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One of the birthday “traditions” in our family is when a member gets to a certain age, they share one “pearl of wisdom” for each decade they have lived.
Today is my 50th birthday! The five decades behind me were all wonderful and as I reflect on each one of them, I can clearly see how each ... Views: 1901
Understanding how and where to host your website is very important to succeeding online. There are many options for hosting your website. This review will cover the information you need to know. Read on for an explanation of how to host your own website and the full benefits to be gained by ... Views: 1208
Marketing is THE key ingredient to your business success. No matter how good you are at what you do, if nobody knows you are out there doing it, they can’t hire you. So marketing is the number one activity you can engage in to benefit your business regardless of what business you’re actually in. ... Views: 1343
Why Thinking Big Matters
Jason Clegg
This past weekend I read a book that has already begun to shape my thinking significantly – The Magic of Thinking Big by David Schwartz. I actually came across this over a year ago in the “recommended reading” list inside Tim Ferriss’ popular Four Hour ... Views: 2431
What are the metrics used by you to calculate return on investment (ROI)? Of course, the bottom line, profitability (money), is important. It gives us more options to invest our time wisely to work with others to be more productive and profitable. However, when making a deal you need to ... Views: 1451
Hosting a free teleclass is one of my favorite ways to increase my subscriber base as well as get to know members of my community. Setting up your teleclass is relatively straightforward too – all you need is a:
* Registration page
* Teleconference bridge line
* Follow-up system ... Views: 1415
There comes a point in every solopreneur's business where they need to sit down and plan ... and I mean, really plan! Not just write down a few ideas on the back of an envelope and hope for the best, but really map out a long-term strategic plan for their business.
Creating this kind of ... Views: 1430
Once in a while in network marketing you have those special companies.A company that goes the distance and proves itself year after year in a competitive market, provides people with a unique product and business opportunity. That company is Usana Health sciences a state of the art vitamins and ... Views: 1108
One of the hardest aspects of being an entrepreneur is staying on top of some things you may not like to do because you either don't enjoy them or simply aren't good at them…or both. Doing math back in school just wasn't fun for me. I enjoyed almost every other subject except anything to do ... Views: 1543
As you gear up to reach your 2010 goals, take advantage of all the wonderful networking opportunities that exist at this time of year. Fear of not knowing the “right” things to do when networking is one of the top reasons people simply don’t participate in this extremely effective business ... Views: 1364
I spent several years in the United States Marine Corps. After several years of observations and watching many types of leadership traits I learned what I feel to be the do and don’t of leadership. I also learned that there are many types of leadership, and how curtain people reacted to the ... Views: 723
Entrepreneur, is the one who assumes the responsibility and the risk for a business operation with the expectation of making a profit. It takes courage to be an Entrepreneur. To assume the responsibility and the risk for a business operation, he needs to learn to conquer fear. Conquering fear is ... Views: 2090
Part II of a Two Part Article "FINDING THE RIGHT BUILDING CONTRACTOR"
One of the most important questions that your Potential Contractor must answer in addition to are they Licenced is . . . are They Bonded and Insured?
Some bonds are designed to protect buyers against substandard work ... Views: 2726
PART One of a Two part article FINDING THE RIGHT CONTRACTOR
When starting a commercial or residential construction project "begin with the end in mind."
Finding the right Licensed Contractor is very important to all residential real estate owners and commercial real estate investors! ... Views: 2933
For various reasons, more and more people are choosing to be their own boss and work from home. For years, I had this dream of, one day, being the head-honcho of my own company. It just turned out that the company that I was building and investing in was my own family. After being the CEO of a ... Views: 987
Never forget that entrepreneurs are not born – they are created! Within you already lie the essential elements to be successful as an entrepreneur – and in anything in life – because you literally are capable of becoming and accomplishing anything. Remember though that an understanding of the ... Views: 1239
"Don't chase the paper- chase the dream" P. Diddy
This year as I begin to reflect on all that we have done at Help More People, the hundreds we have served, the businesses launched, stretched, and grown I am really grateful and a bit curious. I get asked all the time- how did you do it? ... Views: 855
In practice building (and getting clients) it seems to be that most self-employed people just hope for the best. They simply keep doing what they’ve been doing and don’t have a strategy for creating the practice they’d be truly and deeply happy with. This is a big mistake in my opinion.
I ... Views: 1132
I like running. It's my quiet, me-time for thinking. And believe it or not, I actually enjoy doing squats (that might be more because I know how good they are for my butt!). But even though I enjoy it and know I should be working out most days, I get busy and it doesn't always happen. And my ... Views: 983
Buying or selling a business is a major step for all entrepreneurs. It comes with obvious financial risk which everyone understands and prevents many would-be-entrepreneurs from starting their journey. However, an element not many understand is that the business ownership comes with many ... Views: 1345
Most entrepreneurs market their business half-heartedly. One month they’re marketing machines the next they are too busy and marketing goes out the window. Inconsistency with your marketing plan creates inconsistency with your new-client-flow. You can create a system that will promote an ... Views: 1722
A few weeks ago, I had surgery to remove one of my healthy kidneys in order to donate that kidney to my husband Greg, whose kidney was failing, so that he would enjoy a more vital, healthy life. On December 1, we both were admitted to UCLA Medical Center. Everything went well regarding the ... Views: 1591
Section 1031: The Basics of Tax Deferred Exchanges
Intro: Did you know you can exchange appreciated real property for another piece of real estate and pay no current income taxes? A Section 1031 Exchange enables the entire increased value to be tax–deferred.
Property owners can defer ... Views: 3726
Corporate Entrepreneurship or Intrapreneurship built around entrepreneurial techniques and innovation within a corporation, partnership, association, or organization to help them to create new products, services, or even a new division to help the business or organization, grow and survive in ... Views: 5518
This is an introduction to the Intrapreneurial creation of the Corona Data Systems., Inc. OEM Private Label Division, marketing internationally completely "Private Label" IBM PC Compatible Desktop and Portable PC's to major international main frame Computer manufacturers.
Intrapreneurship has ... Views: 4744
How does a real estate investor build massive passive cash flow, spread their investment risks, effectively use the important tool of leverage, and build substantial equity?
Investing in Apartment or Multi-unit Residential properties is the secret that wealthy real estate investors have ... Views: 5282
That’s a great question, what makes a successful entrepreneur and how do you know if you have what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. Does wealth management play a big part?
Over the years I have met many successful entrepreneurs and I have studied what makes them successful ... Views: 3051
When I’m asked about the one thing I did to leap my business from frustrating five figures to over a million dollars in just three short years, my answer is always, “I joined a Master Mind!”
Reason is, before I was in a Master Mind I let myself get bogged down with the details of running my ... Views: 799
One of the most challenging aspects of being a freelancer is determining how to set your prices.
1. Your Expenses If your fee does not cover your business and living expenses then your going to have a tough time. The best way to determine how much you need to break even is to determine how ... Views: 657
Times are tough and many people are looking for alternative ways to earn additional income or to cut back spending. Every day more individuals are turning to freelancing as a solution to the challenges of our current economy.Many project managers, CEOs and entrepreneurs are delegating some of ... Views: 599
Over the last year or so, lots and lots of new ways to promote your business have appeared. Some of these were there before, but they’ve now become mainstream and have opened the doors for smaller businesses to compete with larger businesses for the first time. And they all have to do with ... Views: 966
So you've hired a Virtual Assistant and you're both busy working away on various projects and tasks. With both of you being so busy, you may find yourself continuously writing email after email with instructions, some of which may be misunderstood. Before you know it, you realize that it's been ... Views: 893
Identifying your target market is essential in the success of a Virtual Assistant business. It doesn't matter if you have a fabulous website, brochure and business card, if you have not identified your target market, all your marketing efforts can be a waste of your time, money and ... Views: 2784
Everyone is familiar with the Christmas song, the 12 days of Christmas. Without going into every verse of the song, the carol works forwards with the first day of Christmas being a partridge in a pear tree, the second day of Christmas two turtle doves and so on. The song is full of optimism ... Views: 1347
This classic story explores many life lessons and I am sure you can come up with just as many as I can. So here are my top 5 lessons entrepreneurs can learn from The Wizard of Oz! (Please share yours in the comments!)
1. It can be a long journey.
The yellow-brick road was not short, and it ... Views: 2032
Finding the right buyer and bringing the sale of an independent and established small business to successful conclusion is always a challenging endeavor. Selling an existing franchise business has many of the same challenges as selling an independent small business as well as a few unique ones. ... Views: 700
Often the only difference between what you currently charge in your business and what you COULD be charging is a matter of how your marketplace perceives you and the value that you deliver. I am going to share three tips to improve your perceived value leading to higher fees and better ... Views: 1473
Home based business ideas is one of the most widely searched, long tail keywords on Google today. The reason for this should be obvious. People by the thousands are entering the work at home market in response to a sluggish economy and a stagnant job market.
But here's the thing about the ... Views: 1538
Og Mandino says the most important secret to success is that....
Life is a game....
Precious, Holy, Beautiful
but it's a game!
Who is Og Mandino you might ask?
Og Mandino was a person gifted with initiative, talent, luck and pluck. But before he was a famous inspirational speaker ... Views: 4305
1. Don't Procrastinate
Don't wait until everything is perfect to become a success. In other words don't spend all you time answering emails, tidying up your desk, etc. Take action. Do the tasks that will help you to succeed.
If you are procrastinating, ask yourself why? It usually means ... Views: 1087
If your website is going to be effective, it needs to speak to your target market. In fact, to be truly effective, it needs to speak to your ideal client. Do you know who that is?
One way to define your market is to take a good look at your current clients and identify those characteristics ... Views: 1553
Recently my son Jack, who’s in 3rd grade, had to do a book report and I spent some time guiding him through the process. His teacher had asked the report to consist of 6 elements: Title, Setting, Main Characters, Plot, Problem, and Solution. This got me thinking about how Smart Women could use ... Views: 1250
I am constantly gobsmacked by the amount of negative attention the network marketing industry receives. Network marketing allows anyone to have the opportunity to make a lot of money and quickly. It also provides systems, leadership, training, and a community of supportive people who are ... Views: 2658
We’re all familiar with the story about Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde; the person with two completely different personalities. Just as there are different types of buyers with different motivations, there are also buyers with different types of personalities. If you’re planning on buying a business ... Views: 1410
Like many of you, I am the solo provider in my office. So when I am away, there are several things I need to take care of. Here are some things for you to think about when you are away for vacation, illness, continuing education or what-have you.
1. Let your patients know of your plans ... Views: 1238
Recently I was reviewing transcripts from a training program I facilitated with a colleague on how to become a successful professional speaker – a six figure a year speaker. I had to smile when I read our recommendations. Not only are they spot on, they hold as true today as the day we hosted ... Views: 1448
Those people who are starting to explore internet Home Based Business opportunity and are currently struggling to get to their goal needs to develop a sound success mindset. This will enhance their view of the future and help them as they take on the task to become entrepreneurs of the new ... Views: 1263
You’re a passion-based entrepreneur, which means you’ve created a business you love, that feeds your soul, fuels your passion, and gives life to your purpose.
And for that business to be viable – to *really* make a difference – it – and you – needs to be profitable. What most entrepreneurs ... Views: 764
Small business owners and solo-preneurs often find themselves riding the Feast or Famine Roller Coaster. If you have been on this roller coaster yourself and would like to experience another ride in the Entrepreneurial Amusement Park, then I might suggest taking a ride on the Soul Train to ... Views: 1388
Any real estate investment deal worth doing should be able to withstand a little due diligence, and commercial properties are an excellent example of this. As first introduced in previous articles, examples of due diligence you’ll want to perform for your pending deals include:
·Property ... Views: 1628