5 New Year's ReSOLUTIONS - To Turn Your Business On Its Head!

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The DEATH of the Cold Call! - By Meridith Elliott Powell

I am all about New Year's Resolutions. And I know that while I love them, I also know that some people wish the tradition had never been started. Many feel that New Year's Resolutions are just another thing to make us feel bad about ourselves. A time to set goals we will never achieve and goals we will spend all year kicking ourselves for not accomplishing.

Well, I could not feel more different about resolutions. For me, the new year means a new start. A time to sit back and reflect and ask ourselves: What went well this past year? What do I deserve a pat on the back for? What were my challenges? If I had the chance to do it all over again, what would I do differently? New Year's Resolutions are just the opportunity you need to break bad habits, enhance positive ones, and set yourself up for success in 2012!

Face it, this economy is shifting and you need to shift with it. Things are not down in this economy, they are changed -- radically different -- and they are never going back to the way they were. In fact, economists agree. They say we have moved out of a push economy and into a pull economy. And in a pull economy the consumer is in control. They decide where, when, how and from whom they are going to buy. This makes what we sell a commodity, but how we sell it our competitive advantage. This is Trust & Value Economy, and trust and value are the return on investment consumers are looking for.

If you want to succeed in 2012, and if you want to win in the Trust & Value Economy then you need to break bad habits and limiting beliefs, and you need to adopt new strategies that will turn your business on its head! You need to adopt these 5 New Year's ReSOLUTIONS that will get you and your business moving.

1. First, Blame Yourself - Take an hour each day and spend time reflecting on 2011. Be brutally honest with yourself. What worked, what didn't and what could you have done better? No blaming the economy, your customers, your employees or your mother.

2. Sell Less - You need to sell less and spend more time getting to know, really know your customers and your prospects. This is a trust and value economy, one that is based on relationships.

3. Limit Connections - You need to move from being a great networker to becoming a master networker. It is not the quantity of your relationships that will allow you to succeed in 2012, but rather the quality and depth of them.

4. Embrace Turnover - Face it, not everyone shares your vision, your passion or your adaptability for growth. Be okay with that, and realize that turnover in a shifting economy is not only a natural thing, it is a good thing.

5. Think Small - In order to grow, you need to think small and you need to get focused. The economy is constantly changing and you need to move, plan and shift in one big fluid motion.

Yes, a little time for reflection is just what you need to set yourself up for success in 2012! Adopt these 5 New Years ReSOLUTIONS, turn your business on its head, and get yourself moving!

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Speaker, Coach and Business Development Expert, Meridith Eliott Powell, has taken her unique approach to business built it into a successful company that supports organizations and businesses in their efforts to drive revenue and develop people. As the founder of MotionFirst, Meridith designed her company on the culmination of her experience, insight and talents. Her expertise is in the areas of networking, sales and service, and her background is in sales, marketing and commercial banking, Meridith learned first hand how finances, marketing and people development must all work together for companies to reach new heights. She has the skills and knowledge to bring the numbers side and the people side together - align goals and serve as the catalyst to get them moving to drive profitability. A certified strategist, coach and human behavior specialist, Meridith is an active member of the National Speakers Association, the Carolina Speakers Association and the American Society for Training and Development. In addition she is gold master certified by the University of San Diego in strategic planning. Known for her passion, high energy and spirited wit, Meridith is entertaining, fast-paced and effective. She specializes in strategies, coaching and training sessions in sales, networking, customer service. Attendees leave her sessions feeling renewed, energized and armed with knowledge and practical tactics for immediate implementation. Meridith is the author of two books 42 Rules for Turning Prospects Into Customers and Mastering The Art of Success. For more information contact us at 888-526-9998 or www.motionfirstnow.com

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