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***Confidence is Critical to Entrepreneurial Success; How is it Created?***Maximize Focus and Maximize Your Business Growth***Sales Before Coaching – The Critical Order of Success- Five Ways To Motivate Your Guitar Students To Practice More - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Tom HessWhat do you think is the most important skill your guitar students have to learn from you in order to become excellent musicians as fast as possible? Think it’s guitar soloing? Maybe it’s songwriting? Perhaps it’s aural skills? Or is it improvising? Here is the answer you ...
Views: 1625 - Focus on the Easy Money - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to have a bad habit of creating new ways to generate money every month. None of my new offerings had earth-shattering results, but that didn't stop me from trying to reinvent the wheel. Apparently, I didn't notice my pattern of working hard for little ROI. If you think you may be in a ...
Views: 1548 - Worst Habit That TAKES Away from Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2016 from Maria HebdaOne of the worst habits to have as a solopreneur is letting your inbox take control. As solopreneurs, it’s very easy to become a work-a-holic, not feeling your work is ever done and giving a great deal of time to your email can only add to your stress level without even realizing ...
Views: 1155 - 3 Mistakes Coaches Make When Designing Their Signature Programs - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2016 from ling wongHaving a signature program doesn't mean you'll build a successful coaching business. But not having one means you don't have something to sell and when you don't have something to sell, you don't have a business. If you're ready to have a coaching business that is fulfilling and satisfying, ...
Views: 1214 - 5 Things to Know About Market Research - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2016 from Maria HebdaOffering your career services and products based on what you “think” your clients or potential clients may want is cutting back on the amount of business you could be doing. To start off 2016 on a strong note, below are 5 Quick Tips when it comes to market research and attracting ideal ...
Views: 1303 - What Free Stuff Does for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 31, 2015 from Maria HebdaI haven’t met anyone who doesn’t like free stuff. Offering something for nothing does have its benefits. As a small business owner, are you taking advantage of this opportunity? I’m not saying give away all that you know but rather just a free “taste” of your expertise. How you give it away ...
Views: 1174 - Year End Wrap Up - by Submitted on Dec 29, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniThe end of the year can either be one of the most relaxing times or it can be hectic. Sometimes it’s a little of both. Preparation for the holidays and travel are only a part of the year-end priorities. The end of the year is a good time for reflection on what has been and what you’d like to ...
Views: 1557 - Ultimate Cheat Sheet on Your Inner Game - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Maria HebdaYou’ve been running your business for a few years now and you know you do a great job at meeting the needs of your clients whether it’s career coaching or resume writing, possibly both. Your clients tell you so. Perhaps you’ve been thinking about raising your prices, adding more to your ...
Views: 1219 - Three Business Credit Myths Debunked - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Kim CarpentierA lot of people don't understand the consumer credit system, and many more don’t understand the business credit system. Today I’m going to cover a couple of common business credit myths, and explain the truth that can be learned from them. • Myth #1: Business Credit is Just Like Personal ...
Views: 1129 - The True Costs of Bad Credit! - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2015 from Kim CarpentierBad credit can cost you thousands of dollars a year in excessive interest charges. The difference between living life and struggling to survive is based completely on credit quality. Let’s look at a car as a simple example. Most people in today’s society need a vehicle to get around. A ...
Views: 1197 - 5 Things Your Competitors Know About Email Newsletter - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Maria HebdaSo what’s the big deal or why bother with publishing an email newsletter (aka ezine)? Because your competitors know and understand the value of staying connected and being top-of-mind! Here are the Top 5 reasons why I suggest that you do: 1. It allows you to stay in touch with your clients ...
Views: 1295 - Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone = Business Success - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2015 from Maria HebdaAs an introvert and shy person, stepping out of my comfort zone is a challenge for me. However, as a business owner I know I have to overcome this challenge if I want to expand my reach and grow my business. Although not easy, I'm doing it. :) Stepping out of your comfort zone allows you to ...
Views: 1290 - 3 Things to Make the Most of Your Social Networking - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2015 from Maria HebdaNetworking online or social networking isn't all that different from traditional business networking such as your local Business Network International (BNI) Chapter, local Chamber of Commerce, service groups, or professional networking organizations. Just like with traditional face-to-face ...
Views: 1142 - Lessons From a Surprisingly Effective Email Newsletter - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2015 from ling wongLast week I sent out a newsletter of a very personal and vulnerable nature. I wrote it not because some email marketing best practice says so. I wrote it because I HAD to. Life is too short to have a message bottled up inside. In fact, I might have broken every single “rule”… No “5 simple ...
Views: 1036 - Some Advantages of Business Credit! - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Kim CarpentierIf you are like most small business owners, growing your business is both hurting your personal credit and draining your resources that can be used for your personal expenses. According to a study done by the SBA, 92% of all business loan applications are done based solely on the merit of the ...
Views: 1167 - What's going to be different this year? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniDo you ever catch yourself whining like a five-year-old about your business rather than shining like a rockstar CEO? We all whine, and it usually feels justified. After all, we're simply stating the truth about the reality of our finances, overwhelm and how so-and-so ticked us ...
Views: 1356 - Invest in Yourself without Going Broke - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Maria HebdaInvesting in yourself IS investing in your business and should be viewed as a business strategy. Unfortunately, many business owners pass up professional development because their bank account can’t support that expense right now. How you show up in your business and the impression you leave ...
Views: 1104 - Why Your Business Coach Wants You to Learn Self-Regulation - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinSelf-regulation is your ability to keep your impulses and disruptive emotions in check, and also to think before doing something. It is also one of the 5 elements of emotional intelligence (recognizing your emotions, managing your emotions, understanding other people's emotions, motivating ...
Views: 1335 - 7 Steps to High Paying Clients - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniMany entrepreneurs dream of doing what they love and getting highly paid for it. Not me. I was so off-my-rocker excited about the process of coaching that I left my first coaches training session and went directly to educating people on the power of coaching. I probably seemed like a newbie ...
Views: 1459 - Even Small Business Owners Should Utilize Receivables Financing - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Kim CarpentierA Receivables Financing or "invoice factoring" is a great way for a business to get money. Accounts receivable financing is not a loan; it's an advance against client invoices. These are a great funding option as they provide an immediate advance of cash to you leveraging your outstanding ...
Views: 1118 - A Different Set of Eyes to View Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniThere’s a very good chance you know the value of getting new perspectives on how to grow your business. And you probably understand the value of getting feedback about how to improve your business from someone on the outside. But there is one set of eyes that you may not be fully ...
Views: 1505 - A Few Words About Vendor Credit - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2015 from Kim CarpentierVendor credit is a very useful type of unsecured credit for businesses, both for managing cash flow and for building credit. Most vendor credit accounts have terms of 7, 10, 15, or 30 days. Some longer terms do exist, and there are even revolving vendor credit accounts, that don’t have to be ...
Views: 1178 - When Did You Stop Singing? It's time to open your mouth and be heard. - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2015 from Jaynine HowardWhen Did You Stop Singing? It is time to open your mouth and be heard. There are three types of people singing at church. There are those that open the hymnal and move their lips, but no noise comes out of their mouth. There are those that sing beautifully and those that can’t carry a tune but ...
Views: 1735 - Local Business Marketing Strategy - Build a Loyal Social Following with Google+ - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2015 from David CarletonGoogle+ (called “Google Plus”) is Google’s social networking site. It is currently the 2nd largest social networking site (Facebook is #1), which makes it an essential component for online marketing. With hundreds of millions of user accounts, Google+ is growing quite impressively not only as ...
Views: 954 - The One Percent Rule that can Make or Break your Entire Business Model - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniBusiness owners have three modes they gravitate toward: A. Creative maniac B. Implementing the cool new strategy C. Overwhelm (which can manifest as stress, denial, checking out, boredom) Sure, there are some other modes, but these are where you’ll tend to play the most. No mode is ...
Views: 1434 - Three Business Credit Myths Debunked - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2015 from Kim CarpentierObtaining credit for your business with no personal credit check and no personal guaranty is very appealing. One might say this is the holy grail of owning a business, being able to obtain massive amount of funding using the business itself as collateral. There are many steps to building an ...
Views: 977 - How to: Apply for a Business Loan - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Advance SmartHow to: Apply for a Business Loan In the scrutinized world of business loans cost to the applying business owner is heavily weighed on risk. The riskier the loan looks to a lender the less chance an applicant has at getting approved and the cost is higher. Aside from filling out an ...
Views: 1229 - Customers falling at the last hurdle? Here’s why… - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2015 from Gina HutchingsHow many of you abandon shopping carts online? How many of your customers fail to make a purchase? You may think it is only a small proportion of your audience, after all why commit to placing things in a basket if you have no intention of buying? Shockingly that proportion is actually estimated ...
Views: 1287 - Business Coaching: Negative Effects of Not Investing in Employee Training - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinTraining employees definitely costs time, money, and other company resources. In most cases, a third party is even necessary to provide job training to employees, which results to additional costs, unbilled hours, as well as missed time. Many employers often hesitate to spend on training ...
Views: 1478 - Entrepreneurial Drama - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI knew that it might unfold this way, but I prayed it wouldn’t. A sixteen year old at my gym was arrested for allegedly murdering his family. I knew all the details long before they were released to the press, even though I didn’t know him personally. I struggled with all the negative ...
Views: 1430 - How to Plan Your Business Like an Expert - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2015 from Lisa SasevichRecently, a member of my Sales Authenticity and Success Mastermind asked me about my planning process. How do I decide what my business priorities will be? What mindset do I employ? Since fall is the perfect time for you to start planning your own six- or seven-figure business for the coming ...
Views: 1396 - The Current Business Climate in 2015 - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Charles KnoxSellers of businesses often ask me how the business climate is in 2015. How is it? It couldn't be better right now. With an average of less than 180 days to closing (the lowest since the Great Recession), there is demand for almost every kind of business and service you can imagine. Can it ...
Views: 766 - A Value Based Business Model - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI had mastered a bad habit in my relationship. This particular practice was born out of the desire to keep peace in my house. It finally occurred to me that the thing I was doing to keep peace, actually kept me away from it. WHOA! In my quest to create flow in my relationship I would often ...
Views: 1293 - Business Loan Brokers vs Business Loan Lenders - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2015 from Advance SmartMany business owning merchants have asked us this question and the answer is simple. Using a business loan broker is far better than going direct to a lender because you get the best deal using a broker no matter what the industry is. When you buy airline tickets chances are you bought them ...
Views: 915(1 vote) - "Work hard, play hard" is SO last year... - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2015 from Roopal BadhekaOr maybe even last decade. But still the illusion of that adage has lasting effects…and not the good kind. We wear it like a badge of honor….but is that really our goal? To strive for “working so hard,” that it is at all costs?? Isn’t balance what we are really after? Balance ...
Views: 701 - 3 Misconceptions About Niche and How To Reframe Them - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2015 from ling wongThe common perception of “niche” lacks the fluidity and adaptability essential for long-term fulfillment through business. With the premise of niche being an anchor to our community through our business, let’s reframe our perception of “niching” from some disconnected marketing exercise to a ...
Views: 1287 - 3 Top Tools to Use for Your Presentations - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2015 from Lisa SasevichToday I’m going to give you a taste of the secret sauce of our Speak-to-Sell Formula, and that is seeding. Like the best sauces, seeding is evenly spread throughout our formula, and, when it comes to speaking and/or selling, it’s one of the things that sets our formula apart from anything ...
Views: 1295 - Overwhelm is just a Symptom - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniFor more than a few years, I’ve been a slave to email. I was very aware of it and sought help. I got some relief, but email still felt like it was cracking its whip on me. By the way, if you’ve got the email thing down, I don’t want to hear about all the different strategies I can use to ...
Views: 1459 - Mindset Secret to Content that Connects & Converts - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from ling wongWriting is a final expression of our WHY, of what we stand for, of what we want to be known for. So we can turn the Truth inside of us into communication others can relate and resonate. Content that converts is supported by the energy and inevitability of authentically voicing our beliefs ...
Views: 1255 - Why it's time to Stop Improvising when you Speak on Stage - by Submitted on Sep 15, 2015 from Lisa SasevichDuring a presentation a long-time client of mine felt inspired to share more of her personal story than she ever had before—and significantly longer than I recommend in my Speak-to-Sell Signature Talk Formula. Although it felt right to her at the time, and she got her best conversion ever, ...
Views: 1218 - Spending for a Career Coaching Program Is a Valuable Investment for Your Career - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2015 from Cecile PeterkinAccording to a saying, “Sometimes you need to spend money in order to make money.” This is true, especially for business people, but it’s not only them who should invest to make profits. This saying applies to your career as well. In order for you to move up or advance in your career, then ...
Views: 1345 - Measures of Success - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Ulrike Berzau MM, MHS, PT, FACHE, www.UlrikeBerzau.comMoney is not the only Measure of Success Considering money as the only success measure can be very discouraging, especially when we start a business or new venture, join a networking marketing company, or go through changes and business expansions. When I hear the frustrations from my clients ...
Views: 1342 - Turn Fear into Profits - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI missed a huge opportunity for learning back in 1999, because I was so busy trying to "get it right". And that missed opportunity taught me how to turn my fears about business and leadership into courage and powerful actions. I signed up for a leadership course that was a year-long process ...
Views: 1241 - Guest Speakers and Your Telesummit - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Lisa SasevichA telesummit is primarily a list-building event, where a host interviews a collection of experts on a specific topic over a designated period of time, while a virtual audience tunes in for free. While most telesummits end up being a huge win-win-win for the listeners, the guest experts and ...
Views: 2218 - The Biggest Reason That Separates Great Guitar Players From Mediocre Guitar Players - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2015 from Tom HessWhat do you think separates great guitarists from average guitarists? Hint: It has nothing to with guitar technique or the amount of time your practice each day. In fact, the answer is so simple you have probably overlooked it: The Secret To Becoming A Great Guitarist It is commonly ...
Views: 2083 - *10* Simple Yet Highly Productive Attitudes of Self Made Millionaires - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2015 from John Di LemmeJohn Di Lemme I will be teaching from my book, the *31* Attitudes of Self-Made Millionaires. To follow along with the teaching, go to www.LifestyleFreedomClub.com/31attitudes and grab a copy of the book for FREE plus receive the audio book as a Bonus. Attitude #1 - Forward Moving: ...
Views: 1435 - More Alive Than Ever - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2015 from Jeanna GabelliniI love a good game of “Truth or Dare.” It’s scary and yet thrilling. Daring my clients to do something they want, but are scared to do is a common practice. Sometimes, all you need is someone to ask you to step up to the plate, and you will. You need a little nudge … somebody to care enough ...
Views: 1282 - A Challenge Every Coach Faces… and what to do about it - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from ling wongAs coaches and mentors, how much are we "diagnosing" our clients' problems through the lens of the tools/skills we possess? And by doing so, while we are offering a solution, are we in a way limiting our clients’ possibilities? When I was working on my Sacred Money Archetype Coach ...
Views: 996 - Are You Giving Your Future Away? - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2015 from Lucas ThomasHow to Build Your Life as a Business You, whether you like it or not, are a business. As a capitalist in a capitalist society, you must accept this one simple truth. Because the fundamental block of our society is that whether you know it or not, you are a business and are treated as ...
Views: 1237 - 3 Marketing Mistakes Coaches Make - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2015 from ling wongThe coaches, consultants and service professionals I work with are a special breed. They are multi-passionate, multi-talented, and have a creative streak in them that makes stuffing themselves into the “usual” marketing box not only frustrating but also the cause of patchy results. They ...
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