Build a Customer Feedback Loop

March 16, 2010

In our continuing series on how to Prepare for the Upswing, we discuss several low cost options for inclusion in a customer feedback loop. Recession or not, gathering customer feedback is always a great idea as the best companies are distinguished by exceptional customer service. During a recession when there are fewer disposable dollars, small [...]

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PREPARE FOR THE RECOVERY: RESEARCH COMPETITORS

March 11, 2010

This is the fourth post in a monthly series dedicated to preparing your business for the upcoming economic recovery. Today, I discuss gathering competitive intelligence, one form of market research which can easily be performed by the small business owner in preparation for business growth. Market research is the foundation of business strategy. Good market [...]

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USE 4 D’S TO DEAL WITH UNFINISHED PROJECTS

March 6, 2010

This is the third post in a monthly series dedicated to preparing your business for the upcoming economic recovery. We all have them. Many times, they sit in stacks of papers in our office, the “someday I will get to that pile.” Not addressing this pile of projects before business growth is like trying to [...]

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MAKE ROOM FOR THE RECOVERY

March 4, 2010

This is the second post in a monthly series dedicated to preparing your business for the upcoming economic recovery. Yesterday, we discussed how you need to clear out your thinking and today we talk about how we must clean up and make room in our office space to prepare for growth. * Are your files [...]

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THE RECOVERY IS COMING

March 3, 2010

Every economic recession comes to an end and this one is no different. Will you be ready? Today I begin a new blog series to outline smart moves you can make now to prepare you for the upswing when it comes. Innovation does not take a break during a recession as witnessed by the success [...]

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