6 Reasons Not To Diversify
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When Is Less More? Diversification is a sound financial planning strategy, but does it work for company building? How does Vitamix get away with charging $700 for a blender when reputable companies like Cuisinart and Breville make blenders for less … Read More

Know Where You Are in the Life Cycle of the Business
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In almost all areas of our lives, our activities follow along a cycle known as the Sigmoid Curve. Imagine a letter S lying on its side. Every new activity begins at the high point on the left, then moves forward into … Read More

Do You Really Know Your Customers: Apply Pareto
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We are now in a time known as the “Age of the Customers,” meaning that the customer is king and queen now more than ever. Being successful in your business means being able to clearly identify and satisfy your target … Read More

Why Do Business Owners Hire Salespeople Who Don’t Sell?
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The key to driving a successful business is having a strong sales team. So why are there so many businesses out there reporting lackluster sales? Why aren’t they hiring the people who are strong sellers? The answer might surprise you. … Read More

What Does a FocalPoint Coach Do?
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Many small business owners have contemplated the benefits of working with a business coach. This usually comes whenever they encounter road blocks that are preventing them from reaching goals and growing their business. So, how beneficial can working with a … Read More

Why Do Training Programs Fail?
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Every business knows that there is a lot of value in proper training. It gets your entire team on the same page, communicates the same message, and sets the tone for what you expect from your employees and their role … Read More

Three Key Questions to Define Your Ideal Sales Prospect
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One of the most important steps in the sales process starts before you even start selling your product: finding your ideal sales prospect. As much as we want to say that our products or services are right for everybody, the … Read More

7 Ways to Drive Revenue Growth
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No matter what business you are in, there is no standing still. You are constantly on the move. What direction you are heading depends on how well you can drive revenue growth for your company. Your plan to grow your … Read More

Developing Your Strategic Plan
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Spontaneity? When you decide to go on a road trip, do you take the time to plan out your route, decide where you’ll stop along the way? Or are you someone who just hops in the car and drives, figuring … Read More

You Can Walk the Walk, But Can You Talk the Walk?
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You always hear the phrase “talk the talk, walk the walk.” When we think of great business leaders, we often equate them with this phrase because it implies that someone who succeeds in business can match their everyday actions with … Read More

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