Your own Flexible Friend

There is a certainty that the ability to be flexible in business is one that will stand you in good stead when times get hard.  This is one of those theories in business that always seems easier to say than to do.  Be fair if you are a tradesman what else can you do?  

You are a hypnotherapist what’s next?  You keep peoples books how do you become more flexible?

In reality we can all be flexible.  Think about the way we service customers for a moment.  Can we work at different times?   

Would it help if you can price in a more user friendly format?  In fact ere are all sorts of ways we can introduce flexibility into our business. 

In a recent piece by Amy Gallo she proposes it is vital that your business plans are kept flexible so you have the best possible chances of success.  Her main point is that business planning is often out of date as soon as it is written.   

This is also cited as a contributing fact of business failure (4 out of 5 new business fail in the first 5 years).

Check out the article and see how you stack up.

http://tinyurl.com/2cvz564

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Social media – Anyone can make money from it!

We all know that anyone can make money from social media it’s a doddle!  But then again to make it work you need a strategy, and that’s where it often comes unstuck.  

Making sure people have heard of your business and have warm feelings towards you is vital for success. Businesses that customers feel they have a personal relationship with are usually the most successful, there are many ways of marketing your business but social media inspires loyalty more quickly and effectively whilst reaching large numbers of people than any other way.

The need to have an effective social media presence in today's fast moving business environment is pressing. Particularly now that information sharing is now the province of many and your reputation can be built and dismantled with the click of a mouse.

Of the ways you communicate social media gives you the greatest opportunity to make your impact feel personal.

These days it is increasingly common for businesses to search for employees or partners online and to view their social media pages during the interview process. Being social media savvy can help you to get that job or contract.

Anyway here are 10 top tips for making Social media Work for You

1. Get a strategy
2. Update regularly
3. Use it as a resource
4. Show your expertise
5. Be Yourself
6. Keep in touch
7. Make the first move
8. Link your accounts together
9. Be creative
10. Monitor your results

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Paul Johnstone