The cost of fine-tuning your business are in the present. The cost of NOT fine-tuning your business is ongoing into the future.
BUSINESS SYSTEMS & PROCESSES
Goals and Systems. Goals are good for setting a direction; systems are the best methodology for making progress. It’s not about any single accomplishment. It is about the cycle of refinement and improvement. Refine and Improve.
New Idea or Vision. With any new idea or vision there comes a time to take a few steps forward to help realize its viability. Use results-focused steps and you'll know for sure.
Increase Income. A top desire for business owners. Use only (proven and reliable) income producing possibilities and create long term sustainability, instead of short term relief. Proven and reliable is best.
Leadership Skills. You are the leader of your business - whether the size of your staff is zero or many. Learn about leadership ... watch your business grow strong.
Past Clients (inactive). Every past client needs a reminder of the support they received while working with your company. Regardless how long it's been, they can return to (active status).
Current Clients (active). There are key steps to keep active clients active. These steps are an integral part of having a great business.
Marketing. Often business owners are looking for the best marketing strategies available. There are only a few successful ways of marketing and I favor long-term solutions. Change your business with proven strategies. Consistently add more new clients each month. Have less stress, less work, and less ups and downs.
Word Of Mouth (increase it). Desired by every business, everywhere. You CAN increase Word of Mouth. Fine-tune your day-to-day systems and processes so they are more consistent, dependable, steady, expected,than they are today. And you will see your Word of Mouth increase.
Case Studies/Testimonials/Reviews/Success Stories. Many people choose to work with your business based on how other people have experienced working with you. Case Studies/Testimonials/Reviews/Success Stories are necessary.
Profits - A Result Of Your Numbers. The numbers - expenses, prices, and revenues need your undivided attention. Profit is important!
Enrollment Conversation or Sales. With Integrity. Do not to try and sell someone. It's best to find out what they really value. People spend money when they can see or feel the value your product or service has for their life.
Customer Service. (keeping your active clients active). To be of service to your customers. Consider the possibilities to serve them better. Fine tune your processes. The best ways to show you care is to be more consistent, dependable, steady, expected.
Planning. Plan for the next few months or 1, 5, 10+ years. A clear plan for you and your business.
Referrals. (increase it). A big one for most businesses. Companies who track referrals typically find about 15%-25% of their clients actively suggest to others to use their services or products. Imagine what your income will look like with more referrals? They are the best clients ever!
Increase Prices. It's not the level of increase in your prices that's of concern. It is the language and process used to present an increase with prices that is important.
Passive Income. Ways to add income to your business with minimal use of your time.
Expert Status. Expertise is more than what you know. It's also (The Unique You) that sets you apart from others.
Ideal Clients. Be able to describe in detail your ideal client. This creates a healthy business!
Strategic Alliances or Joint Venture Partners. These can super-charge businesses.
The Success Learning Curve. Consulting and Coaching shortens the learning curve to the experience of success.