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- Are Your Actions Inspired? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeToday I want to talk to you about something that is a key question for business owners and entrepreneurs. The question is “are you inspired by what you do?” When you wake up in the morning, are you excited about what’s coming ahead? Do you feel fired up about all you have to accomplish in ...
Views: 500(2 votes) - My Passion is Enough…erm, maybe not? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeOne of the biggest myths that I see perpetrated at the moment in the world of entrepreneurs and business owners is the idea that passion alone will make your business successful. You hear it all the time “do what you love and the money will follow” or “call the money in”. I have a belief in ...
Views: 497(2 votes) - “A special place in hell for women who don’t help other women” - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeThis week, I had the wonderful privilege to attend National Women’s Enterprise Day in Portlaoise, Ireland where hundreds of women entrepreneurs and business owners gathered together to network, share experiences and connect! We had some amazing guest speakers, not least Dr Maureen Gaffney, an ...
Views: 545(1 vote) - Women in Business Success – Can I Thrive As Well As Profit? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI was watching a TV programme recently called “Thelma’s Gypsy Girls”. If you’re not familiar with the programme, it’s about a woman, Thelma, who is training young girls from the traveller community in dressmaking. In this particular episode, Thelma gets very sick and is out of the business for ...
Views: 449 - One of the Most Dangerous Things an Entrepreneur Can Say - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI SHOULD BE ABLE TO DO EVERYTHING I think this is one of the most dangerous things you can ever say to yourself because it has the potential to destroy your confidence and your business. You might wonder why I’ve made such a strong statement. Here’s why… we are put on this earth for a ...
Views: 401 - Diamonds Are Your Best Friend – Not The Kind You Imagine - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeOne of the key things I talk to clients and prospective clients about is their diamond support team and in this article, I want to share with you the 5 key traits you need to look for in a support team. Your diamond support team is a group of people who support and guide you as you run your ...
Views: 449 - A Woman Entrepreneur’s Olympic Sized Dream! - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Yasmin VorajeeI am totally loving watching the Olympics right now, not because I am an avid sports fan (so unfortunately you won’t be seeing me in Rio in 2016!) but because of the endeavors of these amazingly strong and dedicated athletes. Such a huge amount of work, effort and commitment goes into preparing ...
Views: 487(1 vote) - 5 Simple Tips to Help Smart Women Get Unstuck and Take Inspired Action - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffHave you ever felt "stuck" when it comes to making decisions or stalled on a project that needs to move forward? It's an unsettling feeling that can prevent you from realizing your big ideas, dreams and goals. I'm working on my first book for Smart Women and recently, I've been feeling stuck on ...
Views: 1385(3 votes) - Zig Ziglar- A Eulogy - by Submitted on Mar 02, 2013 from Dr. Howard HallerThe Zig Ziglar Story (RIP) Insights from the Motivational Speaking Expert “Zig” Ziglar, Chairman, Ziglar Training Systems By: Howard Edward Haller, Ph.D. On November 28th, I learned the sad news about Zig Ziglar’s death in the hospital after a bout with pneumonia. I am blessed to have ...
Views: 2989(29 votes) - Charging What You’re Worth - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Hunter PhoenixTwo of the problems that I see many entrepreneurs facing is how to set their prices, and how to convey to potential clients or customers what is the value in working with you, buying your product, or using your services. This is most often because you’re not clear on it, or 100% convinced of it ...
Views: 1418(4 votes) - Secured Credit Card Tips for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Matt Perry NguyenAre you interested to know how you can make the most out of your secured business credit card, without resorting to poor credit habits? If your answer to this is YES then, we suggest you employ the following tips guaranteed to help entrepreneurs, like you, reach their goals of managing their ...
Views: 905(5 votes) - You Must Take Care of Your Clients and Customers for Business Success, Right? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2012 from Mitch TublinIn the relationship you have with your clients and customers, how far are you willing to go? Let’s speak about the product’s side first. If you sell goods or products on the internet or from a store, are you tracking your sales and returns by customer? A customer that is a buyer on a regular ...
Views: 1074(6 votes) - A Major Reason Businesses Fail... Lack Of Business Systems - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Diane ConklinOne of the biggest mistakes business owners and entrepreneurs make is not having business systems in place to run their businesses. Systems either run your business or people do. That might sound odd because it seems obvious that you need people to run your business systems. And, you are ...
Views: 1558(1 vote) - First Costly Misconception About Creating Success - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Joey PoltorOnly Certain People Can Be Successful... Often time people seem to assume that you can only be successful if you were born into money or you are overly artistic or fate has brought you success. This is an absurd belief… There are factors that contribute to success among all people that have ...
Views: 1346 - Down the Up Staircase: Go Against Groupthink - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2012 from Sylvia HendersonDown the Up Staircase: Go Against Groupthink (With acknowledgement to Bel Kaufman, author of “Up the Down Staircase”) “Up the Down Staircase” is a 1965 novel and 1967 film about the bureaucracy encountered in a school system when a student is punished for expressing his individualism by ...
Views: 1480 - Tips For Network Marketing - How To Be A Successful Network Marketer - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Ewen ChiaIf you want to be a successful network marketer and are looking for tips for network marketing, you need to continue reading. What I am about to share may seem obvious and apparent but you may be surprised that many distributors are not applying this strategy to their business ventures. By the ...
Views: 1154(2 votes) - Network Marketing Opportunities – Always Have The Right Attitudes - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Ewen ChiaIf you are looking for network marketing opportunities but are not sure about what it takes to be a successful network marketer, then you need to read this article. Being successful in MLM often starts with having the right attitudes. I will describe them in this article so read on. Be Willing ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - Take 100% Responsibility - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2012 from Marcy StahlThe entire audience was rapt during his talk. He is a great speaker (and very easy on the eyes as well!). He spoke for 2.5 hours and stayed for several hours signing books and taking the time to speak with each book buyer individually. You can bet I was in line buying a book and getting it ...
Views: 1295 - Looking To Create Profitable Partnership? Don't Make These Mistakes! - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2012 from Sydni Craig-HartPartnerships are a powerful tool to grow your business. The right partnership will give your business a shot in the arm. You'll get fresh ideas, a new audience and maybe, depending on the type of partnership, a new product. However, there are some right ways and wrong ways to find a partner ...
Views: 794 - Are You Building a Dam or Building a Successful Business? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Mitch TublinA dam serves a purpose. Typically utilized for water, a dam holds the flow of water in such a manner as to create an entirely new landscape where water flowed freely previously. Now the water builds up and forms a lake, or a reservoir, as the dam stops the flow of the water. If we stop there and ...
Views: 1092(4 votes) - What Do Effective MLM Systems Have In Common? - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you struggling to be a successful network marketer in your company? If you are, you need to read on. You see, it could be because you did not choose an effective formula to running your venture. There are a few points that effective MLM systems have in common. Read on as I elaborate on these ...
Views: 1218(1 vote) - Smart Women and the Unsubscribe Link - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffRecently, I was having lunch with a friend who was feeling like her email in-box was being attacked with messages - sound familiar? We've all had this happen before and there may be times when we are the guilty culprit-unconsciously I might add. I continued to ask my friend a few questions ...
Views: 1242(2 votes) - Attract Clients and Promote Your Holistic Health Business - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2012 from SUSAN FOXAttract Clients and Promote Your Holistic Health Business by Susan Fox © 2012 Susan Fox thesusanfox@gmail.com 24-hour message line (740) 531-0400 Do your clients have specific needs, wants and desires? Yes, they do. When your clients feel dissatisfied, don’t they seek ways to ...
Views: 3328(1 vote) - How to Develop Profitable Partnerships to Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Sydni Craig-HartHow often have you seen an announcement for a course, eBook or teleseminar presented by an amazing duo? Instead of wishing you were part of an incredible partnership, take the steps to form one on your own. It's easier than you think. The benefits of partnering for a project are enormous. ...
Views: 758 - Attracting Clients is Easy as ABC - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Lisa MininniThere is it – you just made the decision to leverage your business into the one-to-many conversation by offering a workshop. You start promoting it three months ahead of time and are thrilled at the possibility of working with so many more people in your area of genius. So, you prepare all ...
Views: 1251(1 vote) - Learn Affiliate Marketing – A Simple System To Help You Get Started - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Ewen ChiaDo you want to learn affiliate marketing? If you do but are not sure how, you need to read on. I will be going through a simple system that you can use to help you get started. By the end of this article, you should have a better understanding of the basic strategy for becoming an affiliate ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Having The Right Mindset When Starting An Internet Business - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2012 from Ewen ChiaAre you thinking of starting an internet business? Not sure what it takes to do so? Before you do that, I advise you to read this. It is important that you have the right mindset when it comes to running your own online business. By the end of this article, you should have a better idea of ...
Views: 1259(1 vote) - Finding The Best Winning College Basketball Picks - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2012 from Chris LawrenceEvery year millions of people place their bets on the big NCAA Basketball tournament that happens annually, and every year there are major upsets and people lose their money when putting faith into the #1 team in the nation. Often times the top seeded teams in the country don’t make it past the ...
Views: 608 - Success Secrets to Let Your Business Be All That It Can Become - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Mitch TublinEveryone wants to know the secrets to building a successful business. The secrets are not really complex. You just need to implement them. In essence, a little more work than to rub Aladdin’s Lamp. The importance and the need to have a clear business vision, mission and plan cannot be stressed ...
Views: 934(4 votes) - 3 Keys to Overcoming Perfectionism – Powerful Mindset Shifts For Entrepreneurs Who Are Ready To Get Unstuck and Into Action FAST! - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsWhy would they want to hire me versus that other woman, there are way more qualified people out there than me? I don’t know If I should work on my website first or figure out what I’m really offering to people – wait on my business card logo guy is still waiting to hear back from me, gosh why ...
Views: 2124 - Online Failure – A Part of Your Journey to Success? - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2012 from Kim HarrisI have witnessed a flood of network, affiliate, and otherwise online net workers flood the online arena with business opportunities, some which are very good, and others left with a lot to be desired. Online failure is no stranger to most of you reading this. You are tired of going round and ...
Views: 1184 - Pulling Back the Curtain on My Business - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2012 from Marcy StahlWhenever I’m talking to a colleague or friend, and I share that my business has totally taken off this year, I’m often asked: What has created that difference? If only it were as simple as ONE THING! I always have several new initiatives going on: new marketing actions (like social media ...
Views: 1428(1 vote) - What makes you tick? - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2012 from Calvin DormanHave you noticed that successful entrepreneurs seem to know what makes them tick.... they know what they want and they know how to get there. Only once you truly know yourself, will you be able to fully tap into your strengths & abilities each day, regardless of negative people and ...
Views: 1080 - When Speaking, Add the Bookend Method to Get More Clients - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2012 from Lisa MininniWhen you add speaking to your Marketing MixTM, it catapults you into the one-to-many conversation expanding your level of influence. There are many advantages to speaking, too. As a Speaker, you: • Leverage your business by serving many more people in your area of genius. • Promote your ...
Views: 1168 - You Have a Choice to Make, What Will You Decide? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2012 from Mitch TublinDo you remember the first time you rode a bicycle? You, like me, probably fell down a few times before you finally stayed up and actually rode the bicycle for a bit. What is it that helped you, in fact, made you determined to get back on the bicycle and try again after falling off? Here are a ...
Views: 1018(4 votes) - “I’m a Technopreneur and I’m jobless,” says Faizan Laghari. Is an entrepreneur jobless? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieThe Yes "I am jobless" Camp by Faizan Laghari Jobless for over 10 years I can only speak for myself in this regard. The fact of the matter is that I haven't had a job for 10 years now. Definition of Job As I always explain in my presentations, a "job" in my opinion is where I go for an ...
Views: 2456 - The 5 EnergyRICH® Essential Elements for TOTAL Success - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2012 from Heather DominickEvery income leap that I’ve experienced has been founded on the 5 major components of the EnergyRICH® Entrepreneurial Success System. These very principles truly are the backbone of my success and this is the same for the countless number of clients I’ve been absolutely blessed to coach with. ...
Views: 1366 - What’s Love Got to do with it? Everything when it comes to entrepreneurship - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenziePursuing Love A chance meeting can be a turning point in life: This is the story of entrepreneur Abid Beli from Karachi in Pakistan when he met a pretty girl in a park. Smitten, to him she was marriage material but his parents did not quite share the same level of enthusiasm. He was left with ...
Views: 1717 - What Are The Duties of Directors to Prevent Insolvent Trading? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Jane CooperDirectors of Australian companies have duties both under common law and statute to ensure that the company does not incur debts while insolvent. Common Law Duties At common law, this duty falls under the director’s duty of care and diligence. Generally, this duty of care and diligence is ...
Views: 791 - Different Payment Options for Working with Virtual Assistants - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2012 from Diana EnnenNot sure what payment option to use when working with Virtual Assistants and their team? Fortunately, there are many payment options available. You can work with them on an hourly basis, retainer basis, utilize their service packages, and even hire them to work with blocks of time. Dependent on ...
Views: 1299 - BACKING INTO THE MONEY - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe’re still in the Career category of the Building Your Legacy Series, so today is going to be fun! Why? Because we are talking about money and how to make it! This, perhaps surprisingly, is one of the most neglected conversations we see with women entrepreneurs. But we’re going to be clear ...
Views: 1650(1 vote) - A Dozen+ Free or Low-Cost Resources for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe know what its like to be an entrepreneur. Like all businesses, you’re just trying to increase revenue and decrease expenses. Meanwhile, it’s just you juggling it all… or at best, you have a few folks helping now and then…which of course does the opposite of decrease expenses if you don’t see ...
Views: 1751 - Give it Up: Converting Free Consults Into Paying Clients - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Aly and AndreaWe sometimes offer free coaching sessions for particular group members, promotions, etc. If we didn’t convert them to paying clients, we’d lose buckets of time and money by giving away freebies. So its our job to serve them, and convert them, so they can continue to grow their businesses ...
Views: 1699 - Franchising Businesses Offer Opportunity for Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Mark GreenIt is the dream of many to set up and run their own business – to be their own boss and really take charge of their own life. However, for most, it remains nothing more than a dream. For some though, who have the right amount of conviction, dedication and talent, it does become reality. Even ...
Views: 662 - Passive Income: How to Get it Now - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from Jeff SokolIn my coaching sessions, I always ask the same question to a new client. "What are your goals?" Each client will come up with a different idea off the top of their heads, but then I soon realize that a firm GOAL was never in their head to begin with. They will tell me things like, "I want ...
Views: 1117 - What Entrepreneurs Need to Know about Working with Offshore Staffs - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2012 from arnold santosBusiness owners are always thrilled in improving the facets of their organization, and this is the reason they will retain the services of experienced virtual assistants. Freelance virtual assistants work as an online-based secretary for hectic business owners. Virtual assistants can do all ...
Views: 1152 - Are You Hiding From Success? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffLast week, I had the good fortune to speak to an amazing group of smart women at the Success Summit and Expo here in Los Angeles. As a speaker, you hope to present an idea or concept that will provide value to a group, although you never really know until you actually see how the audience reacts ...
Views: 1413(3 votes) - Upgrade Your Business Model - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Justin KraneIs Your Business Model Generating More Money or More Stress? Business model, shmizz-ness model. I used to poo poo this term until I started studying how successful entrepreneurs think and really strategize their businesses. Your business model is basically how your business makes money. For ...
Views: 928(2 votes) - How To Make Passive Income By Running An Internet Business - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Ewen ChiaIf you are interested to know how to make passive income but have no idea how to do so, you need to read on. Sure, there are many ways to do that, but I believe the most suitable way for an individual to get started without spending too much is by running an internet business. Why do I say so? ...
Views: 1322 - 5 Tips for Hitting the Bullseye wth Defining Your Target Market - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2012 from Liz UramFor many business women pinpointing a target market can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. In reality it’s right there in plain sight. Smack in the middle of “everyone”. Your target market is, of course, the bullseye. It is the smallest point but has the biggest payoff. Sure, you ...
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