If you answered yes, let me first congratulate you. A decision is a goal that has been made. Next, let me ask you what clear action steps are you
 taking right now to get your goal?

I am sure you have heard the old adage attributed to Albert Einstein: Insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result. Now is the time to take new, innovative, and consistent action in order to attract new leads, clients and revenue.

If you are like many small business owners, you are looking to upgrade your sales and marketing efforts, but you are not sure what to do or how to start. Often other more immediate things get in the way and your good intentions never come to fruition.

I am sure you have lots of great reasons for not getting to your sales and marketing, including your social media activities. The truth is, however, without consistent action over time, whatever you do in any of these areas will not grow your business in any significant way.

I understand. I know it can be frustrating.

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Without adding new products or services, without adding more hours to your day, you can begin to earn more revenue right now by doing one simple thing:

Putting more attention on revenue-producing activities versus non revenue-producing activities.

Let’s first define revenue-producing activities. These include activities that bring in money like delivering a service, making a product for a client, talking with someone about hiring you or writing a proposal or project application. You’re not working on revenue-producing activities when you’re on Facebook, writing your articles or newsletters or doing other marketing activities. These support your sales and revenue.

This is an important distinction. A lot of people spend a ton of time marketing, and that’s great-it‘s far better than not spending any time marketing. However, marketing in and of itself does not always generate revenue. When you ask someone to hire you and that person says yes and signs up, now you have a revenue-producing activity.

Here’s the important point. Every day, start your day by putting attention on the revenue-producing activities. Who do you need to follow up with to bring in new business? What proposal do you need to get out to be considered for a project? Even when you answer your emails, start by skimming for the ones that are most likely to be revenue producing and then move on to the ones that are not.

Try this for two weeks and see how much more revenue you have generated over the last two weeks.

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Upon reflection I thought how much this is an issue for so many of us full plate types.

My good friend Pat Haddock is a communication expert and trainer, I asked her to share some of her wisdom here on this topic. Please give a warm welcome to our first guest blogger.

Setting Boundaries by Patricia Haddock

“No” is a small word with great power. Saying no more often can be hard, but it is one of the best tools you have for putting more time in your life.

Start by keeping your goals in mind. Say no to anything that takes you away from your goals or does not increase your productivity. This doesn’t mean that you avoid unpleasant or difficult tasks. The key is to keep your goals and priorities in focus.

Saying “yes” when you mean “no” can lead to feelings of resentment and anger. This can be more damaging to your relationships in the long run than saying “no” when you mean “no.”

Sometimes, saying “no” isn’t easy. Many people were raised to please others, not themselves and feel that if they say “no,” they will lose friends and associates. So, how do you say “no” without alienating others?

• Speak courteously and politely.

• Make “no” the first word you say and keep your statements simple and direct. “No, I can’t do that.” “No, I won’t be able to do that.”

• Give a reason if appropriate, but keep it short and straightforward.

• Show that you understand the situation. Remind people of your roles and responsibilities.

• State the consequences of saying “yes.”

If you’re not sure whether you want to say “no” or “yes,” ask for time to think it over. Be specific about when you will have an answer.

You can find out more about Pat at http://developingasaprofessional.blogspot.com  http://abcbusinesswriting.blogspot.com/