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Digg it UP - Beyond Self-Promotion - Why Good People Should Sell Themselves
Breaking the Ice and Winning Over the Client!Wherever you turn these days you’ll find articles covering every business strategy and tactic available to man, from how to make a great presentation to strategies for success all the way to negotiations and prospecting and getting a client to commit. But hardly anyone touches on the subject of breaking the ice with a new client and winning them over.Experts say it takes only three seconds to make a first impression. That doesn’t give you much time t > Maybe you feel that it is inappropriate to promote yourself in any way, espe Prototyping Your New Electronic Product IdeaDo you have an idea for an electronic product, the next must-have gadget, music or video system, time saver, or greatest problem-solving device that was ever invented? Even if you have the electronics product design expertise available, there are a number of tasks that you must complete and issues that you must resolve before you have an actual product design that can be produced, marketed, and sold. Once you have completed a product specification docume If you work for yourself, and are perhaps a teeny weeny bit resistant to selling, this wake up call is for you. It is possible that "learning to sell" -- as opposed to learning how to promote yourself -- is not on your priority list. But, if you truly care about your customers, self promotion deserves your attention.Maybe you feel that it is inappropriate to promote yourself in any way, espec Can I Do It All Myself?Sometimes we feel that we are handling everything just fine. You’re a business owner and your list of clients is growing leaps and bounds as you hoped it would. The money is coming in and you may even enjoy spending an extra hour or two at the office to get caught up at the end of the day or early in the morning before the phone begins to ring. This is how you wanted it but if only you had those one or two extra hours every day. The new blackberry is fin ing, this wake up call is for you. It is possible that "learning to sell" -- as opposed to learning how to promote yourself -- is not on your priority list. But, if you truly care about your customers, self promotion deserves your attention. Maybe you feel that it is inappropriate to promote yourself in any way, espe Riding the Waves to SuccessLast week I was confused and frustrated about a few things
related to one of my businesses, and a bit upset with myself
and "The Universe." As a result, I went into a deep
meditation to get some clarity and help.In response to my questions and requests for help, my
Director/Inner CEO asked to me make a shift in the way I was
looking at my business affairs (although as you'll see, the
advice I got applies to personal life too). He suggeste as opposed to learning how to promote yourself -- is not on your priority list. But, if you truly care about your customers, self promotion deserves your attention. Maybe you feel that it is inappropriate to promote yourself in any way, espe Build Rapport Fast! - Eight Easy StepsBuilding rapport is all about creating a relationship, in the moment. And this is vital in business, education, friendships and many other areas of life. We need relationships to help us get the things we want for ourselves in our lives,
like money, promotions, success, partners and above all to feel part of society. You see we are social animals, us humans and if we find it challenging to make relationships, then we feel excluded. And t if you truly care about your customers, self promotion deserves your attention. Maybe you feel that it is inappropriate to promote yourself in any way, espe Are You Ready To Start Your Own Business? The 4 Key Questions You Must AskEvery year millions of people answer "Yes" to that question and every year that answer costs many of them money, time, confidence, and heartbreak. The Small Business Administration estimates there are 580,900 new small businesses opening each year and that number does not include the small one-person entrepreneurships that pop up every day. However even if you are your business's sole employee then there is still something to be learned from the SBA's numbe >Maybe you feel that it is inappropriate to promote yourself in any way, especially when you meet new people. Have you ever you met someone who asked about what you do, and watched their look of confusion when you gave them a barely adequate answer, all because you didn't want to seem pushy or self-interested? I imagine you have the most sincere motives for avoiding self promotion, but may I a
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