Secrets to Running a Successful Business

Book excerpt: Illustrates many of the effective methods used in today's business world as a leader. * Easy to read format * Covers the facets to increase success & avoid costly mistakes * Action guide, getting direct results on what is taught * Proven success formulas used by millions Contents for Secrets to Running a Successful Business Company profitability and Mission Statement: Preface Chapter 1: The Business Plan Outline of a Business Plan Business Plan Exercise Mission Statement Chapter 2: Creative Planning and Pro-Action Steps Helpful Hints For Achieving Results Creative Planning Pro-Action Steps The Most Common Fears Tasks to Do Networking Serendipity Focus Vs. Murphy Law Syndrome Opportunities of Wisdom Chapter 3: Time Management & Organization Skills Time Wasters Plan of Action 20 ways to Effective Organization Effective Decision Making Solving Your Challenges Exercise Ways Out of Guilt and Resentment Summary on Solving Your Challenges Major Factors to Observe and Learn From Chapter 4: Creative Marketing Creative Marketing What Makes Your Product (Service) Unique? Relationship Based Marketing Measuring Your Advertising and Sales Tools Types of Sales Tools Used to Bring in Profit Exercise Advertising Analysis Chapter 5: Increasing Your Client Base Monthly Sales Projections and Actuals Pre-Planning Where to Get Business: Resources Marketing Letters Sales Letters Cold Calling Telemarketing Calculating Your Worth Chapter 6: Increasing Your Sales Volume Weeding Out the Non-Prospect Credibility and Company Credentials Personality Types Communication: Levels and Understanding Conversation Communication Styles The 10 Traits of an Effective Person Finding Motive to Buy Formula For Improving Your Listening Skills Improving Your Communication Skills Test Closes Giving Your Presentation How to Solve Prospects' Concerns/Fears Sales Practice Sales Observation Chapter 7: Customer Service & Improving profits Customer Service Customer Service: Follow-Up Referrals Healthy Self Image Chapter 8: Tax Preparation Tax and License Information Bibliography Autobiography