One of the best ways to give your business a boost is to make a conscious effort to get your business organized. Last week I addressed computer file management. Here is a list of some additional areas in your business that could use some organizing.
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Six Areas to Address When Getting Your Business Organized
Posted by Denise Lones on June 11th, 2015
Posted in Business & Finance, Communication, Client Care, and Follow-up, Motivation & Planning, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports 
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No Comments »Featured Design: Etched Compass
Posted by Denise Lones on June 4th, 2015
Playing off the navigation theme with water, Etched Compass provides a seaworthy look to anyone in a seaside town. Complete with elegant compass, customizable photography to highlight your sea town, a simple message that can be customized with your tagline, and a customizable color palette, this memorable brand will stand out.
Organizing Your Business
Posted by Denise Lones on June 4th, 2015
Recently I had a discussion with Heather, our project coordinator, regarding the importance of agents keeping things organized in their business. Whether that is organizing your files, systems, or even your time, each is critical to an agent’s success. As Heather puts it “good organization is key to a successful transaction and being organized saves […]
Posted in Business & Finance, Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: Denise Lones, files, filing systems, organization system, paperwork, task management, The Lones Group, transactions, zebra report No Comments »Renovating Tips for Your Clients
Posted by Denise Lones on May 21st, 2015
In today’s market, where inventory is a challenge and buyers are having a hard time finding what they want, renovating may be a good alternative to buying something turnkey. If buyers are willing to take on a renovation, they may be able to get exactly what they want by buying a home that needs some […]
“To Do” Overload
Posted by Denise Lones on May 7th, 2015
If you made a list of “to do” items right now in your business, how would you feel? Confident that you had a handle on most of them? Completely overwhelmed by the deficiencies in your business? Or completely indifferent because you weren’t planning on tackling them anyway?
Posted in Motivation & Planning, Real Estate Coaching, Mentoring, and Training, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: business management, Denise Lones, getting organized, hour of power, overwhelmed, peace of mind, quality of life, task management, The Lones Group, Time Management, to do list, zebra report 2 Comments »Ask Denise: Too Many Things To Do!
Posted by Denise Lones on May 7th, 2015
Q: I have too much to do every week and I am getting so far behind. How do I manage my time more effectively? I feel like I’m drowning!
Design Spotlight: Cerulean Skies
Posted by Denise Lones on April 30th, 2015
This week’s design spotlight features our newest Instant Identity branding design, “Cerulean Skies.” This sunset photo evokes the perfect dusky night offset by the brilliantly lighted sky, giving the brand a fresh pop of color. The dramatic black background contrasts crisply with bright salmon and peach sunset hues and are complimented by cerulean blue accents. […]
Getting Your Brand to Work for You…
Posted by Denise Lones on April 30th, 2015
… Even When You Are Not There. In my classes, when I am reviewing the importance of having a strong brand, I often have agents ask me what I think about their brand and request a critique. This is one of my favorite things to do because it not only allows me to see a […]
Posted in Branding & Design, Communication, Client Care, and Follow-up, Lead Generation for Real Estate Agents, Tools and Systems for Real Estate Agents, Zebra Reports Tags: brand, branding, Branding & Design, business card, Denise Lones, Real Estate, representation, video, visual, website, zebra report No Comments »Ask Denise: Open House Tools?
Posted by Denise Lones on April 30th, 2015
Q: Denise, I have an open house coming up next weekend. This has been the first open house I have done in a few months because the market is so hot. I know I am going to have a flood of people. What tools do you recommend I bring? A: Oh, there are so many […]
Design Spotlight: Coreen McConaughy
Posted by Denise Lones on April 23rd, 2015
This week’s design spotlight features a semi-custom branding design one of our Mastery clients, Coreen McConaughy. Coreen lives and works on Bainbridge Island and needed a brand that would convey her bright and friendly personality. She had the great idea of using an unusual color combination – light blue and bright red. The effect is […]
