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Murder, Policies and Procedures
On a recent Sunday, the Philadelphia Inquirer shocked our local community by stating the obvious: "Even after the carnage at an Amish school in Lancaster County last week, a spot check by Inquirer reporters found a surprising number of security lapses at schools across the region. In spite of rules aimed at limiting public access, reporters who fanned out on a single day walked into more than a dozen schools unannounced and without being challenged." Schools Caught Short on Security, The Philadelphia Inquirer, October 8, 2006Many people think that security is the security manager's issue. However, on a recent blog post, I stated: "You can't rely on your employees and consultants to use

e value the client receives (they needed to improve their life and you gave them that). The third is people like to talk. (People LOVE to share their e

If You are the CEO, What Do You Do?
I have been reading the comments recently posted on a major website about a company that began by helping people beautify their homes.They did this by providing great products at a great price backed by excellent Customer Service.This is the success formula that has been the backbone, cornerstone and foundation of every single great Customer Service organization since the dawn of man.Great products at a great price backed by excellent Customer Service.I read a lot of that post and the comments from Customers and the thing that shouts out is the lack of friendly, caring and response-able personnel. In addition it is very clear that the empowerment that employees and

One of the best ways to quickly build your business, get high quality clients, and have it happen pretty easily, are referrals. Absolutely. Whether you get these from friends, family, or networking groups (the way I have for years), it is key to building a successful, sustainable business—provided you give exceptional service.

If you deliver exceptional service, it’s a win-win-win. The first, and foremost, win is you are thoroughly fulfilling the promise you gave when you opened your business (honoring the sign that hangs in front of your door so to speak). The second win is the value the client receives (they needed to improve their life and you gave them that). The third is people like to talk. (People LOVE to share their e

Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves
Ten Questions For Entrepreneurs To Ask Themselves1.Do I have the persistence and patience necessary to be a business owner? It would be nice if once you wrote your business plan all you needed to do would be to execute flawlessly and everything would fall into place. Maybe it happens to a few businesses but usually in some part of the plan you get different results than you expected. It takes patience to wait for the result in the first place. It takes persistence to keep updating your plan and then trying something else until you find how to make it work.2.Does this business idea really energize me? Am I really excited about it? If your vision of this busine

her you get these from friends, family, or networking groups (the way I have for years), it is key to building a successful, sustainable business—provided you give exceptional service.

Diversify - Diversify - Diversify
Diversifying is no longer a financial term. It can be applied to many avenues. However, it seems so relevant in the fashion world today. Brands are beginning to extend their reach. They are no longer focusing on designing one or two kinds of items. The mission of many brands is to become a lifestyle brand.Gwen Stefani, a noted celebrity and musician, started her brand called L.A.M.B. At first, the line was clothing only-the usual sweaters, tops, dresses, skirts, and pants. Then she jumped into footwear. This past season L.A.M.B launched a line of handbags. Just recently it was reported that the brand inked a deal with Coty Inc. to put out a signature fragrance as well. The trend appear

ded you give exceptional service.

Business Gift Certificates - How to Create Your Own
You started your own business. You read that smart business owners offer gift certificates. You know from experience that you appreciate gift certificates. Now you're wondering how to create your own gift certificates.No matter what your business is, you can create your own gift certificates, with real value, and encourage your clients to buy and use them as gifts.Suggestions on How to Create Your Own Gift CertificatesYou can create your own gift certificates with various computer software programs. If you are comfortable with multiple programs, you have more options.1. Microsoft Publisher: This program allows even a novice to create small business gift cert

ly fulfilling the promise you gave when you opened your business (honoring the sign that hangs in front of your door so to speak). The second win is the value the client receives (they needed to improve their life and you gave them that). The third is people like to talk. (People LOVE to share their e

Credit Repair Leads
If you are in the credit repair business, you may have at one time or another expressed interest in purchasing credit repair leads.Credit repair leads can be provided in many different ways. Such as referrals, a toll-free number allowing for people to contact you that may need your assistance, and a web site for people to visit to familiarize themselves with your company and educate themselves about credit repair and the services you can provide them with.Along these lines of leads, you may have considered purchasing credit repair leads from an internet company.This isn’t such a bad idea if you are looking for an alternative lead source for credit repair.The benefi

e value the client receives (they needed to improve their life and you gave them that). The third is people like to talk. (People LOVE to share their experiences—whether it is to pass on the really good or to warn others about the really bad. You benefit greatly by the first option.)

Yes, you would think giving exceptional service would be obvious; however, unfortunately, for some it’s not. If you don’t, if there’s no commitment to excellence on your end, then not only will a current client be affected, but the chance they will NOT refer you is simply guaranteed. Actually, most likely the opposite will happen—they’ll tell people to avoid doing business with you.

I’ll give you a “for instance” of what happened to me recently

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