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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMay 6, 20041 topic

The Art of Being Board

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. Sheâs very good at it. So good, in fact, that sheâs discovered one thing they donât talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachJun 9, 20041 topic

What Do Your Site Statistics Mean, Anyway?

The purpose of analyzing your web site statistics is to look for trends and to research the success level of your marketing campaigns. The numbers themselves can be misleading, as statistical packages count âhitsâ in different ways. If someone visits a page on your site doesnât mean that they read it completely.nnThe idea with web site statistics, then, is to look for trends. Instead of looking at the numbers a concrete items, look at them over time to see if theyâre

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMar 23, 20041 topic

How To Manage Success

Youâve struggled for years to get your small business off the ground. You planned, marketed, sold, schmoozed. You spent long hours with little rest. Then suddenly it comes: Success!nnDid you PLAN for success?nnSuccess brings with it another set of problems. Too much paperwork, too many client wanting products and services quickly, too many prospective clients tugging at your sleeves. Never enough time to sit back and create a strategy or direction for the future. But as you

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachApr 7, 20041 topic

Top Ten Website Mistakes

After being a website designer and user since 1996, I'm still seeing people make the same mistakes on their websites. Here's a list of the ones that will drive people away from your site and cause you to lose business (and your reputation as a professional business person).nn1. "Under construction" signs on your site. Websites are intended to be Living Documents. They are supposed to change and grow. Putting an "under construction" sign on your website marks you as an amateur

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachApr 13, 20041 topic

Do You Have Enough Clients To Survive?

When your business is offering a service, you have to determine how many clients you'll need in order to reach your goals. In the beginning, you neednât have a group of ready-made clients, but it helps if you have a good network of people whom you can approach, asking them to become clients.nnStart by making a list of your current clients, including clients to whom you give free services. From this list, estimate how many would be willing to pay for your product or service

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMay 6, 20041 topic

The Art of Being Board

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. Sheâs very good at it. So good, in fact, that sheâs discovered one thing they donât talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachSep 10, 20041 topic

How To Make The Most Out of a Business Networking Event

Youâre not alone. Most people are uncomfortable walking into a roomful of strangers. But networking at business events can help you grow your business, as well as allow you to do hands-on marketing research. Learning to mingle and to follow-up with business networking contacts is crucial to your self-employment success. The following techniques will assist you in connecting effectively with others.nnBefore the EventnnCome prepared to network by bringing business cards, a pe

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMay 6, 20041 topic

The Art of Being Board

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. Sheâs very good at it. So good, in fact, that sheâs discovered one thing they donât talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMay 6, 20041 topic

The Art of Being Board

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. Sheâs very good at it. So good, in fact, that sheâs discovered one thing they donât talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMay 6, 20041 topic

The Art of Being Board

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. Sheâs very good at it. So good, in fact, that sheâs discovered one thing they donât talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMay 6, 20041 topic

The Art of Being Board

A friend of mine is working towards enlightenment (an oxymoron, I know, but just follow the story here). She meditates every day, trying to clear her mind and be in the moment. Sheâs very good at it. So good, in fact, that sheâs discovered one thing they donât talk about much in spiritual studies: enlightenment is boring. Boring, that is, to our Western mind that gets engaged in the process of getting somewhere (enlightenment), then forgets that it is often the journey,

Primary topic: Spiritual Growth

Spiritual Growth

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachJul 21, 20041 topic

Why Small Businesses Fail (or Fail to Thrive)

Tammy, a skilled and gifted horticulturist, called me to discuss what she needed to know to start her own florist and landscaping business. She had been in the horticulture industry for 10 years and was incredibly skilled at working with flowers and plants â one of the best. She also had great design skills, as well as good customer service skills. But she had little business management experience and less self-employment experience. nnDiscovering why small businesses fail

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachJun 18, 20041 topic

How To Stop Spam (Especially If Youâre Already a Victim)

Spam. Those annoying, time-consuming emails that clog your Inbox and ruin your day. You wonder: How did it ever get so bad? While it's not possible to completely eliminate spam, there are quite a few things you CAN do about the problem to reduce your burden.nnSpam is defined as an unsolicited email trying to get you to buy something. In addition, it's email that tries to get you to give up something: your credit card number, social security number, login ID, etc., by pretendi

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachApr 21, 20041 topic

How to Create and Run a MasterMind Group

There is synergy of energy, commitment, and excitement that participants bring to a MasterMind Group. The beauty of MasterMind Groups is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect and compassion. MasterMind participants act as catalysts for growth, devilâs advocates and supportive colleagues.nnThe concept of the MasterMind Group was formally introduced by Napol

Primary topic: Empowerment

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachFeb 15, 20051 topic

How To Choose a Website Designer

When youâre self-employed, choosing a website designer is a crucial decision, as a good website can bring you more business and a bad one can drive away prospective customers. Below are some important things to consider when selecting a website designer for your new site or site redesign.nnWhat Types Of Websites Designers Are Out There? nnI don't think there is an "official" definition, so I'll give you MY definition:nnâ¢ A Website Designer helps you to determine the page

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachJun 3, 20041 topic

How To Choose a Hosting Company

There are hundreds, if not thousands, of hosting companies out there. They come in all price ranges, and with all kinds of bells and whistles. Here are some things you may want to look for in a hosting company, especially if your website is part of your overall marketing plan to sell products or services.nnâ¢ Money Back Guarantee - I put this first, because if you are unhappy with your hosting site, you'll want assurances that you'll get your money back.nnâ¢ 24/7 Customer T

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachApr 11, 20051 topic

Embarrassed To Discuss Your Prices? Seven Common Reasons We Canât Talk About Fees And How To Overcome Them

Last week, a wonderfully-skilled electrician installed a new light fixture for us. He was competent, courteous and efficient. He answered all our questions simply, with skill and eloquence. I was amazed, as you might imagine, when I asked him, âHow much do we owe you?â and his embarrassed reply was, âGee, is $50 okay?ânnWith the quality of work heâd done and the amount of time he put into it, I would have expected to pay double that amount. His resistance to naming

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachMar 19, 20041 topic

Six Reasons to Become Self-Employed in Your Retirement

So, youâre looking forward to being retired. Relaxing in the lawn chair, sipping iced tea, watching the clouds roll by. Lazy days of reading good books, traveling with family and friends, puttering around in the garden.nnWhat? Thatâs not the lifestyle you want? Good for you!nnMost retirees donât want a lazy lifestyle. Yes, theyâd like to scale-back a little, but doing the same thing day after day is boring. Many people start their own business after they retire. And w

Primary topic: Success Coaching

Success Coaching

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachJun 18, 20071 topic

Why Marketing Fails: The Silo Effect

When you think of a silo, you think of the kind that are found on farms, full of grain. Full grain, full harvest -- it sounds like a perfect metaphor of a successful business marketing campaign. nnSo how can a silo be a bad thing?n nThe Silo Effect in business refers to the lack of communication and cross-departmental support often found in large companies. Teams work only on their own goals, often ignoring the needs of others, and information (and customers) get lost in the

Primary topic: Business Coach and Business Coaching

Business Coach and Business Coaching

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachNov 16, 20041 topic

10 Things To Do When Business Slows Down Over The Holidays

Iâm sure youâve seen it happen every year: your business slows down during predictable times, like the summer vacation months or year-end holidays. For the self-employed who rely upon steady cash flow, this can be a disconcerting time. Should you just take a vacation until things naturally pick up again? Or should you try to find the needle-in-the-haystack business that might be out there during slow times?nnThis year, vow to be different! Instead of languishing in no-bus

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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By Karyn Greenstreet, Small Business CoachDec 21, 20051 topic

Are You a Jumper or a Planner?

There appears to be two types of small business owners: people who jump right into running their business and marketing their products and services with little or no planning, and those who plan a strategy -- and a service or product design -- before they ever dream of offering it to the public.nnIs one better than the other? Yes and no.nnPlanning often allows you the time to brainstorm and think through possible scenarios before you commit your time, energy and money into yo

Primary topic: Business Opportunities

Business Opportunities

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