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[1 Sep 2010 | No Comment | ]
Are you turning your prospects, leads and enquiries into customers?

Would you like to have more customers, greater consistency in your sales and cash flow? Are you afraid of getting a “no” and being rejected when you ask a potential customer for their business?

The key to your business success lies in your ability to effectively promote yourself and your business – Here are seven ways you can turn your prospects, leads and enquiries into customers.

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[20 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
10 Easy Ways to Increase Productivity

Let’s face it – we are all busy these days. But is being busy such a bad thing? A big chunk of your success is how well you can organise yourself to get work done.

Here are 10 ways to increase productivity and get more done in your personal and professional life.

Featured, Marketing, Working Smarter »

[14 Jul 2010 | 4 Comments | ]
5 Simple Marketing Tips Perfect for Small Business

Here are five simple principles I pass on to my clients when they are starting up a business or looking to grow their business. Simple ideas that work perfectly for small businesses and soloists on a budget. Marketing does not have to be rocket science and does not have to be expensive to work successfully for you!

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[6 Jul 2010 | One Comment | ]
Is Stress Affecting How Successful You Are?

We’re all familiar with the physical health effects stress has on us including: sleeplessness & fatigue, frequent cold & flu-like symptoms, back pain, appetite changes and anxiety. However, the hidden effects of stress impact not only our health and wellbeing, but also our business profits.

Productivity, Tips & Tricks, Working Smarter »

[2 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Can outsourcing help your business?

Outsourcing is not a sign of weakness as some busy business owners may think. In fact, outsourcing is an intelligent move because it gives you back the time and energy you need to focus on your business.

So before you sit down to tackle the marketing, accounts, or business administration, evaluate how much your time is worth.

Management, Tips & Tricks, Working Smarter »

[7 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
Nine Keys to Managing Client Expectations

Mismanaged client expectations can be unpleasant, costly and damaging to your reputation.

So how do you stop them biting you on the backside?

Here are 9 tips all business owners should adhere to when dealing with customers.

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[2 Mar 2010 | No Comment | ]
Whats Your Sales Strategy?

My parents live in a small fishing village on the north coast of New South Wales. When I visit them I watch the fishermen come in with so many fish their boats are overflowing. When I put my line in, however, I am lucky to get a nibble. When I do get a bite the fish is usually so small I have to throw it back. The difference between me and the professional fisherman is …