By Rob Basso on
11/29/2011 3:05 PM
The Basso Business Building Program features a unique format where we work with business owners and professionals to provide them with a formula for success through focused planning, strategic goal setting, weekly consulting sessions and candid video updates of their progress. We would like to introduce our latest episode, “Who Says You Can’t Teach An Old Dog New Tricks?” When Anthony McCabe, owner of Genesis Creations Contracting, wanted to take his business to a new level we knew the Basso On Business team could help. Together, we will help Anthony assimilate new technology into his business, take a step back from managing the company’s daily construction jobs to focusing on really managing the company and help him fine tune his messaging to his clients and prospects...
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By Rob Basso on
5/5/2011 11:17 AM
For those of you who have attended a Working Lunch with Rob, you already know that I usually start the luncheon with the opposing questions; “How many of you have your goals and business plans actually written down?” The room is usually split 50/50 with half saying they have their business plans written down on a piece of paper and the other half usually saying exactly what Robert Bluver from LaMantia Gallery said in the clip below, “the plan is in my head.” Sketching out your master business plan helps validate where you want to take your business. Many use their written plan as a road map to help navigate their company to where they want it to go and what exactly they want to achieve. Putting together a business plan might seem overwhelming, but it will help your business grow as well as organize the future of your company...
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By Rob Basso on
3/9/2011 12:40 PM
For a lot of small businesses, the first few months of the year can be slower. The holiday spending is over, and people are starting to tighten their budgets to save for a summer vacation. It’s the time of year to get creative and keep your business moving forward.
When your staff has some downtime, have them hit the phones to call your current clients and make sure they are aware of all the ancillary products and services you offer. Have everyone catch up on any projects that have been left untended due during the busy times, whether it’s scanning in old files or updating training manuals. Try to schedule in any refresher courses during downtime as well. Have your managers take a look at recent office supply orders and make sure they are ordering efficiently. Offer a webinar on new laws that have passed or run additional training for your clients that may be interested in using or already are using a special product or service that you offer. Dust off your business plan and make sure it’s updated to reflect your current position and business goals...
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By Rob Basso on
3/7/2011 1:24 PM
How often do you receive advice about your business that you don’t take literally? Many of us discuss our business plans with consultants, business coaches, other local business owners, and family but it takes a special type of person to take the advice and essentially apply it to their business. At Basso on Business, we would like to highlight particular individuals who not only listened to the recommendations we presented them but took action! Our “Actions in Action” blog will quote our past featured business owners of 2010 and prove that when you act on advice and forge forward, positive change will flourish.
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