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Sometimes conflict and stress in our relationship and/or finances can be the force that wakes us up to the ways we’re not being honest.
Your wake up call might be not having enough money coming in each month and watching the credit card bills add up.
It might be getting older and knowing ... Views: 2367
7 Lessons I Have Learned For Life and My Business
As most of you know, an American great tennis player officially retired at the 2012 U.S. Open. Andy Roddick shook up almost all of the tennis world once he reported that this was going to be his very last event. I followed his last match, just ... Views: 1043
Personal time and the ability to plan daily in my opinion is a source of power that cannot be leveraged. I am writing this at 11 AM today. I will get to experience another 11AM and that will be ONLY tomorrow. I can never get back this same moment. If personal time is so precious, should we not ... Views: 1835
Have you ever provided your name and email address for receiving a Quote for Insurance OR Refinancing a Mortgage?
Have you ever watched a FREE presentation/Webinar after providing your name and email address?
Have you ever bought products online?
If you answered YES, then I am sure you must ... Views: 1583
Every business has its ups and downs. This article talks about how you can do your business continuity planning (BCP) in a better way as it is the BCP that allows you to continuously deliver your products or services even under adverse conditions.
Business Continuity Planning prepares an ... Views: 1982
If you want more clients, one of the most effective ways to increase your abundance of clients is with the power of follow up.
For those of us who are heart-centered that “Old School” technique of pressure and manipulation doesn’t work so well. This has been the main point of reference for ... Views: 1432
If you’re in a party plan business, imagine your favorite party. Remember as many details you can: your hostess, the guests, when it happened, maybe even what you were wearing. Now focus in on how you felt.
Most likely you felt great! You were probably laughing and having a good time with a ... Views: 1408
My son came home from his first week of middle school with a lot of excitement about his new history class. Turns out they are studying “early man,” the evolution of life and its many changes. This got me thinking about the evolution of women entrepreneurs and the different phases we go through ... Views: 1228
We’re bombarded every day to produce, expand and accumulate more. All of this has its place; however, it’s opposite - learning to let go - is essential to attract amazing things in your life.
If your days are so jam packed, there is no space for new things to arrive. At one point in my life ... Views: 1229
Often people who begin their own business, or say they want to start their own business, are not aware of the simple fact that, by definition, a business is set up to make a profit. There is money exchanged for goods or services which is intended to eventually exceed the amount spent on the ... Views: 926
There are plenty of good deals you can avail through Dave and Busters as long as you know how to look for them. You will definitely like the idea of buying a video game console at 50% off from the original price! The savings is quite bigger than buying from any other stores.
At Dave and ... Views: 2093
Do you ever wonder if you can achieve a "balanced life" as an entrepreneur? Do you struggle to give attention to your business, your family, your social life and to yourself, but wind up feeling let down and frustrated at how difficult it can be? Entrepreneurs need to begin seeing the concept of ... Views: 1191
Web traffic is the lifeblood of any website, and you need it to survive. While you can go the free route with article marketing and doing SEO, you could do that for years and years and, at best, get a mediocre ranking for a good or somewhat good keyword. That's why most of the big online ... Views: 1438
Here’s the conundrum: You can do anything you want, you just can’t do EVERYTHING you want. Which means you need to make choices about what is most important to you.
We’re making these choices all the time, often without thinking consciously about it.
When I’m in my unconscious mode, I sit ... Views: 1405
According to the US Department of Commerce women owned businesses grow at 2 times the rate of businesses owned by men, and the Wall Street Journal reports that by 2030 women will own two thirds of the nation’s wealth. Those numbers are pretty impressive. Yet, many women entrepreneurs struggle ... Views: 1424
Have you ever considered what failing to manage your self-doubt is really costing you and the impact that has on your professional and personal life? A lack of confidence can cost you time and money, and the impact is often far reaching. Think about it, how many times have you not followed up ... Views: 1139
Many people have considered the incredible possibility of being able to open a home based business for themselves. The luxury of working the hours you desire and having no boss is very appealing. The tips in this article can help you take your idea and make it a functioning plan.
Integrate ... Views: 788
For many years, companies have been using surveys to ask questions to their customers and potential customers as well as to survey their employees. The benefits of doing so are well-established and can not only help you to achieve more success with your business, it can help things run much more ... Views: 1006
Solid time management skills will make your life much easier.
Me: Hey how are you doing? How are things?
Joe: Great. I am soooo busy. Crazy busy. Where does all of the time go?
Me: How’s business?
Joe: I’m doing really well. Just got back from New York. I have tons of things ... Views: 956
Are you caught up in the circle of certifications? Do you think a certification will set up you and your business for success? There are governing groups who say they will certify you and your organization in just about anything.
It is understood to practice law each State requires their Bar ... Views: 929
Chances are that if you are keen on interesting laws, then you may be familiar with Parkinson's Law. However, in case you have not heard of this law, it states that work expands to occupy the time allotted to complete it. This means that if you allocate a week to a task you can complete in a ... Views: 1352
Jennifer sat silently on the other end of the phone. She came to me for help managing her time and structuring her day so she could work on her business while homeschooling her children. I asked her what she did during her office time that week and she couldn’t answer. She honestly couldn’t tell ... Views: 1061
A client came to me recently saying that she had several big goals she wanted to achieve in a short period of time - including increasing her income substantially. We brainstormed several ideas and worked out a strategy she could begin to implement right away to attract more clients and ramp up ... Views: 1035
One of the planning tools I use for my business is the SWOT analysis. It’s a great tool to be familiar with, and it has many applications. SWOT is an acronym for Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. Here are some tips on how you might use it for your small business.
The SWOT ... Views: 5069
In feudal times, the wealth of the nobility was nearly always unearned, and the poor had a negligible likelihood of ever improving their lot. It is often overlooked that the rise of capitalism was part of the Enlightenment's agenda of bringing prosperity and well-being to everyone. And although ... Views: 1663
Being an entrepreneur requires a ton of guts. Sometimes it is hard to break out of the traditional way of thinking that our parents have taught us as children. In the earlier days and even today, many people are convinced that you must work hard to earn money and that security can only be found ... Views: 2920
It goes without saying that popular bloggers hold a certain appeal with readers due to their interesting content and unique style of delivery! Having said that it certainly makes sense that these same sites are also used as a 'model' for others trying to build their own successful site! The ... Views: 1214
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Welcome to success by VanderMac, the premier entrepreneurial training for those looking to bring their knowledge, experience, and awareness to the highest level. Whether you’re looking to start your own ... Views: 765
I recently watched a Ted Talk video by Jane McGonigal who shared the top 5 most common regrets of the dying expressed to hospice workers.
Her list was fascinating. As women entrepreneurs our lives are often filled with countless tasks and action steps that we must take to market our business ... Views: 2190
With the economic volatility in the U.S., entrepreneurs who constantly push preconceived limits fare better than those who push through with their nose to the grindstone.
One thing many entrepreneurs fail to consider when starting or building a business is whether or not they are ready to ... Views: 1839
Have you ever let your personal health and wellness slide while you focus more on getting things on your “to do” list checked off? Do you ever feel tired and exhausted from all that you have to do, and you wonder if you can keep up with this crazy pace? Many busy entrepreneurs can easily ... Views: 1251
Do the seasons impact how you work or how your business functions?
Many businesses are impacted by seasonality in terms of the products they provide for sale. There are ways to even out seasonality for your business in the products for sale business, and the service provider business ... Views: 896
Life for me has always been a struggle as an independent filmmaker. I totally bought into the idea that I was a down and out filmmaker and I lived it to the fullest. Is there anyone reading this that has bought into the "Race Consciousness" within the industry that tells you life as a filmmaker ... Views: 1179
Many women entrepreneurs have a tendency to give away far too much of themselves in life and in business. Can you relate? Have you ever felt overwhelmed and frustrated with the amount of hours you put into your company, and still feel like you reap little reward or satisfaction? In this article ... Views: 1207
There are circumstances beyond your control that can make life difficult, and it's up to you to figure out how you will respond to those circumstances. You may be looking for a job after being gainfully employed for many years and are unsure of how to get by. Has running a home business every ... Views: 967
Are you trying to find solutions to find backlinks to your site. If that's the case. In this article you will find some recommendations on how to do top quality link generation.
What characterizes superior link development? For Google a link is actually a vote of confidence. This means that ... Views: 621
One of the questions I get asked often by women entrepreneurs is, “Joy, once I’ve created a relationship with my ideal client, how do I get them to buy from me?” Great question!
Notice how the question was worded: “once I’ve created the relationship…” Smart women know the first step in ... Views: 1237
A client was sharing with me how he was afraid to get out and begin doing public presentations to promote his business.
While he knew that he needed to make himself more visible he had a long list of concerns about why he wasn’t ready “to go public.”
My client was not alone in his ... Views: 2266
Wealth never comes easy. A person needs to work hard in order to garner more wealth in life. If you have been lucky enough to have it already, you should know how to maintain it. One should keep an eye on how better the wealth can be invested. It is important to understand where can you invest ... Views: 713
How do you and time get along with each other? The meaning of this question is do you schedule your day around the projects, phone calls and appointments with time limits? Or do you just let your day run on its own?
When you have a meeting with someone, or you are attending a networking ... Views: 1138
With advancing technology and improving structures, there is no reason for you to stick to traditional and conventional heating systems. There are many materials available in the market that you can choose from to install an efficient system in your house. Some options are steel plastic, copper, ... Views: 1354
Are you the kind of entrepreneur who really has great intentions about what you need to do each day, but for
some reason, you never seem to get everything (or anything) done? Do you have difficulty prioritizing your time, setting boundaries and saying “no” to requests during the day? Do ... Views: 1193
Running a small business on the internet can be a very exciting and rewarding experience! On the other hand many start out with great expectations online that are simply unrealistic! This results in many quitting before they experience any type of financial success! The fact is that small ... Views: 853
When considering the 'joys' of working alone online building yourself a money making business it's hard not to get excited! Image the possibilities of making more money than your 9 to 5 job and all while sitting at your computer! Well the 'flip side' to this scenario must be considered as well ... Views: 1490
I frequently set an intention to achieve what I consider to be “an impossible possibility” for myself in my business.
When I became a mom I realized that I wanted to be an amazing mother while making an even greater difference in my business. At the time this felt like an “impossibility ... Views: 3365
In the month of August a large portion of the workforce in Europe is on holiday. All month. It is almost impossible to get anyone, at any level, on the phone or to respond to an email. For the majority or the workforce in the US a worker is fortunate to be handed two weeks of vacation, and often ... Views: 929
Internet technology has literally revolutionized the business world. A few years back, running ads on mass media was all you needed to establish a brand. However, more and more clients are now resorting to online means in search of both products and services.
This is why setting up a website ... Views: 1179
"The hardest aspect with most young business owners is their attitudes and abstract concepts of the real world", says Ian, community development leader at LeverageSeed.
The biggest enemy an entrepreneur has is primarily, themselves. Egos, lack of formal training, misinformation, and ... Views: 3951
Are you planning to start your business in the next few months? And are you looking for equipment leasing tips and pointers that you can use to ensure that your business will turn out to be very profitable and successful? If your answer to these two questions is yes, then we encourage you to pay ... Views: 1497
One of the most important things that you can do if you own and operate a business is to make sure that you are regularly surveying your customers. This will allow you to know what they think about your existing products and the service that you provide. It will also provide you with some ... Views: 768