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- Can You Make It As A Part-Time Solopreneur? - by Submitted on May 20, 2010 from Sue PainterOne of the questions I get asked the most frequently is about being a part time solo professional or entrepreneur. I can tell there is a good bit of frustration, exhaustion, and worry going on about this topic. So I decided to pull together some ways to build a business even if you are ...
Views: 2553(5 votes) - The Great Power of Optimism - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Ali BrownThe power and force of optimism can never be underestimated. In fact, your personal development and growth over your lifetime depends upon it. When you are able to see the positive in every situation, you are better equipped to recognize and take advantage of opportunities that come your way. In ...
Views: 1311(7 votes) - 5 Simple Fundamental Elements of Social Online Marketing - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Lisa MininniSocial media marketing is a process of creating relationships and is a compelling strategy that gets you links, attention, and traffic. Once you’ve determined your goals and targeted audience, how you execute your strategy makes the difference between social media success or social media ...
Views: 1665(4 votes) - How to Start a Small Business and Get Massive Exposure for it. - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Faizarul MadznanStarting a small business with a small budget is troublesome. But what the new small business owner don't know is, today's medium like the internet offer variety of ways for the new entrepreneur to get massive exposure for their business by a little or no money involved at all. First and ...
Views: 929(1 vote) - Why Some Entrepreneurs Don't Make Much Money - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sue PainterHere’s a quick test for you…let’s say I hand you a C-note. Close your eyes and feel that hundred dollar bill in your hand. Now, watch your thoughts and see where you mind goes. Just watch, until you get a thought that comes up about this money in your hands. What is the thought? * A good ...
Views: 1502(2 votes) - Smart Women and the Game of Entrepreneurship - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffA few days ago, my 7 year old daughter came home with what I thought was a challenging school project---designing and creating her own game from scratch. Jenna was stumped at first. She came up with a few ideas but then quickly gave up as she found some “glitches” in her plan. This got me ...
Views: 1241(3 votes) - Is Your Business Model Seaworthy? - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Lisa MininniIt is more imperative than ever to build a business model that remains buoyant in today’s marketplace. To keep your business sailing, your business model should describe the rationale of how you will create, capture and deliver value. As you review or build your business model, consider ...
Views: 1167(4 votes) - The SECRET Truth Accountability Plays in Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Kris CavanaughAccountability: Whether you love that word or hate it, it is invariably one of the active ingredients for personal and professional success. The importance of accountability is proven in corporate situations where the C.E.O.s are held accountable by a Board of Directors. They have to report ...
Views: 1274(1 vote) - Increase Product Sales with These 3 Types of Special Offers - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Tracey LawtonWhen you’re an online solo service professional (solopreneur) it’s crucial that you move away from the hours-for-dollars business model and create a multiple streams of income business, i.e. your income comes from a variety of different sources: 1. Passive income through the sale of ...
Views: 1229(1 vote) - Tips for Networking Your Way to Success - by Submitted on May 10, 2010 from Jacqueline WalesWhy do you network? Is it because you want more friends, or is it because you’re hoping to make some money? It’s probably the latter. Everyone wants a piece of something. But have you ever felt that networking was a waste of time? In the early days of building my business I did. You go out ...
Views: 897(1 vote) - Communication Is The Difference Between Winning and Losing - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raj GavurlaThe ability to communicate with a focus plays a vital role. Regardless of our occupation, the individuals who excel in a specific field and are able to communicate this knowledge to benefit others and themselves always win. Be attentive to your presence, voice, body language, eye contact, and ...
Views: 1068(1 vote) - Let The Words Be Known: Client Modular Approach (CMA) - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2012 from Raj GavurlaMany times we have habits, techniques, skills, and processes that bring results, but we fail to capture them and put them in our respective repertoire to use when needed. We forget they are valuable, or just plain don't see it until it's brought to our attention. As we continue to move forward ...
Views: 1969(1 vote) - Defining The Qualities of A Professional - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Raj GavurlaIn today's business climate, we are experiencing more interest in professionalism. The past five years provided many successes; however, most have been overshadowed by the nonethical behavior of a few. Some people lost most of their retirement savings, and the US population is demanding a ...
Views: 2784(1 vote) - Smart Women Know Who to Ask - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever had a Big Idea that you were over the moon about only to have your hopes dashed because you shared it with someone who you trusted and they told you (typically in a very flat tone) “that will never work.” I’ve had this unfortunate experience happen to me on more than one occasion ...
Views: 1199(1 vote) - If Nothing Changes, Nothing Changes - by Submitted on May 07, 2010 from Lisa MininniWhile driving down the freeway gazing at the car in front, I noticed its bumper sticker: “If nothing changes, nothing changes.” It’s true, if we continue to think and behave in the same way, we will continue to get the same results. Scientific research shows that when you carry out ...
Views: 2079(4 votes) - Top Ten Tips for the Savvy Networker - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Terry WildemannNetworking can be daunting for some and exhilerating for others. Regardless of your perspective it's always prudent to brush up on your skills. Below are 10 of my favorite networking tips that will help you to become even more savvy than you already are! 1. Understand what networking is all ...
Views: 2562(1 vote) - How Do You Manage Your Time? - by Submitted on May 06, 2010 from Joanne RoibuIf you want to be successful in your time management skills, you must first take a good look at how you manage your time. So right about now you must be thinking how do I do that? It's not very difficult, let's start by determining what you do in a day. This can be easier seen if you keep a ...
Views: 1454(1 vote) - Clarity is the Secret to Speedy Success! - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Suzanne EvansWhat are you asking for? When you go to a drive-thru (for me Starbucks - thank you! ) do you say give me what you want me to have or I'll take maybe a this or maybe a that. Nope! And if you did, who the heck knows what you would get later? You think it through, decide, ask, and it is ...
Views: 989(1 vote) - Moms, Do You Believe You Are Enough and Have Enough to Get What You Need? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michaela SibandaHave you ever thought if I could only get that degree it will be smooth sailing? I would be able to make enough money to pay my bills and live a good life. Or maybe you have thought I’ll start going to the gym, after I lose 20 lbs? Many of us moms have insecurities and hang-ups that stop us ...
Views: 913(1 vote) - The 3 Big Secrets to Being a Mom, Doing Work that you Love and Getting Paid - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michaela SibandaAfter having my first born I was resolve to stay home and work. The only problem was I spent hours upon hours looking for that perfect opportunity that I would enjoy and would allow me to make money. Do you want to know what happened? If you guessed, that I went back to work and never made ...
Views: 707(1 vote) - 3 Life Saving Tips to Help Moms Balance their Lives Grow Their Businesses - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Michaela SibandaWe moms are all supermoms considering what we do on a daily basis. Between getting the kids ready for school, preparing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks, being a chauffeur, running our own businesses and managing the home it would be hard to imagine seeing the world run smoothly without good ...
Views: 904(1 vote) - Successful Networking Attracts Business - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from David LindahlThe effectiveness of your network determines the strength of your real estate investment business. I’m always on the lookout for new people to work with – new private investors, new bird dogs, and new players in the market. The way I see it, I am only as good as the weakest member of my team. ...
Views: 1353(13 votes) - Commercial Deal Breakers and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from David LindahlIf you’ve been to any of my boot camps or read any of my books, one thing you’ve heard me say is “take only intelligent risks”. Sure. There’s money to be made in commercial real estate deals, but along with any business comes the potential pitfalls that you must learn to navigate yourself ...
Views: 1534(18 votes) - The Starvation of Success and How It’s Affecting You - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Noah St. JohnWhen we talk about starvation, or eating disorders like anorexia and bulimia, we’re normally referring to behavior relating to food. For example, when someone is said to have the condition called anorexia, we are typically describing a behavior pattern marked by an aversion to or pushing ...
Views: 1007(2 votes) - Mission and Vision Statements - Foundational to Successful Change - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Don MidgettSome management tools fail to affect any change; but here is one that will if properly implemented. Mission and Vision Statements have been crafted by organizations for years. The attention to mission and vision is warranted, as studies indicate that organizations that have Mission and ...
Views: 2308(1 vote) - Starting a Business – 5 Important Personal Questions - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2010 from Keelan CunninghamAre you seriously thinking of starting your own business? Then it could be a good idea to answer honestly the 5 questions presented in this article before launching into it. Starting a business is one of those life-changing decisions. This article could help shed some light on traits and ...
Views: 877(1 vote) - Opportunity costs of being scattered in business - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Monique MacKinnonA scattered mind produces scattered results in business. Scattered means: “occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space” and “lacking orderly continuity” (http://www.thefreedictionary.com/scattered). If it is taking you longer than anticipated, expected or ...
Views: 2193(1 vote) - Buying or selling your business in the New Year, how is your Productivity Plan? - by Submitted on May 03, 2010 from Andrew RogersonSo you’ve made your New Year’s resolutions which included building a business plan. This includes setting your personal and business goals. You also did a budget to make sure you can afford to do what you’ve planned. You are therefore all rested and dressed up and ready to go. Bring it on ...
Views: 934(1 vote) - Are You Operating Your Business in a Vacuum? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Kris CavanaughAs a business owner running the many different facets of your business, it’s not uncommon for you to feel as though you’re operating everything “out of your own head.” So when the answers you are seeking won’t appear you’ll often reach out to others around you for a fresh perspective. You ...
Views: 1544(1 vote) - Find a Business Coach: 3 Steps to Choosing the Right One for You - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Suzanne EvansPeople ask me all the time, "How do I know if you're the right coach for me, and if you're not, how would I go about finding someone?" I have no difficulty answering this question honestly because I feel very strongly that there truly is no competition. There are three important pieces when ...
Views: 1008(1 vote) - Get Coaching Clients: A Simple Strategy to Fill Your Next Program or Event - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Suzanne EvansIn many of my programs I have talked about "the cycle of quitting". It is a pattern that many people fall into in business, in relationships, in all facets of life. There are very specific points in which people go into blame, they go into regret, and they start making excuses. One of the ...
Views: 667(1 vote) - How to Effectively Buy and Sell Bank Bulk REO and NPN - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Ray PielIf you have been waiting on the sidelines to participate in Bulk REO investing. If you have been waiting for that “dream bank package” within driving distance from your home and keep procrastinating to take action. If you have “paralysis of analysis” and are overwhelmed about investing into ...
Views: 5325(2 votes) - 6 Quick Tips on How to Spot “Joker Brokers” in the Bulk REO Market - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2010 from Ray PielI'm sure the Bulk REO opportunity buzz has been heard around the world once or twice by now. This highly lucrative investing opportunity has been covered by a shadow known as "the joker broker". I will share with you now 6 quick tips on how to spot these industry clowns and get to the real ...
Views: 3777(2 votes) - Next?? Who Else Wants To Become The Magnetic Leader Team Members Never Leave? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sanford SmithIf your idea of being an irresistable team leader/sponsor is pushing cold calls, hosting boring presentations and revving up the compensation plan, then you're probably wondering why your team members seem to be either stuck in the mud or just flat out dead in the water! In the world of Network ...
Views: 1727(1 vote) - What's Driving you? - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Dr Bill TothHave you ever heard stories about people who win the lottery and then a few months or years later they are completely broke? Or about people who enter college and change their majors three, five or ten times? What about the people who jump from job to job, or marriage to marriage? Ever wonder ...
Views: 1039(1 vote) - Necessary Components to Success in Network Marketing - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Vic LahureNetwork marketing home internet businesses are considered appealing opportunities by many for good reasons. These types of home businesses offer an individual the ability to earn moderate to substantial income online. However, many people who become affiliates fail because they have been ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Key Business Strategy to Grow Your Business in Any Economy - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Betty JonesThe key business strategy is simple and it changes everything. You need to make time every single day to plan and implement ideas and strategies for developing your thinking to grow your businesses. More specifically, you need to make time every single day to take an honest look at where you ...
Views: 1631(15 votes) - Your List of Prospects – The Goose That Lays The Golden Egg - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Sue PainterI’ve just finished three days at a marketing workshop, where I’ve had the chance to talk with many entrepreneurs and solo professionals and hear about their businesses. One of things that hits me hard is that so many people told me they have either a very small database of potential clients ...
Views: 1304 - Smart Women Have a Good Eye - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2010 from Joy ChudacoffThis past weekend, I was sitting in the bleachers at our local park watching my children play little league baseball when I heard the weekly mantra from their coach as each child took their position at bat: “Wait for the one that’s right for you!” “Don’t swing at every pitch!” “Good ...
Views: 1495(2 votes) - Your Fortune is in the Follow Up! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2010 from Ali BrownMost business owners are good at pitching clients or reaching out to new customers. It’s the follow-up where they fall down. Why? Because they figure, “if they wanted my product, they’d finish the transaction,” or they worry that, “if I bug them too much, I’ll come off as needy.” Here’s the ...
Views: 1093(6 votes) - How to Be Seen and Heard Where it Matters: Simplified Online Visibility for Your Service-Based Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2010 from Stephanie ChandlerThere is a lot of advice floating around about how you should market your business online. You can make yourself crazy trying to keep up with all the websites, forums, social media networks, blogs, technologies and strategies that abound. Trying to do it all is like throwing spaghetti at the ...
Views: 1742(1 vote) - Why You Should Become Your Own Boss - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank DemmingWe all have those moments at our jobs where we think or say "If I was the boss, I would...." And that is one of the largest perks to being your own boss. We all want to be in control of our destinies and working for someone else means giving up that control. Instead of listening to the fear that ...
Views: 754(2 votes) - Leave the Daily Grind - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank DemmingThe daily grind is not the morning cup of coffee, but rather the get up, get dressed, and go slave away for someone else to make huge amounts of money on your efforts routine. You may keep your coffee. What would your life be like if you could simply get up, pour your coffee, turn on your ...
Views: 686(1 vote) - Find Your Bliss and Never Say I Hate My Job Again - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Frank DemmingThe natural response here is "who doesn't?" I mean really, there are probably 1001 things to hate about your job: your boss, your coworkers, the pay, the commute, the location, what you do, you feel you sold out, and on and on. When we hate our jobs we focus on those negative things and tell ...
Views: 613(1 vote) - Avoid these 5 mistakes when trying to sell your business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2010 from Andrew RogersonThere are many things you need to do when planning to sell your business. There are also things to avoid and here are 5 things to avoid so you successfully sell your business. 1. Talking when you shouldn't. This may sound obvious but when you sell a business it’s more important to listen ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Become an Affiliate Marketer - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Frank DemmingIf you lost your job and need a new one, or maybe you hate your job and want out, becoming an affiliate marketer may be for you. You get to be in charge, create your own hours, get in touch with your inner graphic artist, and learn how to make money online. You probably will not get rich ...
Views: 660(1 vote) - How You Can Escape From Corporate America - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2010 from Frank DemmingMany of us think that we want to escape from corporate America. We dream of winning the lottery or earning early retirement, but in reality you can start your escape route now. Instead of believing that a paycheck is the only way to earn a living, start thinking of all the other ways money can ...
Views: 683(1 vote) - Stop Sitting On Your Goldmine! How To Turn Your Ideas Into Highly Profitable Income Streams - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2010 from Ruth HegartyOK, you’re not exactly “sitting” on it since it’s in your mind, but you get the picture. The goldmine you are sort of sitting on is the knowledge you already have about what you do and probably use every day. As an entrepreneur, you have expertise that you are probably taking for granted. This ...
Views: 1385(1 vote) - 3 Biggest Dangers in Growing Your Service Business Today – and How to Avoid Them - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Marcia BenchIf you own a coaching, consulting, speaking, healing or other service business, no doubt you have been challenged by the upheaval of the last 2 years. But what if the events that contributed to that upheaval were the very ones that will also catapult your business to the next level? They ...
Views: 882(5 votes) - How to Make Thousands of Dollars Every April - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Kate McNultyIt’s tax time again, and many business owners were crying in their green beer just a few weeks ago. Unlike employees at conventional jobs, entrepreneurs are acutely aware of the amount of money that they contribute in taxes, because they’re responsible for the cost of making all the ...
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