Business, blessings and beyond

   It’s Thanksgiving week, which means it is time to be thankful for the blessings we have in our business and personal lives. Many of you think business needs to improve, as does the rest of the economy. Indeed, there is room for improvement. That doesn’t alter the fact that we all have many reasons to give thanks.

   The past year has been filled with countless opportunities to learn new ways of doing our businesses. If you intend to stay in the game you know you have to keep finding ways to tell your story to your customers and offer the best products you possibly can. Further more, you have to be able to promise your customers that you guarantee the products you sell, if you offer service and maintenance it must be first class, and you have to offer a full refund if people are dissatisfied with the products. Failure to take any of these steps will leave you in the also-ran category.

   Whether your business is product or service oriented, you owe your customers the best you have to offer. Why should people spend with you instead of someone else? Answers to this question will help you decided what you have to do next to increase your business traffic and awareness. Perhaps you need a business coach or consultant to guide you to a better platform. There might be many ways to improve your product, or certainly how you sell and service that product. Find out what you need and make the decision to move forward in the next few months.

   But this week, take the time to be thankful for what you have in your life. If you need changes, start making them. I promise you that having an attitude of gratitude for the good you have will make your life better. Have a blessed week and happy Thanksgiving!

Patricia