Kelly McCormick's Business Tips

Why Your On-line Marketing Isn’t Paying Off – And Easy Fixes!

• May 31st, 2014
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What I’m about to tell you may seem so obvious, in hindsight.

However, there could be one big reason why your on-line marketing isn’t paying off.

Okay, is the suspense killing you? Keep reading to find out the problem and the easy solutions…

How I Quit Micro-Managing Others and Got Better Results!

• May 8th, 2014
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Letting someone help you can be a good thing or a royal pain.

As a lifelong business owner, it was hard to let go of my attachment to how things got done. No control freak tendencies here. But I did it!

Here are the methods I used to quit micro-managing, so that others could actually help me.

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!

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.

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…

3 Business Networking Tips From the Guru – Michael Hughes

• Jul 13th, 2011
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Okay we all know that networking is a powerful business building tool. Many people, including myself, get a lot of our new business via referrals. So why is it that so many “professionals” do such a crappy job of connecting with others? From what I have observed, most people don’t really know what to say or do to make powerful and meaningful connections.

To break through any obstacles, I interviewed Michael Hughes, the guru of networking. Here are his valuable opinions, pointers, and tips; all of which are in total alignment with my process on how to ethically OutSell Yourself.

Kelly: What is the biggest mistake people make when networking?

Michael: The biggest (and most common) mistake professionals make when networking is…

How to FIRE a Client!

• Jun 28th, 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.

What to Say When Something Sucks

• May 25th, 2010
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The Situation:
Your fingers peel wrapping paper off the gift faster than snow melts in the spring. As you rip into the box, you tremble with anticipation. Then your heart stops. The gift is a homemade lime-green scarf-and-hat set. YUCK. Excitedly, your best friend asks, ‘So, do you like it?’

How to Ask for Help

• May 25th, 2010
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The Situation The pressure is mounting at work and maybe even at home. Your ‘To Do’ list is overwhelming and you need help! Communication Action Tip Step One: Don’t use the word ‘Help’. Be aware that the word ‘help’ can make others nervous. It can imply neediness. People may fear that you want more than […]