Quick Success Tips
by James Mack

Identify what your strengths are, look to develop them to a point of excellence.

Study successful people, find out what their winning traits are and emulate them.

Become aware of digital technology products and services. Information is being moved at light speed. An average American reads less than 5 books a year.

Determine to read or listen to audio tapes as a positive habit. The information you learn will dramatically increase the value of your services.

To adapt to increasing changes, you must not rest on past degrees or achievements. If you desire different results, then you must change the seed you plant.

Apply the law of sowing and reaping. We are in the communication, information age. That requires you to keep your skills updated, such as computer, internet, teleconferencing, and sales strategies.

Use a good daily planner.

Focus on accomplishments more than mere activities. 3 accomplishments in 1 day is more productive than 15 activities written down, yet unreached.

Your environment (people) you chose to be around will influence your outcome, positive or negative. Look for a mentor, someone successful in the area you desire to master. Then mentor someone after you reach success.

Marketing From a home based business to a fortune 500 company you must have: clear vision, defined goals. Develop a mission statement Form a business plan. Write a newsletter to build credibility and gain more exposure for your business. Use questions and surveys to get feedback from customers.

On an average, customers talk about bad service 5 times more than good service, so make sure you back up your product with outstanding service.

Write an article or press release for a local newspaper or publication. Good publicity goes further than an advertisement.

To build your mailing list,use a gift giveaway at a trade show.

Join in local non-profit organizations and associations to meet other business people.

The Pareto principle states that 20% of people are responsible for 80% of the work. This also equates to: sales, profit, and productivity.

When selling a product or service be aware, people buy from: 1. Those they trust (build relationships) 2. Those who provide solutions, understand the need then present the answer.

Studies have shown that the top successful salespeople have 2 common factors: Integrity and a nice personality.

When taking pictures for a press kit remember contrast (dark suit, light background ). Navy suit with a navy curtain in the back makes you less visible and dulls presentation.

Millions of people are embarking on home based business ventures. Consider what type of service you could provide for them. Research info, compile a booklet or tape such as ' What is network marketing?' or ' How to generate additional income.'

Create a catalog which features a product you have developed ( booklet, tape or report) then add other similar products. It will increase buyers potential to buy.

People Skills

Trust is better developed when you take the time to listen to people.

Use visual aids in presentations. It increases the retention of your audience. Keep good eye contact when communicating to a group or audience.

Rehearse a speech at least 3-5 times.

Ask questions to audience to get involvement and feedback.

People are more satisfied and productive when doing a business that they enjoy.

When doing presentations use a variety in tone and pitch to create lively 'music' for your audience. Eliminate the monotone, which dulls your presentation.

James Mack helps increase the success and productivity of leaders and entrepreneurs. He is also an inspiring speaker, consultant, and author of "The 6 Timeless Attributes of Success." E-mail macksuccess@hotmail.com or visit online now at http://successcenter.bizhosting.com/.