by chala | Aug 10, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Marketing, Small business growth
Marketing– that often feared and sometimes hated dirty word. It really only means getting in front of people who need your help desperately and telling them that you can help them. How do you do it effectively, here’s an article with some very valid...
by chala | Aug 9, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Small business growth
I’ll never forget the heartbreak and shock of when I first started my work life and a colleague called me ‘pushy’. Since then, I’ve always kept a keen eye on what I’m doing and saying to avoid being perceived as such a vile thing. This...
by chala | Aug 7, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Small business growth
If you spent the long weekend with one eye on the Olympics like me, you’re in awe and when it gets gory, disgust over the vivid images of these extraordinary individuals who will stop at nothing to win. As a business owner, I have a lot to learn from them. Here...
by chala | Aug 1, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Leadership, Small business growth
When small business owners have disagreements with clients, suppliers or partners it’s very personal. Because our businesses are very personal to us. I had such a disagreement recently and before it affected my business growth, I wanted to address it in a way that was...
by chala | Jul 17, 2012 | Ezines, Inspiration, Marketing, Small business growth
Email is still the strongest sales and marketing tool out there even though it’s been around far longer than social media. There are a few things you can do to become better at it though. Here are some things to avoid when using email to prospect… 1. Poor...
