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Beliefs That Could Change How You Use Your Time…
Intellectual reasoning and practical behavior aren’t always congruent. Professional results commanding high remuneration only occur when they are preceded with a mind-set on victory and the disciplined behaviors that one can refine to optimize results. Often is-the-case where the “hoped for” results are much greater in magnitude than the rigor and discipline people commit […]
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Hear How ActionCOACH Steve Gaskell Has Helped the VU Online Team
Gillian Modrate – Operations Manager: When Steve first walked through the door, I found him very approachable, very understanding. A real people’s person, and for me that’s the big selling point for ActionCOACH. Richard Wain – Technical Director: Personally I found working with Steve to be extremely beneficial for so many areas in work, but also in life in […]
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Meet our Newest ActionCOACHES for February 2017
Loren Daniels has had the exciting privilege of meeting some of our newest ActionCOACHes. Rounding out their final day of training with a moment of self-reflection, we’re pleased to introduce some of the newest additions to our ActionCOACH team. The people here come from nearly every walk of life imaginable, as well as from nearly […]
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Characteristics of a Great Brand Story…
One of the best ways to introduce a brand in the market and make sure that the customers will remember it is to tell a great story which will grip the target market with interest. A gripping story is the best way to captivate the audience and make the brand come alive for everyone. The […]
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Why People Opt Franchising
Horrible bosses are one of the many reasons that make you want to open your own business. So you got up from the right side of the bed one morning and you decided to work for yourself? There are three possibilities to mull over. Should you start a business from scratch, or buy a business […]
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5 Common Myths about Franchising that Need to be Debunked
There are certain things you might have heard that are putting you off from buying a franchise. There may also be some exaggerated facts that try to seduce you into buying a franchise without thinking. Whatever you may have heard, we are going to dissect some really common ones and serve them up you with […]
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Is Your Staff Focused On Where Your Firm Needs To Go?
Setting clear and meaningful goals will ensure your employees are consistently targeting expected outcomes Chances are good you could probably run down your list of direct reports and provide me with a fairly detailed summary of what each person needs to accomplish by 5 p.m. However, what if I asked what you wanted your staff […]
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The Importance of Creating a Great First Impression
We often refer to the brain as having two hemispheres: the left, largely responsible for logic, and the right, predominately responsible for creativity. This description fits what we know to be the cortex or new brain; however, there is a third dimension, the hypo-thalamus or pre-historic brain, which is in fact the brain stem and […]
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Say Goodbye to Your Worst Clients
You’ll always get the customers you’re willing to accept. You may think that any paying customer is a customer worth having, but I’d argue that some customers are more trouble than they’re worth. There are some who actually cost you money every time you deal with them. The 80:20 rule (also called the Pareto Principle) […]
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11 Ways to Double Customer Base in 4 Weeks
Some business owners scoff when I suggest it’s possible to double one’s customer base in a single month, but I honestly believe it’s because most set their expectations too low. For some reason, people seem to only expect growth in line or slightly about the rate of inflation, so they believe they can get a […]
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Business Goals: Why Start with Why?
Yesterday I met with someone who was interested in business coaching. When I started to talk to her about her business and to ask her what she wanted to achieve it was clear that although she had set some business growth targets there was no real clarity behind “Why” she wanted to achieve this. Rather […]
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Building Strategic Alliances to Grow Your Business
A strategic alliance is when your company enters into a loose partnership with another business to help each other make extra profits. Here are four strategies for building effective strategic alliances: Define your target market. This is a fundamental when it comes to any form of marketing. Failure to define your target market will result […]
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A Simplified Guide to Choosing the Right Franchise
So you have decided to go into a franchise business but you don’t know where to start? It is natural to feel overwhelmed when you are at crossroads with a lot of options on the plate. This guide has been compiled to help you make decisions along the way to choosing the perfect fit for […]
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6 Ways To Build a Winning Team
I’m often asked by business owners about how to get their employees working together and heading in the same direction. The answer lies in investing time and effort into building a strong team. Here are six ways to do just that: Focus on strong leadership. Poor leadership will usually result in poor teams. The first […]
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Types of Franchises and all the Nitty Gritty Details
If you are seriously considering buying a franchise, you should be aware of the franchise types that are available. Since you want to work on an already proven model, you should be able to identify which sector of the industry you are comfortable working in, depending on your financial status. While franchises can be differentiated […]
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5 Good Reasons to Have a Franchise
If you own a business in multiple locations, you should consider franchising it. Like living cells that multiply and reproduce into thousands in no time, a carefully executed franchise program can spurt your business growth globally. Notable examples are 7-Eleven that has 36,000 stores in 20 countries and Subway with 33,000 outlets spread across 91 […]
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Why Should You Hire a Franchise Broker?
If you are looking to hire a franchise broker just because you have heard that this is what all franchisees do, then pause. You need to understand who you are hiring exactly and how that individual can help you with your franchise buying decisions. “Franchise Broker” is a broad term. These professionals can be franchise […]
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Beliefs That Could Change How You Use Your Time…
Intellectual reasoning and practical behavior aren’t always congruent. Professional results commanding high remuneration only occur when they are preceded with a mind-set on victory and the disciplined behaviors that one can refine to optimize results. Often is-the-case where the “hoped for” results are much greater in magnitude than the rigor and discipline people commit […]
Read MoreHear How ActionCOACH Steve Gaskell Has Helped the VU Online Team
Gillian Modrate – Operations Manager: When Steve first walked through the door, I found him very approachable, very understanding. A real people’s person, and for me that’s the big selling point for ActionCOACH. Richard Wain – Technical Director: Personally I found working with Steve to be extremely beneficial for so many areas in work, but also in life in […]
Read MoreMeet our Newest ActionCOACHES for February 2017
Loren Daniels has had the exciting privilege of meeting some of our newest ActionCOACHes. Rounding out their final day of training with a moment of self-reflection, we’re pleased to introduce some of the newest additions to our ActionCOACH team. The people here come from nearly every walk of life imaginable, as well as from nearly […]
Read MoreCharacteristics of a Great Brand Story…
One of the best ways to introduce a brand in the market and make sure that the customers will remember it is to tell a great story which will grip the target market with interest. A gripping story is the best way to captivate the audience and make the brand come alive for everyone. The […]
Read MoreWhy People Opt Franchising
Horrible bosses are one of the many reasons that make you want to open your own business. So you got up from the right side of the bed one morning and you decided to work for yourself? There are three possibilities to mull over. Should you start a business from scratch, or buy a business […]
Read More5 Common Myths about Franchising that Need to be Debunked
There are certain things you might have heard that are putting you off from buying a franchise. There may also be some exaggerated facts that try to seduce you into buying a franchise without thinking. Whatever you may have heard, we are going to dissect some really common ones and serve them up you with […]
Read MoreIs Your Staff Focused On Where Your Firm Needs To Go?
Setting clear and meaningful goals will ensure your employees are consistently targeting expected outcomes Chances are good you could probably run down your list of direct reports and provide me with a fairly detailed summary of what each person needs to accomplish by 5 p.m. However, what if I asked what you wanted your staff […]
Read MoreThe Importance of Creating a Great First Impression
We often refer to the brain as having two hemispheres: the left, largely responsible for logic, and the right, predominately responsible for creativity. This description fits what we know to be the cortex or new brain; however, there is a third dimension, the hypo-thalamus or pre-historic brain, which is in fact the brain stem and […]
Read MoreSay Goodbye to Your Worst Clients
You’ll always get the customers you’re willing to accept. You may think that any paying customer is a customer worth having, but I’d argue that some customers are more trouble than they’re worth. There are some who actually cost you money every time you deal with them. The 80:20 rule (also called the Pareto Principle) […]
Read More11 Ways to Double Customer Base in 4 Weeks
Some business owners scoff when I suggest it’s possible to double one’s customer base in a single month, but I honestly believe it’s because most set their expectations too low. For some reason, people seem to only expect growth in line or slightly about the rate of inflation, so they believe they can get a […]
Read MoreBusiness Goals: Why Start with Why?
Yesterday I met with someone who was interested in business coaching. When I started to talk to her about her business and to ask her what she wanted to achieve it was clear that although she had set some business growth targets there was no real clarity behind “Why” she wanted to achieve this. Rather […]
Read MoreBuilding Strategic Alliances to Grow Your Business
A strategic alliance is when your company enters into a loose partnership with another business to help each other make extra profits. Here are four strategies for building effective strategic alliances: Define your target market. This is a fundamental when it comes to any form of marketing. Failure to define your target market will result […]
Read MoreA Simplified Guide to Choosing the Right Franchise
So you have decided to go into a franchise business but you don’t know where to start? It is natural to feel overwhelmed when you are at crossroads with a lot of options on the plate. This guide has been compiled to help you make decisions along the way to choosing the perfect fit for […]
Read More6 Ways To Build a Winning Team
I’m often asked by business owners about how to get their employees working together and heading in the same direction. The answer lies in investing time and effort into building a strong team. Here are six ways to do just that: Focus on strong leadership. Poor leadership will usually result in poor teams. The first […]
Read MoreTypes of Franchises and all the Nitty Gritty Details
If you are seriously considering buying a franchise, you should be aware of the franchise types that are available. Since you want to work on an already proven model, you should be able to identify which sector of the industry you are comfortable working in, depending on your financial status. While franchises can be differentiated […]
Read More5 Good Reasons to Have a Franchise
If you own a business in multiple locations, you should consider franchising it. Like living cells that multiply and reproduce into thousands in no time, a carefully executed franchise program can spurt your business growth globally. Notable examples are 7-Eleven that has 36,000 stores in 20 countries and Subway with 33,000 outlets spread across 91 […]
Read MoreWhy Should You Hire a Franchise Broker?
If you are looking to hire a franchise broker just because you have heard that this is what all franchisees do, then pause. You need to understand who you are hiring exactly and how that individual can help you with your franchise buying decisions. “Franchise Broker” is a broad term. These professionals can be franchise […]
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