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The Internet - A Huge Surge in Entrepreneurs
Sergey Brin and Larry Page, the founders of Google, Pierre Omidyar, the founder of eBay, Jeff Bezos, the founder of Amazon and Tom Anderson the founder of MySpace... what do all of these people have in common with each other? Well first of all, they are the founders of some of the most popular websites on the Internet. Secondly, these five people are true entrepreneurs in a true sense of Entrepreneurship.So what did these people do right? What does it take to be an entrepreneur? Is it as easy of having an idea? Or is it the act of intention mixed with determination?In my

e if their problem and your solution are a good match.

• Put your fees on your website and brochure. In this way, prospects will know your fees before the sales conversation begins.

• Be honest. Tell the prospect what the options are for your services or products, any quantity discounts you offer, and how payment is delivered. Practice saying this over and over again until the words and phrases slip comfortably from your mouth.

• Act confidently when delivering your fees. Don’t downplay your fees. State your fees, then shut up. Don’t make excuses for your fees, or ramble on about them. Look directly at the prospect while delivering your fees.

• Don’t automatically offer discou

Real Estate Marketing Strategies: 7 Steps to Make It Easier for You to Be Resilient
Did you know that every successful professional has one thing in common? They all possess a strong level of emotional resilience. Were they born with it? No, in most cases they learned it as an ability necessary for survival in business.What is emotional resilience:It is the ability to quickly return to a state of poise, confidence and ease no matter what curves are thrown your way. How do you get there?Here are the 7 Steps:1. Have a strong level of belief in yourself:Know that whatever happens, you are offering to the marketplace som

Last week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, “How much do we owe you?” and his embarrassed reply was, “Gee, is $50 okay?”

With the quality of work he’d done and the amount of time he put into it, I would have expected to pay double that amount. His resistance to naming his price reminded me of my small business clients who have the same problem.

All entrepreneurs feel fear at some point, including attorneys, consultants, coaches, and writers. It’s a natural part of starting or growing your business. It can be uncomfortable to take risks, to name your price and tell a prospective customer that you want to work with them.

Roberto Goizueta, the late chairman of Coca-Cola, said, "If you take risks, you may still fail; but if you do not take risks, you will surely fail. The greatest risk of all is to do nothing." Put this mantra into your head: Risk equals reward.

So, what’s the problem?

I’ve discovered seven common reasons why we’re afraid to discuss our fees:

1. Do you feel your fees are too high?

2. Do you think you’re not qualified or experienced enough to charge that rate?

3. Are you afraid of rejection? (Or, possibly, afraid of acceptance, which will mean you’ll have to perform?)

4. Are you afraid the prospect will raise an objection to the fee, and you won’t know how to reply?

5. Are you shy and uncomfortable talking with strangers?

6. Are you afraid to take risks?

7. Are you generally uncomfortable talking about money?

Where does this come from? Is it part of your personality or is this a behavior you learned from your past experience or culture? In many families and cultures, it’s taboo to talk about money or to ask to be paid. While it might be personally beneficial to look inside yourself for the reasons why you act this way, it’s also important to get unstuck by using techniques which help you move forward, such as:

• Have a good pricing strategy. Research the average fees for your type of business so that you know your prices are in line with expectation. If you can’t get competitor pricing information, try Brenner Books (http://www.brennerbooks.com). If your experience warrants it, increase your pricing to reflect your higher skills, knowledge and experience. If you’re not sure how to create a pricing strategy, research it online or talk with a small business consultant or mentor.

• Establish that the prospective customer needs your services before discussing price. You’ll feel more comfortable discussing your fees if you know the prospective customer really want to hire you. Ask a lot of questions to see if their problem and your solution are a good match.

• Put your fees on your website and brochure. In this way, prospects will know your fees before the sales conversation begins.

• Don’t automatically offer discoun

Do Correct Investment in Business Opportunities
Business opportunities are only good when you know what you want and what you are doing. All to often people let a good business opportunity pass them by or they will jump into something when they really don’t know what they are getting themselves into. The business opportunities are only as good as the person who is investing in them. If you do things correctly then your business will grow and expand.There some things that you should keep in mind when you are looking to get involved in some business opportunities. You should never believe claims that you can make money with li

ss. It can be uncomfortable to take risks, to name your price and tell a prospective customer that you want to work with them.

So, what’s the problem?

I’ve discovered seven common reasons why we’re afraid to discuss our fees:

1. Do you feel your fees are too high?

2. Do you think you’re not qualified or experienced enough to charge that rate?

3. Are you afraid of rejection? (Or, possibly, afraid of acceptance, which will mean you’ll have to perform?)

4. Are you afraid the prospect will raise an objection to the fee, and you won’t know how to reply?

5. Are you shy and uncomfortable talking with strangers?

6. Are you afraid to take risks?

7. Are you generally uncomfortable talking about money?

• Put your fees on your website and brochure. In this way, prospects will know your fees before the sales conversation begins.

• Don’t automatically offer discou

Medical Billing - FB0 Record Fields 1 Through 7
The FA0 record for medical billing was pretty long to say the least. Well, the F series records are not quite done. The FB0 record, even though it is separate from the FA0 record, is still considered line item detail for the claim and must be transmitted if it is required by the payer. In this installment we will begin our review of the FB0 record.FB0 field 1, positions 1 - 3, is the record type. This must be filled with FB0. It should also be noted that the FB0 record must come right after the FA0 record for that particular line item. In other words, if there are say fiv

’ll have to perform?)

4. Are you afraid the prospect will raise an objection to the fee, and you won’t know how to reply?

5. Are you shy and uncomfortable talking with strangers?

6. Are you afraid to take risks?

7. Are you generally uncomfortable talking about money?

• Put your fees on your website and brochure. In this way, prospects will know your fees before the sales conversation begins.

• Don’t automatically offer discou

Forward Thinkers Stay Ahead of the Curve
What is it like from a marketing perspective to be yesterday’s news? We rely on what is tried and true in marketing because it is usually safe, tried, and tested. It saves us time, as well, since we don’t have to put on our creativity cap to craft an innovative strategy.But, there’s a certain attractive quality around someone who markets his or her business on the edge. They stretch their thoughts and ideas into new territories to create an innovative way of packaging or presenting their product or service. Shifting ourselves to be forward thinkers, one step ahead of everyo

• Put your fees on your website and brochure. In this way, prospects will know your fees before the sales conversation begins.

• Don’t automatically offer discou

Rising Above The Minutia
Is it menusha or minutia? However you spell it, the question remains: How do we avoid getting stuck in it? First let's get a handle on: What is it? From dictionary.com...mi·nu·ti·a (n): A small or trivial details: From Late Latin mintiae, petty details, from Latin mintia, smallness, from mintus, small.So it means petty details. Let's define what it really means for many of us.1. Metaphoric mud, quicksand or manure.2. All of that seemly urgent, somewhat routine, not that important stuff that needs doing. When we routinely do it, it keeps us

e if their problem and your solution are a good match.

• Put your fees on your website and brochure. In this way, prospects will know your fees before the sales conversation begins.

• Don’t automatically offer discounts. This tells the prospect that your fees are soft and that they’re negotiable. Instead, state your fees and options and ask them to tell you which package is right for them.

• Act “as if.” How would an experienced person in your industry act, when discussing her fees? Act as if you are that person and you’ll find your confidence increasing with each conversation. Practice, practice, practice.

• Get training. If you’re uncomfortable with the whole sales process, get sales training. By attending a class, you’ll learn different ways of saying the same thing, and you’re bound to find a way that’s right for you.

• Refer out. If the prospect really can’t afford your fees and you can’t afford to offer a discount, refer that prospect to someplace where they can find an alternative. Say, “If you can’t afford my fees, you can try these online referral services where you might find someone in your price range.”

Talking about your prices can be uncomfortable. But with practice and persistence, and a willingness to overcome your fears, you can begin to have comfortable conversations with your prospective customers.

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