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Amazing how it makes me feel good just by writing it… “Atta boy”! Isn’t that what we all strive for in life and business? Just to hear those two simple words makes all the difference in the world. They seem to somehow possess some kind of magic power that softens us from the inside out. They make all the hard work, late hours, and stress just melt away into nothingness.

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They give us a feeling of appreciation and validation that lifts us. Those words of recognition touch our core and give us value as individuals and as business people.

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I’m not driving all the way out there to bid on a little job! And if I do, I probably won’t get it anyway. I’ll waste my gas, waste my time, and if I do get lucky and get the job I’m sure it will be a huge headache…. Sound familiar?

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If you are like me and I’m sure you are, this conversation has gone through your mind a time or two in your business lifetime. Read the rest of this entry »

I’m sure you’ll agree with me that getting new business in the door is the hardest thing we do as business owners. Then why is it, that after we have the business in hand, we take it for granted?

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Like any relationship, each business relationship you have needs to be nurtured and built over time in order to keep it in good standing and active. Read the rest of this entry »

Can I start you off with a drink? Would you like Grey Goose instead of our house vodka? Care to try one of our delicious appetizers? I recommend the surf and turf, a delicious Filet Mignon and our Lobster Tail topped with a garlic butter sauce.  Can I offer anyone dessert?  Would you like an after dinner drink, maybe an espresso?

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Imagine this scene happening to you…

After spending lots of creative time on ideas and money to put together the ideal marketing ad to WOW everyone and getting it mailed out – your phone finally rings… AWESOME!

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Your receptionist or phone person quickly answers the phone with so much enthusiasm, professionalism and politeness that her smile was felt right through the phone… GREAT! Read the rest of this entry »

In our last Quality Service Pros meeting, I had Lee Knapp, and…

Goal Setting Personal & Business Tip   3 Online Ways To Reach Your Goals!

Charly Caldwell talk about setting, and reaching goals!

Lee talked about the power of SMART goal setting, which is a great personal & business tip to help you achieve so much more in life!

A SMART goal is one that is:

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Jay Messina, with Carpet Concepts, is thinking outside the box…

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…when it comes to reaching new customers and adding convenience to his existing customers:

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Rewarding Customers for Referrals

Posted by Jason On February 25th

How do you feel about rewarding the customer for a referral or for continued service?

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This is a topic of conversation I hear in many places:

  • networking events,
  • trade shows, and
  • one to one discussions with business owners.

It sure seems to be the water cooler topic among many business owners!

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Have you ever been sitting in traffic only to see a..

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…clever ad on a billboard, or even on a vehicle, that made you laugh?

An ad so clever that you just HAD to share it with others?

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Small Business Tip: How to Generate Revenue NOW

Posted by Jason On February 12th

Why is it that so many companies turn to spending large amounts of money on advertising…

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when all they have to do is reach out to their existing customers to generate plenty of revenue?

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