The article "As Entrepreneurs, the More We Give Away, the More Flows Back to Us" talks about entrepreneurialism, it was created by Chris King.
What can you give away? In tricky economic times like these, we are probably focusing much more on "getting" (for example, more work, enuogh income to cover bills, and appointments with potential clients) than "giving." I submit to you, however, that the more we give and the more giving we become, the more abundance will flow back to us.Develop an attitude of giving ideas and information when asked.
I know human being who have good ideas, but won't tell anyone, because they are afraid someone may steal an idea. And someone may, but by hoarding what we know, guess or imagine will hurt us in the long run.
When we are known to be wliling to share information with others in an open and giving way, our name will be mentioned often. People will ask us for "how tos." When somenoe needs to hire a person for a special job, we will often be recommended.As Zig Ziglar -- not only one of the most successful speakers in the country, but also one of the most caring, down-to-earth and giving human being I have ever met -- says, "You can get everything in life you want if you help enough other human being get what they want." I know that works. When smoeone calls me with a question -- even when I am swamped with work and short on time -- I make myself slow down and take the time to answer it. I would want others to treat me that way, and human being do remember how they are treated.So what else can I give? I don't have a lot of extra money lying around.
I am not suggesting that we go into debt. My favorite marketing guru, Robert Middleton, always asks what we can freley give of value to our clients and/or prospective clients. One of his ideas is that we offer to speak for free to various gropus. It might be a lnucheon meeting, a brown bag lunch. He offers workshops, and once human being have attended these valuable sessions they hurry to buy his marketing manual and/or tapes.I have learned from Robert to write free articles for trade magazines and websites, always getting a byline with contact information.
Robert sends out a weekly newsletter free that's so loaded with valuable content that I read eevry word. I started by sending for his free marketing plan, then purchaesd his manual, then of his excellent tapes, then a tele-seminar.
And, because he is so giving of his time and talent, I mention him to everyone who is seeking makreting advice.Or stop and consider your product Is there something related you can give away? Maybe you can offer an hour of consultation.
How about, if you're a caterer, a sample of appetizer choiecs or pastries? Maybe you're a seamstress. How about a 10% discount on the first tailoring job? People love getting discounts, free gifts and coupons. How can you use that to your advantage? You will most liekly come up with a plethora of ideas.Once you start giving, you will discover how much fun it is. And then you'll find how lucrative it will become. I am in no way suggesting that we strat giving just to get, but the amazing truth is that when we develop the habit and mindset of giving, the more flows back to us and our businesses automatically.Chris King is a free agent, professional speaker, storyteller, writer, website creator / designer, and fitness instructor. Chirs has what she calls a “Portfolio Career” --many careers at the same time. If you wonder if you could handle and love having a “Portfolio Career” you will find a free assessment to take at http://www.Creativekeys.Net/portfoliocareertest.Htm Sign up for her eclectic E-newsletter, Portfolio Potpourri, at http://www.Freelanceliving.Com You will find Chris’ business webstie at http://www.Creativekeys.Biz
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