3 Ways to Earn the Respect of Your Community

For some time now I have been considering joint venture opportunities – partnering with others on projects of a larger scope or duration than I can handle alone. I mentioned this to my wife last week and she asked what skill sets I was looking for in a partner.  My mind went blank because I […]

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The Best Source of Business Advice

Have you ever asked yourself what the best business advice was that your ever received? When I was recently asked this question recently, more than a few ideas and habits came to mind – from my parents, consultants and coaches I’ve hired, and friends. However, what I came to realize is the best business advice […]

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Innovators, Implementors, and Business Systems

Business systems are a double-edged sword. Some can’t live with them and some can’t live without them. Are you an innovator or an implementor? The answer will give you clues about the type of systems you should be creating to enhance your business success.

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Build Customer Loyalty Into Your Business Structure

Successful companies understand that service is not something you do to your customers – but with them. You only need to look to Apple and Zappos for clues for how this can work for your business.

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How To Be the Solution To the Right Problems

You can effectively differentiate your business by being the best at helping your customers understand problems they don’t know they have. Identifying hidden problems not only sets your company apart, it creates alignment between that problem and your solution.

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Use The Way You Were Before Social Media to Your Advantage

Small businesses are so overwhelmed with social media that they are paralyzed with respect to either getting started – or maintaining forward progress. The solution to this is simple – go back to the way you were. Capitalize on what worked to grow your business before social media.

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Friends, Followers, Fans, Likes, and Recommendations

Personal recommendations are the holy grail of networking. If you make a recommendation you are validating that person, company, or product. Google +1 is asking you to do exactly that, which is why it may prove to be a social networking game-changer.

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Square Makes Credit Card Transactions Simple and Mobile

Square is a handy mobile app that allows anyone to use their iPhone, Android, or iPod to accept credit cards – either by swiping the card or keying in the data. Many purchases are impulsive. Using Square to take advantage of that behavior could mean making a sale that may not otherwise be possible.

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How To Get Paid for Your Expertise

To get paid for your expertise you have to firmly believe in its value, package it in a way that makes it useful, and personalize it to build a distinctive brand.

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Communing is a Valid Strategy for Building Community

It’s interesting to notice that the origin or root of the words communication and community – two that we frequently use with regards to social media networking and marketing – is commune. When you commune or align with your community in every way, you demonstrate that you understand them -their needs, challenges, and opportunities

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