http://onepenny.actualblog.net Just another Actualblog.net weblog Sat, 19 Jan 2008 20:01:27 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en A few weeks ago I asked my readers what the most important issue was in their business. Hundreds responded with a variety of answers, but one of the most common was, "How do I get everything that needs doing done?" Happily, I have an answer for this question, but like ... http://onepenny.actualblog.net/2008/01/19/what-one-thing/ In the first part of this series we looked at the effect prices have on profits. A change to the upside can have a wonderful effect on profits while reckless discounting and careless price reductions will surely have a disastrous one. If you don't fully understand the implications, or haven't ... http://onepenny.actualblog.net/2008/01/19/higher-prices-lead-to-higher-profits-part-2-of-2/ Of course you've heard that when you do what you've always done, you'll likely get what you've always got. In this case that means playing the tactical game: coming up with acceptable--or worse--comfortable options and executing them as time permits. Likely, what you'll get is business as usual, and things ... http://onepenny.actualblog.net/2008/01/19/the-secrets-of-strategy-part-2-of-2/ A step-by-step guide to creating a growth strategy based on your current situation and future possibilities. I'll bet you think you already have a strategy. And well you may, but strategy as a concept is just like love: much used and little understood. Many businesses (and that includes small entrepreneurs, ... http://onepenny.actualblog.net/2008/01/19/the-secrets-of-strategy-part-1-of-2/ What does an old Russian joke have to do with getting new business? Did you increase your business in the past 12 months? Don't discriminate between more new clients or old clients spending more money -- count the increase either way. If you didn't, you really should be asking yourself ... http://onepenny.actualblog.net/2008/01/19/thinking-about-more-business/ Welcome to Actualblog.net. This is your first post. Edit or delete it, then start blogging! http://onepenny.actualblog.net/2008/01/19/hello-world/