Tina Forsyth, creator of the THRIVE Hiring System has got your back when it comes to running your business. When you're trying to get more visibility, you'll do much better if you have skilled people helping you out behind the scenes. But do you just hire anyone? I recently interviewed Tina about starting at square one: HIRING. Most people end up creating chaos in their businesses by skipping over this step. Tina shared her tips on hiring a … [Read more...]
Creating Manageable Steps for Success
By Guest Blogger Loren Fogelman "The ability to convert ideas to things is the secret to outward success". Henry Ward Beecher Are you ready to take your dream and turn it into a reality? It is easy to get caught up in how to make it happen. This taps into uncertainty and overwhelm about getting started. Well, take the BIG picture and break it down into small manageable steps? Chunking. Chunking. This tool is a valuable resource for … [Read more...]
Do You Use the AAA Method?
By Guest Blogger Sandra Martini While it's true that I'm a firm advocate of using systems and processes as much as possible in your business, it's a fact that those same systems and processes can occasionally fail us (usually due to "user error"). What do you do when a system or process you've established doesn't work as planned? • Do you bury your head under a pillow and hope it goes away? or • Do you defend your … [Read more...]
10 Steps of The Client Journey
By Guest Blogger Sandra Martini Every time a “customer” (usually called “lead” or “prospective client” ) visits your site, emails you, or contacts you in any way, whether she realizes it or not, she’s about to embark on a journey with you. And you have a choice: Let her take the journey alone or Create the path, take her hand and lead her on her journey Successful business owners are creating the … [Read more...]
Business Systems – The REAL Key to Creating a Lifestyle Business
By Guest Blogger Sandra Martini Goodness knows systems may not sound like the sexiest thing in your business - after all, marketing usually wins that title. Systems however, are what allow you to take time off without worrying what's going on in the business and they ensure that all of your clients have the same experience - regardless of how busy you are - from start to finish. To keep things simple, let's take the creation of one … [Read more...]
Remember, it’s YOUR online reputation on the line
by Sandra Martini, Guest Blogger Twice this week, I was saddened to see business owners I respect make the same mistake: failure to do their research when agreeing to send out affiliate/joint venture promotion materials and, their online reputations have suffered as a result. In the first instance, I received the same EXACT email from 5 different people telling me that they were able to get an exclusive offer/discount for me on X, but to … [Read more...]
