Kelly McCormick's Business Tips

How to FIRE a Client!

• Dec 27th, 2011
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In case you missed the last blog post, 3 Signs That a Client COULD COST YOU MONEY!, here are my tips on how to fire that client!

1. Take Off Your Rose-Colored Glasses: A business relationship is similar to dating. We meet, fall in love, and then co-exist happily ever after. WRONG. Similar to dating, not every relationship lasts forever. And not every client is right for you.

2. Know When Enough is Enough: There is a honeymoon phase in business. It’s that special time when your client is excited and eager to pay for your hard work. Unfortunately, over time some clients can take you for granted. They want the sun, the moon, and the stars. But they’re only willing to pay for a shooting star or two.

Quick Tip #3 – How to ‘Sell Without Selling’

• Nov 3rd, 2011
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This is the third in a series of quick tips on how to ‘sell without selling’.

Just like Quick Tip #1 and Quick Tip #2, the information comes from my book, OutSell Yourself: Go From Hello to Sold!

Okay, let’s ‘sell without selling’…

Kelly McCormick’s Tips to Succeed –No Matter What!

• Oct 27th, 2011
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Enlightened entrepreneurs, and successful companies, know that a secret to success is to have a ‘no matter what’ attitude.

We look for opportunities to move forward, in spite of what others may think. Then we go for it.

Here are some of my ‘glass half full’ tips on how to succeed –no matter what!

[Just Released] Small Business Trends ‘Top 10 Sales Books’ List

• Oct 19th, 2011
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Small Business Trends just released its ‘Top 10 Sales Books’ list.

Drum roll please…my book, OutSell Yourself: Go From Hello to Sold with Ethical Business and Sales Techniques!, is on the list.

Here are all of the Top Ten Sales Books.

Quick Tip #2: How to ‘Sell Without Selling’

• Oct 10th, 2011
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This is the second of three quick tips on how to ‘sell without selling’.

There is an old saying, “People love to buy. But no one wants to be sold.”

Keep reading to find out how to take the sleaze out of selling.

4 Tips to ‘Raise Your Thoughts’ & Your Business Income!

• Oct 6th, 2011
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What you ‘think’ is what you get. We’ve all heard it. Yet few people know how to ‘profit’ from this principle.

Well except for approx. 10 million millionaires in the USA, and some powerful forward thinkers.

Here are some of my tips and techniques to raise your thoughts and income.

Quick Tip #1: How to ‘Sell Without Selling’

• Sep 30th, 2011
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This is the first of three quick tips on how to ‘sell without selling’.

Unless you’re a slimy used car seller, you’ll probably like this approach. It doesn’t turn people off.

Let’s get started…

Why People Make Money – In Any Economy!

• Sep 28th, 2011
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Yes, there are people and companies making money right now. A lot of it!

Here are some facts, thoughts and tips to catapult you into the big leagues.

The Facts!

According to CNBC, “The number of millionaires in the [United States] is growing. The U.S. has more than 10 million.

The HUGE Overlooked Marketing Opportunity on LinkedIn

• Sep 15th, 2011
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There is a huge overlooked marketing opportunity on LinkedIn. It is so obvious, yet very few people have figured out where the opportunity is and how to leverage it. So let’s dive in and give you a big marketing boost on LinkedIn.

How to Ask for Advice – When You’re the Expert

• Sep 6th, 2011
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At age 21 I had my first business. I was young enough, and naive enough, to think that I knew everything. What a joke that was.

Within thirty days of hanging up the ‘OPEN FOR BUSINESS’ sign, I was almost out of business. To say that I was on a steep learning curve was an understatement. I quickly learned how to reach out and ask for advice, help, and support. Here are my techniques for asking for help, without appearing needy…