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- The 2 Most Important Questions for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2015 from Dawn ShulerIf you are a true entrepreneur (meaning that you have a vision for your business that is beyond just the day-to-day work that you do), then you want that business to move forward. You need to plan. You need to strategize. But before you get to all that left-brained, nitty gritty stuff, you ...
Views: 851 - To Podcast or Not to Podcast? Whether to Join the Trend in 2016 - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Tracey OsborneHow many podcasts did you listen to at the beginning of 2015? How many are you listening to now? I know for me, it’s at least doubled. Podcasts are exploding, and for good reason. They have the ability to… * Laser target your perfect audience * Develop a relationship with them where ...
Views: 1271 - Confused Kid to Business Whiz: How a Young Entrepreneur Found Her Passion - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2015 from Sumi KrishnanWe all remember the dreaded question: “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Teachers give aptitude tests, parents have plans for their kids and it seems everyone else has their futures figured out. For a few people, that whole thing works. But for many of us, discovering meaningful work ...
Views: 1280 - Do You Have A Time Management Strategy? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIf Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will ...
Views: 1450(1 vote) - Top 2015 Marketing Experts You Should Know About - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from James BurbankOnline marketing is a lucrative field, and instrumental in any successful business. The leading professionals who govern the market place have gone to become major players in the business world. This is in no small part due to their knowledge and expertise in getting the word out. And while ...
Views: 1509 - How Can You Financially Reinvent Yourself? - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsThe Way Most People Look Online Business Many people start an online business, or any small business that doesn't require a huge amount of start-up capitol, and then just. . . give up! What's worse, they blame the business model saying, "Oh, that thing doesn't work". What's really funny to ...
Views: 1130 - Are You Making the Most of Your Marketing Funnel? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Tracey OsborneBy now, you’ve heard that you should have a sophisticated marketing funnel firmly in place. But for many business owners, that advice is like hearing you should floss twice daily. It sounds good in theory, but it’s not quite there in practice. There’s a good reason for that. Developing a ...
Views: 1023 - EFT-Tap Into The Entrepreneur Way Of Thinking - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Suzanne ZachariaMaybe you have studied EFT or a similar tapping or wellness modality. You may have been first attracted for your own well-being, and delighted with your results, then wanted to go out and help the world! You studied to the highest level you could, then waited for clients to come... And this is ...
Views: 1985 - Living Rich Is Different Than Being Rich - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2015 from Rick MartinezLiving rich has nothing to do with what we can afford to buy — we want to live an abundant and full life with the people we love most. Sure, it would be nice to have the money for a bigger home, a newer car, and a better education for your kids. It would be freaking awesome to be wealthy, but ...
Views: 2196 - What’s on Your Walls? - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2015 from Kathryn WilkingArt is so personal. I found this great print in a decorating warehouse here in BC, already framed and ready to go! I identified with this immediately so, I pulled out my credit card! What is it about choosing images and art that seems so difficult? When someone finally finds a great piece ...
Views: 1889 - Legal Basics You Should Know as a Business Owner - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from Tracey OsborneI know legal stuff sounds pretty boring and dry, right? But consider the consequences… lawsuits, your products stolen from you without any laws being broken, fines and penalties, and higher taxes. Now do I have your full attention? It’s important you know these basics as a business owner. ...
Views: 1387 - FOMO - Killer of Effective Marketing Communication - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2015 from ling wongNo matter how awesome your stuff is, it does you no good if you can’t communicate to the relevant people about it. When you get down to the purpose of communication, it’s to GET YOUR POINT THROUGH. Which means, if you get too convoluted in your communication you’re going to lose your ...
Views: 1199 - Ever Feel Like An Imposter in Your Business? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like no matter how much of a success your business ends up being your efforts will never be good enough? If so, you're not alone. And you may have what is referred to as Imposter Syndrome. This syndrome is defined by having feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evidence ...
Views: 1145 - Negative Role Models and What To Do With Them - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2015 from Ursula JorchInto every entrepreneur's life, a little rain must fall. Some time ago, I was at a book signing. It was also attended by a former vendor for my business whose service I discontinued rather abruptly. Her dark stares from across the room were not pleasant to behold. Let's just say that our ...
Views: 811 - 3 Strategies for Managing Your Time - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2015 from Susan RegierTime management is a huge issue for entrepreneurs. There’s always “one more thing” that must be looked at before you can tackle the real work. If you answer your emails now, you promise yourself you’ll get to work on the “big” project…but somehow, the small things take over and the day is gone ...
Views: 1649 - Preventing Year-End Burnout - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2015 from Tracey OsborneAre you ready for everything the next few months is bringing your way? The holidays, the end of the calendar year (and fiscal year for many of us), school wrapping up for our kids, the parties, the shopping, the cooking… and trying to get work done in there somewhere. Whew! It’s exhausting ...
Views: 1446(2 votes) - Don’t Go Client-Hunting - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAttracting the right clients and opportunities for your business can seem like a tough task. It may feel like your ideal client is an elusive needle in a haystack. But the truth is that your ideal client is likely searching for exactly what you have to offer. You don't need to be in ...
Views: 1205 - Destination of reliable online fundraising- Satrangi Capital - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2015 from Anup KiranLooking for a trustworthy platform where you can invest as well as find a capable entrepreneur, who can amplify your investment upto N-times? May be you would have comes across multiple options of capital investment; but lacked confidence to put ransom for many reasons. 1. You do not find ...
Views: 700 - 15 Tasks You Could Be Outsourcing That Will Save Time & Make Money - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Tracey OsborneIf your to-do list feels endless and you’re drowning in work, you’re not alone. So many of us as small business owners feel that way. And yet often, we don’t seek support because the perception is that it eats away at our profits. I see over and over again with my clients that the opposite is ...
Views: 1607 - 8 Strategies On How To Use LinkedIn Like a Small Business Pro - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Susan FriesenDid you know that LinkedIn is one of the premier business networking sites? It provides amazing coverage of the professional market and one that you shouldn’t ignore, especially if you are a B2B business (a business where your clients are other businesses.) Unlike Facebook or Twitter, ...
Views: 1244 - The Lessons I Learn From Real Estate Investing - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from David OrmanAbout a decade ago, I make a major decision to purchase an investment home. The reason was to have my money make money, or so I told myself. The real reason was because everyone was doing it and I fell into the Trap. The Trap is a societal "black hole" that pulls you into what is hot at the ...
Views: 1101(2 votes) - I Love Imperfection - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerOh yeah, you read that correctly. I love imperfection. And while it hasn’t always been true for me in the past, it's an amazingly freeing and empowering development in my life. I used to feel like I had to hide my imperfections or work until I got things "just right." But no more. Don't ...
Views: 1274 - How To Make Money Without A Job- These Three Tips Make It Easy - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Marc DrouinaudThere is no one who can give you the very clear path to online business accomplishment. If there was an easy way to succeed in online business, failure stories wouldn't exist. However, If we take a second to look at all the online businesses that had success, we will see that many of them have ...
Views: 939 - How To Make Money On The Side- These Three Tips Will Help You - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2015 from Marc DrouinaudThere is no formula that guarantees success in starting an online business. There would never be any stories of failure, if there was a formula. We will find that there are close similarities in their choices of operation in their early years, if we take a look into all online business ...
Views: 982 - Is it truth or tradition that you are allowing to determine the course of your life? - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightYou have some strange ideas. The unfortunate thing is that you do not see them as unusual because you think that everyone in your world thinks the same way. And yes, they do but does that make it right? I don't think so. You may have been brought up in a family where it was considered ...
Views: 1455 - One Way To Overcome The Tough Days In Business - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightSome days, it feels really, REALLY tough to keep building your business. No one seems to care about what you have to offer and you are trying and trying to get them to pay you some attention but NOTHING is working. You release a program that people asked for but they do not buy... You ...
Views: 861 - Self Love for the Self Employed: Tips from a Spiritual Life Coach - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Brook MontagnaPrevent Self Employment Burnout with Self Love Self employment usually begins as an act of self love. Didn’t you choose to create your own business in order to do what you love doing, express your talents and gifts, set your own hours, be creative, reach your financial goals, and enjoy life ...
Views: 1319 - Crowdfunding – The Finest Way to Gather Investors for Your Thriving Business - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2015 from Anup KiranThe biggest challenge that very new entrepreneurs face while developing his new business is raising essential capital. Many entrepreneurs fail to raise that much essential capital on right time and keep their business development plans on hold. Fortunately, there are few ways available today ...
Views: 700 - Are You Meeting Your Goals? Here’s How to Find Out - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Tracey OsborneThis is the perfect time of year to think about goals – goals you’ve accomplished so far in 2015, goals you still want to meet before the year ends, and goals you start setting for 2016. There are the 3 determinations to figure out what your goals are and whether or not you are meeting ...
Views: 1312 - 7 Tips to Protect Your Website from Hackers - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Susan FriesenWe have all heard in the headlines about major companies like Chase, Target, and Home Depot having data breaches with Ashley Madison being one of the latest high-profile victims. The threat to small businesses on experiencing attacks by hackers is very real and not something to ignore. In ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - 6 Keys To Carving Out “Leadership” Positioning in the Marketplace - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from ling wongA “thought leadership” status is great for business and marketing. It positions you as an authority, and gives you an edge when it comes to scoring publicity opportunities, or charging a premium for your services. Good news is, being a “thought leader” is not just the playing field for the ...
Views: 1199 - 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 - 3 Ideas To Help You Build A Mailing List That Generates Sales Over and Over Again - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Rosemary Nonny KnightThis is the thing - You need a list. No matter how much you think that you can make it big on just social media or just by how awesome you are but it gets tough to try and hack it without a mailing list. I see entrepreneurs struggling and struggling to build their business and when I ask, I ...
Views: 977 - Crowdfunding – Raising Money and More - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2015 from Anup KiranCrowdfunding helps startups and entrepreneurs to live their dreams by bringing their ideas into reality. It is an incredible concept that enables a person with a workable business idea to raise money to materialize that idea. Crowdfunding is like a social networking where entrepreneurs, startups ...
Views: 761 - 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 - 5 Ways to Do a Telesummit (Without Driving Yourself Crazy) - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Tracey OsborneOver the years, I’ve seen so many entrepreneurs fall into the same traps of running telesummits. They usually swear them off, declaring, “I’m never doing one of these again!” …Right up until they see the hundreds and hundreds of new email addresses on their lists as a direct result of the ...
Views: 1315 - How To Sell Your Business In The Next 3 or 4 Years - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Charles KnoxWhat are the top 5 ways to sell your business in the next 3 or 4 years? How should you prepare? What are the best ways to extract the most value for your business sale? Many sellers are under the impression that selling a business is easy. They have often been approached by interested buyers ...
Views: 682 - Dare to be Your Authentic Self and You Will be Successful - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHave you ever noticed how young children say what they think? They tend to speak up and show us their real selves. They haven't been conditioned otherwise – at least not at that point. But, ultimately, what have we learned as we're growing up? To hide away our real selves in order to be ...
Views: 1207 - Growing Your Leadership Confidence - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Tracey OsborneFor many of us as business owners, we feel unprepared for the leadership roles we find ourselves in. Perhaps you wanted to grow a small empire, and maybe you had management experience previously in your career, and yet I talk to so many entrepreneurs who still don’t feel confident about their ...
Views: 1558 - 9 Things You Must Be Clear On Before Hiring a Web Developer - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2015 from Susan FriesenI previously wrote an article about understanding the different types of web developers there are. For some types, you will need to do ALL of the planning and strategizing so you can just hand over what you want done and they will do exactly what you tell them. For others, like working with ...
Views: 1081 - 5 Secrets Of Professional Musicians That Will Help You Grow A Career In Music - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Tom HessHave you ever wondered how some musicians become highly successful? Although not all successful musicians take the same path to achieve their dreams, every one of them follows the very same fundamental principles to become more successful. Here are the five things all professional musicians ...
Views: 729 - 5 Secrets Of Professional Musicians That Will Help You Grow A Career In Music - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from Tom HessHave you ever wondered how some musicians become highly successful? Although not all successful musicians take the same path to achieve their dreams, every one of them follows the very same fundamental principles to become more successful. Here are the five things all professional musicians ...
Views: 886 - 3 Simple Steps for Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Dawn ShulerOne characteristic that seems to be universal for entrepreneurs is that we have ideas. Not just an idea here or there, but a TON of ideas. Ideas every day. Multiple ideas in a day. You probably understand that you can’t act upon and bring to fruition every single idea. You have to be ...
Views: 925 - 3 Top Tools to Use for Your Presentations - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Lisa SasevichToday I’m going to give you a taste of the secret sauce of our Speak-to-Sell Formula, and that is seeding. Like the best sauces, seeding is evenly spread throughout our formula, and, when it comes to speaking and/or selling, it’s one of the things that sets our formula apart from anything ...
Views: 1315 - How To Quit Your Current Job & Teach Guitar Instead - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Tom HessHow To Leave Your Day Job & Teach Guitar For A Living In The Least Risky Way Possible By Tom Hess Are you sick and tired of working at your current job? As a guitar player, you already understand that this type of job prevents you from spending as much time as you’d like with ...
Views: 823 - Advantages of Crowd funding for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2015 from Anup KiranAs an entrepreneur, there are a couple of things that you look at when looking to start a business. You look at the market and the customer needs, you also look at the source of capital. A business is very risky and the probability of failure is always very high. This is the reason why you have ...
Views: 1004 - 9 Reasons Why B2B Businesses Love LinkedIn - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Susan FriesenWith over 350 million members, LinkedIn is the most powerful place to create and build a presence for your B2B (Business to Business) company. What can you do on LinkedIn? Why use LinkedIn versus other social platforms like Facebook Why Your Business Social Media Efforts Should Focus on ...
Views: 1208 - Suffering from Digital Burnout? How to Relieve It - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Tracey OsborneDo you have to run and get your phone if you leave it in another room? Do you check Facebook so often there are hardly any new posts since the last time you checked (half an hour ago)? Does your email inbox run your life, with notifications popping up and grabbing your attention every time ...
Views: 1141 - Putting Your Creativity to Work for You - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2015 from Ursula JorchYour creativity is an awesome tool. It can allow you approach your business in a unique way that's energy-revving. At times, though, your creativity can lead you astray and really drain you. I once attended a very large business gathering hosted by a client. We'd had a great working ...
Views: 801 - 5 Time Management Mistakes That Will Make You Crazy - by Submitted on Sep 16, 2015 from Tracey OsborneEvery once in a while, I’ll find that I’m making myself nuts over everything there is to get done in a day. Ever feel that way? As entrepreneurs, there’s a lot to do, and once you pile family, friends and community on top, it’s easy to feel like the to do list is going to smother ...
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