Dr. Seuss Sales Persistence

  The debate can go on forever on what the greatest sales book in the world is. We all know there are many of them out there. However, one that may be overlooked and is familiar to us all is an old classic by Dr. Seuss titled “Green Eggs and Ham.” Now, we have either … Read more

Get serious about having fun

Research from the Bureau of Labor Statistics show that Americans work more than in any other country. They take less vacations and retire at a later age. So when did we go from working to live, to living to work? Despite all of our “serious” advice at ActionCOACH intended to give you more time and … Read more

Communication can make or break your organization. How well do you communicate?

I can’t tell you how many times no matter how big or small an organization is – lack of proper communication most always seems to be a hot topic. Effective communication is absolutely crucial to the success of any organization. Good, positive communication will motivate your staff. Whereas negative harsh communication and gossip or even … Read more

Is integrity the cornerstone of your personal and professional life?

It is said that people do business with those they know, like and trust. Trust can only be earned and whether you operate with integrity or not might just be the difference between building a successful business or not. The third of ActionCoach’s 14 Points of Culture is Integrity, which is described as “I always … Read more

As the business owner, are you taking complete ownership?

Owning a business today isn’t always easy. Taking ownership for its success isn’t necessarily the hard part. Taking ownership in one self when there is a problem is the challenge. Ownership is ActionCoach’s second of the 14 points of culture, and perhaps the most important. Ownership means truly taking responsibility for the actions and outcomes … Read more

Are you and your team truly committed to the success of your organization?

Commitment is the foundation of any successful business. Very few things are ever going to happen if you and your team aren’t committed to the same high standards and goals of the organization. So, what does it actually mean to be committed? The Vision Does your company have a vision statement? The vision statement describes the long-term goal … Read more

Developing your niche – What makes you unique?

A large mistake many business owners make, whether they are new to the game or seeking to expand, is attempting to market their service or product to too large of a general market instead of focusing on a smaller niche market. The reasoning behind this is the belief that niches limit a desired market and … Read more