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- God's unconditional love - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2010 from Robin HardyI was watching the news for the Los Angeles area the other day and was really struck by the stories and their negative spin. I know there are positive things happening in Los Angeles however all we see are the horrible things people are doing to each other from killing family members to ...
Views: 1257 - Giving it to God verses giving it to the universe - by Submitted on Jan 22, 2010 from Robin HardyRecently when scheduling a guest for my radio show I had a comment regarding God. I told the guest that I was excited to see that she brings the book of Titus to her business; it is the inspiration for her. Her response to me was I never know what to say to folks in Los Angeles with all the ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Christians and business is there a connection? - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2010 from Robin HardyRecently on FaceBook there was a question posted regarding Christians and their postings. The writer asked if it was inappropriate for a Christian business owner to post scripture or even offer prayer on FaceBook, wasn’t that taking it too far? My response to her was “If we are willing to ...
Views: 1176(4 votes) - Creating a successful RoadMap for 2010! - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Robin HardyLaunching into a new year is always exciting as we plan our resolutions and move forward with excitement. However, only 8% of those that make resolutions actually keep them, ouch! So how can you as a start-up business owner/entrepreneur plan for 2010 and stick to it or keep focused? It is ...
Views: 1125 - A reason to celebrate. - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2009 from Robin HardyWith only a few days left till Christmas morning springs itself upon us with all the giggles, excitement and love; many may be trying to figure out how to get the enormous lists of toys the children are wanting. Isn’t it funny how when I was a kid we asked for one toy maybe two, for me usually ...
Views: 1160 - Choosing the right business…Part 2 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Robin HardyChoosing the right business… Part 2 “Start your own business from scratch.” Where do you begin when starting a business by scratch or your own ideas? The process may seem overwhelming however, once laid out it is a simple process. There are a few questions to ask yourself when launching ...
Views: 1219(2 votes) - Choosing the right business…Part 1 - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Robin HardyChoosing the right business… Part 1 “Choosing a direct sales business” You are ready to launch into the journey of entrepreneurialism whether it is as an intentional or accidental entrepreneur, now what? How do you choose which business to start? There are so many options available for ...
Views: 1199(2 votes) - 25 Tips for the Entrepreneur that will keep you on the right path… - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Robin HardyIt’s Your Life! 25 Tips for the Entrepreneur that will keep you on the right path… 1. Take 30 minutes a day to move! Smile while you move it is the best natural anti-depressant available (endurance, health, focus). 2. Take 10 minutes a day sit in silence; no phones, no computer ...
Views: 1198 - Business 101: Should I Blog as a Business Owner? - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2009 from Robin HardyThe word blog is a conflation of two words: Web and log. It contains in its four letters a concise and accurate self-description: it is a log of thoughts and writing posted publicly on the World Wide Web. Often times we are hearing the question of, Should I be blogging as a business owner? Why ...
Views: 1453(3 votes) - Business 101: What Do I Need to Start My Own? - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2009 from Robin HardyStarting your own business today is much easier than it was say 10 years ago. It used to be all about physical location, in some case today it is still location. However, most of us can start a business right from the comfort of our living rooms. With the invention of the World Wide Web we ...
Views: 1161(2 votes) - Business 101: What is Social Media Marketing & Why do I need it? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Robin HardySMM (Social Media Marketing) is a huge arena of amazing tools that seem to grow and expand every moment. SMM is the hottest new way to market yourself and gain the much desired exposure to potential new clients. The amazing part of using SMM is the cost factor, SMM is virtually free to ...
Views: 1299 - Business 101: Is it Really a Good Time to Start a Business? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Robin HardyI stand here to say it is a phenomenal time to start a business! Let’s take a look at history and the companies that said yes and launched a business during tough economic times. Did you know that 16 of the 30 companies that make up the Dow industrial average were started during a recession or ...
Views: 1332 - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today, Reason #8 Self-Sabatoge - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Robin HardySabotage; as defined in the dictionary is any undermining of a cause. "You can't do that!" "That's way too difficult!" "If you try, you'll probably just fail anyway." These statements sound as if they're coming from someone with a cruel mission to destroy self-confidence. Unfortunately, we ...
Views: 1179 - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today, Reason #7 Laziness - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Robin HardyWe have exposed 6 of the most common reasons we have heard recently on why people will not start a business today, reason #7 is a very blunt one, laziness! The case of the why bothers, why should I do anything or who cares. Some people have tried to use every excuse under the moon to not do ...
Views: 1275(1 vote) - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today, Reason #6 Lack of Information - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2009 from Robin HardyLack of information is another top reason people don’t start a business today. Many may not be sure where to start while others may have had a business failure in the past and do not want to go there again. The other option is a family member may have lost a business as well do to lack of ...
Views: 1222(1 vote) - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today...Reason #5…Too much Competition! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyHave you ever used this as a reason not to build a business of your own…There’s too much competition for what I do? Interesting reason for not moving forward, this one really borders on an excuse if you ask me. If you have used this as your reason not to start your own business let me ask ...
Views: 1336 - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today...Reason #4…I Don’t Have Any Support! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyYou have come up with a fantastic new business idea and you are ready to launch forward onto an amazing new journey, then all of a sudden you hit the breaks and come to a complete stand still. What happened you say to yourself as you look around and see nothing but the dust cloud you created by ...
Views: 1147 - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today...Reason #3…Security - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyContinuing to explore the challenges holding people back from launching their own business takes us to the topic of security. We want to know it will be okay, we will be safe and taken care of so we cling onto the JOB (J=Just, O=Over, B=Broke) hoping it will provide our security ...
Views: 1197 - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today...Reason #2…But….Money?? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyYou’ve been sitting at your desk worrying if your job is secure. You’ve been sitting at your desk dreaming about starting a business. You wake up wondering what it would be like to work in my PJ’s. So what is stopping you from exploring this what if? I can’t start a business I don’t have ...
Views: 1207 - Why People Do Not Start a Business Today...Reason #1…But…I am afraid!! - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyThe top, number one reason individuals do not start a business is fear. As humans we are afraid of the unknown, we are afraid of failing, we are in some cases afraid of success. Fear is a very powerful emotion/feeling that can leave a person paralyzed, unable to move forward and at the same ...
Views: 1187 - The New 4 Letter Word… - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Robin HardyA new word has emerged that we will coin as “The New 4 Letter Word”! This 4 letter word can belittle someone; while at the same time give the user of the word an imaginary since of power. We have found that generally when this word is used it is meant to make the user feel better about ...
Views: 1475 - Part 2 of Exploring some Start-Up Business options… - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Robin HardyNow that we have explored the why & what of these top 10 top buys…Hot Products…Must Have Products that consumers are buying even during a recession, let’s take a look at ways you can generate income from each one: Chocolate *Sign up for a MLM/Direct Sales that carries chocolate. *Create a ...
Views: 1135 - Part 1: Exploring some Start-Up Business options… - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2009 from Robin HardyYou are ready to start your Plan B, what might be good directions to begin searching for the right start-up for you? Today we will explore the top 10, top buys…Hot Products…Must Have Products that consumers are buying even during a recession. The hottest products according to a recent article ...
Views: 1454 - Beware of the Opportunist! - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Robin HardyWhat an interesting time we are all living in today, with so much happening around us we find the “opportunist” also popping their head into our lives. As you consider the amazing journey to becoming an entrepreneur you also must be aware of the opportunists that will emerge with the next best ...
Views: 2377(1 vote) - Do You Have a Plan B? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2009 from Robin HardyWhat is a Plan B? A Plan B is the answer when your life is not heading in the direction you wanted to head, Plan B is when you have been searching for a job for over a year and nothing has happened. So have you considered your Plan B? So many have been struggling to find a job since they ...
Views: 1435 - Social Media Marketing & the Start-up Business - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2009 from Robin HardyThe start-up business needs to get the word out on what they do as quickly as possible so in today’s market we have to explore tools that will expedite our efforts and reduce our cost. We are finding today that the traditional style of marketing in print media is rapidly fading into the sunset. ...
Views: 1562(1 vote) - Why Should I Build a Business? - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyA question asked so many times is, why should I build a business? Isn't it safer to work for someone else at least I always get a paycheck? What about benefits? All of these are good questions, however if you stay in the question mode constantly analyzing the decision you will never move ...
Views: 1209 - Getting Caught in the Web: The Start-up Business & The Internet Part 2 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyGetting linked on other websites to move your Google/Search Engine ranking is really simple. This is probably the best tool for all start-up businesses today, because it costs you nothing except a little time. I know it is hard to believe that you can gain exposure at no dollar cost to you! ...
Views: 1196 - Getting Caught in the Web: The Start-up Business & The Internet Part 1 - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyA question was asked the other day regarding the value of a presence on the internet, “Is it really worth building a website for a small business with all the competition?” YES!!! The numbers as of late are 90% of the world (perhaps more today) search the internet for what they need as a first ...
Views: 1191 - Declare Your Independence - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2009 from Robin HardyHave you ever considered starting your own business as a way to declare your independence from the bondage of relying on another person to create your income? I love the fact as a new business owner you are declaring your independence! So in the spirit of celebrating Independence Day, the 4th ...
Views: 1677(2 votes) - Miracles Do Happen Today… - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Robin HardyI was tossing around a topic to write on today, some great ideas came to mind, and then I received an email that redirected my focus. The featured article in her newsletter is entitled “Forget About Miracles” with an opening line of “Whatever the case may be, you can stop praying for a miracle. ...
Views: 1143 - I Can Only Imagine… - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Robin HardyI sat here today looking at the amazing beauty out my back door, the trees, the birds and so much more wondering how we got here. How did we get to a place where each day is filled with so much stress, fear and doubt of the unknown? Did we unconsciously choose our destination; did we knowingly ...
Views: 843 - A Cure For Worry; Faith - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2009 from Robin HardySuch a time as today when around every corner appears fear and worry, what can someone do? The question coming through loudly is; how can I overcome this issue of fear and worry? Then you hear the self-blame of what did I do wrong? In a country so rich in resources it is shocking to see where ...
Views: 1143 - Inspired Movement - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2009 from Robin HardyWow, almost 2 weeks into 2009...are you moving forward? I just finished speaking at the Crystal Cathedral this past weekend and what a rush of joy as I presented Victorious Warrior or Wounded Victim. A message that has moved people into inspired movement forward. We can not change what has ...
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