Out On A Business Limerick - Making Business Lessons Fun
People learn in all different ways, but there's nothing that says FUN should not be part of a fundamental learning process. With that in mind, I challenged a colleague to come up with limericks that might help business owners by providing business advice in a fun format. Virginia Castleman, our Marketing Manager sent these original limericks to me to share with you.
Each limerick addresses a business tip that will benefit all business owners, no matter what the nature of your business is.
Limerick 1:
An entrepreneur I once knew
Sat down on a small tube of glue;
He said he was fine
Though his stuck "bottom line"
Turned his "Don't Get Help" into a "Do"
Tip 1: Asking for help is not a weakness
Limerick 2:
It flies, but doesn't have wings
It hangs on but rarely clings.
It can easily get eaten
While you, Boss, get beaten
By taking on too many things
Tip 2: Effective Systems Buy Business Owners Something They Can't Get Back: TIME
Limerick 3:
A boss and his team once collided,
Though their reasons seemed somewhat one-sided.
"To avoid a collision, you must have a vision"
Now each side is much more requited.
Tip 3: Together Everyone Achieves More
Limerick 4:
"Be the change that you want to see…"
Are the words of Mahatma Gandhi
For your team to succeed, what they'll truly need
Is a leader that knows how to lead.
Tip 4: Effective Leaders Leads By Example
Four key areas business coaches help you strengthen are:
1) People and Education
* Ongoing training sessions for your team
* Develop a system for conflict resolution
* Define your company's rules
* Implement the DISC personality profile
* Complete positional "How To" manuals - and more!
2) Delivery and Distribution
* Go paperless
* Revisit product packaging
* Lead with highest turnover products/services
* Simplify your ordering process
* Regularly measure and record inventory/stock - and more!
3) Testing and Measuring
* Monitor what you're currently doing
* Prune, modify, and increase depending on results of testing
* Keep daily, monthly, yearly records
* Measure each salesperson's conversion rates
* Continuously Measure and monitor the number and origin of all leads - and more!
4) Systems and Technology
* Schedule and complete regular maintenance on all equipment
* Develop an Operations Manual
* Update and use the latest computer programs
* Offer technical training to your team
* Resystem as your company grows- and more!
Now, chances are your business coach won't sing to you, or even say things in rhyme, but he or she will help you put effective systems in place to grow your business.
Okay, it's your turn. What limerick can you come up with that addresses a specific business challenge? Comment back and we'll put your limericks on our blog!
About the Author
For advice and access to proven systems that will advance your business, visit http://www.actioncoachcalteam.com/ and http://actioncalteamblog.com Peter Williamson, Business Coach and Master Licensee, helps you find instant and lasting solutions to boost your profits by 61% or more - guaranteed. Email peterwilliamson@actioncoach.com
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