Marian Banker Articles

How to Create a Strategy: A Case Study - Click To Read Article
Clients often tell me they're not really clear about the concept of Strategy. It's a lot easier than you might think. Strategy is one of the steps in the planning process and cycle. Learn how it all fits together.

8 Steps to Set Your Business on Fire - Click To Read Article
Want your business to really take off? Follow the steps in this article to lay the groundwork for rocketing your business to the next level.

7 Tips for a Business Partnership That Works - Click To Read Article
The secrets to a successful and productive partnership are revealed in these 7 tips. A must read for new or existing partners.

Help! I Want to Dump My Partner - Click To Read Article
Struggling with a weak or floundering partnershp? Read this article to learn what others have done in similar situations.

How Can I Fix My Business Partnership? - Click To Read Article
If you're in a broken business partnership, you may be able to fix it...or it may be time to move on. Read this article to learn the steps to help you work it out.

Negative Relationships: Yes or No? - Click To Read Article
Are you putting up with negative relationships? Do you realize how much they may be costing you? Maybe it's time to mend or end those that are taking their toll on your time and your business.

Delegation and Teamwork - Click To Read Article
Does it feel like your business is out of control? Chances are you could use a new perspective on delegation and teamwork. Both work together and are critical elements of a successful business.

5 Questions to Help Create an Effective Marketing Plan - Click To Read Article
An effective marketing plan is the result of having gathered appropriate information, analyzing it, and making informed decisions. Learn the questions that will give you the information you need.

Common Business Challenges: You're Not Alone - Click To Read Article
If you're in business, you've got challenges. Some are priority; some can be deferred. Some will take time; others can be handled quickly and easily. Some will require a financial investment; some will not. They are all challenges because they are holding you back in some way.

7 Questions to Ask Before Launching a New Product or Service - Click To Read Article
Launching a new product or service can be a great way to expand your business, if done strategically. Answer these 7 questions before finalizing your launch and avoid what could be costly mistakes.

The Call to Leadership - Click To Read Article
As a coach working with small business owners for over a decade I've seen the difference it makes when entrepreneurs consciously choose to function as leader and learn to apply the fundamentals of good business practice. Learn them here.

Business Leadership NOW! - Click To Read Article
The leader's old role of charismatic superstar has been redefined as a dedicated team leader with a mission. Spectacular business failures such as Enron, Tyco and others, have shown that short term glory is short sighted and will eventually come back to haunt you. Learn strategies that effective leaders are using today.

A Small Business Community Success Story - Click To Read Article
"Thank you for creating an environment where business owners, suppliers and information specialists can gather to strengthen ties and build our firms." Shirley Frazier SoloBusiness Marketing

How to Attract and Keep Productive Employees - Click To Read Article
It's been shown time after time that there is a high positive correlation between employee commitment/productivity and reduced turnover. A stable, low turnover work force produces significantly more. All the secrets are revealed here.

How to Create a Marketing Strategy That Delivers - Click To Read Article
One of the most challenging parts of marketing is creating effective strategies. That's because it's impossible to be certain what outcome any given strategy will bring. But there are ways you can increase the probability of success. This article walks you through the steps to creating a viable marketing strategy based on good information and sound judgment.

The Keys to Finding Good Help - Click To Read Article
The success of a small business is dependent on having good help. Without it, the business just cannot go to the next level. The clearer you are about what you want and the clearer your communication about expectations, the closer you'll come to getting it. Learn the steps and actions recommended by Business Leadership Coach, Marian Banker.

Common Partnership Challenges - Click To Read Article
Partnerships can be very beneficial, but they can also be a source of frustration if there isn't a means for addressing common partnership challenges. This article will show how easy it is to go astray from what was originally planned when the partnership was initiated. See if any of these challenges sound familiar. Identifying problems early and taking corrective action may save your sanity and your partnership.

The Partnership Model for Growth and Profit - Click To Read Article
Big businesses do it; so can you. Grow your business using the partnership model.

Strategies to RecessionProof Your Business - Click To Read Article
Every small business needs to take a hard look at the status of their business now to make sure it can withstand an economic downturn. The secret is to have your Plan address spots where you may be vulnerable. Prevention definitely beats fixing things after they become difficult to turn around.

The One Page Marketing Plan - Click To Read Article
Do you have a Marketing Plan? If not, you're not alone. Lots of small business owners don't...for a variety of reasons and excuses. Are you ready to move beyond the reasons and excuses and give yourself a Marketing Plan that's not only easy to create but will produce the results you want from your marketing efforts? Yes, there is a reason successful businesses have a Marketing Plan. Following a well-calculated strategic Marketing Plan consistently improves result

Are You Operating From IF or WHEN? - Click To Read Article
Do you wonder why some people move forward with their goals quickly and with apparent ease while you struggle and strive. Maybe you're operating from IF, while they are operating from WHEN. Once you are clear about what you want and the commitment has been made, all forces kick in to help you.


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