[Shtoom] Business Development Is Not An Event - Ipa-Iba

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Cash flow. To stay in business, you've got to keep a steady stream moving
through your company.

A small business owner mentioned the other day that he has "enough work to
keep his staff busy until next February." Another mentioned that his current
projects were ending and he needed to "start beating the bushes for more
work." Which one do you think will be successful?

The first business owner was busy taking action so he would have business
long into the future. The second owner is typical of many business owners
today. It's unlikely that the second business owner will be around for long.
He'll either run out of work or become so burnt out he gives up.

To survive in business, you must never stop looking for that next business
opportunity. Dedicate at least 25 percent (50 percent or more is better) of
your time to developing future business.

Make sure that new business development has dedicated space on your calendar
every single week. Think of this activity like a funnel. You always need to
have a pile of new contacts coming in the top of the funnel so you'll have
plenty coming out the bottom.

And remember, business development is not an event. It's an ongoing process
that requires regular action.

About the Author

Denise O'Berry frequently speaks to professional organizations, is the
author of three booklets, and several "how-to" manuals. She writes a weekly
small business column, hosts an online small business owners forum and is
called upon regularly by publications such as Entrepreneur, Bank Rate Small
Business, Florida Trend, Inc., various newspapers, radio and television to
provide expert comments on small business issues.


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