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Monday Jun 20, 2016
Negotiating - Part 2
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Monday Jun 20, 2016
Negotiating - Part 1, gives an overview of the interest-based negotiation model by Fisher, Ury & Patton. It starts with preparation, including knowing alternatives so that one is not too soft or too hard, knowing how to separate people from the problem, staying firm on interests but flexible on positions, and engaging in brainstorming options for mutual gain.
Negotiating - Part 2 explains the one other principle: Use objective criteria. That is when negotiators differ on their idea of fairness, or truth, rather than have a subjective argument they rely on more objective sources.
Daryl welcomes your thoughts and feedback.
By Daryl Landau of Common Ground, helping businesses to manage conflict.
Contact info: @DarylLandau | 416.763.6205 | daryl@common-ground.ca
Friday Jun 10, 2016
Prioritizing Potential: Increased Efficiency Brings Business Growth
Friday Jun 10, 2016
Friday Jun 10, 2016
Everyday brings with it new tasks, situations and a to do list that is overwhelming. Thinking of the day and the things that need to get done can be stressful and frustration may take over. One proven solution to stay in control is to apply prioritizing techniques.
Prioritizing what should get done in a day is a skill that anyone can acquire with a little bit of organization and discipline. However, learning to stay focused and on goal requires determination and persistence....
By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc and founder of OSBN
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
Principled Negotiation - Part 1
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
Tuesday Jun 07, 2016
People are often averse to negotiating, seeing it as an ‘unprincipled’ game of winning or compromise. But like it or not, most of our interactions involve the exchange of value. And the model of Principled Negotiation can really help us succeed with client and other relationships.
The book Getting to Yes by Fisher, Ury and Patton created a little revolution when it was published in 1981. At the time, the dominant model was what the book refers to as the Hard bargaining approach, or positional negotiation...
By Daryl Landau of Common Ground, helping businesses to manage conflict.
Contact info: @DarylLandau | 416.763.6205 | daryl@common-ground.ca
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Is An Advisory Board A Good Idea For Small Businesses?
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
Tuesday Apr 12, 2016
An advisory board is an informal version of a board of directors chosen by the owners. It has no authority, it just offers assistance as requested. There is some debate on the value of advisory boards, but not on the value of advisors. So founders could just seek individual advisors. That’s a good first step, to test which advisors you respect and work with best, and who are available to you.
Reasons for creating an advisory board are listed in this podcast.
By Daryl Landau of Common Ground, helping businesses to manage conflict.
Contact info: @DarylLandau | 416.763.6205 | daryl@common-ground.ca
Friday Apr 01, 2016
Partnership Agreements and Disagreements
Friday Apr 01, 2016
Friday Apr 01, 2016
Working with a partner is much better for your business’s growth and for your personal health…unless you ignore this advice.
1. Choose carefully
2. Get a partnership agreement
3. Get the help of a mediator
It’s worth it to ensure that misunderstandings and hot tempers don’t derail all that you’ve achieved together.
By Daryl Landau of Common Ground, helping businesses to manage conflict.
Contact info: @DarylLandau | 416.763.6205 | daryl@common-ground.ca
Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
3 Ways To Reach Mobile Users
Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
Tuesday Mar 29, 2016
A 2015 study by “Smart Insight” indicated that 80% of internet users use smartphones. One important 2016 business trend is the increase in use for mobile apps in business. Is your business ready to reach out to mobile users? Do you, as a business owner, realize the importance of reaching out to mobile app audience?
3 Ways To Reach Mobile Users
Get a customized mobile appBusiness directory appsContent
The later two ways are more cost effective and doable for small businesses to reach mobile users. There are plenty of apps that provide local directory listings. Find the app that is wide spread in your area and subscribe to get your business listed there.
(For a Greater Toronto business listing I would recommend to download and subscribe to OSBN mobile app “Business Directory”: iphone: http://apple.co/1LC8X6Z Android: http://bit.ly/1OHOy7t)
By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc and founder of OSBN
Wednesday Mar 09, 2016
3 Paybacks For Choosing The Right Strategic Partners
Wednesday Mar 09, 2016
Wednesday Mar 09, 2016
It is very difficult to stand alone and watch a growth curve rise in a small business. Small businesses thrive and flourish when they reach out to others. Whether it be through building a network of connections or a circle of strategic partners; there has to be collaboration of some kind to watch a business grow and observe the growth curve move to the top.
3 paybacks for choosing the right strategic partners
LearningSharingGrowthWorthwhile strategic partners are rare to find. They may occasionally cross the path of a small business, but its up to the business owner to grab the opportunity or waste the chance to walk along side a partnership that will bring business growth.
By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc and founder of OSBN
Monday Feb 22, 2016
3 Advantages For Using Videos As An Advertising Tool
Monday Feb 22, 2016
Monday Feb 22, 2016
As a result of years of technological advancements came social media networks. And with social media came extensive opportunities for small businesses to promote their products and services. Content is key when sharing on social media and videos are an effective business tool that is in great demand in 2016.
3 advantages for using videos as an advertising tool
To stand outClarityInnovative Marketing
experts predict that in 2017 videos will take up to 69% of consumer online traffic. Is your business ready for that?
By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc and founder of OSBN
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
3 Success Factors For The Small Business
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
Wednesday Feb 10, 2016
As abusiness community builder I have seen businesses collapse and I have seenothers succeed. There are many factors that determine the success or failure ofa small business, and here are three major success factors for the smallbusiness owner to consider.
Timing determines likesStay focusedEmbrace ChangeAre youdetermined to see your business succeed? Watch out for the right timing toimplement business ideas, stay focused on the business vision and be mindfulthat transformation is expedient for the small business.
By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc and Founder of OSBN - Ontario, Canada small business owners may join OSBN business community by signing up at www.osbn.ca
Friday Feb 05, 2016
3 Ways To Stay Motivated As A Solopreneur
Friday Feb 05, 2016
Friday Feb 05, 2016
Solopreneurs have to face the reality of having to attend to all aspects of the business on a daily basis. At times they may outsource some services or delegate some admin responsibilities to a virtual assistant, but even with that they still have to stay on top of the daily transactions of the work. Solopreneurs are prone to lack motivation at times as they are in the frontline alone.
Here are 3 ways to stay motivated as a Solopreneur:
1. Positive Start
2. Learning Attitude
3. Innovative Thinking
Having to multi task can be overwhelming at times and discouraging at others. Keep a positive attitude and come up with inventive ideas to perform daily business tasks.
By Grace Nasralla, owner of e-presence Consultants Inc & Founder of OSBN - Ontario, Canada small business owners may join OSBN business community by signing up at www.osbn.ca
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
3 Effective Methods For Using Social Media
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Wednesday Jan 27, 2016
Have you ever thought carefully about what to tweet? Does your facebook account meet its monthly goals? Do you just accept anybody that sends you an invite on LinkedIn?Questions that may not have crossed your mind, but… Yes, before we go on social media we need to strategize.
Here are 3effective methods for using social media:
1. Audience
2. Message
3. Results
Do you have a marketing strategy that resonate your business identity? If not, then maybe its time for you to create one.
By Grace Nasralla, Founder of OSBN - Ontario, Canada small business owners may join OSBN business community by signing up at www.osbn.ca
Monday Jan 18, 2016
3 Reasons For Developing A Passion For Your Business
Monday Jan 18, 2016
Monday Jan 18, 2016
There are lots to learn from Apple’s core value that says “People with passion can change the world”. Apple’s Steve Jobs believed that to do great work one should LOVE what they do. Could that be the secret for entrepreneurial success?
Here are 3Reasons For Developing Passion For Your Business
Be The Driving ForceBe ContagiousBe SuccessfulTo achieve success in your business you need to revive that passion for the initial vision you had started with and make it obvious to others around you.
By Grace Nasralla, Founder of OSBN - Ontario, Canada small business owners may join OSBN business community by signing up at www.osbn.ca