As a public service, and in light of the current work environment, I’d like to share these thoughts to help anyone suddenly tossed into working from home.
Read MoreTreat everyone with the utmost respect and parse your words carefully, because you never know what stray comment will set someone off.
Read MoreI get annoyed when solicitations arrive from companies I’m already doing business with. To me it indicates laziness or a deaf ear.
Read MoreGiven the choice between someone just wanting my money and someone who actually knows (and cares) who I am, I’m going to go for the latter choice EVERY TIME. And I’m not alone!
Read MoreHiring someone’s relative is potentially fraught with risk. Not all introductions will work out well, and there’s always a possibility that this type of situation can happen to anyone.
Read MoreThe moment you call someone a name, you’ve lost them. Any chance of civil discourse with “the other side” disappears in that instant.
Read MoreCustomers care about their problems, not yours. Meaning if you don’t address their concerns quickly, they’re certain to tell everyone what rotten service they’ve gotten from you.
Read MoreCall me old-fashioned, but I believe customers should have a right to privacy and control who communicates with them. This may mean my business won’t always grow as fast as I might wish, but my clients will want to work with me and will appreciate the consideration I show them.
Read MoreCynical customers, cutthroat competition, high costs, staffing challenges, and government regulations can all get in the way of running a profitable business. Having poor messaging potentially calling your company’s integrity or intelligence into question doesn’t help your cause.
Read MoreI sat on hold FOUR HOURS just waiting for technical service to answer the phone. Who do I talk to about getting back those four hours of my life?
Read MoreBusiness owners are recognizing it’s time to re-sync with their customers by eliminating offensiveness from their product lines.
Read MoreSmart business owners tie in their presence on social media apps to their website, using these vehicles to constantly promote events, products, and services. Regular customers know where to look for current, accurate information.
Read MoreWhatever business you’re in, the best days see you in a groove, creatively solving challenges for yourself and your clientele. But every time the phone rings…every stray email…can be a distraction from that creativity and productivity.
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