Simplicity Is Key In A Complex World

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Simplicity Is Key In A Complex World

August 09, 2011 Main Blog by Danielle Schline

We are surrounded by choices and advertising everyday. Companies are trying to get our attention with products, services, their branding, and more. In the midst of all this confusion, it may be tempting for a business to jump right in. We think that offering more products, diversifying marketing to all possible options, offering sales or coupons, going to every networking event, partering or merging with several companies,and making a lot of investments into design and innovation will move us forward. This isn't always the case. Complexity can be harmful to a business because everything becomes more about quantity than quality. When a business is doing well there may be a temptation to accumulate and the mess created is often masked since growth continues. When things slow down, as they have in recent years, inefficiencies and problems become more evident.

As a business grows expanding its products and services, the administrative costs increase. More employees are required to manage different aspects of the business. As the customer base grows the organization needs to put more time and energy into customer service. More products means more manufacturing maybe more factories or business partners. As inefficiency goes up, so do the costs. What's the alternative?

Networking For The Up and Comer

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Networking For The Up and Comer

July 13, 2011 Main Blog by Danielle Schline

Next to marketing, nothing is more vital to a company's growth potential than networking. You get one chance to make a good first impression and you must utilize networking opportunities to the fullest. There are misconceptions about what exactly networking is. By definition, networking is a supportive system of sharing information and services among individuals and groups having a common interest. You need to be aware, however, that networking isn't just something you do, it's something you build.

Most people think networking is about selling--it isn't. Given the amount of distractions and people there is no way to do a sales presentation that will get you a deal. You can sell yourself though! At networking events your goal isn't just to garner interest. You want to find out if you can help the person that you are talking to. As the saying goes, “It's not what your fellow man can do for you, but what you can do for your fellow man.” Offering assistance is a great way to get your foot in the door.