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Dear [fname]:
The new year is a new start. And it's the perfect time to power up with new strategies for 2006! Here are 6 tips on how to drive your business in a new direction. Drum roll, please...
- #6 - Cultivate relationships, not sales. Connect with the right people while developing meaningful relationships.
- #5 - Learn! Become quantifably smarter about your customers and prospects. The more you know, the easier it is to connect with the 'right' audience.
- #4 - Become more meaningful, memorable and measurable in everything you do. Define your plan and then articulate and execute it clearly and consistently.
- #3 - Innovate, innovate and innovate some more! Your creativity will set you apart from the clutter! Is creative NOT your strong suit? See Tip #2.
- #2 - Invest in the marketing resources and tools you need so you can focus your energy on what's most important: your business.
- #1 - Make time for yourself and your family. Balance is so important to your health and a healthy YOU yields a productive life and business.
Need a little help with your own marketing or know someone who might need a new start? Contact us to see how we can help.
To your success and a prosperous 2006! |
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Katie Walthall |
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| This month's client spotlight focuses on Joan Bolmer. Joan has been in private practice as a business and personal coach, consultant and trainer since 1985. With her 30 years experience in corporate and small business management, she helps executives, business owners, self employed professionals and employees to strengthen management skills, reduce stress, accomplish key objectives, and maintain a healthy, happy balance between work and personal life. Cognovi has helped Joan to create a more professional and usable e-newsletter and will continue to assist her in the development of a new website and brand.
Stay on track in 2006. Give yourself, a friend or your employees the gift of a coach! Contact Joan today to schedule a FREE session. |
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Cognovi welcomes aboard three new consultants, Kristen Smith, Curtis Sharp and Samantha Moran. Kristen Smith has over 20 years of comprehensive experience providing marketing and design solutions to companies nationwide. Curt brings 14 years of hands on experience personally working with clients in the Seattle marketplace bringing a passionate level of enthusiasm to every project he undertakes. Samantha brings 5 years of experience in the corporate, agency, and non-profit sectors, in the capacity of a marketing representative, membership director, newspaper reporter and graphic designer. Read more about Kristen, Curt and Sam here.
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Special thanks to Steven Kay for inviting Cognovi to his show, Life Business and Money in December. Tune your dial on Mondays at 8:00 PM on KSEV AM 700 or stream it online.
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Looking for a little innovation and creativity? We're here to help! Here are a few recommended resources. Look for our new blog coming soon!
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Did someone say FREE COFFEE? You bet! What's your favorite spot, resource or tool for innovation? Have something to say? Want to see more of something and less of another? Share your ideas, innovations, thoughts and suggestions with us and we'll put your name in "one of our many hats" for a Starbucks Gift Card drawing! Winner announced next month. |
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