Signs Of A Workaholic: What Managers Need To Know

AllBusiness. comAmericans have a global reputation for being hard workers, innovators, and goal-oriented individuals. But while a successful working life has many benefits, it comes at a cost, not only for employees but also for their organizations. The average full-time worker is putting in 47 hours each week, almost an extra day’s worth of time, Gallup reports.

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Americans have a global reputation for being hard workers, innovators, and goal-oriented individuals. But while a successful working life has many benefits, it comes at a cost, not only for employees but also for their organizations. Continue reading “Signs Of A Workaholic: What Managers Need To Know”

How To Generate Leads With Your B2B Website

AllBusiness. comIn my consulting practice, one common complaint I often hear is “I don’t get leads from my website. ” Many clients come to me thinking that generating leads from their website is a pipe dream.  According to HubSpot, in 2016 65% of marketers say generating traffic and leads is their top challenge.

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In my consulting practice, one common complaint I often hear is “I don’t get leads from my website.” Many clients come to me thinking that generating leads from their website is a pipe dream. Continue reading “How To Generate Leads With Your B2B Website”

How The Six Sigma Mindset Helped This Business Owner Succeed

AllBusiness. comWhile small businesses don’t generate the same volume of products and services or have the same level of organizational complexity as big corporations, evaluating and improving processes is critical for success. Systems and processes that help a business run like a well-oiled machine is the premise of the management technique Six Sigma. And by keeping some of its fundamental concepts top of mind, you can help ensure your company runs smoothly and profitably.

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While small businesses don’t generate the same volume of products and services or have the same level of organizational complexity as big corporations, evaluating and improving processes is critical for success.

Systems and processes that help a business run like a well-oiled machine is the premise of the management technique Six Sigma. Continue reading “How The Six Sigma Mindset Helped This Business Owner Succeed”

3 Fundamental Secrets For Mastering Time Management

It can often feel that the thing that stands between you and your goals is lack of time. How often have you wished for more time in the day? How many times have you thought that if you had just one, two, three more hours you could get everything done?But alas, time is the great equalizer – it’s the one thing we all have the same amount of. And so the key is not to wish for more of it, but to use the time you have as effectively as you can. There are a thousand apps and hacks to help with this, but often we miss the fundamentals to get us started and we end up feeling just as frustrated as ever.

It can often feel that the thing that stands between you and your goals is lack of time. How often have you wished for more time in the day? How many times have you thought that if you had just one, two, three more hours you could get everything done?

But alas, time is the great equalizer – it’s the one thing we all have the same amount of. And so the key is not to wish for more of it, but to use the time you have as effectively as you can. Continue reading “3 Fundamental Secrets For Mastering Time Management”

Business Service Companies: Learn From Starbucks How To Treat Customers

AllBusiness. com“I’ll have a venti latte, triple shot, coconut milk, with a sprinkle of cinnamon. ”If you frequent Starbucks, you’ve probably heard other customers give complex orders like this. Maybe you give them yourself.

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“I’ll have a venti latte, triple shot, coconut milk, with a sprinkle of cinnamon.”

If you frequent Starbucks, you’ve probably heard other customers give complex orders like this. Continue reading “Business Service Companies: Learn From Starbucks How To Treat Customers”

How To Leverage Social Media To Drive Insane Webinar Attendance

AllBusiness. comWebinars have seen a massive uptick in popularity in recent years, and this is due mostly to the rise of video. Facebook has prioritized video in its algorithms several times over in the past year, Twitter is still fighting to maintain Periscope, Instagram and other social platforms have integrated live video options, over a billion hours of YouTube videos are consumed every day, and Amazon recently acquired videogame-streaming platform Twitch—the list goes on. So how does a marketer compete with the flood of video content on the web to promote an upcoming webinar? There are two ways: by choosing a stellar webinar service and through social media promotion.

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Webinars have seen a massive uptick in popularity in recent years, and this is due mostly to the rise of video. Facebook has prioritized video in its algorithms several times over in the past year, Twitter is still fighting to maintain Periscope, Instagram and other social platforms have integrated live video options, over a billion hours of YouTube videos are consumed every day, and Amazon recently acquired videogame-streaming platform Twitch—the list goes on. Continue reading “How To Leverage Social Media To Drive Insane Webinar Attendance”

How Millennials In Your Workforce Want To Be Managed

AllBusiness. comYour business almost certainly has seen an influx of new millennial workers, and some managers have driven themselves crazy trying to figure out how to handle this generation. Some guides on how to handle millennials pooh-pooh this generation as arrogant, flighty people who cannot take criticism, look for any excuse to get out of work, and waste all their time on their phones or electronic devices. There are certainly some millennials like that, but the New York Times points out that Generation Xers (individuals between the ages of 35 to 49) actually spend more time on social media than do millennials.

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Your business almost certainly has seen an influx of new millennial workers, and some managers have driven themselves crazy trying to figure out how to handle this generation. Some guides on how to handle millennials pooh-pooh this generation as arrogant, flighty people who cannot take criticism, look for any excuse to get out of work, and waste all their time on their phones or electronic devices. Continue reading “How Millennials In Your Workforce Want To Be Managed”

Carrie Wheeler Joins The Women On Business Contributors Team

Please join me in welcoming Carrie Wheeler to the team of contributors at Women on Business. Carrie is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in technology and leadership. You can learn more about Carrie in her bio below. Carrie Wheeler has served as the chief operations officer of Liquid Web since July 2015.

Please join me in welcoming Carrie Wheeler to the team of contributors at Women on Business. Carrie is a seasoned professional with over 25 years of experience in technology and leadership. You can learn more about Carrie in her bio below. Continue reading “Carrie Wheeler Joins The Women On Business Contributors Team”

How To Prepare For Your Next Sales Call

AllBusiness. comThere are some salespeople who think their selling starts when they arrive at their prospect’s or customer’s office—these people aren’t very good salespeople. To be successful at selling requires preparation which will increase your odds of making the sale. Here’s how to prepare for your next sales call.

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There are some salespeople who think their selling starts when they arrive at their prospect’s or customer’s office—these people aren’t very good salespeople. To be successful at selling requires preparation which will increase your odds of making the sale. Continue reading “How To Prepare For Your Next Sales Call”

5 Tips For Building And Maintaining Investor Relations

AllBusiness. comAlmost all business owners find that, at some point, they need a fresh influx of capital to help their business grow. However, approaching new and existing investors is rarely a fun part of the job. How can an entrepreneur build lasting relationships with experts who can one day turn into investors?Make sure that not too much time passes before connecting with experts.

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Almost all business owners find that, at some point, they need a fresh influx of capital to help their business grow. However, approaching new and existing investors is rarely a fun part of the job. Continue reading “5 Tips For Building And Maintaining Investor Relations”