By Jaynine Howard, USMC (Ret) – The First Lady Of Military Network

Now that it is spring it is time to ask yourself if your business is blooming. Three months ago you probably made New Year’s Resolutions. So how are you doing on those? Are you meeting your short term goals? What about your long term goals?

Spring is the time for spring cleaning, flowers blooming and income tax refunds. So what do these things have to do with you and your business?

Let’s take a few minutes to self reflect. Is your business blooming? Is it growing? How was your first quarter? If you are a bit disappointed with what has been happening so far don’t fret. Spring is the time for your business to bloom. So let’s get started.

Three Steps to Help Your Business Bloom:

1. Spring Cleaning – get out a dust rag, broom, and put on your cleaning clothes. Now is the time to give your business a thorough spring cleaning. Your customers and clients will appreciate it. When your business is free of cobwebs, dust, and clutter your mind will be less cluttered too. You will be able to see your business in a fresh new perspective and plan new and exciting promotions for spring and summer. When people see a dirty dusty business or dusty products they automatically assume that the business is old and out dated.

2. Take Inventory – replace any pieces of furniture, fixtures or marketing materials that look drab, faded, worn, or torn. While you are at it – take a peek at your work wardrobe too. Remember, it only takes 15 seconds for someone to form an opinion about you and your business. I know, not fair, but that is human nature.  Business owners, remember to keep receipts for office purchases. You will want to consult with your enrolled agent or tax preparer on how to deduct office expenses such as furniture and equipment. When you look on top of your game your business will bloom.

3. Invest – now is the time to invest in your business growth. Just as a flower or plant needs nurturing your business needs water and fertilizer in order to grow. When you open your mind to new ideas on how to grow your business you and your business will bloom.  This could be through online workshops, coaching, conferences and retreats. Before you spend your income tax refund take a few minutes and schedule your upcoming business growth educational opportunities so that you and your business can bloom.

Business owners when you implement my three steps to help your business bloom you will see your bank account grow. You will have excited customers and clients coming through your door and calling your phone. They will feed off your spring fever and be ready to spend money on your products and services. So go right now and implement my three business blooming strategies so you can make your business bloom.

Join me for The Coach is in…

Jaynine Howard is the debt free business coach, who teaches business owners how to grow their business and increase their profits while remaining debt free. She provides open and honest feedback to her clients while coaching them on how to turn their dreams into dollar signs.

She is a retired United States Marine and resides in Jacksonville, North Carolina. She is the author of Networking Detox and the host of The Dynamic Business Owners Coaching Club.

To get your free e-course Networking Detox: My 5 Secrets to Networking Success visit http://www.networkingdetox.com , email jaynine@coachjaynine.com or telephone 910-539-2810.

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