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By: Cunnington

Cunnington — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:50:42 +0000

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By: Craig Rowe

Craig Rowe — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 18:00:20 +0000

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By: John Downey

John Downey — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:49:23 +0000

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By: Thomas M. Bragg

Thomas M. Bragg — Thu, 18 Feb 2010 17:27:18 +0000

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By: Thomas M. Bragg

Thomas M. Bragg — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 17:58:26 +0000

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By: Norman Marks

Norman Marks — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 16:55:51 +0000

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By: Thomas M. Bragg

Thomas M. Bragg — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:56:25 +0000

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By: Tom

Tom — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 12:48:41 +0000

Great advice, Matt! I hadn’t thought about the annual cycles (taxes, busy season), but you’re absolutely right about them. I was a small biz owner as well, and back in the day nothing “extra” got done during busy season. It stacked up in my ‘to read’ pile. That’s where the “quick and memorable” come in. At the end of the busy season, I’d have a huge stack of stuff to be sorted and prioritized. Quick and memorable got read…others got pitched. Not an ideal situation, but reality.

So, note to self: Think about timing and keep the stories good.

Thanks, Matt.

Tom

By: Matt Sims

Matt Sims — Mon, 28 Dec 2009 04:57:18 +0000

Having been one of those time-taxed, mercilessly prioritizing small business owners at one point, I’d say there are two things that will increase your odds of getting heard:

1.) Timing – Interruptions suck, but they suck less when they’re timed right. Timing the interruptions to the yearly cycles (taxes, busy seasons, etc.) of a small business, as well as the daily cycles can help you be heard (or at least ignored less)
2.) Format – stories are the best. Quick, memorable, and easy to relate to. If I ever had to spend too much time figuring out where this incredibly valuable (fill in product/service/practice) fit into my small business, I’d chuck it and move on.

May your valuable message reach many Thomas!