Issue #38 - January 25, 2006

> Sales

Developing New Business Opportunities
When things get tough, adapt, try harder/smarter

Every entrepreneur faces the challenge of attracting and retaining customers. New business development can be a tough job, especially in a smaller business environment where the "boss" wears so many hats. Whether due to economic shifts, seasonality or lack of time (time management?), the need for paying customers must be satisfied or even the best ideas will go unnoticed by a seemingly disinterested marketplace.

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Five Great Ways to Reach Your Target Market
Not the least of which is, "start a blog"

-- by Cynthia Morse , Virtually At Your Service, Deerfield, NH

There are many ways to reach out and find the people you are trying to attract for your business. Here are just a handful of ways to get you started:

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New Rules for the New Year
Take a hard look at the rules that drive your thinking

-- by Helaine Iris , Path of Purpose Coaching, Keene, NH

Recently I was working with one of my small business clients, a bright and dynamic woman who's passionate about positioning her artisan business for growth. We were talking about her financial picture and forecasting robust sales over the next three years.

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