Feel the Force - Become a Business Jedi

WTF ARE CITATIONS A citation by definition is a reference to a source of data / information. In the digital world citations can be obtained in many different ways. One of the simplest and easiest forms of Citations are online directory listings. Here is Damien’s  CHEAT SHEET  (showing a number of directory listings) There are some rules that need to be observed and followed and there are no shortcuts. As with all things digital if you try and cheat the system you will get caught out and that could be disastrous. Follow the guidance and if you are not sure then ASK. Setting up directory listings is not an exciting job which is why so many start doing a few and then stop. Don’t be like most people…. Set a plan to do a couple a day using listings that carry a good level of authority.   In this presentation we cover; What is Linking Building What are local citations Why they are important The importance of NAP Completing your Listings as fully as possible A  cheat sheet...

  The phone in your pocket gives you the opportunity to be so much more efficient. Considering that we are all on the move these days the ability to manage your business with a few clicks, APPS and short cuts is another opportunity for many. Are you as effective and efficient as you could be..? Could you save some time by using your phone more..? Sean actually shows us his phone in real life. In fact the whole presentation was done from his mobile phone.

  A session from Sean sharing 10 key tips to make you make better decisions, sell more and grow your business. The Top 10 tips are... 1.Don’t Trust Your Brain…. Know Your Numbers (FACTS) 2.Selling in “steps” – make it easy to take the next step 3.Stop Talking and Start Asking Questions à Listen 4.Busy – put your prices up 5.Poor prices = poor business (discount by anchoring your price) 6.Customer is NOT always right 7.Understand psycology…. “Is that OK..?”, “Can you do me a favour?” 8.Brass Balls moments -> be different 9.Ops System…. Use it to your benefit 10.Video communications

  As you build your business you build up a huge list of previous (and current) customers. These people already KNOW you - may LIKE you - might TRUST you. Hopefully they KNOW, LIKE and TRUST you. But these people are largely forgotten and if we are lucky some will remember us and call us next time they need us or they might refer us to others. We can ensure this relationship if we take the time to nurture and develop the relationship.  The data of your Customers is YOUR LIST.