a small business start-up, which these days can often mean working from home. One of the first considerations is what phone number to use in order to effectively handle phone calls. Four options immediately become apparent: Use a mobile cell phone for business but risk not seeming professional. Immediately stand the cost of

Outsourcing Workers Does Not Have To Mean Sacrificing Our Futures
Outsourcing has become one of the fastest growing trends in the business world. There are many reasons that a company would elect to use outsourcing. Among them is the fact that it provides an almost immediate opportunity for savings as well as a noted improvement in quality. At the same time, these savings are often gained to the detriment of American workers. Research has shown that outsourcing has both positive as well as negative impacts on an organization. By reading articles pertaining to outsourcing and its pros and cons, one can see how important it is to make sure the pr

How to Grow Star Performers
Most of us can divide the people in our organizations into three categories: Star performers, moderate performers and substandard performers.Suppose you have 100 employees. In a typical work force, that would probably mean 15 star performers, 83 moderate performers and two substandard performers.Now suppose you could convert five of your moderate performers into star performers. Would it make a significant difference in productivity?You might be surprised. A study of computer programmers at Bell Laboratories showed that the star performers outperformed moderate p

Do You Need a Professional Logo?
“Do I need to get a professional logo for my company?”This question has more than likely come to your mind, whether you are just conceptualizing your business or your business has just taken off the ground.Before you decide to get a logo for your company you should answer some questions to yourself;First, would the overall purpose of your company be enhanced or highlighted in any way if you get a logo?Second, is this logo going to give a boost to your brand image?And finally, will this logo help to separate out your business from your competitors?s. I told him about the corporate programs I deliver, recommended one of my public workshops, suggested that he register for my newsletter, and asked him to complete a questionnaire that would help identify where he and his team could improve. When I hung up the phone, it dawned on me that I may have presented too manat he register for my newsletter, and asked him to complete a questionnaire that would help identify where he and his team could improve. When I hung up the phone, it dawned on me that I may have presented too manhe and his team could improve. When I hung up the phone, it dawned on me that I may have presented too many solutions, too quickly.

Sadly, I had fallen prey to using the tidal wave sales approach (please don’t chastise me and tell me I’m insensitive – it has nothing to do with recent world events). Unfortunately, I never heard from this person again, even though I tried to contact him by telephone and email.

A tidal wave sale happens when you overwhelm your customer during the sales process. In other words, you bowl