"The sky is falling?"
Everywhere I turn I hear people talking about the "sky falling" or the market tanking, and wondering if we are in a recession?
WHY? I think business is what you bring of it. If we are always to be worried about what the world is coming to then how do we enjoy life?
Owning a small home based business now for the past 14 years I have learned many things.
Don't stop building relationships with your customer's.
Building relationships with your customer's will keep them coming back to you. We all need to be needed and feel appreciated. Give this to your customer's and be sincere. Don't only call when you are looking for the sales.
Be giving and it will return to you. I have found that you are not going to change the minds of people. Let them come to you after you have given them your product to try. If they don't like it don't take it personal, they may refer you to someone else who is.
Don't worry about the competition or the larger companies like "Wal-Mart".
The giants will always be out there. Those who own a small business know that it is hard work, dedication, and devotion to what your love and passion is that will make you a winner in the end. Worrying about the "other guys" will only block your creativity that is needed to bring in new clients. Be happy about your passion, and most importantly keep dreaming!
Finally, Networking does work. Find other's out there who are just like you and you can help each other grow. I belong to a few networking groups where I choose to do business with. I listen to what they need or are looking for and we pass referrals. I recently started a new local group and will be devoting some of my blog time to learning more about them, there business and how I can help them. By doing this I hope that my readers my be able to find a small business owner that is someone they will feel comfortable in contacting them for themselves.
If you do not have a networking group in your area, you can search for one online or start your very own. If you need help doing this you can contact me and I will be happy to share a place to start looking.
Look for more on networking coming soon.
Stephanie Blaker
www.stephanieblaker.com
www.gourmetcandles4cash.com
WHY? I think business is what you bring of it. If we are always to be worried about what the world is coming to then how do we enjoy life?
Owning a small home based business now for the past 14 years I have learned many things.
Don't stop building relationships with your customer's.
Building relationships with your customer's will keep them coming back to you. We all need to be needed and feel appreciated. Give this to your customer's and be sincere. Don't only call when you are looking for the sales.
Be giving and it will return to you. I have found that you are not going to change the minds of people. Let them come to you after you have given them your product to try. If they don't like it don't take it personal, they may refer you to someone else who is.
Don't worry about the competition or the larger companies like "Wal-Mart".
The giants will always be out there. Those who own a small business know that it is hard work, dedication, and devotion to what your love and passion is that will make you a winner in the end. Worrying about the "other guys" will only block your creativity that is needed to bring in new clients. Be happy about your passion, and most importantly keep dreaming!
Finally, Networking does work. Find other's out there who are just like you and you can help each other grow. I belong to a few networking groups where I choose to do business with. I listen to what they need or are looking for and we pass referrals. I recently started a new local group and will be devoting some of my blog time to learning more about them, there business and how I can help them. By doing this I hope that my readers my be able to find a small business owner that is someone they will feel comfortable in contacting them for themselves.
If you do not have a networking group in your area, you can search for one online or start your very own. If you need help doing this you can contact me and I will be happy to share a place to start looking.
Look for more on networking coming soon.
Stephanie Blaker
www.stephanieblaker.com
www.gourmetcandles4cash.com
posted by Gourmetcandles4cash | 8:18 PM
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