Everyone in business will tell you that it’s time to fire a client when the work exceeds the pay. Well I’m here to tell you that there are five rules to follow when deciding when to fire a client and they have nothing to do with the client. Rule 1. Establish your target client. When you begin building your business every consultant or advice agency worth a dime … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2011
Thank You, Colin Firth, for Dropping (My Version of) the F-Bomb
Post and Video by Frances Cole Jones, contributing Women On Business writer The morning after the Oscars, the biggest conversation was Melissa Leo’s use of what commentators appear to have settled on calling “the F bomb.” It was, without question, beyond unfortunate- and that’s all that needs to be said about it. I was, however, deeply gratified by Colin … [Read more...]
Why is Communication So Darn Difficult?
Post by Jane K. Stimmler, contributing Women on Business writer It never fails to frustrate me when I believe I have been clear and precise in my communication - and it becomes evident to me that the other party hasn't gotten my message at all! Whether it's a business or personal exchange, communication is my business - so it is particularly painful to acknowledge that … [Read more...]
It’s Not So Bad Until TSA Happens To You!
A Classic Lesson in What NOT to Do I’ve read about all the people in the news complaining about our nation’s protectors of the air – the TSA. I’ve listened to the fears people have of the dreaded full body scanner, some resorting to alternate means of travel just to avoid enduring a full body pat down. Really I didn’t pay much attention…until yesterday. Going through … [Read more...]