2012-02-23T03:03:11Z http://blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com/comments/atom.aspx Quick Blogcast tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2011-11-29:13347831 Michelle Smith http://www.themichellesmith.org/socialprofit/ 2011-11-29T15:29:05Z 2011-11-29T15:29:05Z <span> </span>On the edge of my seat for part two, Tim! tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-10-20:2508078 Renee Barger http://www.t-HatFinalTouch.com 2009-10-20T14:47:36Z 2009-10-20T14:47:36Z Wow- so true- as a very small entreprenuer I spend a good deal of energy re-evaluating my focuses to assure I am not spending my energy on "negative" activities/thinking. I might just survive if I continue to maintain (however small) positive momentum vs sucmming to my previous default of assuming I was paralized.<BR> <BR>This is no small challenge- however, there is NO other option. I work like the dickens and focus on Jer. 29:11- For I have plans for you, a future and a hope...<BR> <BR>May not like the wrapping paper, however, there is a "gift" in all circumsances - (I have such smart customers!!!) <BR> <BR>looking forward to our next encounter. tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-10-17:2502095 Tim Barrett 2009-10-17T17:00:47Z 2009-10-17T17:00:47Z We are open to supporting all types of organizations. Our business improvement grants are in-kind services grants, not cash. We have found that we can make a bigger impact on an organization providing resources and capabilities outside of the ability to afford or facilitate internally. Please feel free to send me more information on your organization to <A href="mailto:tim.barrett@blueprintsforbiz.com">tim.barrett@blueprintsforbiz.com</A>. tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-10-12:2489864 Collection Agency http://www.logontoyourmoney.com/ 2009-10-12T09:06:03Z 2009-10-12T09:06:03Z Very nice description of Current Economy. tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-10-06:2478809 Dr Phil Ellis http://www.focuscentersofasheville.com 2009-10-06T22:29:23Z 2009-10-06T22:29:23Z You mentioned grants for profit and non-profit groups. One type of program we operate(for profit)are partnerships with non-profits that help children with learning disabilities. Another we are planning is helping Veterans, Firefighters, Law Enforcement with PTSD. <br /><br />Are there specific kinds of projects you fund? tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-10-06:2477966 Trey Scott http://www.buildstrust.com 2009-10-06T15:07:39Z 2009-10-06T15:07:39Z Great information! tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-09-19:2440141 Tim Barrett 2009-09-19T21:05:21Z 2009-09-19T21:05:21Z Dave,<BR><BR>Just in case you haven't subscribed to the blog I just posted part three on "Navigating the Current Economy". tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-09-19:2440140 Tim Barrett 2009-09-19T21:03:22Z 2009-09-19T21:03:22Z Hello Evelyn,<BR><BR>To subscribe to the blog you will find in the right hand margin of the blog, about 3/4 of the way down a box that says:<BR><BR> <H3 class=widget_header><SPAN>Subscribe</SPAN></H3> <DIV class=widget_content><A id=blogsubscribeanchor></A> <DIV class=subscribebox> <FORM method=post name=blogentrysubscribe> <DIV class=form_item><INPUT id=SubscriberEmail maxLength=255 name=SubscriberEmail><BR><INPUT id=SubscribeBlog value=on type=hidden name=SubscribeBlog></DIV> <DIV class=form_button><INPUT id=BlogEntrySubscribe class="btn subscribebutton" value=Subscribe type=submit name=BlogEntrySubscribe></DIV></FORM>Fill in your information&nbsp; and you will automatically be notified of new blog postings. I just posted part three in&nbsp; the "Navigating the Current Economy" series moments ago.<BR><BR>Best regards,<BR><BR>Tim Barrett</DIV></DIV> tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-09-14:2428293 Evelyn Anderson http://www.jffpg.com 2009-09-14T22:03:07Z 2009-09-14T22:03:07Z I'd like to subscribe to this blog. tag:blueblog.blueprintsforbiz.com,2009-08-10:2343415 Renee http://www.t-hatfinaltouch.com 2009-08-10T20:32:13Z 2009-08-10T20:32:13Z Over my sales career of over a decade (not long by many standards), I have noticed one major mis-step sales people or proprietors practice. In an attempt to sound "seasoned" or justify not wasting their time, they will say- "I know as soon as I look at the customer, who is going to buy."<BR> <BR>My view is that the sales person has only decided how much energy they are willing to expend on that prospect. Most customers, especially in today's economy, are willing to seriously consider the purchase of a product for which they think, feel or perceive they have a "need".<BR> <BR>It requires initiative (and adequate training) to engage the customer to gain valuable information, to then evaluate that limited information and provide appropriate suggestions/scenarios to highlight how our product would meet a certain need in the customer's life. <BR> <BR>In my opinion, this is probably one of the key differences between a sales professional and an order taker. Order takers will wait for the sale to come to them- and today- that is the signature of death for a small business.