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Social Styles 5-Learning About the Amiable

Social Styles 5-Learning About the Amiable

Why are Social styles important?   In my previous posts on Social Styles, I have stressed the importance of understanding these styles.  Your ability to communicate with these different styles of people will make a huge difference in the profits at your bottom line. Today, I want to discuss the last of the 4 Social Styles, the Amiable.   What is the Amiable Social Style?   Amiable are, well…amiable.  They are very people and question oriented. They are easy to…

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Social Styles 3 – Learning About the Expressive

Social Styles 3 – Learning About the Expressive

Social Styles are important because? In my two previous posts ( http://ow.ly/Zfpn30bKoSK ) (http://ow.ly/1HcK30bYKwv)  we have discussed the importance of understanding social styles.  If you are engaged in business learning to successfully communicate with your employees, prospects, customers and clients is the key to your success.   Knowing your social style and the attributes of the other social styles is vital in building solid relationships. Today, I want to discuss the Expressive style. What is the Expressive Style?   Expressives are…expressive.  They…

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Is Knowing Your Target Audience Critical?

Is Knowing Your Target Audience Critical?

You betcha.  Knowing your target audience is the key to any successful small business.  Here’s a great post from Sivler Egg Media explaining why. Why Is Understanding Your Target Audience So Important?   Many businesses think they know their target audience inside out. But if they took a test, how well do you think they would actually understand them? Yesterday we spoke about how it’s really effective to create a balance between what is right for your business and what your…

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Want a Successful Business? Here Are 5 Keys.

Want a Successful Business? Here Are 5 Keys.

As small business owners, we all want to be successful.  That’s why we started our business in the first place.  But..in order to get there, we must be mindful of certain things.  Here is a great post from the Small Business Administration giving you 5 things you need to know. 5 Pillars of Small Businesses Success By Marco Carbajo, Guest Blogger Published: January 13, 2015 What does it take for a small business to achieve success? Whether you’re already in business, or…

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4 Simple Steps for Winning Customer Service

4 Simple Steps for Winning Customer Service

What is the biggest challenge facing small business owners today? “How do I compete against the big guys?”  Here’s a simple two word answer: Customer Service. How many times have you heard it? I could never talk to a real person. They kept switching me from department to department I was on hold for 15 minutes and then got cut off. Do you think these folks will ever come back?  91% of them won’t (source: “Understanding Customers” by Ruby Newell-Legner)…

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3 SEO Tools Anyone Can Use

3 SEO Tools Anyone Can Use

To the average small business owner SEO is a dark, baffling, process impossible to understand.  Here is post explaining 3 SEO tools anyone can use to improve their blog performance. 3 SEO Tools For Clueless Business Bloggers 07/01/2016 09:26 am ET | Updated 5 days ago   Liesha Petrovich Unashamed non-conformist, small business advocate. Kyokushin Black Belt. Fighting the good fight at Microbusiness Essentials SEO is like flossing. Sure, you know you should be doing it and that it’s important. Yet the whole idea…

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6 Simple Steps to Starting Your Own Business

6 Simple Steps to Starting Your Own Business

Ever wanted to start a small business?  It can be the most fun you’ve ever had.  Here’s a great post telling how to do it it in 6 simple steps.   Image credit: Shutterstock MATTHEW TOREN CONTRIBUTOR Serial Entrepreneur, Mentor and co-founder of YoungEntrepreneur.com   BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION 5 Ways To Boost Your Business’ Cash Flow THOMAS SMALE BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION 4 Tips for Revving Up Revenue When You Need It Most JAY DESMARTEAU BUSINESS OPTIMIZATION How a New, Mobile-Friendly Website Gave a…

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Here’s Why Blogging is Important for Small Business

Here’s Why Blogging is Important for Small Business

As small business owners we hear a lot about things like blogging and social media.  Our first reaction usually is “I don’t have time for that.”  I encourage you to think again.  Here’s a great post explaining why blogging is very important for small business. September 30, 2015 // 8:00 AM Why Blog? The Benefits of Blogging for Business and Marketing Written by Corey Wainwright | @Corey_bos SHARE 1,297 inShare   I had a co-worker email me the other day asking for…

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How to Build a Good Story

How to Build a Good Story

In my last few posts, I have been emphasizing the importance of using stories about your small business to engage potential clients and customers.  People love stories.   And they will remember stories long after your pitch about your product or service is forgotten.  Here is another great article on how to tell a good story.  Harness the power of storytelling to appeal to new customers In today’s world, which is crowded with messages, businesses need to create a brand…

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