Tribal Power Within Your Company? January 15, 2009
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , add a commentI bought and have been reading Tribes by Seth Godin and have come away with 5 big takeaways which I want to teach you now.
Don’t get me wrong this isn’t a book review.
If you don’t spend the small amount to invest in it you’re an idiot so go and read it because it’s well worth this small investment. Your wife and family will thank you because you’re making way more money.
You can highlight the key points which jump out at you like I have or jot down notes of those passages which resonate with you.
Going back and reviewing these periodically once a month or once every other month is the best way for the material to sink in, in a lasting fashion.
I say this because you’ve probably seen the statistics from various scientific studies which show the average reader only comprehends 40 to 50% of what is read and only retains 10% of that info after two weeks time.
This means on the 15th day after you read the book you only remember 5% of it. Those are bad odds and you want to take steps to put the odds back in your favor. “Leaders are readers” after all.
Reading has its own health benefits to your mental well being. But as a businessperson you want to get more out of it.
So here are my five takeaways:
1. A tribe is a group of people which requires only two things: a shared interest, and a way to communicate. The world’s greatest and most powerful tribes can move mountains but still require a captivating leader.
2. Tribes used to be local but now because of the Internet they’re global. Because of the Internet they are much easier to organize and can move more swiftly than at any time in history.
3. Small tribes even 1/10 the size of a larger tribe often beat the big crowd because they’re more committed.
4. An individual author, artist, or even businessman needs only 1,000 true fans in the tribe to be fantastically successful and wealthy.
5. Initiative/innovation is the key and most needed component in today’s world. People will scratch and claw your eyes out before finally realizing the change was good. The reason innovators are so valuable is because they’re so rare.
As a bonus, one other take away I got from the book was that effective leaders are out ahead of the pack and many onlookers are telling them to stop because they’ll never make it.
When you look at the most successful and wealthy people in our society people like Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Oprah Winfrey the common thread they each have is challenging the status quo and doing what everyone around them said was impossible.
The key is they had faith in what they were doing and ACTUALLY WENT OUT AND DID IT.
The naysayers will always be there talking instead of doing.
So which group do you want to be a part of? Which of these two groups has and is living the life you want to live?
Port your Business Online for Success January 15, 2009
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , 2commentsIn the current economic climate as the recession bites harder, people will be turning more and more to the internet to source their purchases. Firstly they can look for the best bargains and then purchase on line without even having to leave their homes. This beats the hell out of having to drive miles, find parking space, queue for bargains and then carry the items home or wait for delivery of large products. If your company is still living in the dark ages, and you don’t have an online business then you are offering the competition sales on a plate. In order to stay competitive, businesses need to offer its services/products online, as well as doing business the traditional way. They need to communicate with potential customers who do business mostly online. Be smart and start today to get your business online and out in front.
When you run an online business you potentially have a world-wide audience. This means you can have 24 hour customer access. Automatic systems to respond to orders will be a vital part of the web site design otherwise you will need staff available working unsociable hours. In this new world, the old ways of import/export will become obsolete.
When running an online business you need to be a Jack of all trades. But communication is an essential part of all the different aspects of running a business. Email and instant messaging are efficient ways of communicating with employees, particularly when different time zones are a complication. Setting up an online conference room will save the need for physical space and travelling and will provide a forum for members to air their views, concerns and challenges.
The website home page is the first thing visitors see when visiting your site. To make a good impression you will need a good brand image, clear information and a user friendly process so that customer will find it easy to purchase their goods. (Don’t make it hard for your customers to find their way around the system and buy products, no matter how clever something may be.)
A Nottingham web design company will enable you to update your website whenever you want, so that any changes in pricing or items are current. Statistics reporting is another service which can give you valuable data on how many people are accessing the site, and from that information you can see if your services/goods are attracting the sales you want. If not then there is an opportunity to revamp your products or website to improve on visit/sales ratios.
For customer satisfaction make sure your business provides good quality products, efficient service, and an easy to use system. Where items are good value for money, customers will be happy to recommend your company to friends and family and sales will increase.
The growth of the internet gives a whole new meaning to the world of commerce. Millions of people are out there starting new online businesses, all wanting a piece of the market, all wanting to make their millions. So make sure your business is one of the forerunners and get yourself up there on the first page on Google. Don’t wait, get started now before your competitors leave you behind.
Gardening Equipment - Tips For Buying The Best Kind For Your Sort Of Yard January 15, 2009
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , add a commentVirtually all houses could do with some landscape gardening work, but if you want to make a start on landscaping, you will need to have suitable equipment on hand. There are several items of landscape gardening tools that are absolutely necessary. Although not completely necessary, there are other nice pieces of tools to own.
Find a great deal on budget riding lawn mowers. With so many to choose from you will be sure to get a great deal. When using your riding lawnmower always keep safety in mind. We also have a free video that you can view with easy to follow lawn mower care and maintenance tips.
There is some landscape gardening items that are pretty costly. If landscape gardening is not done on regular basis it can be given on rent.
Many individuals don’t even realize they own some of the popular types of landscape gardening equipment like fertilizer spreaders and other applicators. Although they’re not always considered landscaping tools, that is exactly what they are.
Do you have these kinds of landscaping tools? Have you been using it? If you are not presently using these applications you should start to do so. You can have a lovely and healthy garden if you integrate these things in your plan. Your lawn will be lush and full with no weeds.
If you are planning on doing a lot of work on your garden you are going to need to get yourself some irrigations tools. If you are putting in new greenery such as flowers or trees, this becomes even more essential. It’s essential that your plants and flowers always get the appropriate amount of water.
Investing such landscaping equipment as sprinklers with timers will help you get this system in correct running order. This way you know that your garden is getting watered when it needs it even when you are not home. If you leave town for a few days or are under grass water limitations, then this is especially great.
Landscaping tools is essential to any job, if you want to make your yard as great as you can then you need to get the best Landscaping tools. Anything you might need to help you in your job search is available on the Internet. The best place to shop for any of your landscape gardening equipment needs is on the World Wide Web.
Airline Tickets Purchased on the Internet January 15, 2009
Posted by Pat in : nothing in particular , add a commentWith the growth of the Internet, and the increase of personal computers in more homes than ever, online shopping for airline tickets has become commonplace and airline tickets purchased on the Internet are becoming common.
The number of websites specializing in travel and tickets has skyrocketed. No longer is it necessary to utilize a travel agency. It has become a do-it-yourself world of travel. Due to competition among so many websites, it has become easier not only to book a flight, but also to find the flight that best suits the passenger. This includes variables such as destination, time of departure, airport, and cost. Especially cost. Millard Hiner, CEO of WhiteGyr Web Page Design and Web Hosting, reported at the July 2007 SEO meeting in Reno, NV: All future airline travel will be booked online using an Internet web site. It has become the best way to purchase an airline ticket.
With the growth of the Internet, and the increase of personal computers in more homes than ever, online shopping for airline tickets has become commonplace. The number of websites specializing in travel and tickets has skyrocketed. No longer is it necessary to utilize a travel agency. It has become a do-it-yourself world of travel. Due to competition among so many websites, it has become easier not only to book a flight, but also to find the flight that best suits the passenger. This includes variables such as destination, time of departure, airport, and cost. Especially cost.
Cost is usually the first criteria in a passengers search for a flight. And there is no shortage of websites and airlines advertising cheap airline tickets. But the buyer should always beware. Many tickets are not the bargain they first appear. However, those in search of a true bargain need look no further than the Internet for that really cheap airline ticket.
Southwest is the airline of the future. They focus on the customer while eliminating unnecessary frills. In this way, the airline is able to give the passenger quality at a reasonable cost. This is not to say that the airline lacks services. Quite the contrary, they offer such services as vacation packages, group travel, and tickets for shows, activities, site seeing and much more. A Southwest airline ticket is truly the best bargain in airline travel today. Book your next flight with Southwest and have a great trip.
In todays fast-paced world more people are choosing to fly than ever before. In some cases, it is a matter of time. Someone has to be somewhere tomorrow. But in many cases, people are choosing to fly because they can now afford to fly. Once, flying was beyond the financial reach of many. Today there are many sources of cheap airline tickets.
Although the cost of living and many items are constantly increasing, airline tickets are actually decreasing. Airline tickets are now more affordable than ever. More and more people are boarding planes everyday and flying has become almost as commonplace as getting in a car.
There have been many changes in the airline business. Some airlines have merged, while others have gone out of business. For all the changes that the industry has undergone, the true winner is the passenger. More people are now able to fly, and fly more often.