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November 2007
Volume 8 Issue 12 Profits_Plus Solutions
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Article of the Month

Why ask why?

The November 2007 article deals with our concept of asking questions of customers as you make a sale. You will see that the person that is in control of a sale is the one that is asking the questions. Click on Article of the Month to view and read this article.
Book of the Month

Getting employees to fall in love with your company
by Jim Harris

When I met Dr. Jim Harris 10 years ago, he was the president of our local speakers association. He is a very intelligent person with a lot of insight. You will enjoy what he has to say in this book.

We have more books to suggest for your reading. Click on Book Referralto visit this page on our site.
 

 

 
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Great American Teach-In Day

It seems to vary from county to county, and state to state as to what the exact date is. In our area it will be on Thursday, November 15. If it is not an event in your area or country, then this is a great time for you to start a tradition. The idea is that you volunteer to teach at a local school. From those we have previously observed, you can get some great free press by being creative in what you teach and how you teach. You also get that good feeling from being an active part of your community.

Internet Tip of The Month
Cost of inventory calculator

You stock an item that you have been buying every couple of weeks from a vendor. You go to their trade show and there is a deal to buy the same item. Buy a larger quantity, get free freight, a discounted price, and dating.

Which way is the better way to buy the item? You may be able to guess the answer, but it is a guess. This calculator will analyze the item for you for an eight month period. Use this free calculator to understand how to extend your margins without losing.

Cost of Inventory Calculator

The Power Promoting Idea of the Month

Help them with the Christmas shopping

Sell something that comes in a choice of colors, sizes, or requires some information specific to the user? The power promoting idea of the month comes from a reader that creates a special business card for all their staff to use. The traditional information is on the front side, and the back side helps to gather the appropriate information. As an example, a men's clothing store would have spaces following these leads.

Coat size
Shirt size
Waist size
Inseam
Shoe size
Sweater size

Getting your staff to use these sales help business cards can greatly help your Christmas sales.

Where's Tom?

We are quickly coming to that time of year when I return to the office to work on new material and several continuing education projects, and you are becoming very busy with your business. So, the traveling takes a short break. Here is what is left on the schedule for 2007.

November 1 Las Vegas, NV
November 2 Orlando, FL
November 7 Anaheim, CA
November 8 Seattle, WA
November 16 Las Vegas, NV

 

 

 

 

 

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Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. It may be the last part of a saying dealing with going to bed early and getting up early. It is also the title of this month's advisory. We are going to look at five tests you can perform on your business along with several calculations you can perform on your business to determine how well the business is performing.


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Top Story

Continually, I am baffled by small businesses that fail to ask for customers for their business. The example for October is service businesses that deal with their customers on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual business.

 

I don't understand why they tell customers to call when they are ready for the next service.

Article of the Month

It is just a tool. We are talking about money. The October article tells the story of several small businesses that make a big difference in their community. These are heart warming stories of making money and using that money in some unique ways.


Book of the Month

How about an uplifting book to start the last quarter of the year? Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert can give you that boost in both your personal life and in your business.

All this plus the Internet Tool for Your Business and a staff incentive idea for your business.
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BOOK US

With over 25 years of frontline experience Tom Shay is America's leading Small Business Management Expert. He's a "Must Have" for your next event.

Small Business

Advisories

Healthy, Wealthy, and Wise. It may be the last part of a saying dealing with going to bed early and getting up early. It is also the title of this month's advisory. We are going to look at five tests you can perform on your business along with several calculations you can perform on your business to determine how well the business is performing.

Small Business

News

 

Top Story

Continually, I am baffled by small businesses that fail to ask for customers for their business. The example for October is service businesses that deal with their customers on a monthly, quarterly, semi-annual, or annual business.

 

I don't understand why they tell customers to call when they are ready for the next service.


Article of the Month

It is just a tool. We are talking about money. The October article tells the story of several small businesses that make a big difference in their community. These are heart warming stories of making money and using that money in some unique ways.


Book of the Month

How about an uplifting book to start the last quarter of the year? Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear by Elizabeth Gilbert can give you that boost in both your personal life and in your business.

 

All this plus the Internet Tool for Your Business and a staff incentive idea for your business.