Comments on: 7 Also-Rans as Business Obstacles http://timberry.bplans.com/2008/08/my-biggest-obst.html Tim Berry on business planning, starting and growing your business, and having a life in the meantime Sat, 21 Nov 2009 17:26:20 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Henry Lewkowicz http://timberry.bplans.com/2008/08/my-biggest-obst.html/comment-page-1#comment-465 Henry Lewkowicz Fri, 08 Aug 2008 04:18:13 +0000 http://timberry.bplans.com/2008/08/my-biggest-obst.html#comment-465 <p>Tim, indeed this is a great series of insights...I'm learning that keeping a positive attitude at all times makes things clearer. Also thinking that setbacks are a good learning experience helps pulling through some darker moments. And a bit of sense of humor can save a day too. <br /> </p> Tim, indeed this is a great series of insights…I'm learning that keeping a positive attitude at all times makes things clearer. Also thinking that setbacks are a good learning experience helps pulling through some darker moments. And a bit of sense of humor can save a day too.

]]> By: Dallon Christensen http://timberry.bplans.com/2008/08/my-biggest-obst.html/comment-page-1#comment-464 Dallon Christensen Wed, 06 Aug 2008 02:52:26 +0000 http://timberry.bplans.com/2008/08/my-biggest-obst.html#comment-464 <p>Point #1 is a great point, but I would say that consulting is very important for gathering a network and a reputation. The product can be a killer application (and as a Business and Marketing Plan Pro customer, I can certainly vouch for the quality of both products), but you need to develop a market and referrals for that product. Consulting can also lead to practicing your selling skills, because you must be able to sell yourself before you can sell anything else.</p> <p>Dallon Christensen<br /> President/Founder<br /> Beacon Business Consulting LLC</p> Point #1 is a great point, but I would say that consulting is very important for gathering a network and a reputation. The product can be a killer application (and as a Business and Marketing Plan Pro customer, I can certainly vouch for the quality of both products), but you need to develop a market and referrals for that product. Consulting can also lead to practicing your selling skills, because you must be able to sell yourself before you can sell anything else.

Dallon Christensen
President/Founder
Beacon Business Consulting LLC

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