The middle of Summer 2010 is near---but much lies ahead!
Growing our economy, but more importantly setting the stage for solid, strong and positive growth, is now our first priority. As an Economic Gardener, I am constantly preparing the soil and setting the stage for all those who dream to build on the vision of our founding fathers and those brave entrepreneurs who came before us.
In the next few months, I will continue meeting and joining with the leaders of the next New Frontier in the Towns of North Kingstown and Exeter to build on the business education and civic pride of our business owners, their families, and our residents to create the basis for growth of our existing businesses, the creation of new businesses, and the education of the next generation of entrepreneurs who will lead us forward.
Are you interested in transforming the present into something even more exciting?
Please call me at 667-0971 or email me at annmariemarshall8@hotmail.com to begin a conversation, take action, and speed the plow that will till the soil to unearth exciting new possibilities for business and economic growth in our South County communities.
Showing posts with label exeter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label exeter. Show all posts
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Reduce Your Costs of Operation
OUR FOCUS
One sure way to increase your profits is to reduce the cost of operating your business. It is one of the two not-so-secret keys to the success of Wal-Mart.
In these times, the quicker you evaluate and review every single cost of doing business, the faster you can free up cash in your business and boost your profits.
Ask yourself three questions about everything you are currently paying out each week or month to operate your business:
1- Is this expense absolutely necessary for the survival of my business?
2- If it IS necessary, is there a cheaper alternative I can use, either another supplier or another service company?
3- Can I reduce the use of a needed product or service by even ten percent and thereby save money, lower my operational expenses, and boost profits?
Every business can find savings in their operations or their purchasing that can help the bottom line. You will, too!
I'm on vacation this week and next.
I'll have a special report for you from Florida next Sunday.
Please mark your calendar to attend my next Coffee Conversation at Updike's in North Kingstown on Thursday morning, March 11th at 8:00am.
See you again soon-
Ann Marie
One sure way to increase your profits is to reduce the cost of operating your business. It is one of the two not-so-secret keys to the success of Wal-Mart.
In these times, the quicker you evaluate and review every single cost of doing business, the faster you can free up cash in your business and boost your profits.
Ask yourself three questions about everything you are currently paying out each week or month to operate your business:
1- Is this expense absolutely necessary for the survival of my business?
2- If it IS necessary, is there a cheaper alternative I can use, either another supplier or another service company?
3- Can I reduce the use of a needed product or service by even ten percent and thereby save money, lower my operational expenses, and boost profits?
Every business can find savings in their operations or their purchasing that can help the bottom line. You will, too!
I'm on vacation this week and next.
I'll have a special report for you from Florida next Sunday.
Please mark your calendar to attend my next Coffee Conversation at Updike's in North Kingstown on Thursday morning, March 11th at 8:00am.
See you again soon-
Ann Marie
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Building [Greater] Success in 2010!
Our weekly Coffee Conversations at Updike's NewTowne are getting noticed and people are excited!
We'll meet there again this Thursday morning, January 28th at 8am to help small business owners who want to grow their sales and profits and also help those who want to start-up their own enterprise to get started right.
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS
Building greater sales success in your business includes helping your present customers increase their purchases. There are numerous ways to do this, but two old fashion strategies seem to work best:
1- Listening more to, and better understanding your customers' needs;
2- Communicating to them more clearly about your capabilities and
ability to help solve their problems
We'll take up these issues as well as addressing your current business needs at our weekly Coffee Conversation on Thursday and begin the process of developing a plan to take you and your business to the next level.
REMEMBER: Only you---not government---can make your business grow. So, come with your passion and get ready to make things happen!! Join me in improving our business community!
Updike's NewTowne Coffee Roasting Company and Cafe is located at 7726 Post Road in North Kingstown (across from the town's main Post Office). This is the third in a weekly series of coffee conversations to boost businesses in our community.
Have questions? Call me anytime at 401-667-0971.
See you soon-
Ann Marie
We'll meet there again this Thursday morning, January 28th at 8am to help small business owners who want to grow their sales and profits and also help those who want to start-up their own enterprise to get started right.
THIS WEEK'S FOCUS
Building greater sales success in your business includes helping your present customers increase their purchases. There are numerous ways to do this, but two old fashion strategies seem to work best:
1- Listening more to, and better understanding your customers' needs;
2- Communicating to them more clearly about your capabilities and
ability to help solve their problems
We'll take up these issues as well as addressing your current business needs at our weekly Coffee Conversation on Thursday and begin the process of developing a plan to take you and your business to the next level.
REMEMBER: Only you---not government---can make your business grow. So, come with your passion and get ready to make things happen!! Join me in improving our business community!
Updike's NewTowne Coffee Roasting Company and Cafe is located at 7726 Post Road in North Kingstown (across from the town's main Post Office). This is the third in a weekly series of coffee conversations to boost businesses in our community.
Have questions? Call me anytime at 401-667-0971.
See you soon-
Ann Marie
Sunday, January 3, 2010
What Do You Need NOW to Grow Your Business?
There's plenty of TALK everywhere in our state about "creating jobs" and "getting the economy moving," but where is the ACTION!?
As a business owner or someone who wants to start your own business, the only thing that makes anything possible is to take some ACTION!
My work as Rhode Island's Economic Gardener is to take action, connect people and businesses, find resources, and make things happen so you can reach your business and personal goals and in the process improve our communities in Exeter and North Kingstown. With that in mind, I have a question for you:
What do you need NOW to grow your business?
It might be different results: more sales, more clients, lower costs, better suppliers, better employees.
It might be useful tools: a business plan, marketing plan, web site, online strategies, or even a personal business coach.
Finally, it might be financing or an investment in your business: building loan, line of credit, working capital loan, equipment financing, or an equity investor.
Whatever you need to grow your business, I can help you obtain it. Whatever your business goal, I can help you achieve it.
In the next week, I will launch a weekly series of business growth gatherings at local coffee shops around our two towns: Sophie's, Jitters, and others, all located in neighborhoods that are near where you live and work.
I will have my Economic Gardener Growth Checklist for you to fill out and help us get started on growing your business and growing our local economy!
Start-ups and people in transition always welcome!
Let's take action and make your business grow!!
Ann Marie
As a business owner or someone who wants to start your own business, the only thing that makes anything possible is to take some ACTION!
My work as Rhode Island's Economic Gardener is to take action, connect people and businesses, find resources, and make things happen so you can reach your business and personal goals and in the process improve our communities in Exeter and North Kingstown. With that in mind, I have a question for you:
What do you need NOW to grow your business?
It might be different results: more sales, more clients, lower costs, better suppliers, better employees.
It might be useful tools: a business plan, marketing plan, web site, online strategies, or even a personal business coach.
Finally, it might be financing or an investment in your business: building loan, line of credit, working capital loan, equipment financing, or an equity investor.
Whatever you need to grow your business, I can help you obtain it. Whatever your business goal, I can help you achieve it.
In the next week, I will launch a weekly series of business growth gatherings at local coffee shops around our two towns: Sophie's, Jitters, and others, all located in neighborhoods that are near where you live and work.
I will have my Economic Gardener Growth Checklist for you to fill out and help us get started on growing your business and growing our local economy!
Start-ups and people in transition always welcome!
Let's take action and make your business grow!!
Ann Marie
Wednesday, December 30, 2009
GROWING OUR ECONOMY
The end of 2009 is near---!
Growing our economy, but more importantly setting the stage for solid, strong and positive growth, is now our first priority. As an Economic Gardener, I will be preparing the soil and setting the stage for all those who dream to build on the vision of our founding fathers and those brave entrepreneurs who came before us.
In the next twelve months, I will be meeting and joining with the leaders of the next New Frontier in the Towns of North Kingstown and Exeter to build on the business education and civic pride of our business owners, their families, and our residents to create the basis for growth of our existing businesses, the creation of new businesses, and the education of the next generation of entrepreneurs who will lead us forward.
Are you interested in transforming the present into something even more exciting?
Please call me at 667-0971 or email me at annmariemarshall8@hotmail.com to begin a conversation, take action, and speed the plow that will till the soil to unearth exciting new possibilities for business and economic growth in our South County communities.
Growing our economy, but more importantly setting the stage for solid, strong and positive growth, is now our first priority. As an Economic Gardener, I will be preparing the soil and setting the stage for all those who dream to build on the vision of our founding fathers and those brave entrepreneurs who came before us.
In the next twelve months, I will be meeting and joining with the leaders of the next New Frontier in the Towns of North Kingstown and Exeter to build on the business education and civic pride of our business owners, their families, and our residents to create the basis for growth of our existing businesses, the creation of new businesses, and the education of the next generation of entrepreneurs who will lead us forward.
Are you interested in transforming the present into something even more exciting?
Please call me at 667-0971 or email me at annmariemarshall8@hotmail.com to begin a conversation, take action, and speed the plow that will till the soil to unearth exciting new possibilities for business and economic growth in our South County communities.
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