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Suggest You - Universal Principals That Guide Business Growth
I’ve been a designer and advertising consultant for over 35 years. I’ve seen my share of business cards and I have a few words addressed to those companies that might benefit from my expertise. I’m not talking to those professionals that are categorized by attorneys, physicians, dentists, insurance agents and accountants. You’ve seen their cards that are traditional black raised print on a white uncoated cover stock paper. They probably also contain a tastefully, understated logo, or credential, of their profession. To those of you I say, that’s barely adequate.Instead, I’m speaking to the average company that has a basic logo and spent between $50 and $100 on a thousand stock cards that a local ‘Quick Print,’ provides. They often have a
I’ve found golf to be a maddening game. The harder you try to hit the ball, the worse the result. However, when you visualize the result you’re after and just casually swing the club the ball flies a mile. Same holds true for achievement in life. The harder you try, the harder it gets. Learn to let go of struggle and just “swing the club.”
8. Make it a point to connect and contribute regularly.
We are often sucked into the vacuum of our business life. Be sure to take time to connect and contribute to benefit another person. Do this formally, as i
Some people assume if you make a few posts and then submit it to the search engines then the traffic will just come automatically. Unfortunately it’s not as easy as that. Be patient. Many search engines take weeks to get in the system. The most effective way of promoting any website is by creating valuable content. It is important to have something of value to offer to your visitors. Adding quality content to your website or blog is the best way to keep visitors returning. Not only will it keep them coming back to see updates, it will also encourage them to create links to your website or blog. Make sure that you update your content regularly. The purpose of having a website or blog is to attract regular visitors. When submitting you website, ke
Today, however, most of us forget to apply them consistently. As a reminder, here are a few Universal Principals based on genius thinking past and present that Baby Boomer Business Owners can use to inspire consistent accomplishment.
Today, I have reflected on my own thinking along with the best genius thinking both past and present and wove them into 10 Universal Principals for both professional and personal growth.
The 10 Universal Principals
1. “Thoughts become things, so think the good ones.”
Mike Dooley of Totally Unique Thoughts (tut.com) does a very nice job reminding us that what we think about every moment brings about the experiences we have in life.
2. There is prosperity in action.
T. Harv Eker, in his book Secrets of a Millionaire Mind explains this principal by telling us “Thoughts lead to feelings, Feelings lead to actions. Actions lead to results.”
3. Strive to be remarkable.
In his must read book, Purple Cow, agent of change Seth Godin tells us, “Something remarkable is worth talking about. Worth noticing. Exceptional, new. It’s a Purple Cow. Boring stuff is invisible. It’s a brown cow.”
4. Focus on creating value for others and your success level will soar.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” (Luke 6:31) -- is the most fundamental of all Universal Principals. Today, brilliant minds such as marketing wizard Jay Abraham use this thought to remind us to, “Always put your client’s needs ahead of your own. Think of the well being of others and focus on YOU instead of ME.”
5. “You must get your living by loving.” Henry David Thoreau.
While few of us will ever live on Walden Pond, making a living by doing what you love and are passionate about is the most direct way to create a life of balance, satisfaction and abundance.
6. Don’t be a chicken crossing the road.
Creative thinker, Joey Reiman, in his book Thinking for a Living reminds us – “Imagine a chicken in great haste to get to the other side of the road. Between him and his goal are a million moments of life he could enjoy. However, all that is on his mind is the ludicrous pecking order of success. From womb to tomb, all he wants is to get to the other side.”
7. Don’t hit the ball, swing the club.
I’ve found golf to be a maddening game. The harder you try to hit the ball, the worse the result. However, when you visualize the result you’re after and just casually swing the club the ball flies a mile. Same holds true for achievement in life. The harder you try, the harder it gets. Learn to let go of struggle and just “swing the club.”
8. Make it a point to connect and contribute regularly.
We are often sucked into the vacuum of our business life. Be sure to take time to connect and contribute to benefit another person. Do this formally, as i
When Should Marketing Take a Front Seat?At some point in a company's growth, there comes a time when it decides whether the product or service it offers has exponential growth opportunities. If these opportunities exist, then a strategy must be formed to take the company to its full potential. Often this involves a shift from a sales-driven focus to a marketing driven status.All change in the corporate world is stressful, even if it is positive change. Nevertheless, the move from sales to marketing is one of the most stressful. Why? Because it entails leaving "what brought us here" and embracing a future with which we are somewhat inexperienced. The entrepreneurial spirit that spurred the company growth in the firs
Mike Dooley of Totally Unique Thoughts (tut.com) does a very nice job reminding us that what we think about every moment brings about the experiences we have in life.
2. There is prosperity in action.
T. Harv Eker, in his book Secrets of a Millionaire Mind explains this principal by telling us “Thoughts lead to feelings, Feelings lead to actions. Actions lead to results.”
3. Strive to be remarkable.
In his must read book, Purple Cow, agent of change Seth Godin tells us, “Something remarkable is worth talking about. Worth noticing. Exceptional, new. It’s a Purple Cow. Boring stuff is invisible. It’s a brown cow.”
4. Focus on creating value for others and your success level will soar.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” (Luke 6:31) -- is the most fundamental of all Universal Principals. Today, brilliant minds such as marketing wizard Jay Abraham use this thought to remind us to, “Always put your client’s needs ahead of your own. Think of the well being of others and focus on YOU instead of ME.”
5. “You must get your living by loving.” Henry David Thoreau.
While few of us will ever live on Walden Pond, making a living by doing what you love and are passionate about is the most direct way to create a life of balance, satisfaction and abundance.
6. Don’t be a chicken crossing the road.
Creative thinker, Joey Reiman, in his book Thinking for a Living reminds us – “Imagine a chicken in great haste to get to the other side of the road. Between him and his goal are a million moments of life he could enjoy. However, all that is on his mind is the ludicrous pecking order of success. From womb to tomb, all he wants is to get to the other side.”
7. Don’t hit the ball, swing the club.
I’ve found golf to be a maddening game. The harder you try to hit the ball, the worse the result. However, when you visualize the result you’re after and just casually swing the club the ball flies a mile. Same holds true for achievement in life. The harder you try, the harder it gets. Learn to let go of struggle and just “swing the club.”
8. Make it a point to connect and contribute regularly.
We are often sucked into the vacuum of our business life. Be sure to take time to connect and contribute to benefit another person. Do this formally, as i
Why outsource your payroll?There was a time that a business payroll was handing out cash at the end of the day. That time is long gone. Payroll, payroll record keeping, payroll tax reporting has become both complex and full of traps for the unwary or uneducated. The process can be very time consuming and expensive. By outsourcing your payroll processing you are avoiding risks and taking advantage of all the advances in technology to save time and money.Save TimeUsing a payroll outsourcing provider will save you time. Particularly an internet payroll service providing a paperless payroll solution. How will they do that?You will be able to input time anywhere and anytime from any Internet connected computer.Your
4. Focus on creating value for others and your success level will soar.
“Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,” (Luke 6:31) -- is the most fundamental of all Universal Principals. Today, brilliant minds such as marketing wizard Jay Abraham use this thought to remind us to, “Always put your client’s needs ahead of your own. Think of the well being of others and focus on YOU instead of ME.”
5. “You must get your living by loving.” Henry David Thoreau.
While few of us will ever live on Walden Pond, making a living by doing what you love and are passionate about is the most direct way to create a life of balance, satisfaction and abundance.
6. Don’t be a chicken crossing the road.
Creative thinker, Joey Reiman, in his book Thinking for a Living reminds us – “Imagine a chicken in great haste to get to the other side of the road. Between him and his goal are a million moments of life he could enjoy. However, all that is on his mind is the ludicrous pecking order of success. From womb to tomb, all he wants is to get to the other side.”
7. Don’t hit the ball, swing the club.
I’ve found golf to be a maddening game. The harder you try to hit the ball, the worse the result. However, when you visualize the result you’re after and just casually swing the club the ball flies a mile. Same holds true for achievement in life. The harder you try, the harder it gets. Learn to let go of struggle and just “swing the club.”
8. Make it a point to connect and contribute regularly.
We are often sucked into the vacuum of our business life. Be sure to take time to connect and contribute to benefit another person. Do this formally, as i
The Internet is a very useful tool for job seekers as it is a great source of information. Also, taking into account of a more wired world, getting online has never been easier. People can cost-effectively get Internet access in public libraries at broadband speeds. But with the fear of information overload, many job seekers do not fully utilize the many advantages of the Internet. This is never a good development.Here are some tips for job seekers:Viewing Corporate WebsitesBefore going for an interview, it is recommended to view the company’s corporate mission statement and goals. This information is readily provided in the company’s corporate website and should also be free of charge.Industry InformationIf y
6. Don’t be a chicken crossing the road.
Creative thinker, Joey Reiman, in his book Thinking for a Living reminds us – “Imagine a chicken in great haste to get to the other side of the road. Between him and his goal are a million moments of life he could enjoy. However, all that is on his mind is the ludicrous pecking order of success. From womb to tomb, all he wants is to get to the other side.”
7. Don’t hit the ball, swing the club.
I’ve found golf to be a maddening game. The harder you try to hit the ball, the worse the result. However, when you visualize the result you’re after and just casually swing the club the ball flies a mile. Same holds true for achievement in life. The harder you try, the harder it gets. Learn to let go of struggle and just “swing the club.”
8. Make it a point to connect and contribute regularly.
We are often sucked into the vacuum of our business life. Be sure to take time to connect and contribute to benefit another person. Do this formally, as i
Jack Welch joined a conference that was held in Duke Fuquay Business School where he was invited to promote his new book called “Winning”. He told audience about how culture is important in a company. Culture builds integration and integration guarantees better products and services for customers. In GE’s 1994 annual report his statements were no different. “Boundaryless behavior…” he said “…has become the right behavior at GE, and aligned with this behavior is a rewards system that recognizes the adapter or implementer of an idea as much as its originator. Creating this open, sharing climate magnifies the enormous and unique advantage of a multibusiness GE, as our wide diversity of service and industrial businesses exchange an endless stream of
I’ve found golf to be a maddening game. The harder you try to hit the ball, the worse the result. However, when you visualize the result you’re after and just casually swing the club the ball flies a mile. Same holds true for achievement in life. The harder you try, the harder it gets. Learn to let go of struggle and just “swing the club.”
8. Make it a point to connect and contribute regularly.
We are often sucked into the vacuum of our business life. Be sure to take time to connect and contribute to benefit another person. Do this formally, as in networking and informally as in coffee with a client, prospect or acquaintance. It is the quickest way I know to increase your results both professionally and personally.
9. Always be receptive to learning more.
New ideas are the life blood of living in creative fulfillment. Take in new ideas regularly and act on them. Your abilities will expand and your passion for everything you do will increase proportionately.
10. “Express a lively and sincere gratitude for all the blessings bestowed upon you in your life.” Wallace Wattles
Wallace Wattles, in The Science of Getting Rich, reminds us to always express gratitude for both the little and BIG things in our life. Regularly expressing gratitude will attract more of the same.
1. Monitor your thoughts. If a negative thought creep in, STOP, reframe the thought into a positive expression and move on with new vitality.
2. Take action today that leads to the results you are seeking tomorrow. Focus on your long term goal, make a decision to accomplish it and then take specific action everyday to reach it.
3. Understand what is unique and remarkable about your business and life. Then go out and share that distinctiveness with everyone possible.
4. Create value instead of products or services. Understand the impact and assistance you offer other people. Then help your clients and prospects reach their goals by utilizing your unique knowledge and perspective. Don’t rest until they do!
5. Identify what you LOVE about your business and life. Then exploit the areas you enjoy and eliminate cumbersome and unfulfilling aspects that hold you down.
6. See the big picture. Don’t be so focused on one outcome that you miss the other important moments of your life.
7. Don’t try. Make a decision to do or not. Act based on passion instead of trying hard to make something occur. You will be swimming with the current instead of against it and your life will begin to flow.
8. Network, Mastermind and connect with other people for the purpose of fully understanding their business and life. Do this regularly and watch how much easier attracting your ideal client becomes.
9. Learn something new every week. New ideas, acted on, bring about new accomplishments. If you are stuck, it means y
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