Posts by Edwin Bevens
You Need a Business Plan
T. Boone Pickens is famous for saying, “A fool with a plan can outsmart a genius with no plan.” We all work smarter, more efficiently, and more effectively when we have a plan, when we’ve mapped out what we are trying to do and how we plan to get there. Without a plan, it’s very…
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Business Mentoring Series — Learning the Ropes with a Startup
Not a member yet? Get a 60-day free trial here. Last week, on the Business Mentoring Show, Fran and the guys from Atlanta Beer Tours talked about evolving a passion into a business idea. This week, Dan and Aaron talk about the lessons they learned from starting their small business. The initial stages after starting…
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How to Choose a Mobile Payment Provider
Over the past two weeks, we’ve looked at benefits of mobile payment systems for businesses and the advantages they provide to consumers. Now it’s time to decide: what are the factors you need to consider when you’re looking at different mPOS providers? Types of Providers While different mobile payment systems have popped up all over…
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Business Mentoring Series — How a Passion Becomes a Business Idea
Not a member yet? Get a 60-day free trial here. This month, Dan Fontaine and Aaron Rolka, founders of Atlanta Beer Tours, stop by to talk shop on the Business Mentoring Show. Atlanta Beer Tours aims to connect beer enthusiasts with the best craft beer in Atlanta. They provide a unique, behind the scenes look…
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Good News: Customers Love Mobile Payments, Too
Last week, we looked at some of the benefits businesses get from accepting mobile payments with a Mobile Point of Sale system. But the business isn’t the only party to consider; what about the customer? If the customer doesn’t like something, then it doesn’t matter how much you love it. The customer is king. Here’s…
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Business Mentoring Series — When to Negotiate
Last week, Molly and Fran talked about the importance of putting the needs of your client or partner before the needs of yourself. This week, they look at when you should negotiate and, conversely, when you shouldn’t. The costs of not negotiating can really add up over a lifetime. And it’s not always just about…
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Business Mentoring Series — Going the Extra Mile
Last week, Molly and Fran discussed the importance of authenticity during a negotiation. This week, they look at the benefits of helping others. You can never do too much for a partner. You can never do too much for a customer. When you go above and beyond for other people, they become your greatest source…
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Business Mentoring Series — Trust and Authenticity in Negotiations
On last week’s episode, Molly talked to Fran about overcoming obstacles during a negotiation. This week, she discusses the importance of trust and transparency as you negotiate. The foundation of any relationship is trust. So if negotiations start with relationships, then it all boils down to trust. Trust is a combination of credibility, reliability, and…
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Business Mentoring Series — What to Do When Your Negotiation Hits a Speed Bump
On last week’s episode, Fran and Molly talked about the fundamentals of negotiation and the importance of relationships to that process. This week, Molly tells you how to work through a speed bump in the negotiation process. Negotiations don’t always come to a resolution right away. Even with the right preparation and mindset, the best negotiators…
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Business Mentoring Series — A Negotiation Starts with a Relationship
This month’s guest on the Business Mentoring Show is Molly Fletcher. Molly is a sports agent, nicknamed “the female Jerry Maguire” by CNN. She represented top athletes, coaches, and media figures including John Smoltz, Bobby Cox, Doc Rivers, Tom Izzo, and hundreds more. As one of the only female sports agents in the country, Molly…
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