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Possessing Gold: A Lesson in Business Identity
With the creation of every business comes the possession of a golden egg. It is called business identity. Identity is defined as “the set of characteristics by which a thing is recognized or known” (The American Heritage College Dictionary). In other words, elements that help distinguish your business in the marketplace. Your business identity is how customers recognize you. The clear knowledge of what you are selling and why serves as the foundation when developing your business identity.Business identity is not a singular item but rather a system of multiple components whereas each one compliments and builds on another. Each of these items offer
ng to get the appointment that could be YOURSWith the creation of every business comes the possession of a golden egg. It is called business identity. Identity is defined as “the set of characteristics by which a thing is recognized or known” (The American Heritage College Dictionary). In other words, elements that help distinguish your business in the marketplace. Your business identity is how customers recognize you. The clear knowledge of what you are selling and why serves as the foundation when developing your business identity.Business identity is not a singular item but rather a system of multiple components whereas each one compliments and builds on another. Each of these items offer
Defending Your Slides
How many times have you found yourself the victim of a sales call?If 'victim' is too strong a word, then how about 'hostage'? Or maybe merely 'prisoner'? If you've ever been forced to sit through a sales presentation that has you asking yourself, above all, "when will this end?", then you know what I'm talking about. And one sure way you know you're likely going to be in trouble is when the salesperson walks into your office carrying a laptop. You see the computer bag, and your first thought is of your brother-in-law walking up your drive with suitcase in hand.Why do we feel like prisoners during the 'dynamic' discourse that accompanies the flying wo
What are you doing now to try and set up an appointment with your prospect? Calling? Is that all? Guess what? Every other salesperson is doing the same thing. They’re trying to get the appointment that could be YOURS!How many times have you found yourself the victim of a sales call?If 'victim' is too strong a word, then how about 'hostage'? Or maybe merely 'prisoner'? If you've ever been forced to sit through a sales presentation that has you asking yourself, above all, "when will this end?", then you know what I'm talking about. And one sure way you know you're likely going to be in trouble is when the salesperson walks into your office carrying a laptop. You see the computer bag, and your first thought is of your brother-in-law walking up your drive with suitcase in hand.Why do we feel like prisoners during the 'dynamic' discourse that accompanies the flying wo
Europe's Textile And Clothing Producer Gear Up For Expansion
Bulgaria is the fastest growing textile and clothing producer in Europe, according to a report by Textiles Intelligence.Between 2000 and 2006, Bulgarian production of textiles expanded by 152%, while output of clothing increased by 109%. By comparison, EU production of textiles fell by 21% over the six year period, while output of clothing fell by 32%.Furthermore, as one of the two newest members of the EU, growth of the Bulgarian textile and clothing industry seems set to continue.The textile and clothing sector’s success can be attributed to a variety of favourable factors.Small to medium sized enterprises Between 65% and 95%
n appointment with your prospect? Calling? Is that all? Guess what? Every other salesperson is doing the same thing. They’re trying to get the appointment that could be YOURSBulgaria is the fastest growing textile and clothing producer in Europe, according to a report by Textiles Intelligence.Between 2000 and 2006, Bulgarian production of textiles expanded by 152%, while output of clothing increased by 109%. By comparison, EU production of textiles fell by 21% over the six year period, while output of clothing fell by 32%.Furthermore, as one of the two newest members of the EU, growth of the Bulgarian textile and clothing industry seems set to continue.The textile and clothing sector’s success can be attributed to a variety of favourable factors.Small to medium sized enterprises Between 65% and 95%
Outsourcing and Virtual Assistants: Small Business Saviors
Work smarter, not harderWhat is one of the best ways to work smarter without working harder? The answer is outsourcing. Whether you need occasional or ongoing assistance, outsourcing can save you money and time. Graphic designers, copywriters, bookkeepers, website programmers, office assistants, and other types of professionals are all readily available.And, there’s a new way of hiring people – the World Wide Web connects independent professionals and small businesses that don’t need or want full-time help. Try typing “Virtual Assistant” into a search engine. You will find a vast array of online resources. According to the International Virtual As
? Is that all? Guess what? Every other salesperson is doing the same thing. They’re trying to get the appointment that could be YOURSWork smarter, not harderWhat is one of the best ways to work smarter without working harder? The answer is outsourcing. Whether you need occasional or ongoing assistance, outsourcing can save you money and time. Graphic designers, copywriters, bookkeepers, website programmers, office assistants, and other types of professionals are all readily available.And, there’s a new way of hiring people – the World Wide Web connects independent professionals and small businesses that don’t need or want full-time help. Try typing “Virtual Assistant” into a search engine. You will find a vast array of online resources. According to the International Virtual As
Press Releases
How do press releases or interest stories have an effect on meeting new potential clients?Press releases can make the difference between being known and being just the same old service that everyone offers. You need to set yourself apart from all the others. The press needs to have stories about what is happening in your product or service area. They are not looking for the common place activities you provide; they are looking for what is unique about you. After all, the press has to write stories, why not all about you? You have to determine what they are looking for by reading their newspaper and by learning what the editor or producer is looking for.
sperson is doing the same thing. They’re trying to get the appointment that could be YOURSHow do press releases or interest stories have an effect on meeting new potential clients?Press releases can make the difference between being known and being just the same old service that everyone offers. You need to set yourself apart from all the others. The press needs to have stories about what is happening in your product or service area. They are not looking for the common place activities you provide; they are looking for what is unique about you. After all, the press has to write stories, why not all about you? You have to determine what they are looking for by reading their newspaper and by learning what the editor or producer is looking for.
Risk Management and Competitive Innovation: How do you Manage Risk through Business Innovation
I work with small companies in the southeast UK and for many, the current business climate gives these entrepreneurs two options: they can innovate today or they can fail tomorrow.Costs of production are re-locating the workIncreasingly I notice that production by local firms is being outsourced to China and call centres have migrated from Folkestone to Leeds and Glasgow and even to Beirut and Mumbai. It seems that geographic barriers no longer favour proximity when suppliers compete on price.Product introductions are acceleratingI also see people in far-off lands thinking up novel ideas, trying the innova
ng to get the appointment that could be YOURS!I work with small companies in the southeast UK and for many, the current business climate gives these entrepreneurs two options: they can innovate today or they can fail tomorrow.Costs of production are re-locating the workIncreasingly I notice that production by local firms is being outsourced to China and call centres have migrated from Folkestone to Leeds and Glasgow and even to Beirut and Mumbai. It seems that geographic barriers no longer favour proximity when suppliers compete on price.Product introductions are acceleratingI also see people in far-off lands thinking up novel ideas, trying the innova
So, what are you going to do about it?
Stand out!
If you want the prospect to believe that you and your company are different, then you must prove it to them
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