Planting Seeds
Whether you are an individual looking for your next career move, a sole proprietor expanding your business, a business manager seeking new markets or a CEO reaching out for new opportunities, the key to development is planting seeds. The days of the “hard sell” are behind us. People are inundated with marketing messages. Planting seeds is a gentle way of marketing and making your services known to others. Here are some tips to creating a growing market. Some seeds will sprout, others may not – you won’t always know the impact that you might have… Continue reading
Development – External
External development is just as important as internal development for both the individual and a business – to ensure career growth and business growth. Here are some tips for individuals and for businesses.
Individual
Tip 1: Within – You can build your career inside your current organization. Play with the following:
- Make your career aspirations known to your supervisor and others who will listen.
- Take on projects that are out of your comfort zone and will allow you to work with others you may not interact with.
- Keep your relationships with fellow employees friendly and professional, you… Continue reading
Development – Internal
February is devoted to developing – your career or your business. The first step in development is to strengthen your infrastructure. Here are some tips for individuals and for businesses.
Individual infrastructure
Tip 1: Systems – Creating systems can smooth recurring functions in your life. For example, select the clothes you’ll wear the next day before going to sleep so you won’t fumble around in the morning. Place whatever you need to take with you by the door. Have one afternoon each week to get all your errands done. Systemizing routine functions can… Continue reading
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