In my other company, for the past 4 years, I have been writing SR&ED claims for small and medium sized manufacturers, specifically in the scientific and technology fields of the claim. It is time-consuming and often time-restricted, but the content is always interesting and the business side of what my clients are achieving is so […]
Barb Stuhlemmer
What Can You Be Doing Every Day?
What types of things can you be doing every day to market your product or service? Here is a quick list to help you when you are stuck. Call a potential client (both cold calls and warm calls will be required in sales) Send a card Create a Facebook Event Host a teleseminar Put it […]
What to Do When Technology Fails
Does your business rely on technology? Mine does. When technology fails so can your business. Here are three tips to try and sidestep technology issues and if you cannot then how to deal with the outcome. Redundancy is The Key I do this in three ways… Backup If you have information that your business cannot […]
Is That Networking Group Right for You?
Here are three really quick tips to help you decide when a networking group is right for you and your business. 1. It is about You! Networking is a relationship so remember it is about you. You should be excited to see the people that you network with. You should enjoy being around them. That […]
Change is NOT a Dirty Word – How To Start Something New
Often times when we feel stuck in our business we know something has to change but making that change can be really challenging. Sometimes it is difficult just to know where to start. Sometimes we feel the change is taking way to long and we give up, and sometimes it never feels right. I live […]
How To Get It All Done!
I know that many people say to me, “Barb how do you get it all done?” From the outside it looks like a lot, and it is, but from the inside it doesn’t feel that way. I want to share three things with you that help me manage everything and still spend time with my […]
More Contact on Facebook – Tip
I love uplifting statements and quotes from people that have been successful. I love to learn from others that have done it before and I love to be inspired by their statements of brilliance. So on Facebook I find myself often sharing images with quotes from others. If I’m inspired then I feel sharing it […]
Thank You For Me!
In our small businesses, which represent 85% of all new startups, we hold a lot of responsibility. We are often still filling many, if not all of these positions within our companies ourselves. Today I would like to guild you through a gratitude exercise that will help you appreciate what you do to run your […]
Do You Need Help? – Try Using a VA
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is becoming a very common term in business these days, especially when your business is using the internet as a marketing channel. I thought I would share with you the Top 5 Ways I use a VA in my business so you can see how this might fit for you. First, […]
Are You Grateful?
I bet you do a lot for your business! In fact, you are likely still doing more than one job in your business. Did you know that you need a little gratitude around your efforts, just like everyone else that supports you? Spend a few minutes today being grateful for what you do, what you […]