The challenge with growth is that we often only plan to get to the next step. Instead you need to think BIG, I mean really BIG. This is difficult for some because we have been taught “be careful what you wish for because you might get it.” If ... ► Read More
Is Your Talking Losing You Clients?
Are you turning off your clients, peers, and mentors by being the one that does all the talking? How much of the time are you being the listener? If you are really listening to others you will see an increase in your business. Everyone wants to feel ... ► Read More
Guest Blogger Tim Green on Increasing Your Referrals
How do you find new prospects for your services - through cold calling, leads, referrals or prospects who contact you? Each involves a numbers game. For example, 20 cold calls may bring you five appointments and ultimately one contract. Leads may ... ► Read More
Prosperity Pyramid Presentation at the Barrie Chamber
The Prosperity Pyramid: Creating New Products that Attract More Clients without Working More Hours. There are only three ways to make more money in your business: Work more hours Charge more Leverage your time No one want so work more ... ► Read More
What is Your Ask? Know How to Get What You Need
If you were to bump into a friend and after chatting for a bit they were to ask you, "how can I help you?" do you know exactly how you would answer? Most of us don't. Now what if you met a business owner that may see your potential clients and they ... ► Read More
“Omnipresence” vs. “Omni-availability” part 2
In the first part of this article ("Omnipresence” vs. “Omni-availability” Part 1) I asked you, "Are you always available for your client? Do you take calls in the middle of dinner, during your birthday party, and on your vacation?" We looked at how ... ► Read More
You Need A Strategic Partner!
'What is a strategic partner,' you might ask? This is a person that sees your potential clients often in their line of work or business. It is a symbiotic partnership that allows both of you to grow and do what you want to do while helping the client ... ► Read More
Looking for Tech Help? 3 + 2 Suggestions
One thing I do not have time to do is review and research programs and applications that will help me do my business easier or work for my personal life. I think we are all like this to some degree and relying on a referral to a great product with ... ► Read More
What Does ‘Networking in the Right Place’ Feel Like?
Are you networking in the right place? Networking is a great place to make connection with your peers, make friends, find support for your business, and be a part of something bigger than your day-to-day activities. When you network in the right ... ► Read More
More Resources for Business Owners
Yesterday I sat down with the District Manager for CFIB. If you are a Canadian Business Owner and you do not know this association, then you should. I'm not going to go into why you should join CFIB but it is definitely worth your time to talk with ... ► Read More
