Author Archives: compassrose
What is Social Networking: Are You Confused?
The Internet continues to grow new media and social networking is one that offers value for both the individual and the business person. It’s not just buzz word, but rather an Internet phenomenon. It’s like a global cocktail lounge or … Continue reading
Success: Can a Life Map Steer You in the Right Direction?
Success is a personal journey. It looks different for each person. It is more than money, professional titles, or higher education degrees. Planning a life of success is about mapping out the aspects of your life. It is a holistic … Continue reading
Strategic Leadership Focuses Your Strategic Planning
Strategic planning and strategic leadership styles vary just as the employees and owners of companies involved in the planning process differ. Visit local bookstores or check on line to see hundreds of books claiming to have the secrets to a … Continue reading
Strategic Planning Improves Results with Consistent Implementation
Strategic plans only help organizations when they are kept active and implemented. The strategic plan defines the business direction. That direction is based on the future, the vision of the company. Before an effective strategic plan can be developed a … Continue reading
Do You Share Your Expertise Enough?
Are you an expert in your field? Do you know your business inside out? Then you are an expert. One of the very effective ways to build relationships and build your business is to share your expertise. Creating articles, newsletters … Continue reading
Are You Challenged By The Marketing Puzzle?
Putting the pieces of the Marketing Puzzle together is one of the biggest challenges many business owners face. Putting it all together is as simple as 1, 2, 3. If you’re like many business owners, the marketing hat is one … Continue reading
Why Aren’t You Following Up With Your Leads?
Have you ever had a GREAT lead for your business and totally dropped the ball? Why on earth does that happen? Most business owners are passionate about their business but marketing and sales is often the least favorite hat. To … Continue reading
What Is In Your Email Address?
Did you know that your email address can affect your business reputation, can help build business relationships and have an effect on your business? Think about the email addresses you see coming into your Inbox. Do you have a different … Continue reading
Top Strategies to Make Your Business Card Work For You
Marketing is one of the challenges we each face as business owners. One of the things that is basic to business is your business card. Your business card is valuable real estate so it needs to be used wisely. Like … Continue reading
How To Use Performance Appraisals To Build Staff Success And Company Results
The annual performance appraisal is an opportunity to enhance employee performance and create greater success for the company and the individual. My intent is to explore how coaching skills can be used in creating a good performance appraisal experience for … Continue reading