Whether you are starting a business or wanting to do the best possible, the first step is always to believe that you can do better. Using Magic Steps will help you believe and show you how to make money.
FAQs:Will Squawk help me turn my vision into a successful business? Yes he will
Will Jo's experience inspire me to succeed? Yes she will
Will using the Action Points help improve my business? Yes it will
Can the Checklists help me improve my business? Yes they will
An enjoyable and thought-provoking read giving a clear focus on the key things for profit that you need to concentrate on, split into :FOCUS: The Magic Business SAVE ME formula that keeps the focus
Magic Step 1: Get your Price right, The dynamic relationship between price and profit (we show how a 5% increase in price can double profit)
Magic Step 2: Selling enough? The dynamics between volume and profit (see how a 5% increase in sales can improve profit by over 30%)
Magic Step 3: Controlling costs (We show how a successful business can fall into huge losses just by adding another product)
Magic Step 4: Fixed costs are a risk and Time is your enemy
There are over 30 Key Action Points for you to use, such as
How to have a clear and focused target
Get the last % in price negotiations
Be proud of your product, and show it!
Make it easy for your customer to get what they want - immediately
Love and spoil your customers
Keep the business fresh, keep the customers interested
Don't be frightened to change things if they are not working
Keep business simple as possible - complexity costs money
Giving product choice is expensive - cull your offering, focus on key items
Continually challenge your supply channel, keep them honest
Also included are 7 Checklists, useful templates to follow
The Sniff Test (a quick assessment of your business)
Reviewing your Selling Prices
Increasing Sales
Challenging price reductions
Target all activities and costs to co firm they are necessary and efficient
Challenging risky Fixed costs
Checking Focus with the SAVE ME template