At the core of a successful business lies one enduring idea: customer service. As the widely popular online shop Zappos likes to put it, you’ve got to deliver wow through your customer service. It’s a company philosophy they swear by, one that hugely contributes to the success of the company. Their entire company culture, in fact, is based around the idea. Wow through customer service Of course, one has to follow that basic idea through to the end. The best kind of customer service means being there to provide your clients with the kind and quality of assistance they need. That includes showing up on time for client meetings, no matter the dark clouds over the horizon, the threat of rain, no matter the sleet and snow. Whatever kind of weather you have to face, you face it. That’s how the old school thinking goes. With technologies such as video conferencing enabling people to work from anywhere and meet anyone from any place on earth, you might have to reconsider that approach. … [Read more...] about Don’t Let Weather Be An Obstacle In Your Client Meetings
Archives for February 2015
CAREER PATHS: HOW TO FIND YOURS
Career paths must be chosen, not issued. Some of us are blessed with a unique gift. The minute we come out of the womb, we know what we plan to do with the rest of our lives. Well, maybe the illustration is a bit over the top, but the point is many professionals know exactly what they plan to do with their lives and they know the career paths to achieve their goals. However, this serendipitous search for the career path that best matches our skill sets and preferences has caused rocky travel for most professionals. It starts as early as grade school and it sticks with us until the day we retire. We spend considerable time trying to find our career paths. Ideally, we should all know where we're going in life, at least professionally. Yet, our career paths are rarely cut and dry. According to the Wall Street Journal, the average American professional can expect to change careers an average of seven times during their working years. Not only do career changes involve moves within … [Read more...] about CAREER PATHS: HOW TO FIND YOURS
7 Time Management Tips if You Freelance in College
Freelancing is an excellent way to express your creative ideas, showcase your talents, and enhance your skill set in an unconventional setting. Not only that but with the growth of online freelancing opportunities, this avenue can be another revenue stream, regardless of where you are in the world. For that reason, more and more individuals in college are turning to freelancing as a means of generating extra income during what can be a stressful economic time. Yet, balancing time constraints and productivity can be a difficult task to master when academic pressures add up. But, with the right tip, you can keep everything running as smoothly and as lucratively as possible. The following are seven time management tips if you freelance in college that will help keep you on track. 1. Timing Matters When it comes to freelancing, or life for that matter, there will be times when you are more productive than others. Some individuals are morning people while others are late night … [Read more...] about 7 Time Management Tips if You Freelance in College
Making A Career Change At 40
Making a career change at 40 can be a daunting proposition. But with the proper preparation, it can be unlock the door to intense personal fulfillment. And maybe some nice bank-account fulfillment too. Thinking about a career change at 40 can cause a huge instability in any person’s life. Be ready for extreme reactions from your family and friends. Some will be nervous on your behalf. Some will be jealous. It is a tough, tough thing to find your life’s calling. Not everyone gets it right on the first, second or even third try. Some will change their careers because they have to. Many industries are still under attack from the Internet. Or rather, disruptive companies that are more adept at harnessing the power of new networks and technology. The possibilities for an exciting shift in your working life are infinite. You just need to ease your path with good planning, a clear objective and a willingness to leverage your considerable professional experience. … [Read more...] about Making A Career Change At 40