21 Jun 2012

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Many business owners feel overworked and overwhelmed by the challenges they face every day. They forget the importance of balancing their professional life with their personal life and as a result usually end up with a bad case of the business owner blues. You need time apart from the daily grind of your business to chase those blues away and become passionate about your business again. ...

07 Jun 2012

Everyone enjoys being reminded that they are valued. Want to truly delight your customers? Show them that you care. Appreciation marketing is the process of developing powerful relationships with your customers simply by showing your sincere appreciation. Unlike general marketing, appreciation marketing is personalized for each unique individual. It lets them know that they are truly val...

24 May 2012

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Sales are the heart of your business. They’re what allow it to grow and prosper. Ensuring the success of your sales team is paramount to the continuing success of your business. Achieving real excellence in sales comes from the right mindset. Changing the mindset of your team so that they truly understand your customers is the key to greater sales and a better business. Your products and...

10 May 2012

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For today’s Growth Coach blog, we are once again fortunate to have Glenn Smith as a guest blogger. Glenn Smith is a Growth Coach Franchise Owner from the Houston/Sugar Land Texas area and is a highly regarded business coach, prolific blogger, an accomplished marketer, and has recently been recognized as "The 2011 Coach of the Year" by The Growth Coach System. You can learn more about Gl...

26 Apr 2012

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When trying to reach out to your customers online, remember why you’re using social media. Social media builds relationships. It’s not just an advertisement for your business. Here are some tips and tricks for creating and managing your business’s Facebook page. Social Media gives you several unique opportunities.   It manages and strengthens ongoing relationships Increases bra...

12 Apr 2012

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  Many business owners feel trapped in their own business. Their passion has left and been replaced by chains. What causes these feelings of bondage for business owners? Why do the cuffs keep getting tighter and tighter? Here are the five most common reasons business owners feel imprisoned by their business. Technical Tendencies: Many business owners are former technicians. They g...

15 Mar 2012

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It's always a joy to read blogs written by our Franchise Owners. This week we would like to share a blog posted by Sid Mendelson, the Growth Coach in San Antonio Texas. Sid's blog is a reminder of how just a simple Thank you and just a few questions can go a long way in building relationships. It's an opportunity to learn more about your company and how to improve upon the services you o...

01 Mar 2012

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Abraham Lincoln once said “Books serve to show a man that those original thoughts of his aren't very new after all.” Reading can expand your horizons and connect you to experienced individuals with great wisdom and advice to give. Many have walked the same path before you, making books an excellent source of knowledge. Fill your personal library with some of these books to help guide and...

16 Feb 2012

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For today’s Growth Coach blog, we are fortunate to have Glenn Smith as a guest blogger. Glenn Smith is a Growth Coach Franchise Owner from the Houston/Sugar Land Texas area and is a highly regarded business coach, prolific blogger, an accomplished marketer, and has recently been recognized as "The 2011 Coach of the Year" by The Growth Coach System. You can learn more about Glenn, his cr...

02 Feb 2012

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      Referrals from customers play a major role in the success of your business. They already have some faith and trust in the credibility of your business. Referrals are the prospects to really pay attention to. Are you? All it takes to start is a single question. Ask your satisfied customers if they know anyone who would benefit from your services. Here are some simp...