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21 Do's and Don'ts for business social media

21 Do’s and Don’ts for Business Social Media

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneOctober 20, 2020

As an experienced business coach and marketer, I’m frequently watching what other people do in their marketing, including social media.  It’s not always done right, or well.  Whilst these tips are around business social media, really, I think many of the principles apply across the board – personal or business.   Do’s and don’ts for…

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18 Challenges of a Family-Run Business

18 Challenges of A Family-Run Business – and Some Solutions!

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneOctober 13, 2020

For some, they believe working in a family-run business means a more relaxed working environment and a ‘one big happy family’ feel.  Whilst some family-run businesses may well treat all their staff like a member of their family, it’s not that frequent.  More often the challenges outweigh the benefits.  However, having said that, some family…

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The Skill of Upsell

The Skill of Upselling – Minus the ‘Hard Sell’

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneSeptember 29, 2020

Some business owners struggle to sell, let alone upsell.  The upsell doesn’t have to be a ‘hard sell’.  It also doesn’t need to be difficult.  Did you know, that in a service-based business, once you do business with someone, all you have to do is ask?  Offer an upsell and 50% (yes 50%) of your…

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Improving Customer Support During and After COVID-19

Improving Customer Support During and After COVID-19

Business TipsBy Donna StoneSeptember 25, 2020

Below is an article by guest blogger Rebecca Jo.  As an experienced business coach, I cannot emphasize enough the importance of customer support.  Another statistic is that we lose 68% due to a perceived lack of indifference – aka customer service.  With decades of experience in business and helping other business owners, I know that…

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The New Norm for Business

The New Norm – How Life (and Business) Has Changed Due to COVID

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneSeptember 15, 2020

As six months dawn, we are definitely experiencing a new normal.  It’s been six months and life continues, business (mostly) goes on and we settle into accepting this is life.  I personally believe because the change was so quick, that we struggle with that change.  One day we can go get our hair done, sit…

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Positive Things to Remember in a Downturn

9 Positive Things to Remember in a Downturn

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneSeptember 1, 2020

It’s easy in a downturn moment to be flat, blue, down in the dumps, stressed and depressed.  Choose a word and I’m sure many of you out there are feeling it.  Let’s change that mindset right from the start.  Yes, times are tough, for business and individuals alike, but there is always a silver lining…

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Digital marketing small business

Digital Marketing for Small Business

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneAugust 25, 2020

  Another blog I wrote for BusinessBusinessBusiness which covers tips on working on your digital marketing especially if you have a small business.  By following these tips, I’m sure you will get noticeable results that will get you more leads and sales.  To find out how a business coach like me thinks about digital marketing…

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9 Tips on How to Love Your Business 2

9 Tips on How to Love Your Business

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneAugust 18, 2020

When it comes to the crunch, we spend more than a third of our day at work and I believe for business owners, it’s probably more than 33% once you factor in all the components of running a business.  It’s important that you love your business and what you do and do what you love…

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Home builders grant Construction Focus

Are Builders Maximising on The HomeBuilder Grant?

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneAugust 4, 2020

As an experienced business coach who services business coaching clients in the building and construction industry, I can say that some builders are making the most of this new grant, and sadly some are not. Firstly, this grant is Federal (Australia wide) and potentially gives people $25,000 towards building a new home or substantially renovating…

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How to Avoid Plummeting Over The ‘September Cliff’ Business Coach

How to Avoid Business Plummeting Over The ‘September Cliff’

Business CoachingBy Donna StoneJuly 21, 2020

When JobKeeper likely ceases at the end of September, experts are predicting that 1 in 6 businesses will close, in what is being labelled the ‘September Cliff’.  If you don’t want to be that one in six, then it’s critical that you take action now in order to avoid this.  You want to ‘shore up…

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