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AMS November Newsletter | Darwinism for Business
Created on 11/21/2011 10:41:11 PM

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Newsletter

November 2011

In This Issue

Julie Savitt on NBC Nightly News

Darwinism for Business

Rock Salt Orders

About Us

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Julie Savitt Featured on NBC's Nightly News

OLDER WORKERS CREATE THEIR OWN JOBS

The tough economy and high unemployment has taken a toll on a lot of retirement plans. More and more older workers are doing something usually associated with young people--starting new businesses. NBC's John Yang reports. (Nightly News)

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Darwinism for Business

By Steve Fretzin, Sales Results, Inc.

As we wrap up another tough year during a recessionary period, it might be time to again take stock of where you want to be next year. Continue doing the same things or change and adapt to insure success into 2012.

Wikipedia begins to define "Survival of the fittest" as a phrase relating to competition for survival or predominance. When looking at our current economic and business conditions, what would Darwin say about one's ability to survive in business today? Which species of entrepreneur will evolve and which will become extinct? The answers to these questions are being answered everyday in the news as banks collapse, retail sales drop and small businesses struggle for each little piece of the pie.

As a business coach, there are many common sense strategies that we are currently focusing on with clients to ensure their business not only survives, but thrives. Here are three solid suggestions for any business owner looking to thrive during this recession:

1. Utilize existing clients for quality introductions: Finding new business is increasingly more difficult to obtain as your prospects are downsizing or sitting in a holding pattern for an undetermined amount of time. While there may be some fear in doing something bold, now is the best time to take advantage of the strong relationships you have already created. Contact your best clients and take them to lunch. Be prepared to discuss ways in which you can add value and provide quality introductions for each other. In times like these, you are always better off utilizing existing relationships than to start up new ones.

2. Think about offering barter: The ability to trade your products or services for marketing dollars, printing, website designs or thousands of other products and services may be a good idea for you. This can come in really handy if you have an excess inventory or have services to offer up for trade. Some good programs include, ITEX and The National Trade Association. Another resource to see all of the trade and barter associations you can use is the Gigafree Network. In times like these, thinking outside the box is more a necessity than an option.

3. Invest in your business NOW: There is extensive evidence from past recessions that investing in your business during tough times is a smart play. While some business owners are cowering in the corner waiting for the world to change, others are making their move. Hiring better people, investing in a new PR campaign or hiring a business coach are all solid plays to get ahead today. Whichever move you make, prepare a plan to budget accordingly towards improving top line sales today, while your competition is sleeping.

While there are many ways to improve business during turbulent times, most people are moving along slowly and in a daze, as if a car crash is holding up traffic. The idea behind Darwinism for business is simple. The fittest will survive and the weakest will die. Stepping up, being bold, and bringing some creativity to your business now will allow most businesses to advance and thrive today. Think about what you are doing to ensure a successful outcome for your business. Is your business the alpha male or the wounded youngling? Pretend Darwin was watching your business, what would he say?

Steve Fretzin is the founder and president of Sales Results, Inc., an elite provider of sales training and business coaching. To learn more about Sales Results, Inc.contact them at 847-317-1575 or visit them on the web at www.salesresultsinc.com.

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Updated Vintage Pic

AMS founder, Julie Savitt (left) built the kind of company that would make her grandfather (right) proud - one that values customers service, honesty, and a fair price.

About Us:

AMS Earth Movers, Inc, a WBE and DBE certfied company, operates throughout the Chicagoland area, specializing in the haul in and haul off of most construction materials by semi dump, six wheeler, flat bed and lowboy. AMS also is a supplier of aggregate, topsoil and rock salt.

"With a diverse fleet of trucks, an experienced team of drivers, and 24/7 availability, we can handle any job large or small."

AMS Earth Movers, Inc.

11 N. Skokie Hwy, Suite 111

Lake Bluff, Illinois 60044

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