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Getting Past “No”
During these challenging economic times, many people are thinking harder and longer about purchases before parting with their money. For small business owners, this translates to hearing “NO” more often than in the past. Learning to get past “NO” and to successfully keep the potential customer engaged is critical. Here are some tips to help - Continue Reading
Who is the Gratitude Cookie Lady?
This week’s post is an interview with Lori Saitz, owner of Zen Rabbit Baking Company. She is also known as the Gratitude Cookie Lady. I met Lori at a local networking event and was facscinated by her unique business.
Although our business models are very different, we have benefited from discussing ideas, providing honest feedback and sharing different perspectives. This is a great example of how networking can go well beyond the typical “meet & greet.” Now it’s time for you to get to know more about Lori and her business…
Lori, What exactly is Zen Rabbit Baking Company?
Zen Rabbit Baking Company makes the world famous Gratitude Cookie and Zen Crunch. The company exists to educate people about the power of gratitude and inspire them to express appreciation for their valued personal and business relationships throughout the year, even if it’s not a special occasion. It’s about sending out positive energy and making others feel good.
When did you stop THINKING BIG?
Think BIG, Believe, and Act “As If”….
When first entering the world of small business, many of us began our journey thinking BIG. With great passion and a strong belief that we would be a huge success, we opened our doors and waited for the customers to arrive.
Over time and after experiencing the ups and downs of owning a business, we may have traded “Thinking BIG” for “Being Realistic” and traded “Making Leaps” for “Taking Small Steps.” If this has happened to you, I would encourage you to try out the following exercise for the next 7 days and see what new realities emerge. You might be pleasantly surprised. – Continue Reading
Are you CHALLENGED by the current ECONOMIC REALITY? (Part 2 of 2)
Whether we like it or not, the business environment has gone through a dramatic change in recent years. As discussed in a prior post, “Are you the LIGHTHOUSE or the STORM?” it is hard to avoid all the doom and gloom messages about the economy that bombard us every day.
In today’s and the next Biz Tips post, I would like to continue sharing with you some tips that may help you to focus on what YOU CAN DO and the actions YOU CAN TAKE, even during these difficult economic times, to move your business forward. – Continue Reading
Are you CHALLENGED by the current ECONOMIC REALITY? (Part 1 of 2)
Whether we like it or not, the business environment has gone through a dramatic change in recent years. As discussed in a prior post, “Are you the LIGHTHOUSE or the STORM?” it is hard to avoid all the doom and gloom messages about the economy that bombard us every day.
In today’s and the next Biz Tips post, I would like to share with you some tips that may help you to focus on what YOU CAN DO and the actions YOU CAN TAKE, even during these difficult economic times, to move your business forward. – Continue Reading
How DARING are you willing to be?
A video message from Scott Walkinshaw…. (click image)
Are you ready to be DARING in order to move you business forward?
As business owners, we can slowly move our businesses along, doing what everyone else is doing and what is comfortable for us, or we can decide to be daring. We can decide to do things that, if successful, will immediately propel our business to the next level.
I would like to challenge you to step out of your comfort zone and to be more DARING! – Continue Reading