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- What Makes You Special? - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkWe are all unique, we are all special, but do we act that way when we are talking about our business? What are you doing to differentiate yourself from the other people in your expertise or field? How do you stand out from the other coaches, speakers, practitioners, healers, counselors, and ...
Views: 1814(5 votes) - What’s Your Brilliant Business Vision? - by Submitted on Aug 08, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerYou are a busy entrepreneur. Your to-do list is endless. There is always more to be done; yes, indeed. There is knowledge to be gained. There are marketing strategies to be employed. There are programs to be launched. Ever feel like that? Ever wonder why you're doing what you're doing on a ...
Views: 1813 - Ten Tips to Competing in Challenging Times - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Geri StengelAs we’ve all been reminded lately, business is cyclical. When your company enters a down period, it’s a good time to fine-tune your strategy to improve your chances for success. Here are 10 guidelines for doing just that. 1. Know Your Company: Develop a clear vision for your organization. ...
Views: 1811(6 votes) - Forgive Me, Forgive Me Not. Tip for the Day - Practice the Art of Self Forgiveness. - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2010 from Patricia ClappI took a poll the other day when I was teaching my class at a local community college. I asked the students what they thought in regards to the “act of forgiveness.” Since we are reading the book Tuesdays with Morrie, one of the main themes in this life lesson memoir is “forgive everybody ...
Views: 1809(20 votes) - Entrepreneurs... Remember to Breathe! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise GriffittsTake a deep breath... Being an entrepreneur is not easy. It is rewarding, it is exciting, it is occasionally exhausting and tears inducing, but what it is not, is easy. Today, many people live in stress mode all the time and entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, tend to top that ...
Views: 1805 - Breaking the Procrastination Habit - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness; no laziness; no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.” Lord Chesterfield There are many factors that contribute to success. But there is one that is absolutely essential, and ...
Views: 1800(16 votes) - 8 Tips for Handling Radio Interviews Like a Pro - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2014 from Gilda BonannoA presentation skills coaching client recently landed a radio interview. She was excited because it would help her build her business, but also nervous because she had never been interviewed on the radio. After we got done celebrating, here are the 8 tips that I shared that will help her ...
Views: 1799(2 votes) - Do Your Thoughts Distract You from Living and Loving Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2009 from Joanna LindenbaumHow often do you find yourself in an anxiety tizzy because of something you’re worrying about? In fact, you’re so upset or anxiety-ridden or regretful that you’ve forgotten to pay attention to the POTENTIAL for growth, opportunity, and joy that is unfolding at that very moment. I am a strong ...
Views: 1797(1 vote) - Let’s Go Fly a KITE! Creative Outlets for Adults - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingMore and more adults are finding time to have fun! Bringing back a little child’s play can lighten your mood and bring opportunities to meet new people. I‘m pleased and surprised at a small group of ‘Over 55’s’ gathering to fly their kites! Not just ordinary kites, but stunt kites! I ...
Views: 1797 - Aztec Technology That Still Sweetens Our Taste-Buds and Outlasted the Conquistador’s - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Any reflective student of history is often amazed at the products and processes invented and discovered in the ancient world that we take for granted today. Paint, gunpowder, weaponry, cement, the arch, beer, silk, papyrus, champagne, and so many others remain at the center of ...
Views: 1796 - Effective Presentations - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Lisa SasevichWhen it comes to presentations, be they in front of live audiences or virtually via powerful tools like teleseminars or webinars, people often worry the most about the last 15 minutes, when it's time to make an Irresistible Offer or invitation to work with you or come in for a consult. But if ...
Views: 1796 - How Successful Entrepreneurs Prosper From Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottEver notice how successful entrepreneurs seem to ALWAYS make the right choices in their businesses? Well although these people seem to experience more success than most others, they got that way by being willing to work and most importantly learning from mistakes they made! This should be good ...
Views: 1795(3 votes) - Avoid Multi-Focus and Focus on Multi-Income Streams - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2009 from Sue StebbinsSound like an oxymoron? How can you maintain a quality focus on your current client base while successfully generating new income streams? Why do you need to generate new income streams? What is the impact if you do not have multiple revenue streams? As the economy trends down, job insecurity ...
Views: 1794(1 vote) - How to Have Your Own Talk Show - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorI went to college and got my degree in marketing. No one bothered to tell me that I wouldn't know exactly what I wanted to do once I graduated. I had a job selling copiers and fax machines, for goodness sakes. Well, I hated it and quickly quit, just to realize that I really didn't have any ...
Views: 1794 - ***Bouncing Back From Fear of Failure In Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIt was near the end of my radio interview with John Yokoyama, owner of world famous Pike Place Fish Market, when he made what we call in the coaching and consulting world, a ‘throw away comment’. It was just an off-handed comment spoken quite casually, but it was rich with ...
Views: 1792(2 votes) - Work From Home Business - Using the Internet to Earn Money - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2008 from Jeff CasmerFor many, the internet is still a place to tune into for games and chat, but for an increasing number of others the internet is used to operate their work from home business. These folks don't just use online communities and resources to stifle boredom but to earn an income. And several of them ...
Views: 1792 - Do You Currently Have The Right Strategies In Place For Your Financial Success & Prosperity? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Myriam BenjaminWith the financial crisis and the devastating economic uncertainties still lingering around, the majority of people are pledging to eliminate or drastically reduce their debt, increase their income, and/or build some financial security. One of the best advices I can give anyone right now is that ...
Views: 1790 - Teleseminars - One of the Best Ways to Build Your Business and Your Revenues - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kathleen GageHolding live workshops and seminars are a good way to build a business. However due to current economic trends, the traditional methods of holding and conducting workshops make it very difficult to execute and get participation. In addition, the costs involved in getting a venue, audio visual ...
Views: 1790 - Social Responsibility and Small Businesses - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2009 from Jeremy Gislason“We are at the very beginning of time for the human race. It is not unreasonable that we grapple with problems. But there are tens of thousands of years in the future. Our responsibility is to do what we can, learn what we can, improve the solutions, and pass them on.” Richard Feynman From a ...
Views: 1788(1 vote) - Sacrificing Ego for Results - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kathleen WatsonI was at a workshop recently where the facilitator contended that the purpose of the ego is to save us from anticipated future pain. Hmmm... The more I thought about this, the more sense it made. Ego can show up in a lot of different ways: refusing to debate a point; plunging INTO a ...
Views: 1786(1 vote) - The Awakened Entrepreneur™ :Tapping into the Soul of Your Business - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Sheryl (Coach Shera) SeverA business without a vision has no soul. A business without a soul has no heart, no passion. A business without passion is a business whose demise has already been foretold. Awakened Entrepreneurs™ are passionate leaders who build businesses that encompass the two vitally important and ...
Views: 1785 - Home Business – 4 best Tips to Success in Home Business - by Submitted on May 21, 2012 from Ade AdenekanHome business is now the best means of making both ends meet particularly now a days that there is no end in sight for the increasingly biting phenomenon of the global economic meltdown with which people of all walks of life have been coping since a couple of years ago. It is also good to join ...
Views: 1784(1 vote) - ***How to Tap Into Business Bravery (To Go Beyond Where You Are Now Into Your Desired Future) - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Heather DominickIf you’re like a lot of entrepreneurs I know, business bravery can be a tough energy to tap into. But no matter what approaches you take to care for your energy, one of the quickest ways to take your business to the next level and start Being Considerably Huge™ in your business is to start ...
Views: 1783(13 votes) - Top Real Estate Investment Tips From Expert Peter J. Connelly - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2016 from Bruce CadleI recently had the opportunity to interview Real Estate Investment and Development Expert Peter J. Connelly. Peter has decades of experience in Commercial Real Estate Development in Florida and has worked with some of the largest builders, developers and investment companies in the world. ...
Views: 1783(2 votes) - Tips On How Much to Charge For CDs - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Matt BacakIn some industries, pricing an item for sale is a pretty straightforward task. You simply base the sales price on the cost of the item. For example, a guy I know used to sell construction fasteners - which is a fancy term for screws - and the company he worked for had detailed price lists for ...
Views: 1781(1 vote) - Women Small-Business Launchers: Survival Strategies In Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Karin AbarbanelBear Stearns goes bust. Citigroup lays off 20,000 employees. Nextel axes another 4,000. In today’s economy, stable jobs are disappearing faster than singers on American Idol. With 3 out of 4 people saying that we’re in a recession and layoffs skyrocketing, more and more women with ...
Views: 1780 - What's Your Revolution, What's Your Change? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Paige Stapleton and Brian StarkAs we watch in awe the amazing and (relatively) peaceful revolutions taking place around the world, we are reminded that it only takes a spark to get a fire going. It only takes a few passionate, resourceful and committed individuals to bring unbelievable change to the world. Think of some of ...
Views: 1778 - Entrepreneurs Lost: A Candid Confession Of A Lost Entrepreneur. - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Joe CrawfordEntrepreneur Lost: A candid confession of a true entrepreneur once lost in achievement and entrepreneurial grandiose. Who are Entrepreneurs and how do you become an entrepreneur? Is there an entrepreneur definition?What does it mean to be an entrepreneur, a capitalist,an industrialist? ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - Top 10 Entrepreneur Trends for 2011 - by Submitted on Dec 22, 2010 from Ann Ronan, Ph.D.1. Small is better. There's been a fundamental cultural change toward small business. Many of those who became unemployed have taken control of their own destiny by creating their own work and boosting local economies. Being small allows for customized, quality customer service which ...
Views: 1777(1 vote) - ***Create an unstoppable vision for your financial life - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany years ago I listened to the audio book, “Fish Tales.” This is an incredible story about John Yokoyama, the owner of the Seattle Pikes Place fish market and how he took it from a struggling work place, where staff fights and employee walk-outs were the norm to the ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - Article Submission Tips - Guidelines for Beginners - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2010 from Sean MizeThere’s no doubt about it; submitting articles to directories is one of the best ways to increase the popularity of your website and to increase your sales and profit. In this article, I wish to share with you some important guidelines to keep in mind when distributing your articles online. ...
Views: 1776(7 votes) - Contractor Income Insurance – Protecting Your Income With Life and Illness Cover - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Bibika DimiContractors do not benefit from the sick pay and death-in-service payouts that many permanent employment roles enjoy and so must make their own arrangements for permanent health insurance, critical illness cover and life cover. So the information about Contractor Income Insurance can be crucial ...
Views: 1776 - Creating Your Zen: Learning How To Be A Relaxed Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2013 from Tracey FieberCreating Your Zen: Learning How To Be A Relaxed Entrepreneur Being a small business owner should be an exciting and enthralling responsibility. Frequently though, it is a major source of stress instead. Because of this, many entrepreneurs quickly become burnt out on business ownership – a ...
Views: 1776(1 vote) - Learn MLM - How To Succeed In Network Marketing - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2013 from Ewen ChiaDo you want to learn MLM? How to succeed in the industry may seem like a huge question mark in your mind right now. Not to worry, because today, I will be sharing with you how you can succeed in network marketing. I believe you will benefit from this article, so without further ado, let me dive ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - 3 Tips To Help You Finish What You Enthusiastically Start - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Adrienne FikesWe have all done this at one point or another. The flash of genius. The rush of enthusiasm. The big burst of energy. Then along the way, your interest beings to wane. Life gets in the way. Progress slows to a crawl or stops entirely. The idea that was going to change the world is now heaped into ...
Views: 1775(1 vote) - 5 Ways Entrepreneurship Helps You Grow As A Person - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2016 from Monica Carter TagoreEntrepreneurship has been one of the best personal development tools I know. It’s not something I expected when launching a business more than 13 years ago. But I treasure this added bonus. For those considering starting a business, here are five ways entrepreneurship helps you grow as a ...
Views: 1772 - How to feel more comfortable when making sales calls - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2017 from Sharon StilesIf you dread picking up the phone to make a sales call or speak to a client then you are not alone. Even extremely good salespeople can sometimes feel nervous when they have to speak to people on the phone. It can be extremely frustrating because you know you need to make the calls to find ...
Views: 1772 - Networking Tips for Introverted Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on May 05, 2014 from Milissa HardingI am so excited about the topic of networking this month! Although networking is an important aspect of building a business, many quiet-natured entrepreneurs cringe at the thought of attending networking events, and would actually prefer to skip out on going to another event instead of enduring ...
Views: 1770 - How to Take Your Business Relationships to the Next Level With Strategic Gifting - by Submitted on May 18, 2018 from John RuhlinBuilding solid relationships is the cornerstone of every career, regardless of industry, and gifting is a great way for leaders to nurture those relationships. But entrepreneurs who last sent or received corporate gifts around Christmas are on the wrong track. Entrepreneur, author, and ...
Views: 1768 - I Can’t Find Funding. Is My Idea Dead? No, Consider a Campaign to License! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2009 from Geoff FickeMost inexperienced entrepreneurs are unaware of the many options and alternative strategies available to push a new idea or invention to market. The most common approach they seek to implement is a classic funding round. When this avenue fails, and with overwhelming frequency it does, the idea ...
Views: 1767(1 vote) - Dive Right Into Fear - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerYep, that's right. Dive right in! Dont just dip your toe in the water and then shrink away when it feels chilly. No! The way to do it is to dive right in! And what happens once you're in? The water's not so chilly. You're splashing around and having fun. And the next thing you ...
Views: 1765 - Pitch Your Product By Phone - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2009 from Paul GageTo get your new product into a major retail store, you can't merely send a fax or a product brochure. You must also "pitch" your product through phone calls to select retail buyers. As difficult as it may seem, "pitching" your product in this way is necessary to getting an appointment if you are ...
Views: 1765(1 vote) - Ethical Expectations You Should Expect From Your Business Broker - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Andrew RogersonIf you own a house and decide it’s time to sell, you have a choice. You can choose to handle the process on your own in which case you would be a For Sale By Owner (or FSBO) or you can choose to have a real estate agent represent you. If you own a business or are a potential buyer of a ...
Views: 1763 - MLM Secret Strategies – How To Become A Top Distributor In Your Company - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2013 from Ewen ChiaAre you looking to become one of the top distributors in your network marketing company? Do you want to know the MLM secret strategies that only the top gurus know of? Well, I have good news for you. I will be sharing three of those strategies today! Pay attention, and hopefully by the end of ...
Views: 1763(1 vote) - How To Stop Worrying and Get Confident - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2011 from Lianda LudwigRECHARGING YOUR BATTERIES Entrepreneurs often choose to work at their own business because of the freedom to determine when and how hard they are going to work. Most solo entrepreneurs who make the decision to go into business, get to the point where they realize that the only “security” in ...
Views: 1761(1 vote) - 3 Tips To Sell without being Overly Salesy. - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightBeing a heart-centred entrepreneur that really has a big call to change lives, it can be pretty difficult to 'sell' what you have and so, unfortunately, this tends to mean that You get trapped taking the side road doing something you do not completely believe in because it pays the ...
Views: 1760 - A Good News...Bad News Story - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2010 from Dennis GirardThe bad news is the world is in quite a “state of financial flux” and many people of good intent are looking for sound direction. The good news is that our industry is an answer for many of them. For the first time in history we have three realities converging….Network Marketing…Technology ...
Views: 1759(3 votes) - “Entrepreneurship” A Valuable Tool For Achieving Economic Prosperity In Under-developed Countries. - by Submitted on May 17, 2008 from Dr. Shaili VaderaIn recent decades the role of entrepreneurs have made a significant impact in accelerating the pace and development in both the developed and underdeveloped countries. There is growing realization that both quality and quantity of entrepreneurs, is of utmost significance for achieving ...
Views: 1759 - How Lack of Foresight Doomed An Early Auto Manufacturing Pioneer - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhatever happened to the Stanley Steamer automobile? From the production of Stanley’s first model in 1897, the Company outsold every other firm that produced internal combustion powered vehicles until the brands demise in 1924. The Steamers were safe, durable and easily maintained. So what ...
Views: 1756(2 votes) - ***Feeling Stuck When It Comes To Making More Money? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“I don’t know what to do – I’ve been trying to make $4,000 in my business each month and it just isn’t happening. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I’m very clear about my bold money goal and I even have it written out where ...
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