Friday, December 16, 2011

How to Grow a Business


Starting a business can be exciting and fun and full of creative energy. Growing a business takes time, dedication and perserverance...here are some gems from Nell Merlino shared with us at the Coca-Cola Tour: ADELANTE Conference...

Here is Nell...according to Zee...

How to grow a business...

·         Tell people what you want and what you need

·         Mobilize who you know...One person can only do so much...Rely on your friends and networks

·         Grow your own networks...

·         Work with a partner...work with a buddy

·         Think about solving a problem...

·         You don’t have to do it all yourself

·         Expand your product line

·         How is your product different? What is it that you and only you can do? What else can I turn over and who can I turn it over to?

·         Think about expanding your capacity for growth

·         You are the Boss

·         Add to your resume

·         So many examples of things you can make

·         How do you expand? Is it still yours?

·         How do you broker the opportunities?

·         Give voice to the voice you have found
  • Start with the end in mind...let your imagination run wild
Expect resistance...Listen for the spark of truth...Listen for the valuable message...Listen to the naysayers...what are they saying that you need to be aware of...

What would work? Use the info...Mobilize people, You have to be ready...let them know you are launching...go find customers...they need to know what you are...they need to know what you do, they need to know why you and not your competitor?


Write it down...make it happen...

Create a tornado of activity...

What are you going to do right now...today to move forward...

The sooner you do it, the sooner it can happen...

Are you being trained to be small??

Selling or creating or expanding...strategic partnerships

A little talking...a little writing

Who can you work with...

Tell people what you need

An extraordinary journey...just decide that this is where you want to be...




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