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Author: Stephanie Ward
Company: Firefly Coaching
Website: www.fireflycoaching.com
Author Comment / Biography:
Stephanie Ward has been a marketing and business coach to a multitude of clients and knows how to go from a job you aren’t happy in to finding a career that you love. She left behind her years in the corporate world to pursue work she is passionate about: helping other business owners grow profitable businesses.
Stephanie is an American citizen who has lived in the Netherlands since 1999. Before she began her coaching business, she worked in the corporate arena in business development, sales, marketing, management and consulting. She is a professionally trained coach who received her training at Coach Inc. and is a member of the International Coach Federation. She has an undergraduate degree in Business Management and a Masters degree in Communication both from the University of Oklahoma.
Stephanie Ward founded her company, Firefly Coaching, in April of 2002. She works with business owners who want to attract more clients and grow their businesses. Many of her clients are Expat Entrepreneurs.
Stephanie offers a free special report on her website http://www.fireflycoaching.com, ‘7 Steps to Attract More Clients in Less Time’ and publishes business building tips in her newsletter, THE FIREFLY
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1. How to Make it Easy for Prospective Clients to Say Yes
August 03, 2010
What are the buying barriers in your business? What is keeping prospective clients from saying yes? Take some time and really think about this.
If you don’t know, tell people about your business and ask them the main reason they would hesitate buying.
You can also ask clients who h...
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2. Why Discounting is Hazardous to Your Business
August 03, 2010
As a business owner you’ve probably been asked to give a discount. How did that make you feel? Your response to that request is critical to the sustainability of your business as well as to your confidence.
Because after all you’re either worth the price you’re asking or you’re not. No di...
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3. What's Your Niche?
December 09, 2008
Here is a question I want you to answer right now. Ready, who are the specific group of people your business serves and what main solution does your business offer them?
How did you do? Was your response immediate and clear? If you’re struggling to answer these two questions don’t panic. ...
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4. The Best Way to Approach New Clients
November 10, 2008
As a business owner you know the kinds of clients you want. Why not go one step further and make a list of actual companies you would like to have as clients.
Then, get clear about who it is you want to contact within each company. What position does the person hold? Is it the owner? Is ...
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5. 7 Ways to Maximize Your Valuable Give Away
November 10, 2008
The best way for people to get to know you, and find out how your business can help them, is to offer a complimentary sample of valuable information. This can be something written, like a special report, or valuable audio tips. If you don’t already have a valuable give away, then please rea...
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6. Why Conformity is Bad for Your Business
September 08, 2008
As a business owner do you ever find yourself trying to act the way you think your clients want you to? Or even more dangerous, are you trying to be more like your competition?
Trying to “fit in” is not a smart business strategy. Conformity is not profitable and frankly it’s no fun either....
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7. One Simple Way to Make Marketing Easier
September 08, 2008
Disorganization costs your business money. Not only that, it’s just plain stressful.
You know the feeling, you want to find a certain document or an article you need for a project but you can’t find it. Or, things may be in such a state that you’re discouraged from even trying to look for ...
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8. Who Else Wants More Referrals?
July 07, 2008
Getting new clients by referral is one of the most effective, simple, and low cost ways to grow your business. So how many referrals have you received lately? How often do you ask for referrals?
It’s exciting to open an e-mail or pick up the phone to find that unexpectedly someone you know...
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9. The Truth About Why Clients Choose Your Business
June 10, 2008
As a business owner you’ve probably heard about three criteria people use when deciding to do business with you. Consciously, or subconsciously, people do business with people they know, like, and trust.
Of course you must deliver a quality product or service but that’s not enough. Options...
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10. How to Cure Your Marketing Headache
May 12, 2008
Many times business owners get stuck when it comes to marketing because they feel uncomfortable doing it. They are afraid of being seen as pushy, intrusive, or fake.
What if you could change the way you think about marketing by connecting to your true intention for doing it in the first pla...
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