
Seminars vs Webinars
So, are you more of a techie or do you like in-person events? This is a major factor when developing, planning and scheduling an event. Basically, it comes down to this... do you want to hold a webinar or a seminar? So, let's examine the main differences between a seminar and a webinar... Well, a seminar is a actually a formal meeting that is held for members of a common business community. Then, the exchange of useful information is presented and delivered to colleagues. Whe

Write up a Talk or Presentation
Do you have to write up a presentation for a project or even for a possible investment opportunity? This is a very important skill that you will need to master in the business world. Now, believe it or not, writing a presentation is like composing a short symphony. All of the elements need to be combine in order to make your finished piece engaging, memorable, and definitely valuable. This is why creating an outline is extremely important for your Power Point presentation. Yo

What Business Lessons have you Learned in your First Year of Business?
So, you are in business for one full year, congratulate yourself! Make announcements on social media, email marketing, have a promo sale or even through a party at your place of business. Now, what have you learned along this exciting journey? Have you learned new techniques for marketing or even sales? Have you learned new leadership skills and how to motivate/grow your team? Have you learned a new management style? Now, some of those things might have been difficult, while

What is your 5 year Projection?
If it is a Monday or Tuesday you might be thinking... what can I get accomplished today, the rest of the week or even this month, but what about this year or even within the next five years? Just pondering this might be blowing your mind right out of the water high into the sky! Well, how do you go about planning your five-year career goals? It is actually much simpler than you might believe. To start you might want to invest in a planner, so you can write down your thoughts,

How to Rise to the Top
So, you want to rise to the top of the company. You want the CEO, COO or CFO title. How can you get there? You might be thinking that you need or require a lot of fancy degrees, have to know the right people within the networking circle, and much more... Well, the bottom line is actually pretty simple. There is no law that states you need a degree from an ivy league school. However, having some form of a business degree is always beneficial. If you studied economics, finance,

Tips to Avoid Business Burnout
Running your own business can be quite exciting and full of many accomplishments. However, at the same time it can be quite demanding and even difficult. Two sides to every coin... Now, you might find yourself becoming overwhelmed and not having enough assistance could lead you down the path of burnout. This can happen within a blink of an eye. So, what can you do to avoid this from happening? Let's take a look at the following: 1. Stay Social: Now-a-days, many of us work fro

What Inspires an Entrepreneur?
If you own your own business, then you have a lot of goals and dreams to fulfill. You have a mountain of potential and many opportunities to look forward to! If you have the drive that is derived from a deep personal reason that will only benefit you. You can take the journey towards success! So, what actually inspires you to make them come true? Is it something small or a major life decision? The list of reasons is probably quite interesting when you look back and begin to t

Finish Strong
So, with the end of March rapidly approaching, so are sales for the end of the first quarter. With approximately one week left to get in last minute quotas. It is crunch time! Now, closing with average sales at the beginning of the year is good. However, closing with excellent sales is very important because it sets the tone for the remaining three quarters. With a monetary value and your attitude towards the quality of your work for the remainder of the year. So, have you be

Are You Ready for this Tech Shift?
There are many technology shifts in today's communication realm. It is almost to much to keep up with sometimes. It seems like every six months there is something brand new on the market. For example, there are new forms of mail and telephone advancements such as Skype, Join Me, Glip, VSee, Zoom, FaceTime, just to name a few... Nowadays, conference calls don't necessarily require you to be in a conference room anymore. Mail you open with a simple click on a button or link. Ev

Whatever You Do, Do This First...
Have you ever heard the saying, time is money? Well, it is really an old cliche that has been around the block a few times, but it does have some truth to it. Think about it, if you don't work during your hours of operation, then where would your profits come from? Certainly not from the money tree outside your own backyard. Even though we all wish that were true! Now, in order for this to become a reality you have to invest your time in planning, more planning and yes, even

Ask Us Anything?
When you are researching a company, you might have a lot of questions for them. Write them down and send them an email or call. Getting back to potential and existing clients is extremely important. Without the client your business can become a "ghost town". If you are a potential customer, then you might want answers to some of the following questions: 1. What is your price range for your consulting service or product packages? 2. How long have you been in business and what

Get the Most Out of Our Services
When you reach out to a consult to assist you with your small business, you want to get the most positive results possible. You want to climb the ladder and expand your company! So, with this in mind, how do you get the most out of our services? Let's take a look at the company overview and the owner to find out more... Richard Grehalva speaks to industry leaders, sales teams and organizations, and believes we're capable of achieving much more, if we are willing to go outside

Sure We've Said this Before, but Repeats are Good!
So, what does success look like to you, and what does failure look like? What is your picture that appears in your mind? Success can be the value from your products or services, and failure can be lack of, or even poor business relationships. Now, how do you go about upping your game to the next level? Well, maybe it is time to revisit your business strategy, since it is a new year and still the first quarter. There can be much better results to look forward to in the future!

Some Compete on Price, but We Compete on Value
Price vs Value is just like Quality vs Quantity... which one is really better? It is an age-old topic, but it's still quite relevant in business no matter what the year... Now, whether you are selling your services or products, in the ends it needs to be something of value in order to have the client completely satisfied. If it is cheap and fails apart at the seams, so to speak, then you have no chance of them returning to your company for a second or third time. So, how do y

What is Your Philosophy for Business Success
So, do you have a business philosophy? Are you familiar with what that entails exactly? Basically, it is a set of beliefs and principles that a company strives to work toward. It's often referred to as a mission statement or company vision. Essentially, the company’s operational blueprint because it explains the company's overall goals and purpose. Now since, you are a very successful business man/woman, what is your business philosophy? There are so many different ones, it