by Fran McCully | Sep 6, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Customer Service Tips, Expense Reduction Tips, Time Management Tips
If you’re looking for ways to boost your productivity, technology is a great place to start. The good news is there are many free options available. Here are five favorites you might not know about. 1. Bridge lines. If you need teleconference lines, you’re in luck: ...
by Fran McCully | Aug 23, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips
You’re sitting in a room with 30 other business entrepreneurs. Each of you has one minute to introduce themselves to the group. You are number 25 to speak. Will anyone listen? What can you do or say to catch your peers’ attention, be memorable, and have them...
by Fran McCully | Aug 9, 2012 | Business Tips, Management Tips
When was the last time you praised your employees or contractors? Hopefully, you’ve developed the good habit of frequently praising your team members, and if you haven’t, you’re certainly not alone. Most of us do not get enough praise, so there’s a strong likelihood...
by Fran McCully | Jul 26, 2012 | Business Development, Business Tips, Customer Service Tips, Management Tips
One of the main reasons clients leave is because they feel ignored. The cost of ignoring clients is high; you have to do more marketing and replace those clients when they leave. The antidote to this is easy: just stay in touch more with clients, and let them know...
by Fran McCully | Jul 12, 2012 | Business Tips, Decision-Making Tips, Management Tips, Time Management Tips
As a business owner, you have likely acquired many skills and are wearing many hats in your business. Although admirable, your versatility can often lead to slower growth for your company. This happens when you become the bottleneck. Here are five places to check...
by Fran McCully | Jun 28, 2012 | Business Tips, Cost-Savings Tips, Time Management Tips
Just about everyone suffers from a lack of time to do all the things they want, or even need, to do in their business. One of the solutions to freeing up your time is to delegate. The question is, what are the most effective tasks to delegate? Here are ten ideas...
