December 2009
18 posts
Powerfeedback by Scott - My doctor needs a doctor! →
Physician income is declining. Hospital hiring is non-existent. Medical practices are seeing a dramatic drop in patients and revenue. That is the bad news. There is good news to report, please read…
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Small businesses dying in California →
“California’s small businesses are getting hit hard - 19,000 went bankrupt in just the past 12 months. That’s a whopping 81 percent jump from the year before. The down economy has become a triple threat for small businesses: customers are not spending, debt is piling up, and loans are hard to get.
If you own a small business in California, thinking about starting one, or are...
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Can I beat or cheat on my wife?
Though I don’t know why you would, given recent events, if you own a small business you may be wondering if you can cheat or beat your wife and still prosper in business. The simple answer for you is no, but it is more complex than this.
When you look at celebrities like Charlie Sheen, Tiger Woods, Donald Trump and Michael Jordan, you realize that certain people get to play by special rules...
Powerfeedback by Scott - Making seminars more... →
I have long believed that its the small things that usually most dramatically hurt your business, versus one single event. Please check out this post to learn about one thing you can do to help your…
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What are you worth?
What value do you offer your customers and clients?
Over these next two holiday weeks, for better or worse, you will have some time to do some thinking as well as pondering about your business. I urge you to reflect on the question I posed in the first paragraph.
The point of this lesson is simple. If a customer (current or potential) asks what value you offer to them, how would you...
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Are you equipped for success in 2010?
Virtually no one was immune from having a tough year in 2009, especially small businesses. In my one-on-one work with clients, I witnessed challenges that I have not seen in my 30 years of providing strategies and solutions to clients.
I believe that whatever happens in the economy or comes from Washington, 2010 can be a GREAT year for small business. For this to happen though, business...
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“Success is not an outcome, it is a commitment and a well defined mission.”
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By: Scott R. Gingold: husband, father, friend, entrepreneur and visionary
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Gut decision
My thought of the day.
Don’t ignore your gut instincts and gut reaction unless you want to put your business in the gutter.
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Stop writing and improve your business?
This morning an audience member from a conference I keynoted for, asked me an interesting question.
“Should I contribute to someone else’s blog or online media outlet to boost my business?”
The easiest answer to offer is what is the ROI (return on investment) for your efforts? Here are the more complex and critical questions.
How much time will you devote to writing versus face-to-face...
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Compassion is dead
In a recent survey conducted by my other company, Powerfeedback, we have heard horror stories from small businesses who have been treated horribly by credit card companies, financial institutions, debt collectors and other creditors.
In speaking to some Confidential Counselor clients as well as colleagues, I am hearing even more outrageous stories.
While the debtors acknowledge their debt,...
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Powerfeedback by Scott - No credit, no jobs →
What if anything was resolved from the just concluded jobs forum in Washington? Will credit start to flow to needy small business? Please check out this post to learn more.
Confidential Counselor - I am taking your... →
Which is more important, customer service or cool products? In this blog piece I offer my thoughts and advice.
Powerfeedback by Scott - CMO's say 2010 good to go →
After a very lackluster year in 2009 for marketing and market research, there are signs that spending will increase for 2010. This is good news for all of the obvious reasons, but it also shows that…
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I am taking your customers!
No one questions just how hot the iPhone continues to be. The challenge for AT&T and for the moment, Apple, how long can “cool” continue to overcome service.
As this article points out, AT&T is dead last in customer service. Despite this, iPhone users remain consistently loyal. This loyalty will be tested if Apple and Verizon Wireless (VZW) reach an accord to offer a VZW iPhone in...
Powerfeedback by Scott - Improving healthcare... →
While the debate drags on in Washington regarding healthcare, Powerfeedback is taking bold steps to improve patient care and helping medical practices to be more successful.
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December is decider for small biz
December is do or die time for many small business. If this seems a little dramatic, please consider this.
With the exception of retail oriented small businesses, all too many small businesses write off December figuring that they will regroup in January. The problem with this mindset is that unless you are making the necessary changes to your business in December, you will already be...
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President Obama develops hearing problem
It seems as though President Obama is experiencing a listening deficiency.
It was recently announced that Mr. Obama was planning a “listening tour” as part of the ‘White House to Main Street” tour program.
When I heard that Mr. Obama was coming to Allentown to “listen”, I was thrilled! This would be a great opportunity for me to pose questions at his main appearance at Lehigh...