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Professional Detailing Does Not Have To Cost A Fortune

2009-07-11T05:17:00.000-04:00

By Peter A. Patrician
As a young entrepreneur with a passion for cars, my business was born on the sole belief that quality is the foundation for customer satisfaction. For more than seven years I have provided professional detailing services at very affordable prices. My uncompromising commitment to exceptional work has been the root of my success, with word-of-mouth referrals being my most significant source of business. I have exceeded my customers' expectations by performing the highest quality work at a cost that does not break the budget. I invite you to take a look at my services and hope you allow me to earn your trust. Whether you are an automobile enthusiast or the complete opposite, I know you will be impressed. I cater to your busy schedule and offer full service at your home. If you prefer, you may drop off your vehicle at my location and pick it up once it is finished.
For more information or to schedule a service please contact Peter A. Patrician,
Owner, Patrician's Auto Detailing. Phone 315-278-3801 or email patrician.detailing@gmail.com.

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Below is a list of sites that you can place your buiness' information on for free. Some are big, some not but you can't beat the price.
http://www.yellowpagesonline.com/list_your_business.html
http://listings.yellowpages.com/
http://www.ctbusinesscards.com/getlisted.cfm
http://advertising.superpages.com/spportal/freelisting2.do
http://www.ctbusinessguide.com/reg.php
http://www.atlist.org/add-your-business.aspx#Atlist_free
http://newhavencountyctbusinesslist.com/about.asp
http://www.860area.com/free-business-directory/
http://www.the-web-ct.com/addlisting.shtml
http://yougottacall.com/ (Not free but you set the price)

How Running a Business Can Be Similar to Raising a 4-Year Old

2009-07-05T02:01:00.000-04:00

By Jennifer Green

Just a disclaimer before you read this article—I am not a business expert. This article will not give you the answer to all the challenges you face in your business. What I've tried to do is discuss some similarities between the business world and the wonderful world of raising a
4-year old in the context of mild humor.

“I only care about what's in front of me right now.”
My 4-year old doesn't care what happened 5 minutes ago or what could happen later in the day. I find that people in business are the same way. How many times have you
had a great business conversation at a networking meeting, or at a party? You then promise yourself that you will follow-up but never do.

It's so easy to be excited at that moment. However, you get back to your office and you have twenty other things that take your attention away from that “hot lead”!

The point is not to provide you with tips for keeping up with your hot leads, but to simply remind you to not forget about them! These contacts and leads are usually easy revenue and are sometimes the most lucrative opportunities.

“Feed me or give me something to drink and I'm happy!”
Now this insight comes from wining and dining physicians and health care professionals for 11 years. You would never imagine that a doctor who I was paying $3,000 for a 1-hour talk would get so excited about one free drink after the talk! Everybody loves free stuff; I don't care what
they say.

One of the best ways to get to know somebody is to take them out for a meal or for a drink! It's seems a little “old school” but I think it helps people get to know you as a person and begin to
trust you.

“When I scream I expect to get your attention!”
You need to take care of your unhappy customers or clients who take the time to tell you they're unhappy! Some people never come back and don't let you know why. If someone is taking the
time to complain or provide constructive criticism, that means that they haven't given up on you yet. They want your attention and are probably willing to stick with you if you address their
concerns.

“It's Mine, Mine, and ALL Mine!”
As most people know, many 4-year olds struggle with voluntarily sharing their things. Why should they? What do they get for it? One thing they get are friends who hopefully will look out for them in the future.

The same can be said for business. While it's important to keep competitive intelligence close to the chest, it's also not a bad idea to share with others. Networking is a great way to do this!
The more business owners you share with, the more people (or “friends”) looking out for you and your business!

“Why Can't You Buy Me That Thing Now?”
Most 4-year olds see something and want it right now! They don't understand the concept of money or budgeting. All they know is that they want it and so they should have it. My belief is
that business owners are completely different. However, it's always a good idea to continually evaluate whether something will contribute positively or negatively to our bottom line.

Conclusion
Hopefully this article has not given you the impression that my 4- year old is a terror. There are so many positive aspects to her that I also believe are paralelled in successful business owners.
She is respectful, kind, and a hard worker. I'm confident that these qualities will help her be successful in whatever she decides to do when she grows up. I also believe that business
people MUST have these qualities in one way or another in order to succeed. Lastly, 4-year olds LOVE to just spend time on swingsets. So, if you're stressed out and all else fails, go spend some time on a swing to put the rest of the world in perspective!