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WANT PROFITS? BOTTOM'S UP

What I'm suggesting is that you adopt the BURP strategy in your place of business. OK, now I'm sure you think I just returned from a two martini lunch, but alas I'm quite serious (as well as sober)....

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DO YOU WANT TO SUCCEED? PLAN AHEAD!

Recently, I met a financial advisor who devised a very cool (and highly effective) networking plan. It’s so cool I just have to share it.

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If You're Following, You're Not Leading

More importantly, each employee can lead the business away from deleterious situations and towards situations that will benefit the business. Simply accepting our role as a follower can be detrimental...

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CLOSING YOUR BUSINESS IS NOT THE ONLY OPTION

...most cases of business degradation develop over time. And in some cases, the business owner chooses to close a viable business.

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DO YOU REALLY CARE WHO I AM?

I know we are all busy but for the life of me, I don't get it. Is this all about having more connections? The most connections? What is the attraction and more importantly, what is the actual value?

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ARE YOUR CUSTOMERS HAPPY TO DO BUSINESS WITH YOU?

...do we really know whether or not our customers ENJOY doing business with us? It's one of those things- we know it matters, but many of us don't take the time to assess this very important metric.

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ARE YOU BEING HEARD?

When you’re a person of authority, you’ve got a lot more to think about, than being heard. Your employees are listening BUT what kind of affect are your words having on them?

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