Business Tips by Chris Reich
Tips from growing a business to dealing with disputes
An Idea is Not a Business Plan
When you have something you want to achieve, make a plan. Remember that your idea or list of ideas is not a plan.
Learn Something New Today
Here's one of the most important tips you'll ever receive. Only a small fraction will do it. Maybe 1% of those who read this. Maybe fewer.Look at what you are good at or perhaps even just average. Now, immediately go to work on getting better at those things. Read,...
Labor Is Not to Blame
NOTE: I wrote this in 2011. If anything, the situation is even worse today. As we head into Labor Day, let me ask that we stop blaming the working people for all the woes of business.I'm sick of handing over our manufacturing base to China because our...
The Best Worst Meeting?
Think about this: a meeting that goes to total agreement could very well indicate a serious problem. A meeting with lots of disagreement just might reflect a very healthy environment.
Why We Should Not All Get Along
The question was asked by the poet years ago, "can't we all get along?" Should we make that a goal in business? I am not sure it's always a good idea. Of course, we won't have affection for everyone we work with. There will be times when oil and water...bad start....
This Should Make You Squirm
What's that? Squirm? Yes indeed. If this doesn't make you very uneasy something is wrong. Innovation. That's right. When we hear a new idea we expect that 'ah ha' moment. We expect the new idea to 'resonate' or feel right. If it doesn't feel good, something must...
Doing This Wrong Carries a Huge Price
If this is worth your time, I'd really like to hear from you. Thanks. Chris Reich, TeachU (Chris@TeachU.com)
How to Increase Sales
If your business is not producing the sales desired, don’t waste money on expensive advertising. Fix this and business will take off. What is it? Your offer.
Why Not Do This?
My questions is, why is time never set aside to do that thinking? Thinking time will be the most valuable time in your day if you make it a habit.
It All Depends on How YOU See It
If you ever get stuck on a project or discouraged with where to start improving things at work, try a simple and invigorating exercise. This is guaranteed to give you an infusion of energy and fresh thinking.It can be hard to get moving sometimes. A big task, a work...
S.T.O.P. If You Do, It could Change Your Life
I came across this acronym while doing research for a class I'm taking. S.T.O.P. Simply, STOP.I was researching what can be eaten in the forest. This class has an exercise involving eating something different and writing about the experience. I thought...
Understand Analytics or Else
This post is for any business where management has access to the website's analytics data. At some very large corporations, that data may be reserved for the eyes of marketing only. But if you can get it, here's what to look for and how to improve sales quickly.This...
Tactics Without This Will Not Work
Hopefully the headline caused you to pause a moment. Please give this some thought. Tactics without strategy do not work. First, let's look at the difference between tactics and strategy.Tactics are the pieces. Tactics are steps. Strategy is a plan.Your strategy may...
Never Forget This Rule About Pricing
There is one very important rule about pricing that if ignored can kill a business. Price is relative to buyer. If your business sells a quality product, there will be some who cannot afford what you sell. If you sell a premium service, set a premium price and expect...
How to Imediately Reduce Stress
Business not going well? Too many deadlines and not enough time in the day? Boss constantly picking at you? Personal life a mess? Whatever is adding stress to your life can be corrected. We all know that. But what can be done to lower the stress in any situation? Stop...
Do You Want 500X More Traffic at Your Website?
There's the question. If I told you I could drive 500% more traffic to your website within a week, would you want it? What would you pay for that result? Please take a moment to give that serious consideration and write down a figure. Please, write it down.Now that...
A Read for the Self-Employed ONLY
Every day I meet people who own a business. I get emails and calls from all over the country asking for tips, advice and rates to assist with various business functions. I work with many self-employed people in addition to working with large businesses. This post is...
What Is a Small Improvement That Will Yield BIG Results?
First, to the readers of this business blog who follow my advice, you are welcome.My slogan at TeachU™ is "Small Improvements Aggregate to BIG Results™". Unless I'm working directly with you, you may not know what small improvements to make. This short post is to give...