Author: Sarah Daviau

A quality first impression can make the difference between being a successful business person and being business person who isn’t in business for too long. It isn’t fair that people form an instant impression of us before taking the time to get to know us – but it is what humans do. People do it […]

We all want to look polished and professional when we are in front of an audience. You can do simple things to make that possible. Here are some tips: Avoid filler words Many people use filler words when speaking. Filler words include any word that is not necessary in your communication such as ah, um, […]

Giving a quality presentation is one of the most inexpensive and impactful ways to market your business and your expertise. You don’t have to be a professional speaker to do it well. The best presenters are those who convey a passion for their business in an honest, personal way. As a presenter, your goal is […]

The ability to follow-up effectively with potential customers and referral partners is key to the success of a small business. Create a standard follow-up guideline– Follow-up with potential customers and referral partners within your standard guideline – will it be 1 day, 2 days, or 3 days? If you wait too long, people will not […]