by Mary Erlain | Business, Business Communication, Business Development
OK – you’ve seen this before. You hired a friend because she needed a job and you had a position open. You reasoned that the personal relationship would make it easier because the trust was there and you’ve always liked her. Two months later, it’s a very different...
by Mary Erlain | Business
Questions Every Entrepreneur Should Answer Before Taking the Leap Clarifying Goals: Where Do I Want to Go? “An entrepreneur’s personal and business goals are inextricably linked.” What kind of enterprise do I need to build? What risks and sacrifices does such an...
by Mary Erlain | Business Development, Sales
Do you think networking takes place only at so-called networking events? You know those forced get-togethers where most people play the business card derby – how many of yours can you give out and/or how many of others can you collect. The fact is, that’s one of the...
by Mary Erlain | Business Development, Sales
You should ask yourself: How much time will I dedicate to networking each week? What % of my marketing budget will I dedicate to word of mouth? How many meals each week will I eat with someone else? How many new people do I want to meet each week? What other methods...
by Mary Erlain | Business, Business Development
They go hand in hand – Goals describe the desired outcome or achievement – accountability makes it measurable, verifiable, and public. Why should one be accountable after setting a goal? Isn’t it enough to say to yourself “I’m going to … by the end of the...
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