There is a lot of bad news floating around these days. It can be challenging to rise above it and stay focused on business. Here are some tips to help you overcome the headlines and stay on track for success:
- Emphasize the positive. When talking to clients and prospects, avoid discussing the unemployment rate or whether the housing market has bottomed out.You do not want negative talk connected to you and your company, whether it is specific to you or not.
- Be helpful. Offer to create a networking event for your clients and prospects. Help others create business for each other.
- Invest in training. This is when you want valuable employees to know you value them. Offer them training and development. It also signals that your company plans to be around after the tough times.
Until next time,
Anna
Business keeps going even when the sky is supposedly falling. Let everyone else moan and groan while you keep on truckin'. Love this attitude.
Posted by: Betsy Talbot | August 26, 2008 at 12:45 PM
You girls are so cheerful! Does my heart good.....
Posted by: Working Girl | August 27, 2008 at 08:33 PM