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Five Sure-Fire Ways to Keep Your Chin Up in Business!
Author: Dan Snow
As entrepreneurs, we all have those times when sales
slump a little, or we feel stuck in a rut, or we're
just not sure if we're even doing the right thing.
Before you let a bad day, or a deal gone sour, fill
you with self-doubt - which WILL effect your business
eventually, try these sure-fire ways to pick yourself
up until the next time you're celebrating a sale!
1. Read over your testimonials from past clients.
This will remind you of how valued your business is, and
how much you have been appreciated. No testimonials? What
are you waiting for? Get some! Get on the phone and call
people who you know have been satisfied with your service
in the past - tell them you're 'revamping your approach'
(then it's not really even a little white lie!), and
wondered if they would consider jotting down a few words
about what your company did for them.
Most folks are delighted to oblige!
2. Call a mentor. You probably know lots of seasoned
professionals who've been around the block a few times
more than you. It doesn't matter if they're not in the
same business - whatever business they're in , they've
probably experienced the same kinds of 'slumps' that
you find yourself in now.
And again, most entrepreneurs who have 'been there, done
that' would be happy to spend a few minutes encouraging
you to carry on with what you're doing.
3. Get outa there! Particularly if you work from home,
it's so important to just simply TAKE A BREAK. Turn
off the computer, hang up the phone, shut down the fax
machine and get outa there! Go for a walk, pet the dog,
find a baby to play with... do ANYTHING that's completely
different than having your nose to the grindstone!
It sounds trite, but a change really IS as good as a rest!
4. Do some innovative thinking. Brainstorm some new,
creative ways to jump-start your sales. I remember reading
somewhere about a guy that was trying really hard to get an
appointment with the CEO of a big company and not having any
luck. Finally, he bought a cheap pair of shoes, put ONE of
them in a box and mailed it to the CEO with a note that said
'Just trying to get a foot in the door.' He got his
appointment - AND landed the account.
5. Spend some time with someone who loves you 'no matter
what.' I know, that sounds pretty 'un-businesslike,'
doesn't it? But what better way to reassure yourself that
you can't take it personally, and that YOU'RE okay, even
if business really stinks right now!
I've tried all of these methods, and every one of them
has been successful - after all, I'm still in business!
About the AuthorDan Snow stays pretty motivated in his
Internet marketing business, which you can find
out more about at http://www.dan-snow.com - Visit
his site or email him at reply@dan-snow.com and
let him know what YOU did to stay motivated! ...
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