Comments on: Why your product/service isn’t what people are buying

By: Frederick A. Basa

Frederick A. Basa — Thu, 06 May 2010 12:21:11 +0000

Once a great artist composer, Yannusee Said, something like this; If a person has the compassitated thought to conceive of one-selves dream to succeed in what ever their goal in life may be. There success was only accomplished by one-selves dream. The true successor that lives in each and everyone of us. Can anyone of us ever recall, while during one of our dreams, feared of our dream going bad during our dream? Self-control!

By: Frederick A. Basa

Frederick A. Basa — Thu, 06 May 2010 11:21:11 +0000

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:20:53 +0000

Christine, I so wish that more sole traders would get that self care is essential in business terms, not just personal terms. Some people look at me like I've gone nuts when I suggest that their self care programme should be part of their monthly business review and planning sessions. My experience is the same as yours – when my self care programme falls down the impact in my business (as well as my roles as a wife and mother) is really noticeable. I know I keep saying it but it is a complete no brainer.

By: Christine Livingston

Christine Livingston — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 23:06:35 +0000

This is so true, Ali. I love that you've put self-care at the top of your list. My experience is that, if my own state and energy are shot, I have nothing really to give. In my business, like yours, I am so much my product that looking after myself is essential.

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 17:20:28 +0000

Catherine, that is so true. Investing in your products and marketing is very important but you are the business so your investment in yourself is vital. Thanks for dropping by.

By: Catherine Byrne

Catherine Byrne — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 16:40:28 +0000

Great post Ali, you've made me think today; my investment in my business goes beyond products, marketing etc.

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:52:38 +0000

Julie, thank you so much for your kind words. You make a great point – we are the product. As sole traders we should always be looking for how we can upgrade and improve that product.

By: juliewalraven

juliewalraven — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:29:10 +0000

I've said this forever to my resume clients, Ali! They are the product! My job is to position them to the employer showcasing their talents and accomplishments. Such good advice and a great reminder to me. I find I personally change with the weather. You give me sunshine and I am bouncing! I can deal with rain and bad weather but only if I fuel myself with positive music, positive books, and inspirational people.

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:13:43 +0000

Amanda, you sum it up perfectly “we are our own USP” – so it makes sense to nurture, develop and grow that USP as part of our business and personal strategy. Thanks for your comment.

By: Ali Davies

Ali Davies — Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:08:53 +0000

Glad you liked it Barney. Appreciate you dropping by and leaving a comment.