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Michelle Smith — Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:29:05 GMT

On the edge of my seat for part two, Tim!

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Renee Barger — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 14:47:36 GMT

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.

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...

May not like the wrapping paper, however, there is a "gift" in all circumsances - (I have such smart customers!!!)

looking forward to our next encounter.

Comment on BluePrints for Business in the News!

Tim Barrett — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 17:00:47 GMT

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 tim.barrett@blueprintsforbiz.com.

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Collection Agency — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 09:06:03 GMT

Very nice description of Current Economy.

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Dr Phil Ellis — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 22:29:23 GMT

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.

Are there specific kinds of projects you fund?

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Trey Scott — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:07:39 GMT

Great information!

Comment on Part Two - Navigating the Current Economy

Tim Barrett — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:05:21 GMT

Dave,

Just in case you haven't subscribed to the blog I just posted part three on "Navigating the Current Economy".

Comment on Savvy Selling - Owner Actions that Drive Sales

Tim Barrett — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 21:03:22 GMT

Hello Evelyn,

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:

Fill in your information and you will automatically be notified of new blog postings. I just posted part three in the "Navigating the Current Economy" series moments ago.

Best regards,

Tim Barrett

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Evelyn Anderson — Mon, 14 Sep 2009 22:03:07 GMT

I'd like to subscribe to this blog.

Comment on Savvy Selling - Owner Actions that Drive Sales

Renee — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 20:32:13 GMT

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."

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".

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.

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.

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