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One of the joys of being an entrepreneur is that we get to make it up as we go along. We can use our businesses, not only to make a profit and provide a service, but to be a vehicle for expressing and attracting our soul's desires.
Recently, in a teleseminar series with Alexandria Brown and ... Views: 600
One real estate agent is calling it quits while another is having their best year ever in 2008. One retailer is closing her doors, while another retailer in the same industry is growing like gangbusters. Over and over again, I see a bunch of entrepreneurs struggling while others are thriving. ... Views: 826
One problem I often see with solo entrepreneurs is that their businesses aren't growing because they're simply not making enough time to do it!
It's not that they don't understand the value of those efforts, or they don't WANT to make the time. It's that they're simply trying to do too much by ... Views: 797
I bet just the very title of this article is enough to make you run for cover! Along with paper piles, budget and Cashflow is another area that can drive solo business owners over the edge! In your corporate days you would have had a bookkeeping/accounting department that took care of all of ... Views: 987
It’s not out of the ordinary to hear about people making thousand’s of dollars a month from eBay. If you have ever read an article or did some research on the subject you already have seen the kinds of income people make.
The next time you are on eBay searching for that next great ... Views: 905
You may be thinking what I was thinking before heading down to New York to listen to "The #1 Small Business Guru in the World" - that question is:
"What the heck is a Dreaming Room, and why would I want to be in one?"
Well, on my way to New York I had an opportunity to listen to Michael ... Views: 1582
One of the foundational concepts behind Pinnacle's business model is that there are far more businesses that need exit strategy planning advice than - perhaps - the entire population of advisors can competently serve. The statistics below are drawn from a few studies to illustrate this point. ... Views: 828
I was catching up recently on the phone with an acquaintance of mine, and her talk turned to the coming recession. "Oh no," I thought. "She's really buying into this."
She went on to complain about the price of gas, how everything's getting so expensive, how she's worried about her husband's ... Views: 866
I was sitting in a park recently watching my children play with their grandparents and all at once I heard this deep, booming voice from a distance say, “You must make contact if you want to stay in the game.” I turned to my left and saw a coach working with a girl’s softball team – instructing ... Views: 1332
What you'll love most about being a "part time online entrepreneur" is the combination of low risk and high gain as there are no huge investments to be made upfront. An idea, a computer, an internet connection and a step-by-step guide how to set up and market your business is all you need. And ... Views: 794
Whether we’re a new coach or an experienced coach, we understand the importance of dedicating time to build our business. What happens to you when you hear those words? Most of us hear the siren call to marketing and sales…and many of us pull off the path and stop right there as soon as we hear ... Views: 693
This summer, I traveled with my family for our annual vacation to Telluride, Colorado. An interesting event occurred en route that made me pause and reflect on what we really, truly need. We had arrived at the Denver airport and were transferring from a jet to a small commuter plane. It seated ... Views: 1229
Bear 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: 1847
The evolution of consciousness takes so many different forms and shapes. Clearly there are many paths to the same place. Yet, there is one doorway those who choose awakened living all share. Eventually, as we unravel our resistance, and release our blocks to our own Magnificence we find ... Views: 1112
Many movie-goers who enjoyed the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "The Birds" also fell in love with the pristine bay and seaside village visible early in the film.
The movie then proceeds to allow thousands of birds to terrorize this idyllic little place and run Tippy and boyfriend Rod Taylor ... Views: 848
Money can be the source of financial stress, resentment and arguments for many couples. Many marriages have caved in under the pressure of too much debt, poor investment choices, spending addictions, or overspending to maintain a lifestyle that is financially inappropriate. In this article ... Views: 1628
Entrepreneurship is in my blood and yet I’m surprised at the many directions it has taken me during my life.
During my childhood my mother owned a home-based beauty salon in an inner city neighborhood of St. Louis, MO. I grew up watching her manage her business, serve her clients and make ... Views: 2047
There are questions which visionaries, artists and mystics and perhaps all human beings, for that matter, face at some point during their lifetime.
How do we distill our unique and very personal understanding of what is possible for human beings into words, prose, music or other forms of ... Views: 1025
I have the good fortune to spend meaningful time with a lot of smart women who keep me on track about what’s going on in women’s lives. One topic that resonates with many of these women (and with me) is the idea of busyness. This issue is of great interest in my Women’s Learning Circles. Not ... Views: 1521
I know… you probably think of filing as the most boring job in the world, and there are probably a 101 other thing that you would prefer to do instead. However, as a solo business owner, it is down to you to do the filing and stay organized. As a result this is one of the areas that a lot of ... Views: 1113
If your target market includes other businesses, congratulations! Unlike many other kinds of target markets, accurate information is widely available regarding specific industries, and this information can make all the ... Views: 754
Three Practices to Blend Spirituality with Meaningful Work
There are a few good questions that business owners, teachers and leaders ask when they are planning for growth in their classroom, their company or their life. Who are my students or clients or friends – really? What makes them ... Views: 923
When connecting with a potential client it's so powerful to be able to share stories from other folks who have used your services. The stories of others will do tons more than explanations from you. Having potential clients connect with the experience of others is a highly effective way to share ... Views: 1390
There are a few good questions that business owners, teachers and leaders ask when they are planning for growth in their classroom, their company or their life. Who are my students or clients or friends – really? What makes them tick? And what is unique about the people I serve and ... Views: 806
Do you want to be a major player in internet marketing? Of course you do; otherwise, you wouldn’t be reading this article in the first place. You can make those huge commissions and make sales the way the big operators in the field do – without lifting a finger.
What you want to do are these ... Views: 1240
As a women entrepreneur or small business owner, growing your business is one of the biggest challenges you’ll face. Because of women’s unique make-up, we tend to ignore assets or opportunities that might help offset challenges as well as defray costs. For example, as women business owners, we ... Views: 744
ThINK it...
Here are three very important points I made in my book Milk & Cookies For Success:
1-The most valuable piece of real estate in the world (also the tiniest) is the small space between your two ears—that small plot that houses your brain (your mind) which defines who you ... Views: 2553
The evolution of consciousness takes so many different forms and shapes. Clearly there are many paths to the same place. Yet, there is one doorway those who choose awakened living all share. Eventually, as we unravel our resistance, and release our blocks to our own Magnificence we find ... Views: 783
In my opinion, beliefs are one of the most critical and determining factors in our success. Beliefs are something that I have been very interested and intrigued by for many years. I think that our beliefs hold the key or magic ingredient for creating what we want in our lives.
Our beliefs are ... Views: 1245
Email management is a major source of overwhelm for many solo business owners; I only have to read my new subscriber notices every day to know this! When I asked my subscribers what their biggest office headache is email is right up there with the rest of them! Comments such as:
"Emails - ... Views: 978
If you would like to start a business based on your love for animals, there are options aside from those of pet grooming, sitting, boarding, and pet supply shop. While these are indeed profitable and rewarding business for many animal-loving entrepreneurs, they are by no means your only options. ... Views: 1925
“When you love something, you should let it go, and it will come back to you better and improved.” This quote not only applies to loved ones and relationships but also to your business.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners wear a multitude of hats – no doubt about it. And ... Views: 684
Entrepreneurialism is alive and well and most likely happening in all around you right were you live, or if you are lucky it’s happening on your own kitchen table! Proof of this, is the 79 Million Americans who plan to start their OWN businesses in the next 3 years according to Forbes ... Views: 1463
Once upon a time, only major corporations and Fortune 500 companies took the time to test their advertising. But as small business owners become more savvy—and the cost of advertising continues to rise—testing the effectiveness of ads, whether in print or on the web, is one of those marketing ... Views: 883
Often when first connecting with clients I'll hear basic business blocks that sound like:
Yeah, but what gives me the right to teach others how to [fill in service here]??
What if I'm not qualified enough?
Yeah, but I can't because of [fill in not-so-great past or present experience].
What ... Views: 1165
Blue Ocean Strategy allows innovative startups to identify uncontested market spaces and render their competition irrelevant.
The principle behind Blue Ocean Strategy is that all markets can be divided into red oceans and blue oceans.
Red oceans are characterized by consensus - a consensus as ... Views: 2949
Anyone can create a business, but few create businesses that generate millions of dollars to them, personally. I’m not talking about a business that generates $1 million in annual revenue; I’m talking about creating a business that generates $1 million—cash—to you, each year.
It takes four ... Views: 1164
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Over the last three decades the importance of Entrepreneurship and its significant role in the development of the under-developed and the developed nations has been recognized for example: increasing the ... Views: 3605
Attention gifted solopreneurs everywhere: even though you CAN come up with a million great ideas for your business doesn't mean you SHOULD.
I see it time and time again. Gifted solopreneurs everywhere trying to do this, that and the other thing only to be left lacking focus and clarity, feeling ... Views: 837
I believe that authenticity in creating and running your business is the key to your happiness as a business owner, success and prosperity.
We all recognize authentic businesses. When we walk into such places, we get this good vibe, this warm feeling that we are in the right place, and that the ... Views: 1016
This week I received an article by a very successful entrepreneur Alexandria Brown.
Here's what she says:
Over the past several years I've immersed myself in learning. Because my business is marketing, I have mostly attended and spoken at marketing seminars. But I also make plenty of time to ... Views: 1277
There are tools that you can use for having abundance in your life that you might not be aware of. They include: astrology, recording dreams, meditating, requesting Benevolent Outcomes, and expecting great things. Here’s how I’ve utilized them.
When I was 17, I decided I wanted to ... Views: 1160
In 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: 1810
How many ebooks, products, or ecourses have you bought lately that tell you how to "manage" your business? I'm guessing that NONE of them tell you how to "manage" your business, but rather they tell you how to market your business, get more clients, and increase your income.
Building a ... Views: 983
One of the best time-saving strategies I've implemented is my client conversion system. You know the drill; a potential client comes along and emails/calls you asking about your services. You spend time responding, maybe even putting a detailed proposal together, and then you never hear from ... Views: 1290
One of the biggest struggles my one on one clients face is how to get my team all of the website copy, images, and other items we need to complete the project. But how can you pull together a website when you're running your business and working with clients every day. There is hope! But since ... Views: 721
You've probably heard of Facebook as a social bookmarking site, but did you know you could also start a business there? In fact, it's ideal. Think about that for a minute. Literally millions of users come to the site every day, and each of those users belongs to various groups and networks. They ... Views: 7637
While it's true that I'm a firm advocate of using systems and processes as much as possible in your business, it's a fact that those same systems and processes can occasionally fail us (usually due to "user error").
What do you do when a system or process you've established doesn't work as ... Views: 746
Napoleon Hill tells us:
"No two minds ever come together without, thereby, creating a third, invisible, intangible force which may be likened to a third mind." One of the hottest trends in business these days is the "Mastermind Group" - chances are, someone has told you about their mastermind ... Views: 836
Small business owners have always struggled to get more traffic for their websites. You can have the greatest product, the best deals and the most important information, but if you don't get any traffic then it doesn't matter.
Viral Marketing can be the entrepreneur's best friend. Also known ... Views: 1573