August 26, 2010 – 12:54 pm
I still encounter companies that do not have a handle on their phone system. Busy signals, phone ringing without being answered, no voice mail. Its like burning money. There are simple solutions that are very cost effective for any size business.
I remember reading something about Abraham Lincoln that before his mom passed away she told the kids to “be nice to each other” I think this is some of the best advice that anyone can give. Relationships whether they are business or personal will work much better with kindness, courtesy, politeness, etc. than mean nasty and vindictive actions.
It was on one of these steep climbs that I got my inspiration. Sometimes I hike early in the morning before I start my work day. When I have a schedule, I will limit my hike to a particular time, so I go out for say 45 minutes, turn around and come back. Sometimes we set goals and if we don’t reach that goal within a particular time frame, we give up. It is ok to set a time limit on a goal as a general guideline, but…
What you focus on in your business and life can have a tremendous affect on the results you are getting. Take a look at what you focus on and make an effort to look at where you are with a different perspective. This could drastically change your results.