April 2005

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The Action Business Development Owners Report is for and about business owners.  It has one mission - to provide you with a wealth of knowledge, techniques and practical ideas to energize your business.  We believe that being in business should give you more of what you want out of life.  That's why we focus on a program called "Six Steps to Massive Results."  This program helps business owners dramatically increase their profits, create better teams and processes, while having more fun and MORE leisure time.

This Report is published by  Action Business Development Inc

Sandy Kemp, Jim St. James and Jim Gragtmans are the primary advisors associated with Action Business Development.  Sandy, Jim and Jim are Action International certified business coaches. 

About Sandy Kemp

About Jim St. James

About Jim Gragtmans

Who Is Action International?

What Is An Action Business Coach?         

Mission Statement & Focus

Could You Benefit from Coaching?

7 Reasons a Mentor Gives You Competitive Advantage

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Note

The information presented in the Owner's Report is presented for educational purposes.  Readers should consult their advisor regarding their own specific circumstances.
 

Does Your Business Work for You?

Or do you work for it?

Are you too involved in your business?  Could you pick up the phone in the morning and say to whoever answered, "Please look after things, I am taking three months off?"  For most business owners, the answer is no.  Why?  Because your business doesn't have the right systems run by an effective team that would allow it to function effortlessly without you ... [FULL STORY]

The past two months we covered the 1st 6 steps to systemizing your business.  This month we cover the last three steps.  To view the 1st 3 steps (in our Feb 05 newsletter) click hereTo view the steps 4-6 (in our Mar 05 newsletter) click here.
 

Increase Your Conversion Rate

Next time you attend an event like a home or auto show, stop and spend some time in the area where companies are selling accessories. Items like waxes, cleaners, this miracle and that miracle.

Take a few minutes and watch the people using the microphones. Yes some of them may seem "cheesy", but what can you learn from them? [FULL STORY]


The Secret to Great Repeat Business and More Referrals 

By Paul Tholen

How do you feel when you approach the reception desk of a hotel, having only checked in earlier that day, to be greeted politely and enthusiastically by name?

What about when you enter a shop and the sales assistant welcomes you by name and then engages you in conversation about your last purchase at the shop ... [FULL STORY]


Flashlight Knowledge

When coaching clients we are constantly working to increase their knowledge. We find that the progress of a client speeds up dramatically when they are doing extra reading and learning. E. James Rohn said, “Work harder on yourself than you do on your job.” The reality is that most business owners are working so hard in the business they don't have time to work on themselves. [Full Story]


 
Knowledge + Planning + Referrals = More Profits!

Are you ready to kick your business up a notch?  Then you'll want to read about this exciting new, cost effective approach to growing your business...  [Full Story]