I get requests to connect on LinkedIn. I look at their profile. I accept a few. Then, even from the few, I get slammed. With a pitch. These days it seems everyone (on LinkedIn) cannot…stop…themselves…from pitching. It is so annoying. I accept their request. And, it is 10-9-8-7… “Hi Mark, thanks you for connecting. It…
Are you like me? Feeling slammed by emails from: • Software companies • Banks • Suppliers • Banks 😊 • Prospectors Are you a bit weary of the “we feel for you” messaging from…well… everyone? Me too! It is hard to know how often to reach out to your customers. And, what to say, exactly.…
The media feeds on bad news. Why? Because we watch it. And the media are on a feeding frenzy. Non-stop. 24/7. What are the headlines? You don’t need me to tell you. Coronavirus is in every story. It is in every global news feed. Here are my thoughts on how to avoid the vortex… Number…
Zoom usage has exploded. Schools are using it to keep classrooms going. Zoom got some bad press a few days ago. People were hacking into meetings uninvited. Zoom has added some changes to its features for tight security. Zoom has some cool features that can improve your experience. At ControllershipPLUS we have been using Zoom…
Do you sell accounting services? No? Then why are you managing an internal accounting department? Sales are plummeting for businesses. People have to work from home. Oh, whoops, the accounting software is on a desktop computer. Cheques are in the file drawer. And, darn, most customers mail us cheques! Help!! It is not too late.…
It is now almost mandatory around the globe to stay at home. And work from home. Not everyone can work from home. For those that can, here a few tools and tips to get started… Zoom Video – Next Best to Live Meetings Zoom Meetings are high quality, easy to use and inexpensive. They have…
What is a sunk cost? It is a cost of a decision to buy or lease something made in the past. It could be a past decision to hire a person. This would have an ongoing cost attached to it. It could be a past decision to buy a vehicle or piece of equipment. There…
I am an optimistic person by nature. I work from home. I work from different parts of the world even. My entire Team works from home. I set up this structure for efficiency gains for our clients. I set it up this way for maximal freedom and lifestyle for myself and my Team. We have…
Every industry is crowded. And, everyone thinks they’re different. What gives? Most business owners look to their peers and follow the leaders. This makes for “me-too” businesses that are all pretty much the same, and, well, boring. The hotel industry is a crowded space in any city. And especially in the city of Nairobi, Kenya.…
Many, many people in business make a big mistake when it comes to pricing. It is this – they look to their costs first, add a markup and that becomes their price. The problem is that, no one cares what your costs are! People care about two things – value and price. When you shop,…