January, 2009

The Home Business Trap

Written by admin on Saturday, January 17th, 2009

This is a great article that discusses how something as small as email can overwhelm a home business owner and the importance of automating as many processes as possible. I especially like this article because I am a big fan of automation myself. Not only does it reduce the workload of the entrepreneur, [...]

The REAL Secret to Success

Written by admin on Saturday, January 17th, 2009

This article talks about the difference in what successful people do and what makes them different to people who are not successful. It says what the difference is, is what people do. I feel that it is true however I feel the base reason is what really is the motivation. The motivation [...]

What is Coaching? (Business Coaching)

Written by admin on Monday, January 19th, 2009

Do you want to know what business and professional coaching is about.  Read this article and it will give you a good basic idea of at least what this author thinks coaching is like.  You’ll know what a coach is, why you would want a coach, and what you should look for in a business [...]

Why do so many businesses fail?

Written by admin on Wednesday, January 21st, 2009

The business owner of a small-medium sized business or family business is usually alone. It is a difficult world out there. Research conducted into business success is not promising. What to do then?

Why Small Businesses Fail (or Fail to Thrive)

Written by admin on Friday, January 23rd, 2009

This is a great article that discusses what businesses fail to do, or pay attention to that seriously effects their ability to be successful.  There are 14 points in this article that a business should focus on and some of the common mistakes they make in what they do.  A business coach will usually focus [...]

Change or Die! To Change Your Organization, Hire a Business Coach

Written by admin on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

I like this article because in today’s society, things are moving so rapidly that change is not only inevitable, but a repeated process.  If your company doesn’t change, it will be left behind.  Even in the industries where technology is not an integral part of it, you will have to change the way you interact [...]

Customer Service - The Key to Increased Customer Lifetime Value

Written by admin on Friday, January 30th, 2009

This article discusses the real asset any businesses has… its customer service.  The better a businesses customer service, the more value they get out of their customers because their customers are more willing to spend more and stay longer.  It gives some great tips on how to provide customer service that are simple to implement, [...]