Most business owners I talk to give me a blank look when I ask them about what referrals strategies they have in place, or comment that they don’t like to ask as they consider this “pushy” or “cheesy”.
In other words, referrals are left completely to chance!
by Alan Wright
British businesses already struggling with the effects of the recession and higher taxes are now feeling the heat from rising energy costs.
A recent survey of 700 business leaders found that 61% are worried about the unstable economy while around half are worried about energy price hikes and rising taxes.
Concerns about the effects of energy prices were highest in industries with high energy use such as construction, manufacturing and hospitality.
