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  Char

  2 years ago

  #3 is the one I struggle with year after year after year. Why can't I ever learn? I make a pact with myself each year, yet I just can't get that part of my business working the way I want it to.
  
  #1 is a lesson I think I have finally learned this year. Sometimes it feels good to say that someone is just not a good match for being a client.
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  Ben Yoskovitz

  2 years ago

  Best of luck with #3 Char. You can always look for help in some ways...outsource bookkeeping/accounting, get someone to help coach you on managing things...
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  Craig Harper

  2 years ago

  Great Post Ben!
  
  Completely agree with all three and my favourite -
  
  'Remember you can create only one first impression.'
  
  Make sure every experience people have with your organisation (including the first one) wreaks of professionalism and great customer service. A few years ago I wanted to buy a particular car. I had done my homework and knew exactly what I wanted. I headed to the closest dealership ready to put in my order and spend up. The guy who (eventually) spoke to me was rude, arrogant and condescending. I told him so ...and bought my car elsewhere the same day. Even though they had 'the product' I wanted, I decided not to become their customer because of the crap service.
  
  This is how we humans work; remember that!
  
  Love your blog Ben!
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  Ben Yoskovitz

  2 years ago

  Craig - you're absolutely right when it comes to first impressions. That's really something else I've "remembered to learn again" this year...
  
  Thanks for stopping by!
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  paul merrill

  2 years ago

  Good stuff & a great blog.
  
  I also like what you're doing at gifter.org.
  
  Happy holidaze!
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  Ben Yoskovitz

  2 years ago

  Thanks Paul, I appreciate the words of support.
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