Michael Needleman from BLC

Michael Needleman

BLC

New York, NY (Hells Kitchen)
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If you were offered a free marketing & sales assessment report, in exchange for your honest feedback, would you take it?
Michael from BLC Answered this on February 04, 2020
yes (more) yes
How do I get new clients for my consulting business?
Michael from BLC Answered this on July 02, 2019
ASK FOR BUSINESS and have an elevator pitch that you give everyone........ (more) ASK FOR BUSINESS and have an elevator pitch that you give everyone........
Who has borrowed money for their business and how did that go?
Michael from BLC Answered this on June 14, 2019
There are a number of ways to borrow money, the conventional way using a bank. The process is long and tedious.  Cash money people or groups the vig for this can be high. You can use your receivables for cash. You can offer debt that is paid off from your receivables or you can see if you can go... (more) There are a number of ways to borrow money, the conventional way using a bank. The process is long and tedious.  Cash money people or groups the vig for this can be high. You can use your receivables for cash. You can offer debt that is paid off from your receivables or you can see if you can go to the government and see if there grants or low interest opportunities.  Michael Needleman
When is a cheaper price the best solution?
Michael from BLC Answered this on May 30, 2019
Price is important that said make certain that you are getting the same quality or the same product and look into the service record of the new company,  the billing terms of your current vendor vs. the new vendor. Contract opportunities both terms of payment terms and price, How long has the new... (more) Price is important that said make certain that you are getting the same quality or the same product and look into the service record of the new company,  the billing terms of your current vendor vs. the new vendor. Contract opportunities both terms of payment terms and price, How long has the new company been in business?  The race to lower margins can put pressure on your new vendors and that may lead to service disruptions. 
Are you a marketing or creative consultant? What struggles do you face building your book of business?
Michael from BLC Answered this on May 20, 2019
I believe that titles are just that. WHAT is you do if you cant give someone an true elevator pitch in 20 to 30 seconds you have lost most people. Simplify what you do and how you tell customers. (more) I believe that titles are just that. WHAT is you do if you cant give someone an true elevator pitch in 20 to 30 seconds you have lost most people. Simplify what you do and how you tell customers.
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What is the first step to improve customer experience?
Michael from BLC Answered this on May 13, 2019
Ask the customer what you can do to help improve your services, your effort, your actions.  ASK THE CUSTOMER (more) Ask the customer what you can do to help improve your services, your effort, your actions.  ASK THE CUSTOMER
What's your best question to start a conversion at a networking event?
Michael from BLC Answered this on May 01, 2019
Hi What is your NAME.  EVERYONE LOVES TO HEAR THEIR NAMES (more) Hi What is your NAME.  EVERYONE LOVES TO HEAR THEIR NAMES
What keeps entrepreneurs from investing in consulting services for their businesses?
Michael from BLC Answered this on April 04, 2019
MONEY, MONEY. Yes other concerns like the bad rap that the term CONSULTANT has. How are they to be measured. DO they have testimonials? IS a clear scope outline given? Do they provide a timeline and explain the process which should include what resources do you need to provide and for how long.  (more) MONEY, MONEY. Yes other concerns like the bad rap that the term CONSULTANT has. How are they to be measured. DO they have testimonials? IS a clear scope outline given? Do they provide a timeline and explain the process which should include what resources do you need to provide and for how long. 
How does outsourcing help startups grow their business?
Michael from BLC Answered this on January 29, 2019
Outsourcing is a way for your or any business to have an option of rather than performing all tasks internally your business can take advantage of the services of many companies such as manufacturing, accounting, HR, marketing etc. The primary benefit of outsourcing is that it ALLOWS you and YOUR... (more) Outsourcing is a way for your or any business to have an option of rather than performing all tasks internally your business can take advantage of the services of many companies such as manufacturing, accounting, HR, marketing etc. The primary benefit of outsourcing is that it ALLOWS you and YOUR company to focus on their primary strength whatever that might be. In no way am I suggesting that outsourcing is a panacea for all companies as each company must do a cost analysis of the function being done internally or outsourced and in addition to the actual cost analysis what will this allow our business do without this function being performed internally. 
Do you find yourself touching bases with stakeholders with business plans more than they do to you? How do you deal with this?
Michael from BLC Answered this on October 23, 2018
ASK IF THEY HAVE A BUDGET IF SO WHAT IS IT AND WHAT IS IT ALLOCATED FOR (more) ASK IF THEY HAVE A BUDGET IF SO WHAT IS IT AND WHAT IS IT ALLOCATED FOR
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