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- Faith it Till You Make It: 3 Steps to Authentically Grow into Your New Business Identity - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.What keeps you from staying in action towards your desired goals? I can bet it’s that four letter word...FEAR. Maybe your first few baby steps toward your goal were a breeze. And then...it’s time to make a specific request from someone or get out to a networking meeting and say “who you are and ...
Views: 1146 - Common Fears and How to Work with Them - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Death is not the biggest fear we have; our biggest fear is taking the risk to be alive -- the risk to be alive and express what we really are. Don Miguel Ruiz When you think of your self employment dream –you may find yourself saying: I don’t know anything about the nuts and bolts of ...
Views: 1222(3 votes) - 5 Steps to Generating Authentic & Powerful Leads…FAST! - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.Many of the solo professionals whom I coach are people who offer services. They're coaches, consultants, creatives. They’re amazing people with huge hearts and their own unique gifts and genius to share with the world. But here's the problem: I see many of them focusing on the wrong things. ...
Views: 1278 - Attracting Ideal Clients/Customers - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.You will have the best results in business if you create your vision first. Then you can take “inspired action” consistently and persistently. Without vision you may find yourself in the same boat as many unsuccessful business owners who dash madly from one marketing effort to another –never ...
Views: 1239 - What to Do When Your Web Site Developer Disappears - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Alan LangfordWeb site developers and designers can move, switch jobs, or change careers. Sometimes they just seem to disappear. If you depended on your developer to maintain your site, this can be a real cause for concern. Although never a pleasant circumstance, if your site is built with a well known ...
Views: 631 - Home Business Success Tip: Forget About Your Friends and Family! - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2009 from Devon BrownOk, see if you can relate to this one. You're all excited about the opportunity you've just joined. You approach your friends and family FULL of excitement in hopes that they will be supportive, join, and start recruiting others. Instead they: laugh at you, ridicule you, or tell you that ...
Views: 1091(3 votes) - After the “Aha!” What’s Next? - 14 Questions to Help Clarify Your Steps After a Flash of Inspiration - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2009 from Babatunde OladeleWe all get a flash of inspiration or an idea to do or run with something from time to time. If you don’t get on it right there and then, some of these ideas thaw in intensity and later disappear into oblivion, some remain subdued at our sub-consciousness, while some are nagging and clamouring ...
Views: 1227(3 votes) - Small Business Owners Need a Board of Directors Too: Who's on Your Team? - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Jaynine HowardAre you a small business owner? Do you try to do everything yourself? Are you becoming a master of a trades and expert of none? Do you have family and friends trying to tell you how to run your business? If you answer YES to these questions, I want you to STOP doing what you are doing and ...
Views: 1133(1 vote) - "The 7 Step Success Formula That Took Me From Rags to Riches" - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from John Jude O'CallaghanThe first step to getting rich is to want to be rich! Now I don’t just mean hoping or wishing you could be rich. I mean wanting with an intensely burning desire, and not only that, choosing to believe your want is not a mindless daydream or foolish fancy. The second step is to allow your ...
Views: 1111(5 votes) - Setting Up Business - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2009 from Leon EdwardIf you're going to learn how to set up business, you need to research the steps you need to go through before you start up. If you do this, you'll guarantee start up business success and you won't waste your startup money. Begin your new business research by taking a look at the small business ...
Views: 1195 - Unlimited Income Opportunities for the Disabled American Veteran - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2009 from Hugo DiNunzioThe Disabled American Veteran who qualifies for a 50% disability may only receive $770 a month from government. While the US Department of Veteran’s Affairs is doing what they can to take care of the military members, sometimes it is simply not enough. However, you will find there are many ...
Views: 1046 - Going Legal: How to Find & Work with an Attorney for Your Small Business - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroDeciding Whether to Go Legal As a former full-time practicing attorney and now a small business owner, I have been on both sides of the fence when it comes to the legal issues a business owner may face. This provides me with the distinct advantage of knowing when to call in an attorney for ...
Views: 2417(4 votes) - Do You Have a Plan B? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Robin HardyWhat is a Plan B? A Plan B is the answer when your life is not heading in the direction you wanted to head, Plan B is when you have been searching for a job for over a year and nothing has happened. So have you considered your Plan B? So many have been struggling to find a job since they ...
Views: 1473 - Create TRUE Entrepreneur Success and Security - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Heather DominickDid you know your first Energy Point can be found in your body at the base of your spine? This is the area where you house all of your 'security' energy. It is literally about being supported in life. So it makes sense that this will pop up when building a business, right? The irony is that ...
Views: 1357 - Stop Thinking Problems Are Bad - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Heather DominickOne of my favorite phrases is: "The Universe is always handing you the next steps for your business." Now you may think that this only refers to gifts: a new client out of the blue, a great connection, money in the mail. This is all true and absolutely possible (especially as an EnergyRICH® ...
Views: 2319(29 votes) - Smart Women and "Cravings" - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, my husband Greg and I had dinner with my good friend and smart woman, Diane Elander and her family. (http://www.dianeelander.com) Diane is a "food stylist." She is an artist who creates that appetizing, desirous emotion that you feel when you see her creations in cookbooks, ...
Views: 1154 - The Keys to Creating a More Productive Practice - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2021 from Dr Rick GoodmanIt was once said, that “Quality is never an accident: it is the result of higher intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives”. While studying hundreds of law practices, large and small, in the big cities and small ...
Views: 1647(2 votes) - Writing an Executive Summary for Your Business or Life - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou may or may not have written an executive summary for your business. You can use this information in your print materials, on the Internet, in presentations and proposals, and more. The three top reasons people don’t write one are: (1) They don’t know how; (2) They haven’t even ...
Views: 1630(1 vote) - Kindergarten Planning Works and Works Extraordinarily Well - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzHave you ever returned to your office after time away to find where you left off and what priorities you are working had escaped your memory? I have. Too many times before I learned this... Before I share the answer, come and experience my journey to the answer. A year or so ago, I was ...
Views: 1652(6 votes) - Seventeen Ways to Get Faster Answers and Save Clicks - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Catherine FranzYou have already been using the Google search field, or maybe it’s Yahoo’s search field, for years now. And generally you probably have it open ready to go while using other programs. Here are ways you can reduce your number of clicks, and of course, save you time in the process just by using ...
Views: 1669(1 vote) - Planning Your Way to Success! - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2009 from Charlene RashkowWhether you are a small company or a larger corporation, one of the primary keys to success lies in preparing and following a good marketing plan. Why? Because you can have the most awesome product or service to offer, but without a plan in place, you may flounder for direction and waste a lot ...
Views: 1410(2 votes) - Social Media Marketing & the Start-up Business - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Robin HardyThe start-up business needs to get the word out on what they do as quickly as possible so in today’s market we have to explore tools that will expedite our efforts and reduce our cost. We are finding today that the traditional style of marketing in print media is rapidly fading into the sunset. ...
Views: 1601(1 vote) - The Persistence to Run Your Own Business - by Submitted on Jul 05, 2009 from Menno SpijkstraAre you the kind of person who is more likely to give up and surrender after only a half-hearted attempt, or are you the kind who works problems through a satisfactory ending? If you’re described as the former, you better get working on becoming the latter because it is through determination ...
Views: 898(2 votes) - Why Should I Build a Business? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyA question asked so many times is, why should I build a business? Isn't it safer to work for someone else at least I always get a paycheck? What about benefits? All of these are good questions, however if you stay in the question mode constantly analyzing the decision you will never move ...
Views: 1238 - Getting Caught in the Web: The Start-up Business & The Internet Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyGetting linked on other websites to move your Google/Search Engine ranking is really simple. This is probably the best tool for all start-up businesses today, because it costs you nothing except a little time. I know it is hard to believe that you can gain exposure at no dollar cost to you! ...
Views: 1229 - Getting Caught in the Web: The Start-up Business & The Internet Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyA question was asked the other day regarding the value of a presence on the internet, “Is it really worth building a website for a small business with all the competition?” YES!!! The numbers as of late are 90% of the world (perhaps more today) search the internet for what they need as a first ...
Views: 1223 - Declare Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyHave you ever considered starting your own business as a way to declare your independence from the bondage of relying on another person to create your income? I love the fact as a new business owner you are declaring your independence! So in the spirit of celebrating Independence Day, the 4th ...
Views: 1706(2 votes) - How To Be Your Own Boss And Independently Wealthy - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from David CohenAre you tired of working for someone else and they make all the money? We all dream of being independently wealthy and not having to report to anyone. Now its your turn. You can make big money on your terms. http://dreamcmarketing.com I found a special report by Darren ...
Views: 908(4 votes) - 4 Proven Steps to Positioning Yourself As An Expert: Even When you Don’t Feel Like One! - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.The Dictionary definition of an Expert?: a person who has special skill or knowledge in some particular field. My definition of an Expert: YOU! Trust me, this was one of my biggest stumbling blocks when starting my business…given that I came from the field of medicine where one of the most ...
Views: 1232(5 votes) - The 3 BIG Mistakes Most Spiritual and Conscious Entrepreneurs Make - by Submitted on Aug 25, 2009 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkThere is something so amazing about following your heart and stepping out into the world to help people. There are so many opportunities to give, to share, to heal, to help and to follow our passion, but often when we step out into the "real world" of creating a business, we find that we can be ...
Views: 1897(2 votes) - Does Your Website Content Reflect Well on You? - by Submitted on Jun 30, 2009 from Charlene RashkowHave you ever stopped to realize that every time someone visits your website, you are representing yourself and your business? Regardless of your talents or your contribution to the world, your website content writing should reflect well on you, your products and your services. In other words, ...
Views: 1431(1 vote) - ***Making Money With Social Media: 3 Tips To Follow BEFORE You Try to Sell - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Nancy MarmolejoIf you want to make money with social media, it takes more than a series of hype-heavy posts on Twitter and Facebook to drive clients your way. Most entrepreneurs fail by jumping too quickly to selling and ignoring the most important aspect of this type of marketing. When you go straight ...
Views: 1330 - To Turn More Prospects Into Paying Clients, You Must Give Them Options - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2009 from Fabienne FredricksonWhen I was first starting out trying to close the sale as an solo-entrepreneur, I would offer only one rate and the offer was basically “this is what I charge, take it or leave it.” So people would either take it or leave it. Then I realized that clients work in a different way. Many people ...
Views: 1098 - Give Your Small Business Start Up a Drastic Increase In The Chance of Succeeding - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2010 from Leon EdwardThe first step you need to take in researching your new business is to decide on the type of business or businesses you are most suited to and would be most successful in. Before establishing a business, consider whether or not your product or service meets the needs of your target market. ...
Views: 1310(3 votes) - Divine Guidance: Your Forgotten Business Partner - by Submitted on Jul 15, 2009 from Rachael Jayne GrooverYou are the visionary in your business. You are the one that needs to get clear on what you want. You are the one that needs to take action when appropriate. However we all have a business partner that we sometimes forget. It’s your “higher power.” Many call it God, Spirit, or Source. Let ...
Views: 1046(2 votes) - Article Marketing: Repurpose Your ONE Article in 3 Easy Steps! - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2009 from Tracey LawtonSo, you’ve written your ezine article and published it in your ezine – now what? Do you just let it sit there, never to see the light of day again, or do you repurpose it and let it really work for you to grow your list? I say the latter – repurpose your article and let it build your ...
Views: 1071 - Run Your Office with No Complaints, No Excuses and No Regrets - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismWhat does complaining, office gossip, power struggles, and low morale have in common? All of these issues are symptoms of Drama. The more global definition of drama is “any obstacle to your peace and prosperity.” A more “corporate” way to define drama is anything that hampers the mission or the ...
Views: 2048 - Smart Women Understand “WIIFM?” - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffDo you know what WIIFM stands for? Sure you do! You ask yourself this question every time you think about making an investment or purchase---“What’s In It For Me?” Am I right? We purchase everything based on the “benefits” that we will receive when we use the service or product. I have the good ...
Views: 941(2 votes) - Success Boosters and Busters for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Susan BrownI am always on the hunt for powerful strategies for success and I have found some of the best success tips in the strangest places. I recently discovered three tips while watching the auditions for the television program, So You Think You Can Dance. I saw that those who dared to dream, set ...
Views: 1410 - Focus is a 5-letter Word - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Parag PalejaEver since I can remember, whenever I wasn’t doing as well as someone thought I should, the reason (or answer) would always lead back to one thing, focus. Whether it was homework, basketball practice or chores, the authority figures in my life would almost inevitably go back to the f word. Of ...
Views: 6641(3 votes) - 10 Reasons to Love Being an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2009 from Stephanie Chandler1. Blaze your own trail. Employee Life: Get an education in order to get a job, work tirelessly until retirement and HOPE to have a few good years left for traveling and enjoying life. Entrepreneur Life: Start with a dream, work your tail off early on to build your empire, hire, outsource, ...
Views: 1259 - Ask The Manifestation Maven - Cost vs. Value - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Kimberly SchneiderDear Kimberly, I saw you on TV talking about Cost vs. Value and I wondered if you could talk about that more. I’m still not sure I understand the difference. Therese Dear Therese, Cost has to do with the price of an item. Value has to do with what something is worth to you...what sort of ...
Views: 1511(1 vote) - 10 Ideas to Make Your Next Business Plan Soar - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Andrew RogersonA business plan is a critical document for any business. PERIOD SCORE – the Senior Corps Of Retired Executives lists the lack of a business plan as one of the top three reasons a business fails. Any creditable book on owning or running a business ownership states its importance. If you put a ...
Views: 1135(3 votes) - Smart Women Know the Difference between a Job and a "Calling" - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffI am fortunate to spend time with a lot of Smart Women. A topic that comes up on a regular basis is this idea of a job vs. a "calling." What's the difference? How do you know what a "calling" is? Jobs are something that we do in our lives to keep ourselves and our families together. A "calling" ...
Views: 851 - Smart Women Have An Attitude - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, the Women’s Club in my community celebrated men and women over the age of 90 by hosting a dinner and entertainment event in their honor. I read about this event in the local paper and was struck by one interview with a woman who was born in 1912 (she’s 96!). Her photo depicted a woman ...
Views: 800 - The Mindset of Entrpreneurs - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from Gary SmithEntrepreneurs are simply businesspeople. Some people may think that it’s really easy to become an entrepreneur, but they are very wrong. You see, there’s more to just being called an entrepreneur. In fact, many studies are conducted by some experts to uncover the traits possessed by successful ...
Views: 653 - Release Resistance and Increase Productivity - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismNothing is so much of a time waster than trying to help someone solve a problem when they are not willing to implement your solution. No matter what the problem, it’s never really about the solution... at first. That’s why you shouldn’t get disappointed when you try to offer a solution, ...
Views: 3321(2 votes) - Smart Women Get Off the Fence - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffWhile driving along Sunset Blvd. a few days ago, I thought about a conversation I had earlier that morning with a friend about how difficult it is for some people to make a decision. This process can be a challenge and create a lot of anxiety. I'm not sure if people are aware that "sitting on ...
Views: 722 - Smart Women Feel the Fear and Do it Anyway - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I took my son Jack shopping for a new baseball glove. The old glove was too small for his hand and his coach felt that a new glove might be just the thing that he needed. We both enjoyed looking through all of the gloves. He tried on quite a few (The smell of all that leather was so ...
Views: 804(1 vote) - The Smarty Pants’ Top 10 Business Card Boo-Boo’s! - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2009 from Patricia SimoneauBusiness cards are the quintessential business-marketing tool. Whenever you go anywhere or have a conversation with anyone – about anything – you could be asked at any moment… “Do you have a business card?” Odds are the answer is ‘yes’. (And if not, it really should be!) Here’s the real ...
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