Working Towards A Socially Responsible Business

Being a Socially Responsible Business

Being socially responsible as a business has always been a goal and an important one.  But this year, I have taken it on even more consciously.  We are striving in a more dedicated way towards that goal. I interpret social responsibility as two fold -- one is how we treat people  -- pay fair wages, fair exchange for services, work with other socially responsible companies and secondly -- is an environmental focus -- how we operate and how that impacts the earth. We are taking actions in both of these areas and like most values and goals -- we are striving but aren't perfect (yet)!

Some of things that we are doing:

Building a list of resources here on the website for you
Working towards Green Business Certification with Green America
Reducing paper usage (I love printing reports out so this is BIG)
Contributing to organizations that support women in business
Talking about social responsibility
Moving our bank accounts to a Credit Union that invests in the local community and education and does NOT support investments in guns, big oil or other companies that are not within our guidelines.

What actions can you take that would improve your organizations operations and feel good for you and your team?

Being socially responsible can feel really good.  When you increase your giving and outreach into the community it feels good.

There are many ways to achieve this.

-->>Create a volunteer day for your staff to help out in the community.
-->>Take on interns within your organization
-->>Give to organizations locally -- food banks, homeless shelters, domestic violence shelters... whatever organization is a good fit for you and your company.
-->>Let your team know that you are giving and supporting the community.

You can also write a press release about your giving, but that shouldn't be the WHY of the giving, just a side affect.

Involve your team in making giving decisions.

You could have team members submit ideas for organizations to support and pick one organization each month or each quarter that you support.  Have them share WHY that organization is important to them.  Include their WHY in your company newsletter.

Participate as a company in events -- create a running team or cycling team or other team that can participate in events that raise money for a charity.  Now you are achieving multiple things at the same time.  You are accomplishing some fundraising and charity work, you are getting your team working together, and they are doing something that is healthy!  It is a true win-win-win strategy.

However you decide to increase your company's social responsibility - start today with one action and grow from there.

There are so many ways to improve. Here are a few more ideas.

1. Recycling
2. Eliminating Styrofoam
3. Adding solar power
4. Reducing your carbon footprint
5. Buying only recycled paper and paper products
6. Using earth friendly cleaning products

Of course, there are many, many ways to improve your operations and make them more earth friendly, sustainable and socially responsible.

So, what are the things that you are doing in your company?  How do your values impact your operations? Do you feel that it is important or valuable to operate in socially responsible ways -- why or why not??

What steps can you take to become a socially responsible business or social impact business?  The changes that you make a real difference for you.

What strategy are using in your business to increase your social impact?

How will you share your socially responsible status with your market?  How can you incorporate it in your marketing strategy? It can help you.

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The AI Project

The AI Project -- Your resource for learning how to use AI in your business -- for GROWTH!!

Inside you will find really four courses!
- ChatGPT
- Using Jasper: coming soon!!
- Using MidJourney for Images
- Prompt Engineering

We will most likely be adding to this course as AI changes!! So "Watch this Space"!!
#AI #artificialintelligence #marketingstrategy

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🎙️ Exciting News! Just had an amazing interview on the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast with Donna Price! 🎉

🎙️ Exciting News! Just had an amazing interview on the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast with Donna Price! 🎉

I had a blast discussing my journey as an artist 🎨 and the power of play in unlocking our creativity. Here are 3 key insights I shared:

1️⃣ Art as a Gateway: 🧠 Through art and play, we can tap into our subconscious and access the creative side of our brain. It's a powerful tool for simplifying complex thoughts and ideas.

2️⃣ Embracing Playfulness: 🎠 Giving ourselves permission to play without fear of failure opens up a world of possibilities. Surrounding ourselves with supportive playmates encourages exploration and growth.

3️⃣ The Power of Surrender: 🏊‍♀️ By letting go of what we think will save us, we can regain control over our emotional well-being and float in the direction of our true selves. Surrendering control can be paradoxical yet transformational.

In the episode, I shared this quote: "The unexpected is what makes a journey interesting. Embrace the unknown and be open to new experiences."

Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation! 🎧 Tune in to the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast to gain insights and reclaim the power of play in your life. Link in the comments! 👇🔗

#VisionaryWomenpreneursPodcast #Creativity #Playfulness #EmbraceTheUnknown #ArtAndPlay #UnlockYourPotential
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🎙️ Exciting news! I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Wittauer on the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast.

🎙️ Exciting news! I had the pleasure of interviewing Nicole Wittauer on the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast. We discussed the power of play, self-discovery, and embracing the unexpected. Here are three key takeaways from our conversation:

1️⃣ Give yourself permission to play: Nicole emphasized the importance of reconnecting with our playful side and exploring without fear of failure. Play allows us to tap into our inner knowledge and creativity, leading to a more fulfilling and aligned life experience. Surround yourself with supportive playmates who encourage exploration, just like on a playground!

2️⃣ Embrace the unknown: Rather than focusing solely on reaching a specific destination, Nicole advises embracing the journey and being open to new experiences. Taking risks, experimenting, and exploring without expectations can lead to the discovery of exciting and unexpected paths. Don't be afraid to get a little messy along the way!

3️⃣ Transforming identities for personal growth: Nicole shared her insights on questioning the various identities we have adopted throughout our lives. By becoming aware of these identities and understanding how they shaped us, we can transform them and find gratitude for the lessons they have provided. This process of self-discovery and growth is unique to each individual and requires stepping back from the societal pressure to choose one path.

🔮 Are you ready to incorporate more play, embrace the unknown, and transform your identities? I highly recommend listening to Nicole's interview on the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast. It's a deep dive into the power of art, play, and self-discovery. Don't miss out on this enlightening conversation!

#podcast #womeninbusiness #playfulness #selfdiscovery #creativity #transformation #personalgrowth #entrepreneurship
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✨ Welcome to the world of art and play! 🎨 Join us in our newest Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast episode with @NicoleWittauer

✨ Welcome to the world of art and play! 🎨 Join us in our newest Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast episode with @NicoleWittauer as she shares her extraordinary journey as an artist and advocate for playfulness. 🌈 Dive into the power of creativity and discover how embracing play can transform your life, both personally and professionally! 🎭

#ArtAndCreativity #AdvocateForPlayfulness
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🔮 Ready to unlock your creative potential and dive into the world of play?

🔮 Ready to unlock your creative potential and dive into the world of play? Listen to our latest Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast episode with @NicoleWittauer! 🎨

Join host Donna Price in an inspiring conversation about the transformative power of art and playfulness. Let's embrace our uniqueness and unleash our inner artists! 🌟🎭

#CreativePotential #ArtAndPlayfulness #EmbraceUniqueness #UnleashYourInnerArtist #VisionaryWomenpreneurPodcast
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🎙️ Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast Episode 💃

🔮 Dive into a world of creativity and self-discovery with our latest episode! 🌟 Join host Donna Price as she interviews the remarkable Nicole Wittauer, a true artist and advocate for play. 🎨 Get ready to uncover the power of playfulness and its impact on our journey to success! 💪🌈

💡 Episode Summary: Nicole shares her artistic journey and how art allows us to tap into our subconscious and unlock our creative minds. 🎭 From drawing to mapping complex ideas, Nicole's unique approach has resonated with others and inspired them to explore their own creativity. 🌟💭 In this episode, Nicole discusses:1️⃣ Giving yourself permission to play and explore without fear of failure. 🎮🎈2️⃣ The importance of surrounding yourself with supportive playmates who encourage exploration. 🤝🎭3️⃣ How embracing the unknown and taking risks can lead to fulfilling and aligned experiences in life. 🌟🌌4️⃣ The power of play as a tool for learning, experimentation, and discovering solutions. 🧠🤹‍♀️5️⃣ A personal anecdote about surrendering control and finding emotional well-being. 💦🏊‍♀️6️⃣ The paradox of expectations and the importance of embracing the unexpected. 🚀🌈7️⃣ Navigating the journey of self-discovery and aligning with your true self. 🗺️✨8️⃣ The value of integrating multiple passions and interests instead of limiting oneself to one path. 💼✨✨ Join us as we explore the world of playfulness, self-discovery, and unlocking our true potential! 🌟 Tune in to our Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast episode with @NicoleWittauer and let the power of play transform your life! 🎧✨#ArtisticJourney #EmbraceTheUnknown #PowerOfPlay #SelfDiscovery #UnlockYourPotential #Playfulness #MultiplePassions #VisionaryWomenpreneurPodcast

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Check out the latest episode of the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast with special guest Nicole Wittauer! 🌟

Check out the latest episode of the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast with special guest Nicole Wittauer! 🌟

In this episode, Nicole shares her profound insights on unleashing your creative side through art and play. Here are 3 key takeaways:

🎨 Art unlocks the right side of the brain, allowing us to tap into our creativity and explore different perspectives.

🌟 Embrace the power of play to access your subconscious mind and simplify complex concepts.

🌈 Playing without expectations or fear of failure opens up doors to new possibilities and self-discovery.

As Nicole says, "Stay open to the unexpected, and let the journey guide you." 🌌

Tune in to the episode for an inspiring conversation full of wisdom and insights. Don't miss out! 🎧

Listen now on and let your inner visionary womenpreneur shine! 💫✨

#VisionaryWomenpreneursPodcast #UnlockYourCreativity #PlayfulWisdom #EmbraceTheUnexpected
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VWR with Nicole Wittauer: Mapping the Journey: Exploring the Power of Art and Play in Self-Discovery

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In this thought-provoking episode of the Visionary Womenpreneur's Podcast, we dive into the transformative power of play and exploration with our guest, Nicole Wittauer.

As an artist, coach, and creator of powerful icebreaker games, Nicole shares her insights on how embracing art and play can unlock our inner creativity, connect us with our authentic selves, and lead to a more fulfilling and aligned life experience. Join us as we explore the importance of letting go of expectations, questioning our identities, and embracing the unknown.

Have you ever felt disconnected from your true self? Do you find yourself putting too much pressure on reaching a specific destination rather than embracing the journey? In this episode, we'll challenge you with the thought-provoking question: What possibilities can arise when we let go of expectations and explore the unknown? Get ready to embark on an inspiring conversation with artist and coach Nicole Wittauer.

Nicole Wittauer is a passionate artist, coach, and creator of transformative icebreaker games. With a love for art and a fascination with play, Nicole helps individuals tap into their subconscious mind, find creative solutions, and break free from limiting beliefs. Her work focuses on reconnecting individuals with their inner wisdom and embracing the power of exploration.

In this episode, Nicole Wittauer shares her journey of self-discovery, highlighting the importance of art, play, and exploration. From using drawing as a tool to connect with the conscious mind to creating user manuals for the brain, Nicole unravels the transformative possibilities that lie in the realm of play. She discusses the significance of embracing failure, surrendering control, and rekindling the playfulness that often gets lost as adults. Nicole also delves into the power of questioning and transforming our adopted identities, exploring how pursuing multiple passions can lead to unique paths of success.

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Key Lessons:

1. Embrace Play and Exploration: Nicole emphasizes the power of play as a teaching tool for both personal and professional growth. By giving yourself permission to explore without fear of failure and surrounding yourself with supportive playmates, you can unlock your inner creativity and tap into your subconscious mind.

2. Question and Transform Your Identities: Discover the identities you have adopted and question whether they truly align with who you are. Through exploring the origins of these identities and finding ways to transform them, you can experience personal growth and a more authentic life.

3. Embrace the Journey: Break free from the expectation of reaching a specific destination and instead embrace the unknown. By letting go, taking risks, and experimenting without rigid plans, you open yourself up to new possibilities and a more fulfilling life experience.

Connect with Nicole Wittauer and discover her art, coaching, and transformative icebreaker games at NicoleWittauer.com

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Business Networking for Business Growth

Networking as a business building strategy

Networking is a great business development strategy when done right! But many business owners fail to have a complete strategy for networking!  There are several keys that make networking work better!

Networking Key #1:

Messaging.  Have a compelling message and call to action when you do your 30 second or 60 second intro.  Many business owners say their name, their company and what they do, but they don't say how they solve the prospects pain.  You need to get to the pain and leave some intrigue so that people will want to talk with you.  Your goal is to enter into a conversation!  When you have a compelling message -- then people will walk up to you and say I need to talk with you!!  That is what you want. Check out the resources at Compass Rose Consulting and download the template for a highly effective elevator pitch.

Networking Key #2: Your Business Card

The second key is to have a business card that is a lead generation tool.  When you buy business cards you are buyiing your very own piece of advertising real estate.  BUT, many do not fully utilize that real estate.  Include a call to action on the back of the business card that people will want.  This is where you can add your special offer.  The offer should be an informational report that they can download from your website... which brings us to Key #3; but be sure to watch my short video trainings series that outlines how to create a powerful business card.

Networking Key #3: Landing Page With Offer

The business card is leading people to your website or landing page with a compelling offer on it.  A special report or informational report that the individual can download.  This gets the person on your mailing list and you now have the opportunity to continue to market to them. I have a template for the report on my site as well as the landing page.  A landing page is a 3 page website.  The page with the offer, the opt-in confirmation page and the thank you page.  The only thing that a person can do is to opt-in or leave.  Most websites are big branding sites that fail to have an offer on them or a way for people to be in touch other than a number and contact us form.  Neither of these work effectively.  When you add a compelling offer to the site, then you increase your leads and can work on converting leads to clients.

Networking Strategy Key #4

After the opt-in, you need an email marketing series that goes out to people automatically. This is called an auto-responder. There are many great programs for auto-responders   - Aweber, Get Response, Zoho Campaigns etc.  Email follow up is the first step in your follow-up strategy.  But you need a follow up plan along with scripts for you and your staff.

Take the networking strategy and see if you are maximizing it for your business. Let me know the results that you have. 

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Magic of Mistakes

Humans will always make mistakes.

The keys to overcoming your mistakes are to:

- Learn from the mistakes.

- Know what you did incorrectly.

- Accept that you made a mistake.

- Use the mistake to better yourself and your business.

Not until you are willing to embrace those things, will you be ready to find out the hidden treasures that can be found when mistakes are made.

As a business owner, you know all about mistakes. You made little ones as you got started. For some, too many mistakes and they find that the business life is not for them. And, maybe it isn't.

Being in business for yourself requires a thick skin. You will have customers that are impossible to please, competition that seems to outdo you at every turn and unsuccessful marketing strategies. But, you live and learn. You will only be able to continue building your business if you have the right attitude - a positive one.

Turn your mistakes into big money.

It is human nature not to want to feel isolated. That extends to the business world. A business owner, who is brave enough to point out the mistakes they have made and how they learned from them, will have a following among other entrepreneurs. You can take that on the message and share it in the world, via speaking, social media, webinars, trainings etc. and gain a wide audience.

Networking is a part of doing business.

Your connections can be helpful when sales are slow or when you are looking to put together a new business venture. Targeting budding businesses with your brand of sage advice is one way to turn a negative into a positive.

What about customers? Maybe you hired someone who wasn't the best at customer service. Every business owner knows that poor customer service can break a business. Instead of sitting back and brooding about your misfortune, take action.

Use this opportunity to revamp your customer service policy. That employee may be better in another area of your business. This may be the time to automate your customer service with autoresponder messages, a FAQ section on your website or an improved outsourced response service.

Challenges force you to take a look at your business. Is there a way to improve an existing process? Of course there is. Use a mistake such as sending the wrong product or a failed online checkout process to make changes that will increase sales in the future.

What sets you apart?

You are willing to learn from mistakes (by using suggestions like those above) to continue to move forward in your business pursuits instead of leaning on them like crutches. Excuses rarely accomplish anything good. Mistakes can sour your mood. Shake it off and find out what you can learn from them to make your business a success.

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You CAN Do This!

Entrepreneurship is Challenging But You Can Do This!

Don't give up! It takes persistence, commitment, and learning to succeed as an entrepreneur.

Being an entrepreneur isn't easy but it is doable.  You can succeed! Don't give up!

If you are considering throwing in the towel be sure that you have given it your all.  Learning is the number one task as an entrepreneur.  Being a constant learner is critical. CEO's or business owners that invest in their own learning and personal development are more likely to make it than an entrepreneur or CEO that thinks they know it all.

The world is ever changing and as an entrepreneur you need to be willing to change with it.

Learning new strategies or approaches can change your results.

If you were a traditional marketer then you are challenged to shift to a marketer that embraces the Internet and social media.  Both are viable sources of new business for all entrepreneurs whether you are online or offline.

Creating print ads that do not have a strong call to action that bring people to your website can be a mistake and leave money or new clients behind.

Before you throw in the towel be sure that you have checked yourself and made sure that you have done everything that you can to learn the new systems that are available for growing your business

The  Womenprenueur's Resource Center walks you step by step through my process of building your thriving business. I teach you the pieces and you choose which are the right strategies for your business but I challenge you to test some new strategies in your business. There are many viable strategies for building your business, adding new clients/customers to your business and consistently growing your success.

Entrepreneurship is the best way to build personal wealth.  Don't give up before you have done everything possible to create success!

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Grow Your Business!

The Womenpreneur's Resource Center gives you the tools, strategies, training you can use for your business growth.

You have a vision, a BIG idea! Now, it is time to make it happen!!

Building a Successful and thriving business is challenging!!

Going it alone -- daunting!

Business is not just about what you do -- that is hopefully the part you love -- the passion part. But once you get started, you find out, it is so much bigger than your craft there are many parts to running a business!!

You have to focus on business growth strategies!!

It is the business part -- business operations, marketing and leadership that become essential to building that thriving business that you envisioned.

It takes resilience, persistence, courage to make it happen. You have to be BOLD!

When you are a visionary womanpreneur -- you understand that Focusing on Business Growth is key! That it is YOU leading the way!

It takes -- YOU -- learning and growing -- constantly!! But not just YOUR craft -- but the craft of strategic business growth.

The Womenpreneur's Resource Center and Coaching programs guides you through the process of building that thriving business -- it puts the pieces together into a strategic plan. We create YOUR marketing plan. AND -- most importantly we put it all into massive ACTION!!

There is NOT one size fits all, or a cookie cutter solution. There is NO get rich quick strategy that is truly effective. Business takes consistent, persistent work and massive action!!

I have identified EIGHT Business Growth Keys that when you focus on them, you can transform your business results and your profits!

Through a power combination of training, templates and resources, coaching, and feedback you will transform YOUR business.

I'm Donna Price and helping businesses grow, is what I do.

I combine coaching, training and resources that help you figure out the right strategies for you!

When I started my business I was baffled by all of the things I had to know as a business owner! But once, I figured them out, and how to make it work -- it all got easier.

My philosophy -- there is a science to building a thriving business. It is about building a system for YOUR business.

It starts with leadership -- YOUR leadership!! Leaders create the vision and strategy for their business. It starts right there.

The second pillar of success is Marketing -- Communications. When you have a compelling marketing message and a strategic marketing plan -- then you are building your growth system.

The third pillar is Operations. You have to create an operational plan that fits with your business and your life. Businesses can be monsters that take over your life. An operational plan -- continues to build your systems for success!! Business systems make your life easier, and increase your profits.

The fourth pillar is YOUR products or services. They are of course a key to your success, just not the only key!! We look at how they are packaged, upsells, down-sells, ways to increase revenue.

We focus on these four pillars and key growth strategies.

A successful business is built with the FOUR PILLARS of SUCCESS and the foundation of these pillars is YOU, your mindset, your self care and balance.

But let me be clear -- if you do not focus your CEO energy on growth you will fail to GROW your business!!

There are marketing keys that are essential for growing your business and ultimately your profits.

Most business owners are winging it and hoping their business growth strategies work. They have NOT created a powerful system for growth.

Your business is yours. You have to DECIDE how to grow it. YOU, as the leader are the person to drive the vision and the strategies to build your success. It is your leadership that makes the difference. As a coach, I am your partner in creating strategies. I am the person you bounce ideas off of, I bring years of training and expertise to the table, but most importantly, I am listening to YOU, your vision, your passion and helping you create a strategy to build the success you envision.

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The Gratitude Project

Gratitude can shift your outlook, your mindset and ultimately it can impact the results you create in your life.

When you practice gratitude and create that shift in your outlook that shift impacts all that you do.

It sounds too simple, just be thankful. But it is actually bigger than that. It is a practice of acknowledging what you have and being grateful for that.
We can each get tied up in the things that didn't get done, the hindsight of the day and so many things that don't support us. Practicing gratitude each day can make a difference.

#attitudeshift #gratitude #gratitudeproject #mindset #purpose #makeithappen #womenpreneurs #visionarywomenpreneurs

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Micro Memberships For Success

Explore How a Micro-Membership Can Grow Your Business

Adding a Micro-Membership program to your business can grow not only your revenue, but your time and your customer satisfaction.

Giving people access to your expertise through a micro-membership gives them a resource that they can access 24/7.

It gives them YOU, your knowledge, your years of experience and practice.

Many people doubt that they have something to offer in a micro-membership, but I would challenge that almost everyone does!!

This FREE training will give you ideas and strategies that might just change YOUR mind!!

This is a two part video training that you can access -- yup, you guessed it -- 24/7. Then if you have questions -- reach out to me and I will gladly spend a few minutes with you talking about your business, your ideas and what could work.

How Can Micro-Memberships Impact Your Business?

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Success Mind

Have you grabbed the Success Mindset Guide?

It is filled with ideas and practices for creating your success mindset.

We can each be challenged at times to stay in the positive.

Pick up the guide that can really help to make a difference!!

#successmindset #visionarywomenpreneurs #mindset #intention

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Business Mistakes: No Cash Flow

The last 2 posts covered the first four of the killer mistakes you can make that will not only make you lose your fish, but possibly your entire company.



Today we’re going to talk about the fifth killer mistake:

5. Up Cash Creek Without a Paddle.

Even when business is good there’s still a change of running out of cash flow. You have to always be prepared for a slow in sales or a surge in expenses. One of the keys to balancing your cash flow is to get your clients to pay on time. This can seem like a nightmare, but is absolutely essential to a successful business.

Here are some tips to speed up the payment process:

- Automate payments whenever possible, using online payment systems can be a big help!

- Always send invoices on time and adjust your records for potential audits.

- Learn how the client processes payments on their side and find out precisely where to send invoices.

- Find out who’s in charge of processing orders and payment, so you know who to contact if needed.

- Have a follow-up procedure in place, just in case.

- As a last resort, call your contact to ask questions.

- Always make sure your invoices are correct before sending them out.

You also need to make sure your cash flow is protected. You can do this by:

- Always know which accounts need paid and when.

- Negotiate with your suppliers for the lowest cost possible.

- Have a bank contingency plan in place.

- Build your own inventor network.

These are all great ways to protect the cash flow of your business and prepare for fish transitions and slow sales. These last few lessons are all about finding and catching your big fish clients. These clients are essential to your success and your need to take the time to work through each of these steps carefully and correctly for the best success.

Revenue is the focus of the Business Growth Keys. How do we intentionally increase cash flow and revenue. When you focus on the key profitability accelerators, you are focusing on your business growth.

If you need help with any step of the process of catching your fish or subsequent big fish clients, let's talk.  Schedule your call today.

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5 Killer Business Mistakes (part 2)

In the last post we covered the first two of the 5 biggest mistakes you can make in dealing with big fish clients.

Today we’ll cover the third and fourth ones:

1. Taking on More Than You Can Handle.

When you take on too much, your business can’t keep up and therefore you can easily lose control of everything and find yourself barely functioning. You want your business to be successful, no doubt, but you need to have a plan for how you will handle the growth. Your clients expect great customer service and highly quality products/services, they don’t know or care about your behind the scenes operations to get those things done.

Look for these signs that you are taking on more than you can handle:

- Clients’ needs aren’t being met.

- Employee morale is low, clients are upset and you’re in a panic.

- You have to react in emergency mode to save accounts.

- Your current clients are suffering from trying to keep up with new business.

- Profits are going down.

- You are just trying to pick up the pieces of your business.

- Your clients/customers leave.

- Resources are being reallocated.

There a trick called the Mock Fish Plan. This plan can help you react positively when you are facing some or all of these things and help you get your business back on track. This plan will:

- Help increase sales in a short period of time.

- Alter your products/services for the better.

- Fulfill promises you made to your clients.

There are six steps to this plan:

- Bring in your best team and have them all help to meet the fish needs.

- Review your operational system.

- Anticipate future problems better.

- Communicate better.

- Include costs in your quotes.

- Always have a back-up plan.

2. All Your Eggs in One Basket

You can allow your company to become dependent on any one fish. Eventually or for certain periods there is going to be a slowing down period with your fish. In order to stay in the game you need to diversify.

If you’ve ever mishandled a fish, you could drive away potential fish as well. In order to keep balance and prepare for a strong future, there are a few things you can do.

- These things include:

- Stay in the loop and try to know what’s going on inside your fish company.

- Constantly reinvent yourself and stay at the top of your industry.

- Stay exclusive.

- Try to secure multi-year commitments and contracts.

- Spread your contracts out.

- Price your products/services correctly.

You also need to work to reduce your dependency on your fish. This can generally be measures in sales or profits. Take a look back at the process we’ve used thus far to snag more fish to keep this all in balance.

These are the ways you can help avoid the killer mistakes that can make you lose it all. If you need help with any of these tips or tricks, try our FREE test drive to get the help you need fast.

Next time we’ll talk about the last of the killer mistakes and how to combat it from hitting your business hard.

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Business Mistakes That Can KILL Your Business

There are 5 big business mistakes you can make that will kill a deal and possibly even do in your business.

When you learn what top business mistakes are you are better able to avoid them and prevent them from happening in your business.  The top five business mistakes that we see are:

- Not meeting the client’s expectations

- Mishandling a client crisis

- Taking on more than you can handle

- Putting all your eggs in one basket

- Up cash creek without a paddle

Any one or combination of these can not only kill the partnership, but have the ability to take down your company as well. We’re going to take a bit of time to talk about each


one of these, in this lesson we’ll cover the first two.

BIG Business Mistake #1: Not Meeting Client’s Expectations

It’s essential you give your client’s exactly what you promised during the negotiation portion of your relationship. If an event does happen where there is no way to meet the


client’s expectations, not only do you have to find a way to fix the situation, but you also have to find out where it all went wrong.

A couple of things could have contributed to this problem:

- Bad salesmanship. This could mean the salesperson was trying too hard to seal


the deal and didn’t listen to the client’s needs.

- Lack of communication. This breakdown occurs between the salesperson and


your operations department.

In order to avoid these mistakes, you need to put a clear plan of action into place that all of your sales staff needs to follow:

- Think before you speak.

- Give yourself a break.

- Perfect your process.

- Pre-format over-deliverables.

- Stay hands-on throughout the entire process.

- Define success.

BIG Business Mistake #2: Mishandling a Client Crisis

Crisis’ will happen, but how you respond and fix them will define your company and interaction with your clients’. You need to respond quickly and effectively. This will help


you gain even more trust and confidence from your client.

Some simple tips can help you deal with any client crisis:

- Take responsibility and apologize no matter who is at fault.

- Act swiftly and effectively.

- Step in and take control of the situation.

- Never point fingers or place blame.

- Stay in constant communication with your client.

- Stay calm throughout the situation.

- Keep your eye on the ball.

Now, that you know the top two mistakes you can make to kill a big fish deal, you’ll know better how to avoid making these mistakes in the first place and know how to put a plan of action into place in case of a crisis.

Next time we’ll talk about the 3rd and 4th killer mistake you can make in working with big fish clients.


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