Category: Business Tips

Unlocking the Power of Community

By Tony Colombini – ECF Member • Ellermeyer Connect Forum Meetup Experiences In a world that moves at a breakneck pace, genuine human connection has become the rarest currency. The Ellermeyer Connect Forum was built to protect—and elevate—that value of community. Every meeting is a reminder that strong business communities don’t form by accident; they […]

What is an Exit Plan

By: Jay McDowell – ECF Member • Exit planning is the buzzword for those who consult Baby Boomer business owners. Business brokers, wealth managers and other professionals are adding “exit planning” to their marketing messages. It’s a logical reaction when over 3,000,000 Baby Boomers are preparing to leave their businesses. Not surprisingly, when a business […]

Be Thankful and Show it to your Best Customers

By: Patrick McClure – ECF Member • We’re all salespeople, especially business owners.  We survive by generating new business, increasing our revenue, and expanding our market share.  Statistics and our business experience tell us that 80% of our new business comes from our existing clients.  That begs the questions…what are we doing to proactively cultivate […]