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- 5 Proven Ways to Get Book Reviews - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Kathleen GageGetting a book published is a lot easier, and simpler, than in years past. From idea to publication it can be a matter of weeks, even days. As in the past, publishing is the easy part. Sure, in the eyes of the author, that may seem far-fetched. Yet, ask any author who has made money from their ...
Views: 1470 - 9 Surprising Reasons Why Your Website Isn't Mobile Friendly and What to Do About It - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2016 from Susan FriesenIn recent years we have seen an increase in the number of mobile users. What many businesses may not have anticipated though is that viewing the Internet on mobile devices is now becoming the norm. We are becoming a society that is connected 24/7. That's requiring businesses to think about ...
Views: 1198 - 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: 1899 - Do You Have Business Role Models? - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2016 from Ursula JorchRole models can be a great source of inspiration for you as an entrepreneur. It’s often lonely in your leadership role. Bringing in support of all kinds is so valuable. What can you learn from a role model? Accountability, crisis management, innovation, and how they focus on others are just a ...
Views: 919 - Cowboy or Business Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2016 from Manny (Manuel) PerezAre you running your business like some sort of “Lone Ranger”, anonymously and heroically facing off the hazards around you, hopefully with at least one friend who can help you out occasionally? This is quite common in the entrepreneurial world, and I will never deny that some cowboys do gain ...
Views: 1338 - Proof Why Using Your Personal Email for Business Is Hurting Your Credibility - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2016 from Susan Friesen75 Percent Of Consumers Agree You Need to Stop Using Free Email Services For Your Business Email Think it’s convenient to use your Gmail, AOL or Yahoo email address for business? That might be true but it could also be turning away potential clients and harming your professional credibility ...
Views: 1066 - 5 Ways Solo-Entrepreneurs Sabotage Their Success - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageAsk most solo-entrepreneurs why they are in business and they will tell you it’s to make a difference AND make money. Yet, the majority make the road to success much more difficult than it needs to be. In essence, they are sabotaging their success by what they do and by what they don’t do. ...
Views: 1331 - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - Maintaining a Corporate Fleet - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Jane HurstLet’s face it. Appearances are everything, especially in the business world. If you operate a business that requires you to have company vehicles, you need to have reliable vehicles that are going to look good. There are several things to consider about maintaining a corporate fleet, such as the ...
Views: 1841(2 votes) - How Industry Jargon is Scaring Your Clients Straight to Your Competitor - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2016 from Susan FriesenAre you speaking a different language to your prospective clients and aren’t even aware of it? I travelled to Montreal Quebec recently and even though my stay was brief, it was not without its challenges in the communication department. In case you’re not familiar with Canada, English is ...
Views: 1000 - How to get started in Real Estate Investing. - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2016 from Karen ColeBecoming a real estate investor is not something that should be lightly taken. It requires more commitment and effort than probably any other form of investment. With the right handwork and choices, you are bound to reap the utmost benefits. When learning on how to get started as a real estate ...
Views: 982 - 7 Steps to Go From Unknown to Powerhouse Influencer - by Submitted on Jun 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageIt’s likely you’ve heard (and you know) the more visible you are, the better. Whether you are an author, speaker, coach, consultant or entrepreneur, the more visible you are to your “sweet spot” clients, the easier it is for them to make a decision to invest in your products and services. And ...
Views: 1596 - The Secret to Effective Email Marketing - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2016 from ling wongHere’s the ONE word to follow for effective email marketing:  RESPECT 1. Respect Your Subscribers’ Inbox They signed up to get your freebie doesn’t mean you’ve earned your place in their inbox. Besides making good on your promise and sending the freebie, set an expectation on what ...
Views: 1260 - Why SEO is Just One Part of Your Business Success Equation - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2016 from Susan FriesenWhen you log in to your Google Analytics account, do you let out a sigh of disappointment? I mean your site is SEO optimized. You send hourly Tweets. You just added new graphics to your site. What gives? As a digital marketer I can tell you the secret to getting steady traffic to your ...
Views: 1116 - Do You Need a Ph.D. to Become a STEM Entrepreneur? - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Kevin XuLaunching a STEM-based company might seem intimidating if you don’t have an advanced degree in one of the corresponding fields. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) industries require extensive study and practice, and you need a strong background in these areas in order to run a ...
Views: 1754 - Typical misconceptions about “Lean System Thinking” for business growth - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Ganesh BabuDuring our recent seminar on lean system thinking and its effect on business profitability to SME’s CEO gatherings, some of them had raised queries about lean, lean manufacturing, cultivating the lean system thinking in an organization, etc.While appreciating their queries, we realized that most ...
Views: 1411 - 4 Facts that many aspiring Investors often forget. - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2016 from Karen ColeUnlike old days, searching and learning about investment has been eased as all you need is search for resources online. In as much as the information has become more accessible to anyone across the world, there are still some misleading websites that misguide the potential investors. When ...
Views: 1122 - Ethical bribes create trust, value and leads - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2016 from Kathleen GageIf you’re like most experts, you’re looking for ways to reach more of your market in order to build trust, create value and ultimately do business. One of the best ways to do this is to give potential customers and clients a “taste” of what you do by way of samples. Someone who perfected this ...
Views: 1321 - This Is What Happens When I Go Against My Better Judgement & Speak To A WannaBe Entrepreneur Who Is Too Scared To Really Go For It! - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightHere’s a lesson for you… It will be different for everyone reading it… OK, listen in… About a month ago, I spoke to a lady over Skype… With big ideas about what she wanted to do… What she felt compelled and called to do but uncertain about how to market her thing… She said she ...
Views: 782 - 3 Ways to Boost Sales with a Back-End Offer - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2016 from Susan FriesenLooking to grow your sales online? Provide an inviting back-end offer! Webinars and freebies are an excellent way to invite new prospects into your sales funnel, but where most people leave money on the table is forgetting to provide back-end offers. Once people say “yes” to your back-end ...
Views: 1618 - Do Your Readers Know You Exist? Authors... are you invisible to your readers? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2016 from Kathleen GageI’ve been consulting with authors for many years now. The one question that always comes up is this, “Why am I not selling more books?” Without fail, it’s usually because the author is doing little, even nothing, to promote their books. Sure, they may tell family and friends, post an ...
Views: 1411 - The Significance of Teleseminars and Webinars - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Lisa SasevichSeveral years ago when I launched my business, I had a newborn and a three year old at home. I was the breadwinner of my family, and I was constantly struggling to keep all the balls in the air that I was juggling. Today, my kids are quite a bit older, I'm still the breadwinner and I'm still ...
Views: 1558 - Turn Your Book into a Powerhouse List Builder - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Kathleen GageWriters like to write. That’s a given. When you’re an engaging writer you do tend to build a following. One of the main reasons to have a loyal fan base is to generate a sustainable revenue stream. The more of a following you have, the more likely it is every book you put to market will make ...
Views: 1445 - How to Improve Taxi Business on Social Media to Generate More Revenue - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2016 from Ritesh PatilTaxi businesses are on the rise and entrepreneurs are taking the challenge of making their own taxi solutions based on apps. Uber and Meru cabs are popular names today in the private transportation industry and changed the way we used to think about cabs. To join and be successful in such a ...
Views: 1284 - 3 Phases of a Successful “Get Your Book to #1 on Amazon” Book Launch - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2016 from Kathleen GageConsidered the Holy Grail of online book stores, Amazon is definitely a force to be reckoned with. Most authors dream of watching their book hit #1 on Amazon, but many are not quite sure what they need to do to make this happen. Some leave it to chance. Others mistakenly think sending a ...
Views: 1303 - 21 Ways to Promote Your Book with One Blog Post - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’ve got the book. You’ve got the digital product. You’ve got the virtual training. Now what? Simple. Now you have to promote it. With all that’s available online, you have a wealth of possibility at your fingertips. One of the most effective methods for spreading the word, establishing ...
Views: 1395 - Are you willing to risk big to build your business? - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2016 from Kathleen GageWe hire coaches and mentors for a reason; to stretch us, take us where we have yet to go and remind us of the little things that add up to big outcomes. Personally, I hire experts to push me and encourage me to take risks (and big ones at that). What I fail to understand is when someone hires a ...
Views: 3070 - Why ‘Perfectionist’ Should Not Be A Dirty Word In Business - by Submitted on May 31, 2016 from Suzanne St. John SmithWays Your Website Should Be Perfect to Avoid Losing Sales “I can see I’m dealing with a perfectionist here.” This is what a client said to me the other day when I pointed out a glaring error on her website that we had just launched for her, appearing after her assistant made an ...
Views: 1068 - Blog Your Next Book and Four Other Ways to Get the Most Out of Blogging - by Submitted on May 27, 2016 from Kathleen GageMost entrepreneurs and experts would like as much visibility for what they do as possible. There are a number of ways to do this with one of the best being blogging. Blogging, by far, allows you the opportunity to position your perspective and point of view. Further, it allows you to build a ...
Views: 1162 - 15 Major Guitar Teaching Mistakes You Must Avoid - by Submitted on May 26, 2016 from Tom HessThe most effective way of becoming a better guitar teacher is NOT to make the most common mistakes others make when they teach guitar. By doing this, your students will quickly become great players and take lessons with you for longer periods of time. Don’t make these common guitar ...
Views: 684 - Turning Tire Kickers into Raving Fans - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Kathleen GageYou’re finally ready to bite the bullet and invest money into Facebook advertising. Your goal is to find lots of people who will opt into your subscriber list and then jump at the chance to buy your products and services. You have a budget. You’ve hired someone who claims to be an ad expert. ...
Views: 1100 - Secrets to Creating a High Converting Website Home Page - by Submitted on May 24, 2016 from Susan FriesenWe all know first impressions are very important. That’s why, whether you are redesigning your website or building one from scratch, the home page is undoubtedly the most important page of your website. So how do you create a design that is eye-catching, engaging, and draws visitors to take ...
Views: 1171(2 votes) - How to Get on TODAY Show - by Submitted on May 20, 2016 from Christina DavesChristina: Hey Everybody. Welcome to this week’s edition of “Get Seen Be Heard.” We are in for a really, really special treat. We have with us, my friend, Tammi Leader Fuller, who has been in the television industry for 35 years. I’m going to let her share her resume with you. ...
Views: 1571 - How You Should Respond to Defeat and Failure - by Submitted on May 16, 2016 from Andreas JonesNo leader wants to experience crushing failure. That’s understandable. But the psychological apprehension we have towards the idea that our best efforts might lead to stinging defeat has blinded us to the concept of defeat stewardship as well as the necessity of embracing ...
Views: 1160 - How to Craft an Intriguing Elevator Pitch or Byline - by Submitted on May 10, 2016 from ling wongThe typical elevator pitch goes like so: I help the blah blah blah do the blah blah blah… YAWN! Does that sound like yours? Are you excited about sharing your elevator speech, or do you drag your feet in those networking events hoping you’d never have to whip it out? After spending 6 weeks ...
Views: 1640 - Are you effectively managing your business? - by Submitted on May 07, 2016 from Ganesh BabuWhenever we ask this question to business heads, most of the business heads connect to profitability. If the profitability is moderate or positive, then they think that they are managing the business effectively. Of course, profitability is one measure of business efficiency, but that alone does ...
Views: 1664 - Your Copy Doesn't Have to Pop & Sizzle - by Submitted on May 04, 2016 from ling wongMany trainings on email marketing, copywriting or persuasion promise to teach you how to write emails, copy or marketing materials that “pop, sizzle and whistle.” Sounds good on paper – who doesn’t want some attention? But wait… Those trainings try to convince you that your copy needs ...
Views: 1391 - Blogging or Newsletters or Both? - by Submitted on May 03, 2016 from Susan FriesenWhy adding blogging and newsletters to your content marketing mix will increase sales opportunities Often when I work with new entrepreneurs or even seasoned business owners, a lot of confusion happens around the whole content marketing thing. Should they blog? Should they send out ...
Views: 1131 - PEO, ASO, or HRO: Which Solution is Right for You? - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Carolyn Stoll-SokolAs you’re looking into outsourcing some or all of your HR functions, you will come across a number of different acronyms representing different types of providers. These differing approaches to outsourcing carry different benefits and ramifications for your business, which is why it’s important ...
Views: 1251 - FACTORS THAT ARE ESSENTIAL FOR THE SUCCESS OF YOUR BRANDING STRATEGY - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Linda NunoDeveloping a personal brand is very important for the success of your career and your development as a leader. However, nowadays it has lost most of its attention as people irresponsibly use Social Media for branding purposes as they believe that Social Media is the key to increase the relevancy ...
Views: 1295 - Working with Clients One-on-One Is Not Sustainable - by Submitted on May 02, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerYou want to build a profitable and easily sustainable business that provides the income and freedom you desire as a successful entrepreneur, right? Of course you do! As a business owner who cares, you're passionate about what you do. You love working with your clients and they love working ...
Views: 1532 - I wish I had known this... - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2016 from Kate BeedersThere’s an expression I first heard when I became an entrepreneur. “You don’t know, what you don’t know”. Have you heard that before? The other day, I was at the salon getting my hair cut. One woman was complaining to another that she wished she had done her wedding photographs ...
Views: 1921 - Authenticity: Just Another Item for Your To-Do List? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2016 from Ursula JorchThere's so much talk about authenticity. It's becoming one of those overused words that people roll their eyes at. It's easy to talk about authenticity. But actually being authentic? Not so much. All this pressure to be authentic can start to feel like yet another dang thing that you have ...
Views: 1597 - 11 Signs It’s Time to Fire a Client - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Susan FriesenWe have all had them. Especially when working in the service industry. There are some clients that you can’t charge enough to make it worth the stress, headaches, and frustration they create. I had heard someone say once, “sometimes the cost of a dollar is too high”. Indeed. When you ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Understanding the working of resume management software in layman’s language - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2016 from Supriya NigamResume management is a duty of the HR department. A powerful resume is a requirement for any candidate to show that he or she deserves the job. All the job portal sites out of which the qualified ones must be shortlisted and to be called for the additional processes receive substantial tons of ...
Views: 797(2 votes) - Are Toxic Friendships Disrupting Your Business? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2016 from T. Renee RichardsonAloha! (Which means, “breath of life.”) Just what is a “toxic friendship?” Surely you wouldn’t be friends with someone who made you drink poison. True? However, that IS what’s happening, energetically. When you are involved in a dynamic with another person and you feel drained, disrespected, ...
Views: 1732(2 votes) - 10 Facebook Live Hacks You’ll Want to Know About - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2016 from Susan FriesenWith zillions of marketing messages a day, people are bombarded with social media updates. How can you get your posts to stand out? Facebook Live brings fans right to where the action is. There is nothing more exciting than sharing fun updates and trends via live video. So how can you tap ...
Views: 1332 - How to Start and Make Money with a Blog in 2016 - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2016 from Zac JohnsonBlogging is one of the easiest ways to get started with a website or online business. I'm sure you've heard of blogging before, and if you haven't actually tried it or looked into what it's all about, you might think it's just a platform or outlet for others to share stories, write about their ...
Views: 2755(2 votes) - To Be Your Best, Create Space in Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Ursula JorchIn 2005, David Lynch created the Quiet Time Program. Yep, that guy – the award-winning director, writer and producer of Eraserhead, Elephant Man, Wild at Heart, Twin Peaks, Blue Velvet. That’s the short list. This guy is known for his frankly weird films. Now, he’s teaching kids about inner ...
Views: 893 - Why Generic Guitar Teaching Methods Suck And How To Quickly Transform Your Guitar Students Into Great Players - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2016 from Tom HessThe majority of guitar teachers use general guitar learning books or methods to try to teach their students. Unless you only teach beginning guitar students, you are going to face these major problems in your guitar teaching: 1. Your students won’t make a lot of progress on guitar and ...
Views: 1307 - Who Are You Allowing A Voice In Your Life? It Prevents You From Reaching Your Prosperous Life - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2016 from Rosemary Nonny KnightLet me come right out and just say this to you – You are paying far too much attention to what everyone else thinks you should be doing and so it is getting in the way of you listening to your own unique money-maker. Your internal wisdom is crying out but the sound of everyone else is ...
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