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- Moving On: Trying to Sell your Workplace - by Submitted on May 12, 2015 from Helen WallisThere may be many reasons you are looking to sell your workplace. You might be looking to move in a new direction in your career; maybe you have decided the time is right to save substantially on rent, get out of the property game and work from a virtual office; or maybe you want to expand to ...
Views: 1062 - The Reality Of Ignoring Website SEO - by Submitted on May 11, 2015 from Susan Friesen“If you build it, they will come” Only works in the Field Of Dreams It’s a very exciting time getting your website finally completed and launched. Now you can sit back, relax and wait for the phone to ring, right? Unfortunately it doesn't work that way. Now you need to be focusing on ...
Views: 1250 - Engage Your Audience: The Power of Posting Regular Content - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerPosting regular (and original) content is a veritable marketing gold mine for your business. You have a blog, right? You at least have a monthly newsletter, right? If you don't, you have it on your to-do list, right? If you don't, it's okay. For now. Just breathe. Then read ...
Views: 1307 - When the Knot Becomes the Noose - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Valerie LipsteinAre you in business with a spouse or significant other or do you know people including family members who are? If so, you may understand there are some very unique challenges in these types of businesses that require attention. * Because these family run businesses are the backbone to our ...
Views: 1548 - Afraid to Succeed - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from Jason MagillUnlike fear of failure and fear of rejection, being afraid to succeed can be far more insidious because it is almost always unconscious. Fear of failure is one of the greatest blocks to success, in every aspect of life. Everyone is closely familiar with fear of failure on some level. The fear of ...
Views: 1453 - Are Your Encouraging Codependency In Your Business and Client Relationships? - by Submitted on May 07, 2015 from ling wongA lot of times we are caught in codependent relationship we are not even aware of, and if it is a business or client relationship, it may be costing you dearly. A lot of us grew up conditioned to be “responsible” – so we try to be, often out of wanting to be approved or accepted, or not be ...
Views: 2110 - Have You Ever Felt Like Throwing Your Hands In the Air and Walk Away? - by Submitted on May 05, 2015 from ling wongHave you ever felt like you want to throw your hands up in the air and walk away? … or, stared at a long-ass to-do list but have NO idea what to DO? … or, just wanted to shut it all down and take a perma-vacation… from everything? Last week, I froze. My worst business nightmare came ...
Views: 1252 - What Can You Release - So You Can Really Focus? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerImagine this... You're feeling very relaxed and refreshed. You've had a marvelous vacation filled with family and fun. Your business has been in a holding pattern, just as you had planned. You're ready to get back to work now that vacation has ended. Are the kids back in school (or ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - What Can You Release - So You Can Really Focus? - by Submitted on May 01, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerImagine this... You're feeling very relaxed and refreshed. You've had a marvelous vacation filled with family and fun. Your business has been in a holding pattern, just as you had planned. You're ready to get back to work now that vacation has ended. Are the kids back in school (or ...
Views: 1371(3 votes) - Stop Charging "What You Are Worth" - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2015 from ling wongIf you are a coach, consultant or service provider, you probably have heard time and again to “charge what you are worth.” We have also been told to raise our fees and sell premium packages so we can earn more and work less. All sound good on paper, until the rubber meets the road and you ...
Views: 1662 - Stand Out, Be Awesome - How to Break the "Rules" Without Being Stupid - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from ling wongEven though I have a thing about bashing the assembly-line style some people were led to implement what they learn from business trainings, I do acknowledge the value of programs, blueprints and systems. But I have also experienced – first hand and through my clients’ journeys – how ...
Views: 1578 - Get Your Website Mobile Ready Or Lose Business - by Submitted on Apr 21, 2015 from Susan FriesenWhat Google’s Algorithm Change Means to You If there’s one thing you really need to focus on as a business owner this year, it’s getting your website optimized for mobile use. Why? The search engine game has changed – again. In the past, most online searches used to be performed from ...
Views: 1281 - 10 Strategies for Networking & Connecting - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2015 from Susan RegierOne of the most powerful ways to meet new customers and/or get referrals for new business is still the old fashioned way – face to face networking. For many, attending a formal networking event – or even a casual meet up – it’s out of their comfort zone…and that’s a good thing. Because when you ...
Views: 1316 - 10 Signs Your Holistic Health Business Is Suffering - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2015 from Versandra KennebrewStress in America™ survey finds parents, younger generations and lower-income households have higher stress than others overall and this includes many Healing Artists. In every self-care book we have read, the importance of self-care to your business is highlighted. We believe it is because as a ...
Views: 1344 - How To Make Selling (and life!) Easier - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2015 from ling wongHow you BE in your business can make a big difference to how fulfilled you are in your business, and how many clients you get. I urge you to ask these questions – because they get you to consider human behavior andalignment – stuff you have to work with because trying to change them is an ...
Views: 1252 - How To End Your “Guitar Teaching Insanity” & Finally Make A Great Income Teaching Guitar - by Submitted on Apr 14, 2015 from Tom HessHow To End Your “Guitar Teaching Insanity” & Finally Make A Great Income Teaching Guitar By Tom Hess Albert Einstein defined insanity as: “repeating the same mistakes over and over while hoping to get alternate results.” The unfortunate truth is, this is what ...
Views: 849 - Why I Will Never Do Another MLM Again! - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Lisa EdwardsAre you one of those people that has that entrepreneurial itch? How old were you when you first saw symptoms? Did you have your own lemonade stand or paper route? As you got older, did you notice how businesses could improve? I have had that itch for a long time. Over the years my husband ...
Views: 1929 - Key to Being Efficient in Business - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2015 from ling wongProductivity hacks? Nope. Time management apps? Nope. Hiring and delegation? Nope. The core of being efficient and effective in your business starts with YOU. Your strength, your superpowers. Being efficient and effective is not about having a cookie-cutter blueprint or a me-too tactic. ...
Views: 1333 - How to Easily Identify and Attract Your Ideal Clients - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWho is your Ideal Client? Who do you want to work with? You didn't launch your business to be a slave to the masses. You did it to preserve your choice. But, time and again I see entrepreneurs trying to serve everyone. Big mistake. You can't do it, nor do you want to. I hear the ...
Views: 1403 - 5 Biggest Mistakes to Avoid When Faced With Negative Online Reviews and What to Do About Them - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2015 from Susan FriesenIt’s a business fact that every now and then something goes awry and a customer ends up being upset. And when a customer feels your product or service didn't live up to their expectations, sometimes they want to tell the world. Loudly. And it’s not fun to be on the receiving end. Ego’s ...
Views: 1349 - Million Dollar Business Deal Breakers & Makers - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from MaryEllen TribbyBy MaryEllen Tribby How many times in your career have you heard the term "Deal Breaker"? Probably about a million, right? Well the problem with that term is it only gives you half the information, hence leaving you wide open for a 50% failure rate. That's right if you want to make the big ...
Views: 1145 - Authenticity is Essential to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAuthenticity has never been out of business style, as it were, but it is certainly en vogue now. Everywhere you turn some business guru or marketing maven is telling you to be your most authentic self. And now, here I am, telling you it's essential to your business success that you are ...
Views: 1838(1 vote) - "You Are Not Special!" - and It's Good For Marketing - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from ling wongI am a huge fan of claiming our superpowers and marketing our uniqueness as individuals, so we can fully express our value and passion in our business, while standing out from competition. However, there is ONE thing about us not being totally “unique” can work in favor of our ...
Views: 1139 - The Predicament of Entrepreneurial Boredom - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from ling wongThere Is Nothing Wrong With You, Except…YOU ARE BORED! Yeah, I know, if you are anything like me, you are screaming, “That’s not me!” You have this list to build, that website to upgrade and those programs to launch. Oh, and the kids to chase. You don’t even have a moment to pop a zit, ...
Views: 1346 - Is “Niche” a Conspiracy Perpetuated By Us Business Coaches??! - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2015 from ling wongShort answer is, Yes, and No. No – because “niche” is somewhat an intellectual construct that helps us wrap our head around the marketing thing, and it is very useful. It gives us a starting point, a home base and a framework to do our research, communicate* our message and create our ...
Views: 1231 - How to Hire Awesomeness: The Right Person for the Right Job the First Time - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2015 from Lisa MininniAs your business moves from the start up to the second stage, you will find your business can only grow if you leverage yourself. That means you may need to add to your team. Yet, hiring someone is one of the more tricky aspects of running a business. According to Forbes magazine, almost 46% ...
Views: 1978 - Gold Isn't So Hard To Get To Know With The Right Information! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2015 from David InghamGold is the best why to create wealth For thousands of years, humans have treasured gold and regarded it as a prized possession. You can buy it as an investment or as a beautiful piece of jewelry for the one you love. If you are looking to get into buying more gold, here are some tips to help ...
Views: 1282 - Hard Time Understanding The World Of Gold? Check Out These Tips! - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2015 from David InghamGold is a great way to secure your Financial future For millennium, gold has played a central part in the world's economy. Only within the last century did most nations go off the gold standard. Millions of people still invest in gold as part of their financial portfolios. If you are ...
Views: 1270 - Creativity is Essential for Your Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerYou may have noticed that in my personal life and in my business coaching I place a lot of importance on creativity. Not just because I think it's an essential component of living an abundant life, but also because it's an important aspect of business success. Although it may seem ...
Views: 1527(2 votes) - The Importance of Brand Consistency - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Susan FriesenWhat is a brand anyway? Many people think it’s a logo or website, but it’s much more than that. A brand is not only what people see when your business is presented to them, but it’s also what they feel. And it’s that feeling that makes or breaks a business. It’s the perception of what ...
Views: 1126 - A Distinctive Way to Close on More Sales - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Lisa MininniIt has been estimated that 9 out of 10 sales training courses have no lasting impact after just three months. That’s really unfortunate since many business owners spend thousands of dollars on sales training each year. With a significantly high failure rate, that’s a major cut into your ...
Views: 2052 - Anyone Can Be A Success In Home Business With These Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2015 from David InghamSuccess In Home Business With These Ideas Almost every office worker has thought to themselves "wouldn't it be great if I owned my own business!" While this may seem like just a dream, for thousands of people it has become reality through small home businesses. By reading the tips in this ...
Views: 1129 - What is affiliate Marketing? - by Submitted on Mar 17, 2015 from David InghamCurious About Affiliate Marketing? Read This Article! What if you could come up with the perfect affiliate product that sells over and over again, making you a nice chunk of change 24 hours a day? Finding the right affiliate products to promote is not always easy. The good news is, there are ...
Views: 1982(1 vote) - REIClub Success Stories - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2015 from Carolyn Mabbitt-MitchellHave YOU achieved some sort of real estate investing success and want to be FEATURED on REIClub.com’s website? REIClub would love to celebrate your real estate investing achievements. Big – Small – we glorify them all! Listed on REIClub.com is over 140+ REAL real estate investors who ...
Views: 954 - Entrepreneurs: How To Deal With Difficult Days - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWhen the going gets tough, the tough go do something fun. Listen, it is highly likely that you'll have days that are less fluid than others. Days that present challenges. Days where you want to throw your computer out the window and auction off your first-born. When you own your business, ...
Views: 1456 - Celebrate! One of the Keys to Unlock Business Success - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2015 from Ursula JorchAs entrepreneurs, we can get caught up in our to-do lists. Or our get-to-do lists, as I like to call them, because after all, we are the creators of our own work! Setting intentions, taking action, getting things done - these are all important. And what happens when we do get something ...
Views: 829 - Create your own Gold Business - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2015 from David InghamThe New Gold Rush: What You Should Know Are you a fan of gold? If so, you are part of the millions of people in the world who adore this metal. But, just how much do you know about gold? If you feel as though you could benefit from learning more, then this article is perfect for you. Have ...
Views: 1625 - What To Do When Life Throws a Curve Ball - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Aprille JanesI just returned from a lovely vacation that included palm trees and sunshine. Just what this cold Canadian needed in February. Before I left I put everything in place so I could take a real break. That break included a light touch with email and social media and letting others manage things in ...
Views: 1029 - 3 Tips to ID Your Ideal Client - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Aprille JanesLet’s talk about something I know a lot of small business owners struggle with – identifying your Ideal Client. This is especially tough when you’re starting a business and money is usually tight. Afraid to turn down work, we take on anyone who can fog a mirror. And often we regret some of ...
Views: 956 - Build Your Profitable Business – Starting Now - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you ever feel like it's an uphill battle to build your business so that it's profitable? Well, you're not alone! Most entrepreneurs begin their business because of their passion. Who knew there was so much to learn about how to make that passion profitable, right? I know that business ...
Views: 1409 - Why Entrepreneurs Shouldn’t Build Their Own Websites - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2015 from Susan FriesenThere, I said it. After reading this article, you'll understand why… Back when I was at the Vancouver Film School learning how to build websites, there was no such thing as Wordpress or even content management systems for that matter. If you wanted a website created, you had to know ...
Views: 1185 - 3 Questions to Overcome Delayed Decision Making - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2015 from Lisa MininniWhen your business starts to grow beyond start up and into second stage, you’ll need to expand your capacity to take on more. If you’re thinking how that can be possible when your day is already overfilled, then something needs to change. If you’re constantly delaying decisions or putting off ...
Views: 1527 - Partnerships That Double Your Sales and Fun - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2015 from Jeanna Gabellini“Build it and they will come.” What a crock! Total lie. I built a lot of things in my business that didn’t result in customers running to buy, readers commenting on my blog or even fans “liking” my Facebook page. Finally it dawned on me that I needed help getting the word out to my ...
Views: 1422 - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Clients, Secrets #4 & #5 - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from John Di LemmeSecret #4 R: Relationships, Revival, Restoration, and Responses Business is all about relationships. One great way to build those relationships is to pick up the phone and call your clients. Talk to them. Ask them how they’re doing and tell them how you can assist them in solving a ...
Views: 1406 - How to Boost Your Client’s Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerOf course we all want our clients to succeed. They win; we win. Part of our job as service providers is to build the confidence of those we serve so that they may go out and better help others. It's a wonderful cycle. Let it begin with you. But we've all had that client who just ...
Views: 1280 - The Top *10* Marketing Power Words to Generate Boatloads of Business - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2015 from John Di LemmeThe Top *10* Marketing Power Words to Generate Boatloads of Business Marketing Power Word #1 - Dissatisfied - This is a very powerful word for your marketing! Here's how to use it: Are you currently dissatisfied with the results that you are having with or in... (insert your product, service, ...
Views: 1319 - SuperBowl Ads and The Power of Story - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2015 from Aprille JanesFirst let me confess right now. I’m not a football fan. I don’t understand the game nor do I understand it’s allure for many people – including my sister who will probably disown me now that she knows the truth. However, I DO love those SuperBowl ads, especially now that I can watch them on ...
Views: 965 - 10 Important Questions To Ask Your VA Before They Develop Your Website - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Susan FriesenI think VAs (Virtual Assistants) can have an important role in an entrepreneur’s business. They can help out with many tasks that are often not something that busy people want to do, nor can do. VAs can be very handy with managing calendars, sorting through dozens of emails, doing minor ...
Views: 1451 - How to unbore your marketing. (Or: how fun gets you better results.) - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2015 from Brigitte van TuijlLast week I added something new & different to my ezine: a (very) short story entitled ‘Meg’s Business Adventures’. So what’s that all about? Why am I doing this? And, even more importantly: why should you care? Let’s start with how & why I got the idea: I’ve been writing my ezine ...
Views: 1177 - 9 Laws of a Project - by Submitted on Feb 17, 2015 from Dawn ShulerIf you're an entrepreneur or small business owner, you probably have a project. Or two. Or three. Or fifty-eight. I'm not talking about your daily to-do's or the actual work you do with clients and customers. I'm talking about the bigger projects that move you and your business ...
Views: 814(1 vote) - The Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client, Secret #1 - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from John Di LemmeThe Top *10* Highly Profitable, Proven, Time-Tested Secrets to Create the Ultimate First and Last Impression with Your Client, Secret #1 Entrepreneurs are very different people. They have a different mindset. They live and breathe for their businesses. In fact, true entrepreneurs weave ...
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