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- Summertime Survival for Parent Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2009 from Lesley Spencer PyleDuring the winter months, we long for days of fun in the sun with the kids and a more leisurely pace of life. But by the time the 4th of July rolls around, many parents begin double checking the calendar for the first day of school. Oh, the cycle! And if you are a work from home parent this may ...
Views: 753 - What Would You Do if People Were Just Giving You Clients? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2009 from Heather DominickDo you have people (those who know you, like you, trust you, love you, and want the best for you) who are constantly giving you new clients? If not there is most likely only ONE reason why not ... they don't know what you're up to and who your ideal clients are! See, most people are REALLY ...
Views: 1459 - Four Truths to Help You Face Your Drama - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismMany people, especially well known coaches, high profile business leaders "posture" or pretend that they do not have drama or that they are not susceptible to drama. The reality is everyone experiences drama sooner or later. Because of my private coaching, I have heard the secrets that you ...
Views: 1827 - Helpingpreneurs - Authenticity Sells! - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Suzanne EvansIf you are going to try and be someone else, behave like someone else or do it the "right" way, building a business is going to be a struggle. I know first hand. My first coaching business was created out of wanting to look a certain way. I chose a name that would make me seem important and like ...
Views: 741 - Helpingpreneurs - Speak to Your Audience - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from Suzanne EvansEvery show needs an audience. Every performer needs a stage and so does every entrepreneur! A few weeks back, we talked about the importance of building a list and some "how to's" to building your list. Once you get those guests in your database, then what? It is crucial to authenticity that ...
Views: 750 - Are You Building Equity or Income in Your Business? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2009 from John LeonettiWhen considering an exit from your business, you need to ask yourself whether you are focused on building an income stream within your business, or whether you are building equity in the business. The difference between these two opposing perspectives will reveal itself when your turn comes to ...
Views: 845 - Viral Videos for List Building. The Most Fun Medium of Marketing! - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2009 from Julian SnareAll experience marketers know the old adage that “the money is in the list." Network marketers have developed contact lists in many different ways over the years. Generally a sign up form is offered with a free giveaway. Someone simply fills out the form with a name and e-mail address to “opt ...
Views: 1125(1 vote) - Business Owners are Picking Up, Dusting Off and Moving On - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2009 from John LeonettiBusiness owners today are beginning to emerge from the bunkers that they have built around themselves and are looking ahead, once again, to what the future has in store. There is a general feeling that we have suffered the worst of this storm. Moreover, since even Warren Buffett agreed that ...
Views: 853 - How to Kill Your Restaurant Business Fast: Four Eulogies - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2009 from George TorokWhy did the downtown restaurant close? The downtown restaurant opened about a year earlier. I wasn't surprised that it closed. I was surprised that it stayed open so long. It was around the corner from my office. I walked past it every time I visited the restaurant next door - about once a ...
Views: 1368 - How to Defeat Your Prospect's Skepticism - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Francis LuiProspects today are skeptical. Many of them have been fooled in the past and won't readily believe you. Some of them have been taken advantage of. If prospects are too skeptical of your product or service, they're not going to buy. So how do we get around this problem? We solve this ...
Views: 807 - Five Basic Internet Marketing Strategies to Promote Your Professional Services - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2009 from Jan Marie DoreIf you're not using the internet to market your professional services, you're missing out on expanded opportunities. Using the internet to promote your business will help you make the most out of your marketing efforts. Here are several very basic online marketing strategies to establish a ...
Views: 992 - What Does it Really Take to Have a Successful Business? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Baeth Davis"What does it really take to have a successful business?" I've thought about this question so many times and my answer sometimes shifts, based upon where I am on my own journey. However, after nine years in business, I've discovered several factors that remain the same. YOU Are Your Business ...
Views: 1229 - Launching Your Next Career - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2009 from Ann ShipleyRegardless of the success—or lack thereof—that you've seen in your professional career to date, it may be time to think about launching your next career. People are undertaking second careers for a myriad of reasons, not the least of which is the horrendous recession that is plaguing us all. ...
Views: 1180 - ‘Current’ Income vs ‘Residual’ Income in MLM - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2009 from Nadira HaniffA few years back before the economic crisis really began to weigh down on people, the emphasis and main selling point of many internet and home based businesses was the promise of ‘residual’ income. But as we brace ourselves for the onslaught of the damp economic climate still ahead, the ...
Views: 744 - Creating a Contract: Protecting Yourself and Relationships in Business - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2009 from Marjorie GeiserMany business professionals consider contracts as something scary and a detail that often they don't need to concern themselves with. I have heard many clients mention that they don't want to offend the other party. Many people state they don't want the other party to assume they mistrust them, ...
Views: 1551 - How to Come Up With Headline Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2009 from Francis LuiComing up with headline ideas can be difficult. But it doesn't have to be that way. You're going to read tips on how to come up with headline ideas and improve your headlines. First, write down as many headlines as you can without editing yourself. Just let the ideas flow and get them down ...
Views: 2159 - The Art of Intuitive Networking®-The New Paradigm for Building a Golden Rolodex - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2009 from Erfan Hettini©2009, All Copyrights Reserved, Erfan Hettini You probably have heard the term”the size of your network determines the size of your net worth”. Now if you are an online business owner, you’ve heard it “the money is in the list”. With that said, both online and offline business owners realize ...
Views: 1546 - 3 Ways to Create More Free Time - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Anastasia NetriEffective time management is something that eludes most of us. As a culture, at least in America, being "stressed" and "overwhelmed" has become entirely too commonplace. Healthy balance between work and play in someones life is rarely seen. As I work with more and more Home Based ...
Views: 1248 - The Myth of Never Talking About Yourself - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2009 from Francis LuiYou may have heard you should never talk about yourself in your copy. Many books have written about it. In fact, if there ever was a "copywriting bible," it'd be listed as one of the biggest "sins." It makes sense too. After all, prospects don't care about you and are more concerned with ...
Views: 901 - The Eleven Required Elements of a Successful Corporate Vision - by Submitted on Feb 26, 2009 from Robert NortonWhat is a "Vision"? Why Do You NEED One? How Do You Use it? How Do You Know It Is Complete? What is a Vision? There is a lot of talk about maintaining a vision, especially as part of a CEO's job. In my opinion, vision is one of those terms that is both greatly overused and largely ...
Views: 1103 - Why Niching Doesn't Work for Most Helping Professionals - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne EvansAre you making yourself NUTS with all this niche stuff? Niching is the mantra for the business world, and for good reason, but if it is so important and so widely discussed, why is it so difficult for many helping professionals to nail it? I figured out why. For many service-centered, ...
Views: 762 - 5 Steps to Getting A Client This Week - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Suzanne EvansI watch people want clients, but not take action. They are seemingly ready, but they complain more than ACT. I know that's a bit harsh, but it is the reality of being an authentic entrepreneur. If you are really ready to help more people, you have to market and move. So, I have put together 5 ...
Views: 833 - Are You Ready? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Jeffery FreezelandJohn was 39 when the bad news hit: His department was being moved offshore. Since joining the company ten years earlier, he had worked his way up to a solid position in middle management with a decent salary and great benefits. Now, he was out of a job. Having spent his entire adult life in ...
Views: 1226 - Being Your Own Boss: What Kind of Boss are You? - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Jessica SabatiniThere is a distinct pleasure in getting to say, “I am my own boss.” There is no one else to tell you what to do, when to do it, or how. Being a small business owner or solo entrepreneur, you get to call all the shots. All this power can cause you to puff out your chest, stand tall and proud, ...
Views: 1367 - Be the CEO of Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2009 from Dr. Nancy IrwinEver heard the expression: “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person?” How is it that the busiest people get the most done? What highly effective people do is allow themselves to be “controlled” by their trusted support systems and their datebooks. Many high-level ...
Views: 1273 - The Sure-Fire Way to Attract More Clients - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeAs self-employed professionals, we are often looking for a brilliant marketing strategy to implement ... searching for the remarkable tactic that results in tremendous returns ... the latest and the greatest of these that give us all the business we can handle. Well, you can stop! There are no ...
Views: 1289(10 votes) - Why Keeping Promises in Your Copy is Important - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2009 from Francis LuiWhen making promises in your copy, it's important to keep them. When promises aren't kept, you lose credibility and customers. Your customers end up resenting your company. You're unaware of it because they often don't complain to you or your company. Instead, they complain to their friends. ...
Views: 975 - Witnessing Greatness - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieKen looked puzzled when he asked, ”Why are you crying?” I had not even noticed that my eyes had pooled with tears and one was slowly making its way down my cheek. He and I had just spent a day practicing, designing and training for his new workshop. I have been coaching Ken by phone for months ...
Views: 1545 - Being “Open for Business” - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieI have great admiration for small business owners. I love their entrepreneurial spirit, pioneering attitude, perseverance and strength. I am lucky enough to work with them daily as their business coach. Through my role as coach, I am honored to witness courage in so many ways. The courage to ...
Views: 1450 - Three Ways To Make Money Writing Ebooks - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2009 from Steve GillmanThere are many ways you can make money writing ebooks. Here are three of them. You don't even need a website for the last two. Ebooks - The Traditional Way It may be a stretch to call something "traditional" in an industry that is only a decade old, but this method is as close as you can get ...
Views: 787 - A Successful Recipe for Accountability - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieAccountability is a buzzword in the business world right now. Unfortunately, most of us have negative understanding of the word. We often use the word as if it means blame and punishment. Therefore, we attempt to avoid it. The truth is that accountability is unavoidable. In the workplace, ...
Views: 2687 - Spiritual Entrepreneurs: 8 Steps to Reinvent Your New or Existing Business - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMaybe what’s going on in the economy has nudged or forced you to consider how you can amp up every area of your business. Maybe this was on your mind before the shake-up, which has become a catalyst for shift sooner than later. You’ve probably heard some say that this is actually a time of new ...
Views: 739 - The Expected Wave of Exiting Business Owners - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from John LeonettiWith the largest generation in our country’s history entering retirement age, and many of the nation’s private businesses owned and run by these Baby Boomers, the need to prepare for one’s business exit is more important now than ever before. Within the next 35 years, Robert Avery of Cornell ...
Views: 863 - Being Positively Practical in Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2010 from Alicia MarieWith the current economy and market changes I certainly feel it is important to keep a positive attitude, be positive and focus on what’s working versus what isn’t working. I know without a doubt that this helps me stay productive, peaceful and creative which makes me better at what I do daily. ...
Views: 1424 - Sales Drama? Talk Less, Listen More - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismIt starts off as curiosity about you. "Hey Marlene, did you just publish a book?" Julia waived me over to join her at the local networking event inviting me into her little cluster of friends that included two guys and another female. How exciting, I thought. I get to be introduced to ...
Views: 1640 - Mom’s 2 Greatest Business Lessons - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2009 from Anne AlexanderYou wouldn’t think that my mom, age 77, a former college English teacher, would know much about business. But I’ve found that two of her life lessons contain some crucial things we business folks all need to understand and apply. Lesson #1: Frugality for the good life Mom was a ...
Views: 652 - The Success of Exiting a Business and Seeing the Big Picture - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2009 from John LeonettiThe success of exiting a business depends greatly upon the mental perspective of the owner during the exit process. Too often, as business owners, we tend to fixate our thoughts on the business of running our businesses. When, in fact, there is a tremendous amount of value in seeing the ‘big ...
Views: 995 - Business Exit Planning and the Rise of the Internal Transfers - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2009 from John LeonettiSo . . . what the corner office producer at Merrill Lynch knew, that few others were focusing on while the equities markets were in turmoil was rather simple and rather easy to share with those who would listen. He simply said 'buy bonds' (i.e. instead of fixating on the stock market which was ...
Views: 982 - Torn Between Two Businesses, Feeling Like a Fool? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2009 from Baeth DavisRemember the song that goes, "torn between two lovers, feeling like a fool?" I know I can feel that way about all sorts of things - not just lovers. Grin. Perhaps you're struggling to decide which business idea to focus on. You know you need to choose, but you don't know how. Your hands give us ...
Views: 1263 - This Simple and Powerful Technique Can Help You Make Responsible Decisions When You Get Stuck - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2009 from Lalitha BrahmaHave you ever felt passionate about starting or expanding your own enterprise, but did not know where to start? Does your head and heart compete with each other to make a decision? Are you stuck and can't move forward? I sure have faced these challenges. Over a period, I have learned ways to ...
Views: 1071 - What Are You Stepping Into With Your Business Exit? - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2009 from John LeonettiThe emotional impacts of exiting a business can be disastrous for an owner who did not carefully consider his or her options and future needs, prior to selling or transferring the business. In the absence of this self reflective thought, a successful exit for the departing owner becomes ...
Views: 848 - Peter Fogel's "How to Boost Your Back of Room Sales!" - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2010 from Peter FogelFor many people, selling is still a dirty word, conjuring up images of deceitful used car salespeople selling shonky vehicles or struggling door-to-door salespeople selling encyclopedias and getting doors slammed in their faces. Know this: You do not need to be embarrassed about selling your ...
Views: 5391(14 votes) - Reinvention is Easier Said than Done - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismThis is what you wanted, so why are you feeling so scared? Is it your "negative beliefs?" Are you just incompetent? A victim? Those were some of the questions going on in my mind when I was in my big stage of reinvention about 10 years ago. Now that I know what to expect, any time I reinvent ...
Views: 1514 - A Truth-Telling Navigational Device to Guide Your Direction - by Submitted on Feb 05, 2010 from Marlene ChismYou visualize but it doesn't materialize. You take full responsibility. You have eliminated the negativity and drama. You have the education and knowledge. You have studied spirituality. So why haven't you made any money? It's because you are rowing in the wrong direction. You keep ...
Views: 1458 - Building Global Leaders of Tomorrow -The Entrepreneurial Way - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2009 from Steve MariottIn the early 1980s, after a successful career as a small business owner, I took on a new challenge by becoming a teacher of special needs kids at one of the toughest high schools in the South Bronx section of New York City. Early in my teaching career, I gained insight into how to motivate my ...
Views: 639 - DNA of the Young Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiGet the knowledge, attitudes, values, and actions for starting and running a successful small business with the new book, 'DNA of the Young Entrepreneur.' Part philosophy, personal experience, and practical advice from author Sean McCauley show how he went from poverty to wealth. Still in his ...
Views: 1567 - Strip the Recession Fear Away and Get Naked in 2009 - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2009 from Brian NicolettiWith headlines screaming out depression, economic cycles, financial crisis, lay-offs, and an array of fearful forecasts, Australian Soul Coach Maria Elita is daring America to strip away the recession fear and to 'get naked' in 2009. "Of course, I don't mean you should strip off your clothes, I ...
Views: 734 - Simple Ways to Promote Yourself Online - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2009 from Penny SansevieriIn as much as I’ve taught Internet marketing and publicity classes, the idea of marketing yourself online is still very confusing to a lot of people. Let’s face it; our company has a department dedicated to this. Why? Because stuff changes all the time on the Internet; if we ...
Views: 1512 - The Economy is a Who, Not a What - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2009 from Joyce Shafer, Book DoctorMainstream comments and thoughts make it easy to think of the economy as something separate from individuals and communities, which is not true. Here are a few ideas about this. My opinion is that the reason the economy appears as it does right now is because some forgot something basic: Many ...
Views: 846 - How Potent is Your Vision? - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2009 from Kendall SummerHawkEvery time I would hear that to be successful in business, "you have to have a vision" I felt like I was missing something. I thought everyone else had some secret, super-cool way of laying out their business goals, and that somehow, my way probably wasn't good enough. That is, until I kept ...
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