Gaining Respect from your Employees

Getting the respect from your employees is something I see new managers and entrepreneurs struggle to get. It is not easy, it could be your youth, inexperience in handling people, maybe you are too passive and people just seem to be able to walk all

over you. Whatever it is you need to correct it, you will find it very hard to succeed unless you have your team behind you helping you reach your objectives. So here are some tips that I have used to gain the respect we all so desire!

Be Consistent

If you are a hard-nosed say it like it is type person, act that way. The worst thing you can do is act differently to different people or situations. This can

cause confusion amongst your team and cause them to not know what to expect from you which will not bode well for you in getting everyone to work together and take your assignments to them seriously.

The point is to be consistent, don’t confuse people as it will hinder they way they produce and may even alienate them from you. The last thing you want to do is to drive good people away!

Communicate

Keep an open flow of communication with everyone on your team, people really don’t like to be left in the dark or be the last one to know. Also leave your “door open” as much as you can and be approachable, some great ideas have been brought to my attention that have helped me because I am always open to communicate with my people. Also it will encourage your team to be more open with each other and create a better and more productive working environment!

Be Fun!

This is a fine line topic, but I think it is very important. People will want to work for someone they like to be around. I am not saying to be goofy all the time, especially in situations that require all seriousness. But talk with people about things that interest people on your team, run some fun contests that people really enjoy competing in, and really show that you have a lighter side!

Get Dirty!

If you expect your team to do something, you should be more than willing to do it yourself as well. I have scrubbed toilets, stocked shelves and mopped floors in the name of getting things done. When people realize you have that much pride in your job they will garner more pride in their job and will respect that you do not hold yourself at a higher standard. Get down and dirty if the need arises, not only will you gain respect but you will get some face time with your people and know your business from top to bottom.

Conclusion

When I was first promoted and had a team I didn’t know all of this, and I almost failed miserably. It was until I went to my mentor and asked where I was going wrong, why I was unable to to get people preforming for me. She told me all of the tips I explained above and I implemented them right away, it took some adjustment time but in the end it worked. When I train new managers I always go over these points to help them right from the start. If you think I have missed something please tell me in the comments below, I always love new tips!

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Project Management for Entrepreneurs

Project Management can easily make or break a company of any size. If there’s anything I miss about working for “the man” it’s having someone else responsible for managing client communication, deadlines, and the tedious tasks that interfere with the

bulk work. Even though a PM may get under your skin a few times or peer over your shoulder

every other minute.. you can usually still look back and see the value in meeting ridiculous deadlines and not having to worry about client communications.

Interestingly enough, many project managers are women. Females naturally seem to be more organized, decisive, and understanding when it comes to project management. They have a way with connecting with clients and ensuring markers are met. Whether you have this natural ability as a male or female is irrelevant, what matters is that many entrepreneurs reading this don’t have an extra $40k lying around to hire a project manager. What to do? Well, here are some resources that may make up for your lack of management/communication skills

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How to Build a Strong List for Email Marketing

Did you know that email marketing’s ROI was about $45 for every $1 spent on it in 2008? Without a doubt, email marketing has become one of the most effective methods of direct marketing. When done properly, an email marketing campaign costs almost

nothing to

launch and maintain, and it generates a ton of revenue for your business.

Now, there’s a saying in email marketing (and direct mail marketing for that matter) that goes like this: It’s all in the list. In other words, without a good email list, your marketing efforts will be crippled. Building your own list is the best way to create a highly targeted subscriber base that responds to your message.

Here are some tips to help you build a strong list for email marketing.

• Place signup forms on all pages of your website—Not everyone is going to be arriving at your website through the homepage. Because so many people use search engines, visitors could land on the deeper pages of your website. That’s why it’s so important to have signup forms for your email list on every page of your website. To get the highest response, place your signup box above the fold, and have a simple call to action by it (e.g. Get a FREE copy of my new eBook (Insert Title Here) when you sign up for our email list!). Some studies have shown that placing a simple privacy disclaimer, like, “We value your privacy”, underneath the signup form can also improve your conversion rate.

• Have a signup link in all emails you send-If you’re like me, you’re emailing back and forth with clients, prospects, and colleagues all day long. One simple thing you can do to get a few more subscribers is to include a signup link for your email list in your email signature. Again, offer a straightforward call to action encouraging readers to sign up.

• Offer a freebie for signing up—Sometimes, you need to give people an extra incentive for taking the action you desire. One of the most effective ways to motivate visitors to subscribe to your website is to offer them a freebie in exchange for doing so. This can be something as simple as an eBook or a whitepaper. You could even try to tempt them with a special coupon offering a discount on your products or services.

• Keep the registration process simple—If your registration form has 20 entry fields, you’re doing it wrong. Remember, people are generally a little wary about giving you their information as it is, so forcing them to complete a long, detailed registration form is only going to scare them off. Ask only for the most basic information (name, email address, location) so that they can signup in just seconds. The easier you make it to sign up for your email list, the higher the number of people that will sign up.

• Have a physical signup list at your store and at events you attend—Look offline to build up your email list. If you have a physical storefront, have a signup list in your store, or you can ask customers at checkout if they’d like to subscribe to your newsletter for special deals. Also, if you attend trade shows and conferences, bring a signup list with you for your booth.

Do you use email marketing for your business? Share your experiences in the replies.