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Atricle Dump - How to Snuff Out the Competition Without Leaving a Mark
Ain't Google great? Ok, but are YOU being googled without your knowledge? If you are, your job search may be in jeopardy.If you're pursuing a job search Google can be a fabulous tool for*** Background information about an employer*** Insightful job search techniques*** Personal profiles on management*** Useful financial data*** Helpful employment statisticsBut, did you ever stop to think that employers may be using Google to get information about YOU . . . before they ever lay eyes on you?According to a recent report it's becoming more and more common for employers to search applicants' names on the internet. You may have pictures and written materials all over the web that could conceivably hurt your chances of getting hired.What's a serious job searcher to do?1. For openers, Google yourself to see what pops up.2. Set up a Google Alert on your full name so you can stay updated.3. If you find a
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
I don't care how well you know a fellow business person or how long you have known them. Always remember what P.T. Barnum said,
"Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and oftentimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should apply to letters as well as to conversations. Goet
The task of starting a business should be anything but intimidating. Think about it for a moment. When you were 5 or 6 years old you hunted around the home for some old cardboard, a horizontal surface (usually a card table), some paint or a marker and of course your mom. Within less than an hour you had a lemonade stand up and running – your very own sole proprietorship. Sure, things have changed in scale for you but the fundamentals of getting your business up and running are more challenged by your adult psychology than by your local laws and regulations no matter how hard you try to prove to me otherwise. Our fears and experiences hold us back more so than any other factor in starting or growing our business. Starting your own business isn’t near as hard as most business planning tools make it out to be. You’ll just need to take some action toward what you’ve learned and that action is the one thing only you can provide.Whether the idea of startin
Are they relentless about taking your clients away?
Are customer loyalties becoming a thing of the past?
In our ever changing world, it seems securing business these days comes down to, who will provide the most service at the lowest possible price.
To add insult to injury your previous customers have taken on a new militant attitude about obtaining your services.
They now believe they have a license to set the pricing, dangle it over your head and threaten to call someone cheaper if you will not meet their demands.
It seems the rules have changed and if we are not willing to make the adjustment our businesses will continue to feel the impact from the competition. So today's article is:
How to snuff out the competition without leaving a mark.
If the title to this article seems a bit brutal, harsh or to blunt for your taste buds, then take a moment and reflect how your business has been affected by your competition. How that before they came along your were not being hounded about your prices.
Think about how every year several more new businesses come from out of nowhere. They don't advertise, won't get the proper licensing, refuse to be properly insured and have shamelessly solicited your customers. I can assure you that the competition, given half a chance, would not think twice about putting you out of business if they knew how.
A burr in your britches? I'm thinking, "OH YEAH!"
So how can you snuff out your competition without leaving a mark?
To begin you must first realize that all successful businesses have always played by a set of unchanging rules.
1. Be #1.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
3. Look for business that no one is doing or is willing to do.
4. Give more than what the customer is expecting.
5. Follow-up
1. Be #1.
So what do I mean by being #1? It means you never rest on your laurels. Remember you are only as good as your last transaction. You must always excel at honing your skills, always increasing your knowledge base and developing long term customer relationships. This attitude sets you head and shoulders above the competition.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
I don't care how well you know a fellow business person or how long you have known them. Always remember what P.T. Barnum said,
"Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and oftentimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should apply to letters as well as to conversations. Goet
Any business involved in the construction industry large or small at times need heavy equipment, from bulldozers, bobcats, front-end loaders to dump trucks, somewhere along the line the idea pops up about buying equipment instead of hiring out contractors. After looking at the pricing of new and the current budget, finding quality used equipment may be the answer.Finding the used, second-hand or surplus construction equipment for sale is not difficult, but taking the time to make sure you are buying a reliable piece of equipment is important. The process is much like buying a used car, put on your safety eyewear and give the equipment a thorough review before signing on the dotted line or you could find yourself hanging a for sale sign on the rig.In today’s world of business buying and selling, some companies may only show the equipment on their books for a short time. When a company buys another out they may sell off excess construction equipment or liquidate the ol
It seems the rules have changed and if we are not willing to make the adjustment our businesses will continue to feel the impact from the competition. So today's article is:
How to snuff out the competition without leaving a mark.
If the title to this article seems a bit brutal, harsh or to blunt for your taste buds, then take a moment and reflect how your business has been affected by your competition. How that before they came along your were not being hounded about your prices.
Think about how every year several more new businesses come from out of nowhere. They don't advertise, won't get the proper licensing, refuse to be properly insured and have shamelessly solicited your customers. I can assure you that the competition, given half a chance, would not think twice about putting you out of business if they knew how.
A burr in your britches? I'm thinking, "OH YEAH!"
So how can you snuff out your competition without leaving a mark?
To begin you must first realize that all successful businesses have always played by a set of unchanging rules.
1. Be #1.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
3. Look for business that no one is doing or is willing to do.
4. Give more than what the customer is expecting.
5. Follow-up
1. Be #1.
So what do I mean by being #1? It means you never rest on your laurels. Remember you are only as good as your last transaction. You must always excel at honing your skills, always increasing your knowledge base and developing long term customer relationships. This attitude sets you head and shoulders above the competition.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
I don't care how well you know a fellow business person or how long you have known them. Always remember what P.T. Barnum said,
"Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and oftentimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should apply to letters as well as to conversations. Goet
The ability to communicate in both Spanish and English continues to become an increasingly-important factor for the success of businesses in the U.S. A number of industries are marketing heavily to the American Spanish-speaking population, notable among these being banks and financial service companies. In other fields such as construction, food service, and landscaping, a majority of businesses rely on the Spanish-speaking workforce as a source of employees. Throughout the U.S. businesses are looking to attract Spanish-speaking customers and improve communication between supervisors and Spanish-speaking workers. Both goals should be addressed seriously and strategically by improving the ability of employees to communicate in both languages.If your business falls into the category of those wanting to attract Spanish-speaking customers, it is probably important for you to know about the "Matricula Consular." This identification card is carried by millions of Mexicans re
A burr in your britches? I'm thinking, "OH YEAH!"
So how can you snuff out your competition without leaving a mark?
To begin you must first realize that all successful businesses have always played by a set of unchanging rules.
1. Be #1.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
3. Look for business that no one is doing or is willing to do.
4. Give more than what the customer is expecting.
5. Follow-up
1. Be #1.
So what do I mean by being #1? It means you never rest on your laurels. Remember you are only as good as your last transaction. You must always excel at honing your skills, always increasing your knowledge base and developing long term customer relationships. This attitude sets you head and shoulders above the competition.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
I don't care how well you know a fellow business person or how long you have known them. Always remember what P.T. Barnum said,
"Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and oftentimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should apply to letters as well as to conversations. Goet
Incorporating in Nevada has many outstanding benefits for savvy entrepreneurs who incorporate their businesses in the silver state. However, you must take care in setting up the corporation correctly if you are to take advantage of the tax advantages and liability protection benefits Nevada has to offer. If you are new to Nevada corporations, you will want to use a qualified nevada incorporation service to set things up right from the start. People who try incorporating in Nevada themselves can easily set themselves up to be in hot water with the IRS if they are selected for an audit. The IRS pays special attention to Nevada corporations when selecting candidates for an audit, so it is imperative that a Nevada corporation be set up with care.Common Nevada Incorporation MistakesBusiness owners new to incorporation in Nevada most frequently make the following mistakes when forming a Nevada corporation themselves:
Failing to have employees in the c
1. Be #1.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
3. Look for business that no one is doing or is willing to do.
4. Give more than what the customer is expecting.
5. Follow-up
1. Be #1.
So what do I mean by being #1? It means you never rest on your laurels. Remember you are only as good as your last transaction. You must always excel at honing your skills, always increasing your knowledge base and developing long term customer relationships. This attitude sets you head and shoulders above the competition.
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
I don't care how well you know a fellow business person or how long you have known them. Always remember what P.T. Barnum said,
"Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and oftentimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should apply to letters as well as to conversations. Goet
Know The Power of Your Words When is the last time you gave your business a good self examine? If its been awhile then it might be time and in doing so one of the most important questions you can ask is simply: Are you what you say you are? Is your product or service in tune with what you advertise? If it isn't, then you could have a very damaging problem on your hands. The words you chose to represent your business image will eventually trickle down and effect your bottom line. So choose carefully.
If you think advertising that you're selling Gourmet Hamburgers is a good idea when there isn't anything gourmet about them, then you're only hurting yourself. Why? Because now you've just created a mini cancer within your organization. Your employees aren't stupid (hopefully.) They know the difference between gourmet and what's on the menu (gourmet doesn't mean melting different kinds of cheese on them.) Knowing t
2. Never reveal your business strategies or tactics.
I don't care how well you know a fellow business person or how long you have known them. Always remember what P.T. Barnum said,
"Some men have a foolish habit of telling their business secrets. If they make money they like to tell their neighbors how it was done. Nothing is gained by this, and oftentimes much is lost. Say nothing about your profits, your hopes, your expectations, your intentions. And this should apply to letters as well as to conversations. Goethe makes Mephistopheles say: "Never write a letter nor destroy one." Business men must write letters, but they should be careful what they put in them. If you are losing money, be specially cautious and not tell of it, or you will lose your reputation." - P.T. Barnum
3. Look for business that no one is doing or is willing to do.
Here is where your competition will strike out. They are always looking for what everyone else is doing so they can copy it and make a fast buck. If it is too detailed or involved there is a greater chance of you securing that niche market and exploiting it for greater profits.
4. Give more than what the customer is expecting.
Most of the competition will only do just enough to get the job. The smart business person goes beyond what was stated to do. You are looking out for your client's best interest. This initiative builds additional value into your service. It also shows your customer that you value them as a client and not just a transaction.
5. Follow-up
This area is where all businesses fail the most. Simple gratitude goes a long way. When someone took the time to call you or send you a "thank you" note for doing business with them, you appreciated the extra effort. So why not do the same for your clients.
Now that you have a clearer understanding of the business rules let's focus on:
How to snuff out the competition without leaving a mark.
Now before you ask, "Is it legitimate or easy to do?" I can assure you that what I show you will prove to not only be legitimate and easy to do, but can be implemented before your next business day.
Will you need some help getting started? As a matter of fact the very people you employ will be the ones that will assist you and will be the driving force in securing more business.
1. You will begin having 3 staff meetings a week with your employees. You must rouse the men and women of your employ to strive for perfection in their work and tell them they will be compensated for their achievements.
2. You must set daily, weekly and monthly goals for them to achieve. A simple daily goal is to make contact with 5 different customers you have not served. This can be done
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