Successful businesses are CATALYSTS. They solve real problems, quickly and easily and then get out of the way so that people can enjoy their investment.
There are 3 basic “pillars” of success in business and, for your business to thrive, it is dependent on your success in all 3: Visibility, Connection, and Fulfillment.
... you may want to consider simplifying your toolkit to suit your needs, rather than massaging a complex, expensive system and modifying your processes to fit the system.
What does it take to stand out and get better results?
"A slow strategy of genuine differentiation eventually achieves more than a fast-track but short-lived cloning of the market leader." -@Nnaniquism
“You were born an original. Don’t die a copy.” – John Mason
What makes you different? Before continuing with the article below, take a moment to consider how you might answer that question for your business or service.
When I help my clients differentiate their businesses, we start at a foundational level, and build out the 5 phases to their Differentiation Strategy, all of which are critical if you’re serious about getting your business in the game.
We love Differentiation! When done well, differentiation is a pleasure to experience.
I’m continually meeting businesses that are seriously committed to staying “in the game” and prepared to do what it takes to win. This economic shift has resulted in higher quality and more innovation and as consumers and clients we’re far better off!!
Focus on one idea at a time. Repeated, small successes culminate in exceptional results over time.
... spend some time identifying and clarifying your values. Once you know what they are, use your values to guide you to live your life with integrity. Your happiness is dependent on it.
When it comes to change, a big part of your success will be based in understanding what to expect and how to navigate the hurdles.
Reflect on which mistakes are relevant to your business situation. Which ONE is the highest priority to remedy? What will you commit to now and what action do you need to take to get started?
I see Canada Day as a day to celebrate all that Canada is - honour our fellow Canadians and connect with all that it means to be Canadian.
During the Q&A session, Alex offered the following advice, which, as he noted, applies not just to making it into the NHL, but to all facets of life:
What is the difference between those businesses who are growing and those who are feeling the crunch?