Selling:The Guranteed Skill To Triple Your Income Opportunities.

November 23rd, 2009

However good your product or service is, do not expect that customers will just come falling over themselves to buy from you. It does not work like that. Goods are sold not bought.So you can Kick Your Excuses Goobye!

The responsibility is more on the side of the seller and not on that of the buyer. There are too many things competing for the attention of those who need your goods. It is your responsibility to be proactive. I am suggesting that you be proactive and take the initiative. If you have to offer goods or products or services or ideas, be proactive. Some of us are having problems because we think that just by opening our doors and putting signboards outside, people will come rushing in to our shops. It does not work that way because there are many things competing for their attention.

Unfortunately your competition may be very aggressive. The essence of what I am saying is that you should not think that because you just put up a website people would just troop in. It is not your website that they need.  You have to bring what you are selling to their attention.

Remember, goods are sold and not bought and your business would not do better than your ability to sell. This one of the most important skills you must develop to triple your income opportunities today. You have to ask people to buy. Seek for customers. There are people who have something to offer and they talk about it with their customers but they never hit the nail on the head and ask them to buy.

I will also say that whatever it is that you want to offer, please shoot for excellence in your ability to sell. There are loads of people around who are trying to sell things. Cultivate excellent selling skills. I advice  you to buy books on selling. Such books may not attract attention but they are the key things. Selling is a field that has been researched. There are recorded thousands of hours of videotaping and audio   cassettes on the techniques of selling by some of the world’s best sales people. They have run research and tried to establish standard principles that govern selling. It would make a world of difference if you go for such materials.I recommend this, KICK YOUR EXCUSES GOODBYE !

If you have sales people in your organization, teach them how to handle rejection. You will hear many ‘nos’ before you make one yes. It has also been proven by statistics in the U.S that for those in the insurance industry, you will have one ‘yes’ out of sixty attempts. When you have already prepared your mind to hear ‘no’ 59 times, you are better positioned than somebody who is not aware of that fact. But of course, you will discover with time that one sale will more than compensate for the 59 rejections. Many people fail because they cannot handle rejection. I say again whatever it is you are selling; please shoot for excellence.

Enjoy your moments !

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How To Set Smart,Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic And Timely Goals

November 17th, 2009

Each of us, at some point our life, has a goal of being somebody special, somebody great. Who will be..bla bla bla? And how many times have we dreamed of being rich, or successful, or happy with our relationships?

I still remember when I was in my final year in the university I set goals about key areas of my life on things to be achieved five years after my graduation.Today actually I have not fulill one hundred percent of those goals but at least seventy five percent are already accomplished.

Often, we dream big dreams and have great aspirations. Unfortunately, most dreams remain lifeless for years without any notable advancement. And our aspirations easily collect dust in our attic.

This is a sad turn of events in our life. Instead of experiencing exciting adventures in self actualization, we get caught up in the humdrum of living from day-to-day just barely existing.

But you know what? Life could be so much better, if only we learned to adjust our thinking glass consistently in progressive lane of life.

The most common encouraging word to setting goals is the word “I can”. Most people get hung up thinking I can’t do this. It’s too hard. It’s too impossible. No one can ever do this.

However, if everyone thought that, there would be no inventions, no innovations, and no breakthroughs in human accomplishment.

On the other hand, some people suffer from setting totally unrealistic goals and not acting on them. The result? Broken dreams, and shattered aspirations.

If you limit yourself with self-doubt, and self-limiting assumptions, you will never be able to break past what you deem impossible. If you reach too far out into the sky without working towards your goal, you will find yourself clinging on to the impossible goals.

Try this exercise. Take a piece of paper and write down some goals in your life. Under one header, list down things ‘you know you can do’. Under another header, write the things ‘you might be able to do.’ And under one more, list the things that that are ‘impossible for you to do.’

Now look at all the headers strive every day to accomplish the goals that are under things ‘you know you can do’. Check them when you are able to accomplish them. As you slowly are able to check all of your goals under that heading, try accomplishing the goals under the other header-the one that reads ‘you might be able to do.’

As of the items you wrote under things I could do are accomplished, you can move the goals that are under things that are ‘impossible for you to do’ to the list of things ‘you might be able to do.’

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What does a website do?

November 9th, 2009

Do you know the purpose of a website ?

A website serves several purposes.

* It presents your information, your image and your product on the internet. In a very real sense, a website is your “internet business card”.
* It allows people to find you when they search the web for related information.
* It establishes credibility for your company or organization.

In times before use of the internet became widespread (that’s a little over ten years ago!), informational and marketing material were printed or broadcast over radio and TV. The internet now offers another venue. Businesses and organizations can disseminate information over the internet at a fraction of the cost of using traditional channels of communication.

Having a website is probably the most cost-effective way you can advertise. If you have a business, a website will give you a corporate presence on the internet and will increase your credibility. If you have an established service practice (in law, for example), a website will allow people to find you on the internet.

Similarly, if you represent a non-profit or political organization, a website will provide an internet presence where the public can learn about your platform, and agenda. A website is also very important for political candidates, since voters will often look to the internet to find political candidate’s position statements.

The phrase “The medium is the message” certainly applies to the internet, which has dramatically changed the marketing playing field in only ten years. Complex and dynamic websites, complete with blogs, animated graphics and video, are now common. The internet has matured from an archival medium to a dynamic vehicle for communication.

It is no longer practicable to ignore the internet when communicating your message. There is a significant “bang for the buck” when developing an internet presence, and equally important, there is often a stigma associated with not having such a presence.

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How to Make a Greeting Card

October 13th, 2009

Making your own greeting cards can be both fun and rewarding.  Many people cherish home-made greeting cards because they are a true expression of yourself and the person you are making it for.

The first step in making a greeting card is to determine who you are making the greeting card for.  What interests does the person have?  What is the person’s hobbies?  Is the person your friend, family member, brother, sister, aunt, uncle, grandparent, parent, husband, wife, or significant other?

The next step to making a greeting card is to decide if you want a funny greeting card or a sentimental greeting card.  If you want a funny greeting card, you will want cut outs of cartoons, or you might want to draw your own cartoons.  If you want a sentimental greeting card, you might gather cutouts of flower pictures.  If you want a Christian greeting card, you might cut out some pictures of crosses or bibles.  If you can draw your own, that’s even better.  But not everyone is an artist!

You also need to decide why you are sending the greeting card.  Is it for a birthday, anniversary, thank you, sympathy, holiday, Mother’s Day, Valentine’s Day, or other occasion?  Maybe the greeting card is just because you care.  If you want to send a birthday card, a picture of a birthday cake might be best.  Or a picture of a flag for Independence Day greeting card would be nice.

The next thing you have to do is write the copy for your greeting card.  You can choose a poem you like or one that you know the person getting the greeting card will like.  You could also write your own poem.  You should remember though, that when you copy someone else’s poetry onto your card, you cannot sell the card.  Copyright laws forbid you to sell someone else’s work without permission.  But for the purposes of just making a greeting card for a loved one, copying a favorite poem, saying, or scripture is more than acceptable.

Now that you know what you will put on the greeting card, who it is for, and why you are sending it, the next step is to gather all the materials you will need to put the greeting card together.  You will want to gather cut outs of any pictures you want to include, as well as scissors, paste or glue stick, construction paper, crayons or markers, a pencil for outlining (in case you make mistakes), and don’t forget your creativity!  You may also want some lace, ribbon, doilies, pretty material scraps, paints, and other items.

The most important thing to remember when creating your own greeting card is that the sky is the limit!  There is no right or wrong way to make a greeting card.  The only thing limiting your greeting card possibilities is your own creative mind!  So break out those old magazines, poetry books, comic books, and cartoon strips, get those creative juices flowing, and make the best greeting card ever!  Your loved one is sure to enjoy your hard work, effort, and how much you care showed by your handmade greeting card for years to come!

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How to Unleash Your Creativity Daily

October 13th, 2009

People seem to have the misconception that only a select few are able to unleash a steady flow of creative genius. That is not true at all. The fact is, creativity is very much like a muscle that needs to be exercised in order to consistently give out great results. If you don’t practice harnessing creative thinking, this skill will very much atrophy into inexistence. But keep working and this skill will soon come to you in a snap.

So how do you unleash your creative thinking? Well, the first thing is to become a human leech. No, we’re not talking about just sucking the blood out of every living being available, we’re saying that you should take in as much knowledge and learning you can find. Read everything available — good and bad, and keep your mind open to the infinite possibilities of the universe. The more you know, the more you’ll want to know, and the more your faculty of wonder will be exercised. Prepare to be amazed at little facts that add a bit of color into your life.

Focus on a creative activity everyday. Yes, it’s an effort. Even doodling is a creative activity. Don’t let anything hinder you. Mindlessness may be a creative activity, but for people who are just starting out to unleash a little bit of creative thinking in their lives, it is helpful and encouraging to have concrete evidence, that, “hey, what I’m doing is getting somewhere.” So why don’t you try it. Practice drawing for a couple of minutes each day. Bring out your old camera and start snapping photos like crazy. Keep a journal and make a point to write in it religiously. Another cool idea is to write by describing something with your five senses. Try to avoid vague adjectives like “marvelous,” “amazing,” and “delicious.” Before you know it, you’ll have built yourself a tiny portfolio, and you’ll be amazed at the growth you’ve undertaken after amassing all those works of art. Who knows, you might actually take to liking those things you do everyday. Pretty soon those things will become a part of you and you’ll be addicted to these creative exercises.

Think out of the box — or don’t. Sometimes, constraints are actually a good thing. Limitations discipline you to work within your means. It enables you to be more resourceful. Creative freedom is great, but limitations enforce discipline.

Try something new everyday and let your experiences broaden your perspective. Explore a new district in your neighborhood. Spend an afternoon in a museum to which you’ve never been before. Chat up someone on the bus. Open up to the people around you. As you thrust yourself out of your comfort zone more and more each day, your sense of adventure grows and so does your zest for life. Think about it. When was the last time you did something for the first time? If it’s been a while, I tell you, you’ve been missing out on a whole lot of experiences that could’ve added to your growth, emotionally, mentally, physically, or spiritually. Why don’t you try bungee jumping today? Not only will you learn, but you will also have plenty of stories to share, enabling you to practice your storytelling skills and making you the life of the party.

Embrace insanity. No, not to the point of practically admitting yourself into the mental ward. As John Russell once said, “Sanity calms, but madness is more interesting.” Exactly! Every creative thought was once deemed insanity by other “normal” people at one time or another. Luckily, that didn’t stop the creative geniuses from standing by them. The thing is, sanity or being normal confines people to think… well, normally. Withink limits. Creativity is essentially breaking through barriers. Yes, this includes the bizzarre and the downright strange. I’m not saying that you yourself should develop a creative personality. That might go haywire. An example of a creative personality would be George Washington, who often rode into battle naked, or James Joyce, who wrote “Dubliners” with beetle juice for an intense fear of ink, or Albert Einstein, who thought his cat was a spy sent by his rival (or in thinking creatively in this case, the term could probably be “archnemesis.”) It’s important that your creativity doesn’t get you detached from the real world completely.

I hope this article has inspired you to start thinking beyond your “limits.” If you follow these steps pretty soon you’ll be living a life full of interesting adventures. Unleashing your creative thinking  will bring about a new zest for living life.

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