Category: strategies
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Making a Name for Yourself
Most of us have dreams of having our names in lights. We dream of seeing our names plastered on some billboard near the Hollywood sign or in pixelated images overlooking the Strip in Las Vegas. Stardom has a certain appeal that keeps our heads in the clouds. Beyond dreaming is doing. You have to […]
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Grab Your Audiences Attention from the Beginning
We all have heard it before, but it needs to be said again. It requires repeating. It must be reiterated. In the words of Rachel Blom,”Make your point and get out.” It’s just about that simple. Get your audience’s attention and keep hold of it like a precious jewel. Whether you preach or present, you […]
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Publish and Present
“Success is liking yourself, liking what you do, and liking how you do it.” – Maya Angelou In both business and ministry, you have some unique opportunities. In business, you may have a training program, product or service that can be highlighted through publications or presentations. The same may be the same with your ministry’s […]
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Scale Down to Start Up
> “People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.”- Zig Ziglar Starting up a business may require you to scale down your big dream. Don’t read into that. I did not say it may require you to drop or dump your dream entirely. I just […]
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>Delegate Authority
> To one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, each according to his ability. Then he went on his journey.- Matthew 25:15 This parable gives an account of how a man set out on a journey and gave authority to his servants. It offers insight into some sound business practices […]
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>Get In Touch and Get Informed
> “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.”- Aristotle As a consultant or entrepreneur, you have to keep your ear to the ground. You have to stay in touch with your customers. You stay in touch and you end up staying informed. Contact: call, email, visit, […]
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>Appeals for Action
> “You can either take action, or you can hang back and hope for a miracle. Miracles are great, but they are so unpredictable.”- Peter Drucker When it comes to raising funds, you are making an appeal for action. In fact, your fund-raising efforts are to be action-oriented efforts. You want to be sure to […]
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Discover Your Gold Mine
Ask someone in Northern California, typically called the “Gold Country,” and you will discover some unique history about California’s Gold Rush. You will learn about Eureka, the original Forty-Niners (not Steve Young, Jerry Rice and those Super Bowl winners) and early settlers like the Mormons. Gold brought about a lot of changes for what was […]
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Early Bird Specials
http://www.amazon.com/Roadmap-Success-Building-Your-Business/dp/B003D7JZXA?ie=UTF8&tag=ministrioc-20&link_code=btl&camp=213689&creative=392969 “The early bird gets the worm.”- Anonymous When you plan your events for 2011, think about adding some special offers or discounts for those who register or purchase tickets early. If someone pre-orders your latest book, offer them access to a coded one-time viewing of the site houses the opening chapter to your next […]
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