Coach's Views

GREAT MEETINGS CREATE GREAT COMMUNICATION

John Cleese (Monty Python) captured the reasons many business meetings are ineffective in "Meetings, Bloody Meetings" (Trailer).

Here are 8 elements that I believe are critical to an effective meeting, which of course leads to better communication and ACTION.

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7 TIPS FOR BETTER NEGOTIATION SKILLS

Whether we like it or not we must be able to negotiate. Many dislike the conflict or are feel like the always "lose" in a negotiation. When this is the mindset we can only lose, unless we have the power to get only what we require.

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TIME MANAGEMENT

Structure, or Discipline, includes Time Management & Organization.There are several steps that can be taken to become a Master of Time Management. In this video I cover some of them.

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PREDICT YOUR FUTURE WITH KPI's

I'm sure you know to set goals for your business, but how do you know you are going to achieve them?

Wouldn't you like to know in advance that you are on pace for success? Or, if you are going to miss, wouldn't you like to know and change course?

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DATABASES

Databases are crucial to effective marketing. But like your personal network they need to be given attention and maintained. 10% of your network turns over each year, so if left unattended, your database will evaporate.

Here are some things you need to know about your database.

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UNDERSTANDING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Many owners ask what their financial statements mean. That is an indicator that many more have the same questions. Here a video that introduces what they are and shows how they are built. If you want to know more then please reach out. To me, your accountant, or someone you trust.

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CREATING YOUR MARKETING STRATEGIES

Do you know a business owner that is seeking a more robust marketing plan. This video shares a technique I like to use call a Marketing 10x10. Using Divergent and Convergent thinking we create a master list that is refined and applied. When executing measure and adjust. Let me know your thoughts.

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9 KEY PARTS OF A CASH FLOW FORECAST

The number one reason businesses fail is they run out of money. Therefore, the most critical thing an owner can know is their future cash flows. Here are some key elements to a Cash Flow Forecasting Tool.

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