SmallBusinessdelivered.com Latest Headline Articles http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/choosing-a-franchise-making-the-right-franchise-decision-can-be-a-stress-buster.html/ en-gb http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/the-top-6-topics-to-avoid-talking-about-when-youre-networking.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:24:50 GMT This is a tough one since we want to talk when we're networking and sometimes we can to share too much information. I have listened to hundreds, if not thousands, of introductions throughout my career and hear many topics of things being discussed.<br> http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/rubiks-cube-and-market-research.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:24:26 GMT A few years ago I received a Rubik’s Cube as a gift, and couldn’t put it down until I learned how to solve it. After the novelty wore off I forgot how until a cube fell into my hands last year and I relearned the solution.<br> http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/5-strategies-for-developing-leadership-and-building-trust.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:23:59 GMT Trust in the workplace, trust in leadership and connecting with others were the key phrases I found in a recent search for the best selling business books. Perhaps it is a sign of the times. A lack of leadership and trustworthiness in the workplace appears to be the norm.<br> http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/organize-email-system-for-better-time-management.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:23:22 GMT Too many business professionals waste valuable time constantly checking their emails. Sending emails may also take more of time than is necessary too. Practice email organization and time management to save time when working with email.<br> http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/a-crash-course-in-small-business-start-up-funding.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:22:58 GMT Attention! Are you ready to enlist in Bootstrap Financing Boot Camp? TODAY'S MISSION: Business Start Up Funding Tactical Maneuvers.<br> http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/is-your-sales-cycle-working-6-keys-to-creating-connection-and-a-profitable-sales-cycle.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:22:30 GMT "An effective sales cycle is based on turning simple conversations into relationships of trust with potential clients over time. We know that people buy from those they like and trust. This is never truer than for the professional service provider." ~ Michael Port, Book Yourself Solid http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/what-is-your-customer-experience-value-quotient.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:22:07 GMT If value is defined as benefits versus costs, what's your company's customer experience value ratio? Superior value is the objective of customers and marketers alike. http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/the-cheap-training-option-is-often-the-most-expensive.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:21:15 GMT The style of writing training courses depends totally on the style of the presenter. Too many people take training courses that are written by other people. http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/4-ways-to-make-business-writing-easier.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:20:52 GMT I hear it all the time-business owners complaining that they don't have the time to write, hate to write, or are just overwhelmed at the thought of sitting down to figure out what they want to say. <br> http://www.smallbusinessdelivered.com/how-to-write-a-great-mission-statement.html Mon, 13 Dec 2010 18:20:30 GMT Much has been written about mission and vision statements. Some organizations can’t stand them, others swear by them. Some organizations are successful without them while others believe they are in part the reason for their success.