Revitalizing A Stagnant Career

I thought it was really important to write this evening blog for a variety of reasons. After speaking with a several business owners and a few friends and family members. We discussed their frustration about their business's and what was missing. Their businesses were in a slump and they didn’t have much in the way of sales or income, business had come to a halt so, I decided to blog about it after sharing ideas with everyone. Do you feel like you're business or career is in a rut? It's time for a new attitude! Here are a few tips to jump-start your career or business. 1. Wake-up: To the opportunities that surround you. 2. Stop: Looking at what you do have and focus on what's great about your brand or product. 3. Consider: Invest in advance training the more you know, the faster you can grow. It will help you provide better quality service. 4. Market: Know your business. Most of us sell ourselves or business without a second thought. 5. Cross Promote: If you're aware of a brand whose services closely match yours, share ideas and business strategies that have worked for them and visit informational website and links. 6. Go the extra Mile: It will reward you and show up in repeat business with your customers. 7. Clients Referrals. Ask present client’s for referrals great way to grow your business. 8. Be flexible: As much as possible accommodate your clients schedule. Find ways to make hours more convenient or pricing more in line with each client’s needs. 9. Be Sure: Connect on all social media platforms. 10. Each Day: Be productive stop wasting time get busy living your dream. 11. Get lean: Trim the fat off your bottom line. Stop spending excessively look for ways to save money, dismiss non-productive staff members. 12. Go High Tech: Send marketing e-mails from your IPhone, I pad Android or Blackberry. 13. Be Creative: Come with marketing events which will bring the sparks back into your business. 14. Do You: You are a business-minded professional. 15. Stop: Stop letting your business run you and run your business. I'd like to hear which steps you'll use to recharge your career.