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- Baby Boomer Women: Is Your Career Where You Want it to Be? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou go to school, you get your education, you get your experience and your working world should be in pretty good shape right? While that may be true for many of you I’ll bet my bottom dollar it’s not true for each of you. Would you like this to be true for you? Heck Yes! Why wouldn’t you? ...
Views: 1944(1 vote) - Boomer Women: Are You Being the Best You Can Be? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhen you look back at your life are you proud of who you are and what you have become? Are you the person you thought you would be? As a woman in your fifties or beyond you have had more than several decades as an adult. I am sure you had hopes and dreams, goals and plans. At least I hope you ...
Views: 1899 - Count the Ways to Start Planning for Your Summer or Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhat does planning for your summer vacation and planning for your retirement have to do with each other? I can just hear some of you saying “they have nothing to do with each other” and others saying “they have a LOT to do with each other.” What do you think? I have been working and ...
Views: 1820 - Boomer Women: 1 Mistake You Can Avoid in Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you know what that 1 mistake might be? Can you guess? Let me just say that it’s not as difficult as you might think. This mistake can be avoided if you just pay attention. Now I know that doesn’t sound as though that should be very difficult but you would be surprised! As a woman born ...
Views: 1784 - Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothFamily vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order ...
Views: 1682(1 vote) - The Health and Peace of Purging Your Business and Your Life - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2015 from Kim Kirmmse TothAs with any remodeling or moving you are in a position to make decisions for what to keep and what to purge. I have purged A LOT and ARC and Goodwill are very happy with me. That said, I have also saved some things. Closets were filled with prom dresses, ski jackets, other kinds of jackets ...
Views: 1642 - Boomer Women: Ready to Change Your DNA? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that ...
Views: 1618(2 votes) - Boomer Women: When Work Interferes with Your Life & How to Change it - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothHas your work ever interfered with your ‘other life?’ That ‘real’ life that does not include work, even if it’s work you love? What I mean is true leisure. Not thinking about, planning about or doing anything even close to work. I am talking especially for those of you entrepreneurial types. ...
Views: 1616(1 vote) - My Wish for All Boomer Women Is to Appreciate Who You Are - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothIsn't it grand being a woman? In all my decades of years I don't think I have ever wanted to be man. (Well, except when I am hiking or skiing) I think we are really special beings. I also believe we don't give ourselves enough credit when credit is due. And what do we say when someone ...
Views: 1604 - 5 Tips on How to be the Best Grandparent Ever! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothIsn’t it grand being a grandparent? You probably don’t want to be called Grandma or Grandpa because that would make you seem older than you believe you are. You’ve probably come up with some clever name for yourself, which is great. But do you want to know how to be the cleverest grandparent of ...
Views: 1603 - Boomer with Children: How does your Garden Grow? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothRemember when your kids were little and you thought they would never grow up? You felt like you were going to be tying sneakers forever, going to parent/teacher conferences and endless soccer tournaments till you were old and gray. Well, you are older…maybe gray…maybe not. But, they really ...
Views: 1581(1 vote) - Affluent Boomer Women in this New Environment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you believe you are financially comfortable? Possibly more than comfortable? You were able to work less or not work at all while you raised families or cared for an aging parent. That was then, this is now. This is the New Environment. You may not realize it but 78% of the job lay offs ...
Views: 1546(2 votes) - 3 Secret Ways to Increase Your Credibility With Potential Clients - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou're new to building your business. You have been in business for some time now but you don't have as many clients as you wish. Either way one of the tricks is to figure what the missing piece is. Where is the disconnect? Is it the marketing? Is your niche not tight enough? Does your ...
Views: 1516 - Retirement Jobs: How is Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothAlways the feisty ones, you boomers aren’t going to let the economy slow you down! If you have retired already or have been laid off you may have a desire to get back into the employment seen. Well, hate to tell you this, but that may be easier said than done. So what? You’re resilient and ...
Views: 1508(3 votes) - Be Honest. How Much Money Will You Have to Retire On When You Stop Working? - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Kim Kirmmse TothI wonder how many of you even know. I'll bet a lot of you don't know. Or you kind of know but not really. It's vitally important for you to know. For some of you, if you have a more 'elaborate' retirement planned (lots of travel etc) you will need more than someone who has very simple ...
Views: 1484 - Boomer Women: Have You Had That Crucial Conversation With Your Husband Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe answer is probably a resounding “No.” Or maybe you’re not even sure what that Crucial Conversation is. This conversation is about how you are going to live the rest of your lives together as a couple. On one hand, this may sound pretty simple but when you really dig in and start talking, ...
Views: 1463(1 vote) - 5 Ideas for Starting the New Year Out Feeling Refreshed - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI had some real plans for how to spend my less busy time during the holidays. From December 19th to January 1st I only had 1 client each week. Wow. Certainly different than my usual week! Here are some of the things I accomplished and feel really good about. If any of these actions look like ...
Views: 1456(1 vote) - Boomer Women: Are You Rethinking Your Retirement Date? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothIf so, you are certainly not alone. Also, women are more apt to extend this date then men. Women earning $75,000.00 or more have a six out of ten chance of delaying retirement. Those are high numbers and now there is even a term for this. If you are one of the six, you are part of the ...
Views: 1436(2 votes) - Can I Really Get 3 Clients in 30 Days? Yes, You Can! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothYes, this is possible but you have to take the right steps and do them in order. Now, you could probably do those out of order and do okay, but why settle for okay? Do you know who your Ideal Client is? When you are asked that scary question of “What do you do?” do you have a good, solid ...
Views: 1423 - 5 Ways to Use the Summer Slump to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothIt's summer. It's hot. People are on vacation it seems all the time. No one is signing up for your teleclasses or any other of the wonderful things you are offering. How are you supposed to grow your business at this rate? Well, maybe there are other things you can do instead of feeling badly ...
Views: 1420(2 votes) - How important is an Ethical Will to Boomer Women? Very. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothEthical Wills have been around for many generations but seem to be regaining their strength. That may be simply because many of you are getting to the stage in life where you begin thinking about what you are passing along to your children or other loved ones. Another term for Ethical Wills ...
Views: 1418(4 votes) - Are You Fearful of Your Finances in Your Retirement Years? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothSadly, most women will answer 'yes'. That said, you have more control over your financial situation than you probably think. And if you don't think you have any control then it's time to be proactive and take some action. This is your life. This is your future. I know how easy it is to be ...
Views: 1411 - Boomer Women: Ready for an Active Vacation? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you even know what an Active Vacation is? Let’s just say it’s the opposite of sitting on the beach with a book in one hand and an umbrella drink in the other. Not that this isn’t desirable at times, but more and more boomers want more action than that. Assuming you are a health-minded ...
Views: 1385 - 7 Secrets to Designing a Simpler Business for Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI have this phenomenon that has been going around in my head and heart for the last few months. I want my business to be simpler. As may be true for you, I have been through stages in my business where I have been too stressed, too overwhelmed and too exhausted. I was working too hard and ...
Views: 1348(1 vote) - 3 Secrets to Networking Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothNetworking is a requirement if you have your own business. I mean, it's not a law in the legal sense, but it almost should be. Here is Secret #1: Be consistent. Your networking needs to be consistent. That means you have several groups that you attend on a regular basis. It may be ...
Views: 1346 - Is Summer Almost to a Close? - by Submitted on Sep 18, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothIt hardly seems possible that it's almost mid-September. I don't think I really was paying much attention until all the stores are selling school supplies, and then I took notice. School? Already? Yup, our street will be really quiet with all the kiddos back in class. That also means ...
Views: 1332 - Are You Prepared for Your Retirement? Most of You Aren't - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI read a lot about the lives of women after 50. Being one myself and even though I am a business coach, clearly there are other things going on for us. One of them is our retirement. It's frightening out there and most women do not feel confident. How are you going to support yourself in your ...
Views: 1311 - Business Startup Basics: What Do You Really Need to Get Started in Your On-Line Business? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothMy motto is Simple & Elegant and I try to run my business that way, as well as my life. It can be very frightening starting an on-line coaching business, or any business for that matter. But please don't let that get in your way. Sure, there are steps you need to take but if you do them one ...
Views: 1306 - 5 East Ways to Have a Positive Relationship With Money - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothHave you ever noticed how uncomfortable some people get when the subject of money is brought up? Probably one of the most awkward questions you could ask someone is "How much money do you make?" At least that was how I was raised. You just didn't talk about it. It was rude. It was a secret ...
Views: 1305(1 vote) - Creating Titles That Sell Your Products and Programs - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothPoor titles will keep you poor. Now, that's a pretty powerful statement isn't it? It really doesn't matter how good you are, the first thing that people read or hear is your title. It will immediately get them to click to get more information or they will simply delete. You might have the ...
Views: 1295 - 2 Designs for Adding Virtual Retreat Days to Your Business to Help Your Business Soar! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothA Virtual Retreat is a vehicle for helping your business reach new financial gains. I have done many and just love the ease and the transformations that can occur in a short period of time, as well as generating income. These VIP Days are wonderful when people don't want to travel due to ...
Views: 1285 - Do You Love Your Home Office? - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothHow would you describe your home office? Neat, tidy and organized? Chaos? I can honestly say my home office is often less than stellar. It's a project I am working on as I write this to you. I don't care how long this takes me; I am going to create my home office to be a place I really want ...
Views: 1260 - Are You a Competitor or a Collaborator? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhen I was growing up as a child and adolescent I was pretty competitive. I was a gymnast, a swimmer and snow skier and water skier. We were in teams of course, but individually we were competitive. As a team we collaborated. My own daughters grew up the same way with soccer, tennis, swim ...
Views: 1250 - Do You Avoid Going to Networking Events Even Though You Know You Should? - by Submitted on Aug 03, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothIf this is you, you are certainly not alone. I am an extrovert and I don't relish the thought of networking events either! I love being around lots of people, but networking is like a party with a purpose. The purpose is to meet new people or connect with those you already know. You might go ...
Views: 1248 - 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Own Online Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have probably heard the statistics and they aren't pretty. If you read the numbers that the U.S. Government Small Business Administration's website states it says that 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. You might have come out of another employment situation and are ...
Views: 1239 - Holiday Success: Starting Out With Family - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhat is your tradition for family meals during the holidays? Do you have one? I bring this up because, as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker for 23 years in private practice, I've heard it all: from great times to grim times. When you think of gathering everyone together, do you cringe? I am ...
Views: 1238 - A Successful Business Strategy: There Are No Competitors Only Partners - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothDoes that sound pie in the sky to you? Does that make me sound like I don't live in the real world of business? Trust me I do, after 25 years of working for myself, this has become more and more clear to me. Even as a therapist in private practice, it was a competitive world. In the world ...
Views: 1237 - How Successful Are Your Habits? - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothHow are you at setting goals for yourself? You all know how important goal setting is. At least I assume you do! But there is one part in that you set goals for yourself, personal and professional. And then there is that other piece which is the tough part and that is following through and ...
Views: 1231 - Pushing Through When Staying Stuck Seems So Much Easier - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothI know you can't be a woman 'of a certain age' which is who I generally write for, and have never been stuck. This can be a time when you were stuck in your life or stuck in your business. Even the word 'stuck' has that 'uck' factor. Yuck. Muck. It happens to everyone. I don't know a person in ...
Views: 1227 - How Networking Savvy Are You? - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou all know that networking is an extremely important part of owning your own business. That said, it doesn't mean you relish the thought of doing so. It means getting dressed and looking nice so you make a good impression on people. You have maybe 10 seconds to make an impression and if ...
Views: 1226 - Why Should You Care About Your Financial Future? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhy? -Because you need to. -Because the statistics are very grim, very scary. -You live 5 years on average, longer than men. -You make less money than men, overall. -You are much more likely to be poor. -Most of the residents in nursing homes are women. I know you have heard ...
Views: 1221 - As a Women Business Owner, Where Did You Get Your Gumption? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothCourage, guts, nerve, bravery, common sense, good sense, horse sense. That is what I get when I put my mouse over the word 'gumption' and right click. Do you have gumption? How did you get it? I have no doubt that you have gumption. You would have to have it if you own your own business. ...
Views: 1215 - When Life Simply Happens - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothNone of us goes through life without any grief or loss. And it can stop us in our tracks when it does happen. And death is a part of the Circle of Life, so why is it so hard? For me, even though my husband had been so very sick for so many years, it still comes almost as a shock. While he was ...
Views: 1208 - Get Your Year in Gear for 2013: Without Killing Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothI know that sounds a bit dramatic but I know sometimes its daunting to look into next year. Or maybe it seems daunting every year! You always hear people say how important the planning is for the upcoming year but then it looks so huge in front of you sometimes. How can I plan out 12 months? ...
Views: 1207 - When Is a Good Time to Ramp Up Your On-Line Business and Your Life? - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothIs there ever a bad time? I don't think so. And I also believe that if you ramp up your business your life will change and if you ramp up your life, your business with change. I really don't believe you can separate the two but for now I want to focus on your business. It's the change of ...
Views: 1206 - The Joys of Aging Positively - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe good news is you are around long enough to be aging! (As 'they' say, it beats the alternative.) As I age I notice older people around me and how they live their lives, and it's fascinating! Some of you live your life to its fullest, some of you act older than you need to and sadly, ...
Views: 1203 - Can You Really Build Your Business Around Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothCan you really build your business around your life? I believe you can. Do you believe that? You hear that all the time but is it really a reality? It depends, of course, on many things. Do you work for someone else? If you do, and most of all do at some point, usually in the beginning of our ...
Views: 1198(2 votes) - 3 Steps for Gracefully and Elegantly Establishing Boundaries in Your Business - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI hear many times from entrepreneurs that they feel like their clients are running their business that they feel like they are at their beck and call. This certainly can happen when you are new in business but it also happens to seasoned business women. I believe this affects us women more than ...
Views: 1194 - What To Do When There Is Too Much To Do - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothIt seems like I have been in this situation too much lately. I know it's a seasonal thing often times. At the same time, it has felt like for the last few months or so I have been spinning, spinning and spinning some more. This is not to be whining. After all, it's what I have set up for myself. ...
Views: 1193 - Teleseminars to Products: Made Easy - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothIf you haven't added teleseminars to your business yet, I think it's time that you do! They are easy to add to your existing business or if you are already doing them you can take them in a different direction, create products from them and much more. One of the best parts about Teleseminars ...
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