As small business owners, having raving reviews on the websites is crucial for the first initial introduction to the services you offer. If you are wondering why you need to get testimonials, feel free to visit our post: Why You Need To Get Testimonials For Your Small Business. This week our discussion is about using the right testimonial questions to get the best business review. First, let's go through some tips on creating your best testimonial questions. Start by determining when you … [Read more...] about 10 Effective Business Testimonial Questions
Questions to Ask
Questions to Ask Yourself When Managing Your Time
Managing my time has become an art form. It has taken over 30 years and is still a work in progress. I have been able to control my time to the 15-minute time slot. It wasn't an easy road, though. It took time and focus to keep me on schedule. Keep in mind that I do not have a strict plan. That is the point of being self-employed. I can adjust my schedule as needs arise. I also have flexible clients with me and only have a few on-site clients that need me there a few … [Read more...] about Questions to Ask Yourself When Managing Your Time
Places To Go For Help When Growing a Business
Small business owners are very resilient. We are brave and can figure out problems and succeed at what we want to do whenever we want to do it. But with that strength comes the unwillingness to ask for help. And, that reluctance to call for help can stop our business from growing. This week, I will be talking about places for you to ask for contributing to growing a business. First, you may not know the benefits of asking for help if you never did it before. First, you need to determine if a … [Read more...] about Places To Go For Help When Growing a Business
How to Write An Effective Email
On occasion, I receive unclear emails about what the sender is trying to say to me. Sometimes the subject line is vague; other times, it is unclear the content of the email. As a result, this creates confusion and frustration on both sides of the conversation. Sad news for the sender of the email, isn't it? =( I know I do not like when I am misunderstood or don't receive a response. To help you be more understood through email, I am sharing effective email communication tips and … [Read more...] about How to Write An Effective Email
Ways To Inspire Clients To Change
With all the things we are motivated to do as small business owners, this one question is the root of them all. How do we inspire others in our business? As service industry business owners, we encourage others to get better at what they do. Learn to streamline their business. Help them take action in what they want in their business or life. We are in essence leading them to success. Inspiring others is the most impactful way we can help others to make a change in their lives. Knowing that … [Read more...] about Ways To Inspire Clients To Change
Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place
As I mentioned in an earlier post, September is National Preparedness Month. This month is a perfect time to remind you to review your office procedures and backup plans for emergencies. Doing these tasks tells employees what to do in case of an emergency like a hurricane or other natural disasters. It also shows your customers that you are thinking about their well-being. The clients who have concerns and issues and reach out to you for help or guidance will be your advocate when … [Read more...] about Seven Backup Systems To Have In Place
14 Questions to Ask Before Starting A Business Blog
You have a hosting account with a company. You have your website designed, and your services and contact page is ready to go. Now what? To get people to recognize you, you will need to develop a blog and update it at least once a week. But how do you start a blog? What should you write about? Before asking yourself questions, you will need to stop, think, and plan to determine the goal of this business blog. It's not like a personal blog. It needs to be more organized than a casual, … [Read more...] about 14 Questions to Ask Before Starting A Business Blog
7 Questions to Ask when making an Effective Mobile Office
If you are like so many people these days, you may work at the office, at home, and on the road. And, keeping all the projects and tasks going while being mobile can be challenging. You need to be pretty organized to keep everything where they need to be when you need to use it. The list below is questions to ask yourself to help your mobile office get more organized and efficient. 7 Questions to ask when creating a mobile office for your small business QUESTION 1: What is and is not working? … [Read more...] about 7 Questions to Ask when making an Effective Mobile Office
