Business Tips by Chris Reich
Tips from growing a business to dealing with disputesThe Engine of Growth Is Not What You Think
I was asked by a good friend to comment on an article about a clash of titans, Walmart and Amazon. The thrust of the article is about Walmart’s vast brick and mortar base giving them a big growth advantage over Amazon. Well, frankly Scarlett, I really don’t give a damn.
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.
We Have to Stop This Desctructive Trend
Much of the work we do is based on poorly defined goals. Someone needs a report by Friday but you aren't sure what needs to be included. Someone wants a website change but you aren't clear what is wanted. You try to organize a disorganized situation and are told to...
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...
Another Important Reminder
Dealing with Difficult People and Situations I have been trying to give advice that works on how to deal with difficult problems while reducing stress. Do it. It works. STOP Stop Think Observe Plan When it feels like things are getting worse and worse, Stop...
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...
Do You Think This is Crazy?
There is something in business that I find absolutely crazy. This is downright irrational. Yet, it is common in American business. I cannot understand why.Study after study clearly shows that education is the key to success. The more education, the higher the level of...
Deal With This Before It Harms You
Okay, the headline is manipulative. It is certainly intended to induce you to read this post. The subject isn't marketing. It will not benefit me if you read this. It will benefit you if you follow the advice.So what is this monster?Stress.We are seeing the word pop...
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...
Do This Only Once
Customers and prospects will often ask for a “favor”. When prospects ask for a favor, that always means they want what you sell for less than than you quoted.
This Lesson Will Take You Far
I have been in business for a very long time. There is a lesson that I have learned, supported by many other business people who have made it, that you must understand in order to get your business "unstuck". It goes like this...Get the important things 80% right and...
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...