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Casual Articles - Don't Give Up Too Easily (Clients Are Just Around the Corner)
Have you ever called a major corporation’s 800 number only to be trapped in a maze of automated questions that have to be answered all over again if you ever actually reach a real person? Of course you have and you didn’t like it at all. However, as much as you don’t like that experience, corporations know that you like listening to hold music even less.Studies indicate that customers who are on hold listening to music have a distorted perception of time that makes them believe they are waiting longer than they actually are. The longer a customer believes they are on hold, the more agitated they become when the representative finally answers the phone. To change this perception companies give callers “busy” work to keep them occupied to reduce the perceived amount of elapsed ti
Are you looking for a job -- really looking? Or are you simply waiting for employment to fall into your lap?If you're like about 75% of the job seekers I've met over the past nine years, you're probably doing too much waiting and not enough searching.Stop.Now.Instead, here are two ways to be more proactive -- and much more effective -- in your job search.1) Stop waiting for job leads to appear. Start making your own.Here's a real estate analogy that directly relates to your job search. (Trust me.)Where would you rather buy a 3-bedroom house, in Japan or the United States?Considering the price would be about $2 million in Japan vs. about $200,000 in the US, you'd likely opt for an American home. And why is Japanese real estate so pric
You’re not the only one. I know I’ve been there more than once since being self-employed. I have been tempted to quit on projects or promotions that weren’t going strong on more than one occasion. And I’ve even contemplated given up on self-employment when the chips were down and times were tough.
I remember being in my own practice less than a few years, and for a few weeks, things got really tough financially. It seemed like no one was signing up for my program all of a sudden, two (non-ideal) clients had decided to back out and money got really tight.
Was it a funk or was it a sign that I shouldn’t be self-employed? I couldn’t tell. I went into fear mode, wondering if I would have to go back to working in the corporate world, something I just couldn’t bear to think about, but I just didn’t see the alternative. I was this close to giving up and shutting down my business.
And then something happened. I was walking across Union Square in New York City, headphones on, listening to the radio and a song by Aaliyah came on the radio. The lyrics really spoke to me:
It was a good song and came at a good time.
When the song was over, I flipped to another channel on my Walkman. The SAME song came on. I listened to it and got chills up my spine. I thought, “OK, perhaps I shouldn’t give up so easily. Maybe there is a way.”
Not sure if you’ll believe this, because I didn’t at first. But I flipped to yet another channel. And yes, there it was. The song was playing again. The SAME song about not giving up, about dusting myself off and trying again. I got more than chills. My eyes welled up in tears and I stopped in my tracks. I stood there silently and made a commitment to myself: I was never going to give up. I was going to do what it took to succeed at this thing. And the rest is history.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
- Don’t give up. If the going gets though, if marketing becomes a challenge or you’re not seeing results, keep persisting. Try a different approach. Look at what successful people are doing and do something similar (don’t copy—just get inspired). Finish what you’ve been procrastinating. Look for support, a mentor or a marketing coach. Don’t give up, success is right around the corner and most people give up JUST before they reach the top.
- Print up the following quotes on persistence and stick them on the wall next to your computer, tape them on your bathroom mirror and your refrigerator, whatever it takes to read them over and over again, to give you the strength to keep going. I’m rooting for you and I know you can do it. :)
Soon large corporate clients will be asking you if indeed you will be able to manage incase of a Bird Flu Pandemic. They will want to know if indeed your company will still be around to supply them in the event there is a Bird Flu Pandemic? What will you tell them? Are you even sure you will be around? Have you got a plan? You might wish to start thinking of one now. Meanwhile here is a sample letter response you can send back in case you are blind sided by such a readiness inquiry to such a question from a Corporate Client; Sample Response to Bird Flu Pandemic InquiriesSubject: Bird Flu Pandemic ReadinessThank you for your inquiry dated; (date) regarding our readiness to handle a Bird Flu Pandemic has been considered and we have our plan in place, there fore there should be
I remember being in my own practice less than a few years, and for a few weeks, things got really tough financially. It seemed like no one was signing up for my program all of a sudden, two (non-ideal) clients had decided to back out and money got really tight.
Was it a funk or was it a sign that I shouldn’t be self-employed? I couldn’t tell. I went into fear mode, wondering if I would have to go back to working in the corporate world, something I just couldn’t bear to think about, but I just didn’t see the alternative. I was this close to giving up and shutting down my business.
And then something happened. I was walking across Union Square in New York City, headphones on, listening to the radio and a song by Aaliyah came on the radio. The lyrics really spoke to me:
It was a good song and came at a good time.
When the song was over, I flipped to another channel on my Walkman. The SAME song came on. I listened to it and got chills up my spine. I thought, “OK, perhaps I shouldn’t give up so easily. Maybe there is a way.”
Not sure if you’ll believe this, because I didn’t at first. But I flipped to yet another channel. And yes, there it was. The song was playing again. The SAME song about not giving up, about dusting myself off and trying again. I got more than chills. My eyes welled up in tears and I stopped in my tracks. I stood there silently and made a commitment to myself: I was never going to give up. I was going to do what it took to succeed at this thing. And the rest is history.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
- Don’t give up. If the going gets though, if marketing becomes a challenge or you’re not seeing results, keep persisting. Try a different approach. Look at what successful people are doing and do something similar (don’t copy—just get inspired). Finish what you’ve been procrastinating. Look for support, a mentor or a marketing coach. Don’t give up, success is right around the corner and most people give up JUST before they reach the top.
- Print up the following quotes on persistence and stick them on the wall next to your computer, tape them on your bathroom mirror and your refrigerator, whatever it takes to read them over and over again, to give you the strength to keep going. I’m rooting for you and I know you can do it. :)
In today's society, outsourcing has become a very useful option for those business people with very limited time.In the workplace, demands of the job can often be stressful and often overwhelming. As more responsibilities are place on workers, they find that they have very little time to complete the small projects that are assigned to them.This is where outsourcing can be used. Both big and small companies around the world use outsourcing. There are many benefits to outsourcing.Outsourcing can save you both time and money.Outsourcing can give your employees time to complete their everyday tasksOutsourcing special projects can save you money by not hiring temporary employeesIf you have a business where the majority of your time is spent in the fie
It was a good song and came at a good time.
When the song was over, I flipped to another channel on my Walkman. The SAME song came on. I listened to it and got chills up my spine. I thought, “OK, perhaps I shouldn’t give up so easily. Maybe there is a way.”
Not sure if you’ll believe this, because I didn’t at first. But I flipped to yet another channel. And yes, there it was. The song was playing again. The SAME song about not giving up, about dusting myself off and trying again. I got more than chills. My eyes welled up in tears and I stopped in my tracks. I stood there silently and made a commitment to myself: I was never going to give up. I was going to do what it took to succeed at this thing. And the rest is history.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
- Don’t give up. If the going gets though, if marketing becomes a challenge or you’re not seeing results, keep persisting. Try a different approach. Look at what successful people are doing and do something similar (don’t copy—just get inspired). Finish what you’ve been procrastinating. Look for support, a mentor or a marketing coach. Don’t give up, success is right around the corner and most people give up JUST before they reach the top.
- Print up the following quotes on persistence and stick them on the wall next to your computer, tape them on your bathroom mirror and your refrigerator, whatever it takes to read them over and over again, to give you the strength to keep going. I’m rooting for you and I know you can do it. :)
In today’s competitive world shorter product life cycles, customers rapid demands and quickly changing business environment is putting lot of pressures on manufacturers for quicker response and shorter cycle times. Now the manufacturers put pressures on their suppliers. One way to ensure quick turnaround is by holding inventory, but inventory costs can easily become prohibitive. A wiser approach is to make your production agile, able to adapt to changing customer demands. This can only be done by JUST IN TIME (JIT) philosophy.Taiichi Ohno, a former shop manager and eventually vice president of Toyota Motor Company, is the individual credited most for the with the development of just-in-time. It is a term used to describe the Toyota production system, is widely recognized today as t
Not sure if you’ll believe this, because I didn’t at first. But I flipped to yet another channel. And yes, there it was. The song was playing again. The SAME song about not giving up, about dusting myself off and trying again. I got more than chills. My eyes welled up in tears and I stopped in my tracks. I stood there silently and made a commitment to myself: I was never going to give up. I was going to do what it took to succeed at this thing. And the rest is history.
YOUR ASSIGNMENT:
- Don’t give up. If the going gets though, if marketing becomes a challenge or you’re not seeing results, keep persisting. Try a different approach. Look at what successful people are doing and do something similar (don’t copy—just get inspired). Finish what you’ve been procrastinating. Look for support, a mentor or a marketing coach. Don’t give up, success is right around the corner and most people give up JUST before they reach the top.
- Print up the following quotes on persistence and stick them on the wall next to your computer, tape them on your bathroom mirror and your refrigerator, whatever it takes to read them over and over again, to give you the strength to keep going. I’m rooting for you and I know you can do it. :)
Much of your business image depends on the quality of your written materials (brochures, sales letters, case studies, etc.). A freelance business writer can make your written materials look their best. The benefits to you? You can expect to enjoy increased visibility in your industry, and attract more customers to your business. But not all freelance writers are equal in quality. But how do you pick a good business writer? How can you be sure you’re hiring someone who can make your business look its best?Here are 7 qualities you should find in the business writer you hire:Good SAMPLES. Any one in the business should have examples of the work they do. Look it over. If you like their past work, you’ll probably like what they do for you--even if they don’t have work ex
Quotes to keep you in Client Attraction Mode, even when things get tough:
Never, never, never give up! —Winston Churchill
Never Quit. "Don't ever, ever quit. Recognize that stopping now, regrouping to try a new approach isn't quitting. If you quit you'll regret it forever. —Rudy Ruettiger
Great works are performed not by strength but by perseverance. —Samuel Johnson
Success seems to be largely a matter of hanging on after others have let go. —William Feather
Character consists of what you do on the third and fourth tries. —James A. Michener
Most of the important things in the world have been accomplished by people who have kept on trying when there seemed to be no hope at all. —Dale Carnegie
A champion is someone who gets up, even when he can't. —Jack Dempsey
It's not whether you get knocked down; it's whether you get up. —Vince Lombardi
Let me tell you the secret that has led me to my goal. My strength lies solely in my tenacity. —Louis Pasteur
If you are going through hell, keep going. —Winston Churchill
When you reach the end of your rope, tie a knot in it and hang on. —Thomas Jefferson
I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right. —Albert Einstein
Never give up on something that you can't go a day without thinking about. —Unknown
When things go wrong as they sometimes will;
When the road you're trudging seems all uphill;
When the funds are low, and the debts are high
And you want to smile, but have to sigh;
When care is pressing you down a bit-
Rest if you must, but do not quit.
Success is failure turned inside out;
The silver tint of the clouds of doubt;
And you can never tell how close you are
It may be near when it seems so far;
So stick to the fight when you're hardest hit-
It's when things go wrong that you must not quit.
—Unknown
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