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Social Media for Service Providers: the Ins and Outs | Ep 86
Social media for service providers comes with its own challenges.
But if you are a non-digital native like me, it becomes extra intimidating.
š¤ Where do you start?Ā
š¤ Can you do it yourself?Ā
š¤ When can you expect...
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Selling a Service-Based Business is Possible! | Ep 85
It may seem strange to talk about selling a service-based business as a business coach, but Sarah Davies from Sweet Spot Business Coaching points out itās one of the many ways she helps her clients.
To be fair, itās...
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Business Proposals That Grow Your Business | Ep 84
ARE YOU PROPOSAL HUNTING?
In case youāre confused, Iām not asking if youāre trying to get somebody to go on one knee.
Rather, Iām wondering if youāre constantly looking for the next opportunity to get a...
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This Winning Proposal Structure Hits Big | Ep 83
A GOOD PROPOSAL IS NOT A QUOTE!
Thatās important, because if you have been sending out quotes, rather than proposals, youāre going to win (or lose) business on price, not value.
Because... youāre not letting your...
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3 Proposal Writing Myths (and What to Do Instead) | Ep 82
PROPOSALS ARE MIGHTY IMPORTANT!
From one small service provider to anotherĀ . . .
What can you do to increase your proposal success rate?
How can you play to your strength in the proposal writing game?
I had a good...
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My Small Business Leadership Pep-Talk | Ep 81
CALLING ALL SMALL BUSINESS OWNERS . . .Ā
As a small business owner, thereās a good chance putting on your leadership boots is NOT part of our natural skill set. Maybe, like I was, you areĀ fighting a daily battle with...
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The (Crucial) Role of People in Business Systems | Ep 80
ITāS HARD TO OVERESTIMATE THE ROLE OF PEOPLE IN BUSINESS SYSTEMS.
Undeniably, tools and processes are core components (we spoke about that in part 1 and 2 of our mini-series),
BUT without the humans involved in your...
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Proven Tips for Effective Business Processes | Ep 79
EFFECTIVE BUSINESS PROCESSES CAN MAKE YOUR SERVICE-BASED BUSINESS GO POW!
When you hone in on them inĀ conjunctionĀ with your business tools and your team, they provide the key to growing your business from small to...
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8 Essential Tools for Every Small Business | Ep 78
Much of my conversation with you about growing your business boils down to 3 things:
Finding the best systems and tools appropriate for a small business
Setting up the procedures that take them to the next...
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Can I Afford to Hire an Employee? | Ep 77
Can I afford to hire an employee?
Itās a question I received from a podcast listener. The answer is not always straightforward. So, Iām sharing a 3 step checklist I use to get a confident YES to the question.
If you...
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Continuity Plan for Small Business: Crash or Soar | Ep 76
Today on the podcast, I talk with Julee Yokoyama.
Julee helps people with their CYA plan. Thatās short for Cover Your Ass.Ā š
Because when sh*t hits the fan and you (for whatever reason) are unable to be present in...
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A Guide to Effective Task Management and Increased Productivity | Ep 75
Are you feeling like you are running close to the wire with important deadlines, doing all the easy tasks first and procrastinating on those āfeel too hardā items, and micro managing your team?
WELL youāre not alone...
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