Monthly Archives: February 2009
TOP CHARACTERISTICS OF A GOOD REFERRAL
Several folks have been saying it. I’ve been preaching it for a while now. Turning the economy around will start with one little word – referral. In bad times and good, small businesses can be a life line to each … Continue reading
WHAT IS ONE POSITIVE BUSINESS THING YOU’VE HEARD THIS WEEK?
For our Friday conclusion of POSITUS Positivity Week, we want to hear from YOU! What is one positive piece of business news that you’ve heard this week? It can be something that has happened to you personally, or it can … Continue reading
POSITUS POSITIVE PROACTIVE PROFESSIONALS
People are responding to our positive blog posts and newsletters. I received this feedback today from a POSITUS alum, Judith Moore of Charleston Cookie Company: Re: POSITUS Points February 2009 e-news Hey, Andra! What great advice! I am SO tired … Continue reading
IS THE ECONOMIC FREE FALL SLOWING DOWN?
In today’s New York Times, I found a teeny tiny piece of positive business news. The article, entitled “Data Hints at Slowing of Economic Decline,” claims that several key minor indexes are pointing in the direction of a more positive … Continue reading
TOP FIVE POSITIVE THINGS TO SAY INSTEAD OF “IN THIS ECONOMY…..”
It’s everywhere. Doom and gloom is the new vogue. Well, you know what, people? I’m SICK of it. Expecting bad results, poor performance and negative outcomes usually lead to…..bad results, poor performance and negative outcomes. Banding together to promote a … Continue reading
HOW TO GET THE BEST CUSTOMERS
Last week, our posts revolved around firing bad customers, but what if bad customers never got to mistreat you in the first place? Wouldn’t that be a an explosion of good karma for your small business? No small business person … Continue reading
