Going into business for yourself is a liberating experience, but can also be isolating—particularly when you’re feeling discouraged. We’ve got 20 tips on finding inspiration and keeping yourself motivated when working alone.
Impress in Excess: 10 Customer Service Tips Guaranteed to Delight (and Help Y...Ruby
These days customers are shopping for more than just a product or service. Customers want an experience. These 10 customer service tips will help you elevate your customer service game so that you can impress your clients while growing your business!
This document outlines 5 steps to gaining more referrals in sales: 1) Start a monthly advocate program to stay in touch with referral sources, 2) Develop a culture of referrals by asking customers how you can help them and connecting them with others, 3) Write referral letters thanking customers and asking for referrals, 4) Send thank you notes and gifts for referrals, and 5) Create a networking club to connect great referrers. Taking small actions regularly to show customers you care about them and their business can help increase the number of quality referrals over time.
When I put a call out for article topics I received a lot of requests for beginner’s marketing information. Really, sharing thoughts on marketing your business is good for all of us. It’s something we can always use a refresher on.
In my Value Selling Workshop, I kick things off with this 20,000 foot level presentation "Eleven Essentials For Salespeople." (The full 4 hour workshop is chock-full of goodness and value selling learning, including 5 individual and team exercises. Suitable for sales & marketing groups of 9 or more).
ClickBank copywriting secrets part one. Inside this
eBook, you will discover the topics about why the top is the most
important aspect, writing a powerful headline, understanding the
psychology of headlines, headlines examples and headline swipes
you can use.
The presentation should be tailored specifically for each prospect by connecting how the product or service benefits them. Global studies show that the majority of consumers now research businesses online and want promotions on social media. When presenting, get straight to the key points with a prepared agenda, justify your recommendations, and ask for a decision. Use an animated voice, physical demonstrations, and belief in the product to engage prospects.
Are you a sales star? 10 Hacks to master your Sales Presentation!Animaker .com
Becoming a sales star is not an easy task. Here are 10 hacks for you to can implement in your sales presentation and become the sales star of your company
Checklist for hiring to company culture by HeeboSusanna Rantanen
Hiring based on company culture is important for strengthening an employer brand and making future hires easier. When hiring, companies should profile the position, company purpose and culture. They should storytell about company needs, culture and opportunities. Companies should share job postings internally and externally to engage networks and find the best cultural fit, even if skills need some training. All candidates should be treated kindly throughout the hiring process to build a positive reputation.
Impress in Excess: 10 Customer Service Tips Guaranteed to Delight (and Help Y...Ruby
These days customers are shopping for more than just a product or service. Customers want an experience. These 10 customer service tips will help you elevate your customer service game so that you can impress your clients while growing your business!
This document outlines 5 steps to gaining more referrals in sales: 1) Start a monthly advocate program to stay in touch with referral sources, 2) Develop a culture of referrals by asking customers how you can help them and connecting them with others, 3) Write referral letters thanking customers and asking for referrals, 4) Send thank you notes and gifts for referrals, and 5) Create a networking club to connect great referrers. Taking small actions regularly to show customers you care about them and their business can help increase the number of quality referrals over time.
When I put a call out for article topics I received a lot of requests for beginner’s marketing information. Really, sharing thoughts on marketing your business is good for all of us. It’s something we can always use a refresher on.
In my Value Selling Workshop, I kick things off with this 20,000 foot level presentation "Eleven Essentials For Salespeople." (The full 4 hour workshop is chock-full of goodness and value selling learning, including 5 individual and team exercises. Suitable for sales & marketing groups of 9 or more).
ClickBank copywriting secrets part one. Inside this
eBook, you will discover the topics about why the top is the most
important aspect, writing a powerful headline, understanding the
psychology of headlines, headlines examples and headline swipes
you can use.
The presentation should be tailored specifically for each prospect by connecting how the product or service benefits them. Global studies show that the majority of consumers now research businesses online and want promotions on social media. When presenting, get straight to the key points with a prepared agenda, justify your recommendations, and ask for a decision. Use an animated voice, physical demonstrations, and belief in the product to engage prospects.
Are you a sales star? 10 Hacks to master your Sales Presentation!Animaker .com
Becoming a sales star is not an easy task. Here are 10 hacks for you to can implement in your sales presentation and become the sales star of your company
Checklist for hiring to company culture by HeeboSusanna Rantanen
Hiring based on company culture is important for strengthening an employer brand and making future hires easier. When hiring, companies should profile the position, company purpose and culture. They should storytell about company needs, culture and opportunities. Companies should share job postings internally and externally to engage networks and find the best cultural fit, even if skills need some training. All candidates should be treated kindly throughout the hiring process to build a positive reputation.
Prospecting masterclass: How to skyrocket your connect ratesAndy Culligan
In the last few months, a lot has changed.
Yeah, you don't need reminding.
With face-to-face meetings and events a no-go, we've all moved online.
The question is, how do you keep your connect rates high, when prospects are getting more emails and LinkedIn messages than ever? In this masterclass, we're going to discuss the fundamentals of prospecting, what you can do to stand out in a sea of outreach messages, and how you can use video to make things personal.
The document discusses why prospects are not calling sales reps back and provides advice on how to get prospects to return calls. It states that prospects are not calling back because sales reps are not providing enough value in their messages. It advises reps to stop leaving boring messages and instead craft messages that provide helpful, useful information to prospects by learning what is important to them. Reps should focus on discussing the benefits their product or service provides to the prospect rather than what the rep wants.
Amy Porterfield on Using Webinars to Grow Your MembershipThe Membership Guys
When trying to attract new people to your membership site, giving potential members a taste of what’s on offer before asking them to part with their cash and invest in your product is a great way of overcoming any doubts they may have about joining.
With this in mind it stands to reason that hosting free webinars can be a fantastic way of winning new members by demonstrating your expertise, proving your credibility and showing why joining your membership is worthwhile.
When it comes to using webinars to sell digital products, there are few people quite as knowledgeable as Amy Porterfield. Webinars are fundamental to Amy’s success, and in this episode of The Membership Guys Podcast, she shares with us her top tips and insight on how you could use webinars to promote and grow your membership site.
Outbound Masterclass: How to Cold Call, Email, and Social Sell like a proAndy Culligan
The document outlines tips and strategies for social selling, cold calling, email prospecting, and personal branding. It discusses improving LinkedIn profiles, growing networks, creating and sharing content, and engaging with others. Specific advice includes focusing on problems customers want solved rather than products, using customer language and tones, asking permission before advancing in conversations, and personalizing outreach through filling in blanks. The presentation aims to teach salespeople to connect on social media and stand out from competitors.
This training focuses on improving customer service culture by focusing on five key aspects: anticipation, acknowledgment, availability, adaptability, and atmosphere. The presentation follows a student customer, Jane, through various dining experiences to demonstrate both poor and good examples of these aspects. Poor experiences include an empty grab-n-go cooler demonstrating a lack of anticipation and an employee ignoring Jane's request for assistance due to a lack of availability and adaptability. A good experience occurs when an employee at the register apologizes for the empty cooler and offers to help find Jane's usual item, demonstrating acknowledgment and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Marketer's Guide To Customer InterviewsGood Funnel
A step-by-step guide on how to doing customer interviews that reveal revenue-boosting insights. This deck is made exclusively for marketers & copywriters.
This document outlines Richard Mulvey's Power Series on creating raving fans through excellent customer service. It discusses 10 topics over 10 weeks focused on customer service excellence. Key points include that having satisfied customers is not enough, businesses need to develop raving fans through creating a customer service vision, listening to customers, focusing on products, service, employees, and properly handling complaints. The goal is to ensure customers return through friendly service, quality products, and customer care.
How to Boost Your Website Conversions - Triple PlayAntoine Dupont
Slides from my presentation at TriplePlay 2021 in Atlantic City, NJ on December 8, 2021. This was the 3:30 pm session. Enjoy!
You don’t need to spend more money to make your website a conversion machine. It’s all about the story you tell. If your website’s messaging is unclear, it’s costing you potential customers. In this presentation, marketing conversion expert Antoine Dupont shows you a proven communication formula utilized on thousands of websites. You’ll walk out understanding how to create a good marketing story and why it’s the most powerful tool to compel the human brain (and pocketbook).
Build your Talk Tracks - Selling and Marketing Messages WorkbookThe Selling Agency
Talk Tracks communicate what you do, how you do it, what results you deliver and for whom you work with.
The goal is to begin a relationship with your messages that turns prospects into customers.
By nailing the “what, how, why and for whom”, in a clear, concise and relevant way, you build a powerful foundation for all your sales and marketing communications.
You can build your brand touch points consistently and deeply demonstrate your unique expertise.
http://www.thesellingagency.com/wasting-first-impressions-talk-tracks/
ClickBank copywriting secrets part one. Inside this
eBook, you will discover the topics about why the top is the most
important aspect, writing a powerful headline, understanding the
psychology of headlines, headlines examples and headline swipes
you can use.
6 tips to create an email marketing plan for real estate agentsSherin Thomas
Email marketing is one of the most essential elements for each real estate marketing plan. It is significant to keep in constant contact with your customers. This kind of marketing for real estate agents provide ways that these agents can use to enhance response rates for their business.
Straight Forward Sales. BNI Caislean PresentationStephen Mc Lean
Presentation to BNI Caislean chapter on 20th April 2016. Focussing on why members of the group can feel comfortable recommending Stephen Mc Lean as an estate agent and also to highlight some sales procedures and habits that can be applied to any business.
Most sales pitches suck. Why? Because they are all about you instead of focusing on the client and their needs. Here is what you can do to change and make them better. Be a Blue Lobster and stand out.
This executive book summary provides a high-level overview of the book "Barking Up a Dead Horse" in 3 paragraphs:
1) The book explores a new approach to sales and business development that combines real-world business strategy with interpersonal psychology and finding meaning at work. It examines how adjusting one's thinking, language, and process at a deeper level can help professionals grow their business without changing who they are.
2) Most sales professionals struggle with not clearly communicating their unique value, not having an effective client engagement process, and being too emotionally attached to closing deals. The book presents a model to help professionals improve in these key areas.
3) By getting clear on what types of clients
The document provides 12 ideas to reduce marketing fatigue and drive revenue. It suggests being more relevant to customers by understanding their preferences. It also recommends mixing up marketing messages and formats instead of using the same thing constantly. Additionally, the document advises leaving space between marketing contacts and reviewing efforts for signs of fatigue. The overall goal is to provide valuable content to customers in a fun and authentic way through various channels like social media, video, and games.
We all succumb to procrastination at some stage. In this Slideshare, The Time Doctor will provide some simple but highly effective strategies, that will help you to get started at those times when we succumb to that enemy of productivity - procrastination
Prospecting masterclass: How to skyrocket your connect ratesAndy Culligan
In the last few months, a lot has changed.
Yeah, you don't need reminding.
With face-to-face meetings and events a no-go, we've all moved online.
The question is, how do you keep your connect rates high, when prospects are getting more emails and LinkedIn messages than ever? In this masterclass, we're going to discuss the fundamentals of prospecting, what you can do to stand out in a sea of outreach messages, and how you can use video to make things personal.
The document discusses why prospects are not calling sales reps back and provides advice on how to get prospects to return calls. It states that prospects are not calling back because sales reps are not providing enough value in their messages. It advises reps to stop leaving boring messages and instead craft messages that provide helpful, useful information to prospects by learning what is important to them. Reps should focus on discussing the benefits their product or service provides to the prospect rather than what the rep wants.
Amy Porterfield on Using Webinars to Grow Your MembershipThe Membership Guys
When trying to attract new people to your membership site, giving potential members a taste of what’s on offer before asking them to part with their cash and invest in your product is a great way of overcoming any doubts they may have about joining.
With this in mind it stands to reason that hosting free webinars can be a fantastic way of winning new members by demonstrating your expertise, proving your credibility and showing why joining your membership is worthwhile.
When it comes to using webinars to sell digital products, there are few people quite as knowledgeable as Amy Porterfield. Webinars are fundamental to Amy’s success, and in this episode of The Membership Guys Podcast, she shares with us her top tips and insight on how you could use webinars to promote and grow your membership site.
Outbound Masterclass: How to Cold Call, Email, and Social Sell like a proAndy Culligan
The document outlines tips and strategies for social selling, cold calling, email prospecting, and personal branding. It discusses improving LinkedIn profiles, growing networks, creating and sharing content, and engaging with others. Specific advice includes focusing on problems customers want solved rather than products, using customer language and tones, asking permission before advancing in conversations, and personalizing outreach through filling in blanks. The presentation aims to teach salespeople to connect on social media and stand out from competitors.
This training focuses on improving customer service culture by focusing on five key aspects: anticipation, acknowledgment, availability, adaptability, and atmosphere. The presentation follows a student customer, Jane, through various dining experiences to demonstrate both poor and good examples of these aspects. Poor experiences include an empty grab-n-go cooler demonstrating a lack of anticipation and an employee ignoring Jane's request for assistance due to a lack of availability and adaptability. A good experience occurs when an employee at the register apologizes for the empty cooler and offers to help find Jane's usual item, demonstrating acknowledgment and a welcoming atmosphere.
The Marketer's Guide To Customer InterviewsGood Funnel
A step-by-step guide on how to doing customer interviews that reveal revenue-boosting insights. This deck is made exclusively for marketers & copywriters.
This document outlines Richard Mulvey's Power Series on creating raving fans through excellent customer service. It discusses 10 topics over 10 weeks focused on customer service excellence. Key points include that having satisfied customers is not enough, businesses need to develop raving fans through creating a customer service vision, listening to customers, focusing on products, service, employees, and properly handling complaints. The goal is to ensure customers return through friendly service, quality products, and customer care.
How to Boost Your Website Conversions - Triple PlayAntoine Dupont
Slides from my presentation at TriplePlay 2021 in Atlantic City, NJ on December 8, 2021. This was the 3:30 pm session. Enjoy!
You don’t need to spend more money to make your website a conversion machine. It’s all about the story you tell. If your website’s messaging is unclear, it’s costing you potential customers. In this presentation, marketing conversion expert Antoine Dupont shows you a proven communication formula utilized on thousands of websites. You’ll walk out understanding how to create a good marketing story and why it’s the most powerful tool to compel the human brain (and pocketbook).
Build your Talk Tracks - Selling and Marketing Messages WorkbookThe Selling Agency
Talk Tracks communicate what you do, how you do it, what results you deliver and for whom you work with.
The goal is to begin a relationship with your messages that turns prospects into customers.
By nailing the “what, how, why and for whom”, in a clear, concise and relevant way, you build a powerful foundation for all your sales and marketing communications.
You can build your brand touch points consistently and deeply demonstrate your unique expertise.
http://www.thesellingagency.com/wasting-first-impressions-talk-tracks/
ClickBank copywriting secrets part one. Inside this
eBook, you will discover the topics about why the top is the most
important aspect, writing a powerful headline, understanding the
psychology of headlines, headlines examples and headline swipes
you can use.
6 tips to create an email marketing plan for real estate agentsSherin Thomas
Email marketing is one of the most essential elements for each real estate marketing plan. It is significant to keep in constant contact with your customers. This kind of marketing for real estate agents provide ways that these agents can use to enhance response rates for their business.
Straight Forward Sales. BNI Caislean PresentationStephen Mc Lean
Presentation to BNI Caislean chapter on 20th April 2016. Focussing on why members of the group can feel comfortable recommending Stephen Mc Lean as an estate agent and also to highlight some sales procedures and habits that can be applied to any business.
Most sales pitches suck. Why? Because they are all about you instead of focusing on the client and their needs. Here is what you can do to change and make them better. Be a Blue Lobster and stand out.
This executive book summary provides a high-level overview of the book "Barking Up a Dead Horse" in 3 paragraphs:
1) The book explores a new approach to sales and business development that combines real-world business strategy with interpersonal psychology and finding meaning at work. It examines how adjusting one's thinking, language, and process at a deeper level can help professionals grow their business without changing who they are.
2) Most sales professionals struggle with not clearly communicating their unique value, not having an effective client engagement process, and being too emotionally attached to closing deals. The book presents a model to help professionals improve in these key areas.
3) By getting clear on what types of clients
The document provides 12 ideas to reduce marketing fatigue and drive revenue. It suggests being more relevant to customers by understanding their preferences. It also recommends mixing up marketing messages and formats instead of using the same thing constantly. Additionally, the document advises leaving space between marketing contacts and reviewing efforts for signs of fatigue. The overall goal is to provide valuable content to customers in a fun and authentic way through various channels like social media, video, and games.
We all succumb to procrastination at some stage. In this Slideshare, The Time Doctor will provide some simple but highly effective strategies, that will help you to get started at those times when we succumb to that enemy of productivity - procrastination
Cost effective business ideas at work prepared by harish ramakrsihnanHARISH RAMAKRISHNAN
This document provides 23 cost effective business ideas and tips for businesses. Some of the ideas include creating business cards that represent employees as individuals, holding contests for employees to design company t-shirts, collecting drawings from employees' children to display in the office, and adding inspirational quotes or messages to computer startups and fax cover sheets. Other suggestions involve videotaping celebrations of company events and legends, creating a company mascot, designating a "laugh room" with stress toys, and displaying personal items in offices to connect with visitors on a human level. The document advocates embracing risk, being patient in the journey of turning ideas into reality, and not putting too much pressure on oneself.
This document outlines 10 quick and easy "innovation infusions" that can help build a culture of innovation within an organization. The infusions include taking a design thinking crash course, conducting team visioning exercises, hosting ideation lunch breaks, taking walks to understand the customer perspective, adding creativity exercises to meetings, and more. The infusions are meant to encourage innovative thinking and can be done alongside other larger culture change efforts.
We work more than we sleep or any other activities. Forming effective work habits is crucial to our lives and productivity at work. Whether you are looking to improve your work or career advancement, you need to start by building effective habits at your work place.
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Whether you work for yourself or someone else you will need to be both organized and productive at work; every day. Not only will you feel better but you'll also impress your boss, colleagues and clients. So how can you make sure that you stay organized and productive? In this Deck and linked Webinar we’ll discuss ten things that you can do to be more productive
The document provides 37 tips for motivating and encouraging employees. Some key tips include giving raises, commissions, buying lunch, sending handwritten notes, asking employees how they are doing, empowering employees to own projects, sharing employee accomplishments on social media, being fair in rules and criticism, and admitting limitations. The overall message is that small acts of recognition can boost employee morale beyond just monetary incentives.
The document provides best practices notes from a 1998 new media conference. It recommends being wary of big IT companies and avoiding trying to radically change company culture all at once when partnering with outside organizations. It emphasizes continuing to build on ambition, delegating responsibility as the organization grows, and keeping projects, tools, and processes simple. It stresses the importance of iteration in projects, using small creative teams, and continuing professional development to build expertise.
DubLi Network | 7 Effective Tips for DubLi Network Success from the StartDubLi Network
From sticking to what you’re good at to persevering and making the right plan, these seven tips will remind you how easy it really is to get started as a DubLi Network BA.
If you're an online business owner that understands the power of social media, but realize that it can also distract you from work, this slide show includes 10 practical tips to help you stay focused.
This document provides guidance on engaging customers through effective messaging and content creation. It discusses three key steps: having a simple message conveyed in 10 words or less, creating shareable visual content like photos and videos, and targeting the messaging at early adopters who will spread the word. The goal is to develop content that resonates and spreads widely through social sharing.
10 Lessons I learnt from my 1.5 years experience in the Digital industryRajashree Das
Every day is a new challenge. Every day is a new chance. This is something which is applicable to people from all walks of life. Never let failures, loopholes and your weaknesses overshadow your good qualities. We all are humans, none of us are perfect- it’s okay to have a few flaws but it’s more essential to overcome them with your positive side.
10 lessons I learnt from my 1.5 years of experience in the digital industry.
No business can thrive without the discovery of a great idea. But, then again, an idea needs to undergo proper development to transform into a successful business venture – else your unpolished idea dies a quick death. In this article, we will talk about how one can turn an idea into a business.
10 Things To Do Right Away Before Starting Your Product JourneyMindbowser Inc
Each product journey is different from others but the process remains the same. The things to do are mentioned to help you build a great foundation for the execution of your startup idea. If building a startup is a journey, Take the right baggage with you.
Working from home has unique challenges. This presentation provided suggestions on how to manage your time, increase productivity, and protect yourself from burnout - or the opposite, lack of productive work.
This document provides 10 tips for employing yourself:
1) Change your mindset to see yourself as the owner of your own company.
2) Limit interactions with other job seekers and network with employed people instead.
3) File a DBA (doing business as name), register domains, and open social media for your business.
4) Open a business bank account, develop your brand, and order business cards.
5) Grow your business by attending networking events, using social media, and keeping a client pipeline.
This document provides 10 tips for employing yourself:
1) Change your mindset to see yourself as the owner of your own company.
2) Limit interactions with other job seekers and network with employed people instead.
3) File a DBA (doing business as name) with the county and register related domain names and accounts.
4) Open a business bank account, develop your brand, and order business cards.
How to Solve Problems and Test Ideas in Five DaysGagan Malhotra
The document outlines the Google Ventures sprint process created by Jake Knapp. The sprint is a 5-day process where teams: 1) crystalize an ambitious problem to solve on Monday, 2) independently sketch potential solutions on Tuesday, 3) decide on one sketch to prototype on Wednesday, 4) build the prototype on Thursday, and 5) interview and learn from 5 potential customers on Friday. The sprint process emphasizes rapid prototyping and testing ideas with customers to help teams solve big problems or plan important projects.
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This document shares stories from small business owners about how their businesses have changed during the COVID-19 pandemic. Many have shifted to online and remote operations, with some finding increased business and productivity this way. Others have implemented new safety and sanitation procedures. Overall, businesses report being more flexible, learning to think outside the box, and recognizing the importance of planning and adapting to changing circumstances.
Jill Nelson Leadership Philosophy: Culture Powered GrowthRuby
This document discusses how company culture can power growth. It uses the example of Ruby Receptionists, which saw sales increase after establishing a set of core values like "Foster Happiness" and "Practice WOWism". The document outlines Ruby's planning process and shows how reported mistakes by employees declined as the culture empowered people. It advocates that companies should know their mission and values, create aligned experiences for customers, and incentivize an empowered team to drive results. Case studies showcase how Ruby brings its culture to life through events, community involvement, and employee perks.
Forget "A" as in "Alpha"; wouldn't "A" as in "Absolutely" leave a lasting impression on your callers? Download the Ruby Spelling Alphabet and hang it near your phone for a delightful way to verify spelling!
A as in Absolutely
B as in Brilliant
C as in Cupcake
D as in Delightful
E as in Excellent
F as in Fantastic
G as in Giggle
H as in Happy
I as in Ice Cream
J as in Joy
K as in Kitten
L as in Lovely
M as in Magic
N as in Naturally
O as in Outstanding
P as in Perfect
Q as in Quick
R as in Ruby
S as in Sunshine
T as in Terrific
U as in Upbeat
V as in Vibrant
W as in Wow
X as in Xs and Os
Y as in Yes
Z as in Zany
Explore the key differences between silicone sponge rubber and foam rubber in this comprehensive presentation. Learn about their unique properties, manufacturing processes, and applications across various industries. Discover how each material performs in terms of temperature resistance, chemical resistance, and cost-effectiveness. Gain insights from real-world case studies and make informed decisions for your projects.
2. Tip #1 – Laugh!
Laughter releases
endorphins, raising spirits
and sparking creativity. To
give yourself a good case
the giggles:
• Compile your favorite
clips into a YouTube
playlist
• Bookmark humor sites
and spend 10-15 minutes
having a chuckle
Photo by Simon Vorgrimmler via Flickr
3. Tip #2 – Create an Affirmation Board
Many Ruby employees affix “Ruby Raves,” our internal
affirmation cards, around their desks to keep them
motivated.
To build your own board, put up emails, birthday cards
pictures to remind you how awesome you are
the day.
4. Tip #3 – Move!
Feeling stuck? Get your
adrenaline going a quick
run, walk or a few yoga
poses.
Greatist also an excellent
series of fun exercises
can be completed at your
desk, including chair
dancing!
5. Tip #4 – Learn Something New
Your brain is always looking for connections between pieces of information.
Learning something new can bring new perspective to current challenges.
RSS readers, such as Feedly or Flipboard, to keep up with changes in your
industry. Podcasts, such as Entrepreneur on Fire, are also great to provide
additional inspiration.
Photo by the Italian voice via Flickr
6. Tip #5 – Do Your
Chores
Break up tough projects with
smaller, less involved tasks.
Spend 10-15 minutes
completing administrative
tasks, such as filing
or cleaning out your
downloads folder. You’ll give
your brain a rest, and check
off a few pesky to-do items!
7. Tip #6 – Share Your Task List
Peer pressure is useful motivational tool. At Ruby, team members looking for
little extra accountability can post their projects to our community
Achieve a similar effect with your business through a shared Trello board.
a free, online task management tool—lays out tasks as individual cards. Invite
others via email to view your board to hold you accountable for important
8. Tip #7 –
Run An Errand
Running a personal errand
helps gets you out of the
house, takes your mind off
work, and gives you some
time to focus on yourself.
You’ll return to your work
ready to get back to
business, having knocked
out those nagging to-dos.
9. Tip #8 – Co-Work
A home offices is great for focus, but sometimes you need to meet and mingle
with fellow entrepreneurs. Get out of the house and try your local coworking
space. These spaces rent desks by the hour, day or month, and provide access
community of small business owners and freelancers.
Photo by Mindaugas Danysvia Flickr
10. Tip #9 – Schedule
Daily Phone Calls
Make it part of your
to call a different person
from your contacts each
day. The variety of topics
from person to person get
your brain firing, and each
call gives you an
opportunity to talk
your current project.
11. Tip #10 – Create a Motivational A-Team
Form a group with 2-3 fellow entrepreneurs. Set a timeframe and have
person set one goal to be completed in that timeframe. Meet once a week
review your progress towards the goal. When you’re struggling, reach out
your team for motivation and encouragement!
12. Tip #11 – Send An
Affirmation
Chances are you’re not the
only one feeling stuck.
a friend an e-card or a
email letting them know
they’re doing a great job,
how much you appreciate
your friendship. You’ll feel
great knowing you’ve
make someone else’s day!
13. Tip #12 – Create a LinkedIn Group
LinkedIn groups are great for asking questions, but are often too
to bounce ideas off others. For more personalized feedback, create
private LinkedIn group for just your direct network. Don’t limit
to folks only from your industry! Different backgrounds can lead to
insights for your business.
14. Tip #13 – Do a
Creative Activity
Drawing, writing a poem or
singing a song all activate
different parts of the brain and
can spark new ideas. Spend a
few minutes doodling or
down a story idea to restore
your motivation.
You can also challenge your
brain by performing tasks with
your non-dominant hand.
Switching the mouse to the
other side, for example,
refocuses your brain and
increases creativity.
Photo by Ant PDX via Flickr
15. Tip #14 – Daily Huddle
At Ruby, team members take 10 minutes each morning to share their focus
the day and any roadblocks they are experiencing.
Using the phone or a videoconferencing platform, invite 3-5 other small
business owners to meet and discuss plans for the day. This exercise holds
accountable and forces you to verbalize your daily goals.
Photo by Drew Stepehnsl via Flickr
16. Tip #15 – Meditate
A little stress is healthy, but a
lot reduces motivation and
creativity.
Set aside a comforting place
your home or office with low
light, little noise and a
comfortable rug or pillow.
Focus only on your breathing,
taking as many deep breaths
you need to feel the tension
melt away.
Photo Matt Scott via Flickr
17. Tip #17 – Review
Your Goals
When you run your own
business, it’s easy to become
focused on short-term tasks
and lose site of long-term
goals.
Take 20-30 minutes at the
beginning of each day to
review your goals and
company mission. Make sure
your tasks for that day align
with your goals to avoid
putting effort into out-of-
scope projects.
18. Tip #18 – Delegate!
It’s easy to get bogged down in the little things that waste your
energy (like handling phone calls). Delegate those smaller tasks
other team members or companies like Ruby, so you can spend
time on the activities that will help grow your business.
19. Tip #16 – Video
Hangouts
Remote teams often rely on
videoconferencing
such as Skype or Google
Hangouts, to connect
members visually.
Create a “virtual” office
environment to keep you
motivated—complete with
the click-clack of
chit chat, and the
laughter over a shared
meme.
Photo by download.net.pl via Flickr
20. Tip #19 – Create a
‘WOW’ Moment
Ruby team members are
empowered to deliver
customer experiences, including
sending ‘WOW’ gifts to show
clients we care. These gifts not
only thrill our clients, but excite
our team as well.
Take 10 minutes out of your day
to send a thank you, gift or
thoughtful email to a client. This
small act not only gets your
creative juices following, but
your customers another reason
keep their business with you.
21. Tip #20 – Reward Yourself
Have a sweet tooth? Put a sweet treat, such as an M&M or Skittle,
next to each to-do item on your list. When you’ve completed the
task, reward yourself with a little indulgence.
22. Ruby is the smart and cheerful team of virtual receptionists trained to
make a difference in your day. From our offices in Portland, Oregon,
we handle your calls with care.We deliver the perfect mix of
friendliness, charm, can-do attitude, and professionalism. Best of all,
your callers will think we work in your office. Get to know us at
www.callruby.com.
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