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Text Box:   Hey There,   Happy New Year!  I hope this year has started well for you.  Here are some tips and tricks to help you Rock 2012!   Have a great day! Ernie

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Text Box:   Test Your Creativity You really have to think outside of the box for this one…!   The sequence 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 relates to another sequence: 1, 1, 1, 2, 2, 1, 1, 1, 1, 2.   How?   *Answer at the bottom!

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Text Box: BUSINESS 101  -  New Year’s Resolution Success! New Year Resolutions are made by many people, maybe even yourself, each January 1st.  If you’ve made one, great!   You might also consider helping with New Year’s Resolutions for your employees and your organization through a strategic planning session, departmental meetings, or even one-on-one sessions.  January is a prime time to hold such meetings. Early in the year, people are more ready for change, optimistic and energized!   But, did you know that less than 10% of people who set a New Year’s Resolution will reach their goal? The same follows for success in organizations. So, here are seven tips for achieving that elusive New Year’s Resolution for yourself, your employee’s and your company:   1. Write It Down. It's true, writing your goals down makes them more achievable!   2. Commit to It. Decide that this is right for you and walk the talk. Otherwise, it’s just a nice idea.   3. Tell People. Let your family, friends, neighbors, suppliers, distributors, and even your competitors in on what you are doing. Knowing that people are watching gives you the incentive to perform.   4. Be Accountable. Define how you will measure progress, set milestones, and report on your progress.   5. Make a Plan. Be specific on what you are doing and what you want to achieve. The more specific you can be, the more likely your actions will follow your plan and you will be successful.   6. Be Realistic. Is your goal achievable? Does it make sense? If you tried it before, how will this time be different?   7. Believe. Believe to your core that this is achievable. Visualize the end result and see and know how this change will make a difference in your life!   “A handful of patience is worth more than a bushel of brains.” Dutch Proverb

Text Box: The Next Small Business Boot Camp starts Tuesday February 7th! Need to take your business to the next level or simply re-energize it?  Small Business Boot Camp will do just that!  We’ll review the fundamentals of business success including sales and marketing, pricing strategy, branding, systems and operations, effective planning and much more.  Discover the power of peer support and learn how to grow your business right!    Starts Tuesday February 7, 2012, 5 Weeks, 5:00 to 8:00 p.m., Limited Seating Call for Details:  419-345-4254, or email:  ernest@ealewisconsulting.com  or Register Online

Text Box: The Marketing Challenge For many business owners, their marketing focus is on advertising, and for some it’s simply product, price, promotion and distribution, and for others still, it’s about networking.  Whatever your focus, it might be useful to step back and ask two big picture questions: 1. “What is a unique quality of our product or service?” and 2. “How can we communicate that unique quality to our customers?”   Ask and answer these two questions and you may be able to formulate a newer and better marketing strategy!

Text Box: Mark Your Calendars   SAP -      Mid Year, Wednesday June 20                  8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.   SAP -      Year End, Wednesday Dec. 5                  8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.   If you missed our SAP Year End session last month and you want to get caught up so you can Rock 2012!, give me a call to schedule a planning session!   Let’s Rock 2012!