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I've often been complimented on my ability to be fearless. No, I've never skydived from a plane or bungee-jumped from a bridge, but I have taken chances and risks in my life that friends told me that they'd never take. Most surprising was that I'd do these things given my natural introverted ... Views: 1614
Are you crystal clear on what you truly want for your life and for your business? Have you put your “stake in the sand” for what you want…. for what you believe in?
Now is the time.
Author-scientist Gregg Braden teaches, we are in an unprecedented time on the planet and that human beings ... Views: 2019
Once you’ve gone through the process of finding and hiring the right candidate, the last thing that you’d expect is the need to fire your new employee.
Despite thoroughly interviewing and checking references, it is not out of the realm of possibility that your new employee will not be a good ... Views: 1632
In this day and age where everyone is online, companies use paid surveys to test a new product to a targeted market and do enhancements on products already in the market. They need to know what the buying public wants. Large companies have their own marketing and research departments that employ ... Views: 1223
A few nights ago, we watched “Mr. Magorium’s Magical Emporium” with Dustin Hoffman and Natalie Portman. It’s a fun and light family movie with a wonderful message. I won’t give away the plot or ending, however at one point in the movie, Dustin Hoffman (Mr. Magorium) smiled and said to Natalie ... Views: 2912
My 7 year old daughter Jenna loves to play baseball. In fact, she loves it so much she’s willing to play in a league where over 90% of the players are boys. We are nearing the end of the season and playoffs begin in a few days. She’s struggled to keep up with the team, playing mostly in the ... Views: 1653
Being an entrepreneur these days would require so much creativity. Oftentimes, aside from employing those “secrets” to becoming a success in your field, one must also consider using a creative approach towards promoting a business. For online marketers, the use of streaming media (audio or ... Views: 996
"I hate to market myself" is a very common complaint I hear from many of my clients. Some are introverts, who are naturally averse to self-promotion, while others just don't realize that they also wear the hat of Marketing Director when they start their own business and unhappily discover that ... Views: 1418
We often discuss matters on how to develop a website from the vantage point of an internet marketer and most of the times, we overlook to see the other side of the coin – the website developers side (that is). Just because we pay for their services, it does not mean that we pass on all the work ... Views: 913
The biggest difference between people who create wealth in a down economy and those who don’t is in them owning and applying the right knowledge.
It's amazing how so many highly educated people continue to make the same stupid mistakes while others, even less fortunate people, get it so ... Views: 1225
Are you a woman who wants to have it all? Do you have a desire to experience your life and business on your own terms? I've certainly felt that way in the past, however I've come to realize that I have to choose what's most important to me right now in my life. I know that over time, my ... Views: 1985
Location, Location, Location, Location
“Location, location, location" is a common phrase that’s used when referring to real estate. It’s repeated three times to emphasize how important location is to the resale value of a home.
The fact that we repeat it four times when talking about ... Views: 3406
So often the message your listener receives is not the message you sent…or meant to send. Why? Because we all have our own unique filters that delete, distort, and generalize what was said and heard. If the message you sent wasn’t received the way you intended, it’s time to take a look at your ... Views: 3700
I have been trying to track down a billing issue with a company for over a month. After sending yet another follow up email to my account manager today, I finally received a response. It started out by saying “So-and-So is no longer with our company…” The first thing that crossed my mind was ... Views: 5288
Most people conjure up socializing when they here the term relationship selling. In business relationships are all about helping each other survive and prosper in their jobs. Socializing should be a byproduct of good relationship selling.
If I’m a C-Level executive decision maker, a ... Views: 4059
Over the last three years I have had the privilege of interning at two incredible companies, All Star Directories and SeniorHomes.com, and during that time I have compiled some invaluable tips on how to be a successful intern. Here are some suggestions to help you make the most out of your ... Views: 2481
Have you ever walked away from a person, event or situation and felt confused, and the experience made you feel uncomfortable and uncertain? You are not alone. Most likely, the subconscious cues—the nonverbals you saw—didn’t match what you heard. So what to believe, your eyes or your ears? ... Views: 3918
Have you ever spent hours speaking with someone that inquired about your business only to find out that they could not afford your services or your services or products were not a “good fit” for their business? I’ve even experienced that after I talked to someone for hours then they revealed ... Views: 1176
Do you find yourself making excuses for your business? Do you say “Oh, I’m just a small business owner?” or “I’m a new business owner?” or perhaps “I have no money”. Well, I learned early on in my military career that excuses are like a certain body part. We all have one. Today is the day to ... Views: 1231
“Have you seen the article that highlights why human resources is skipping over unemployed job applicants in favor of employed job applicants?” “Is this really what HR people are doing?”
This was the question posed to me by a very talented, extremely professional, yet unemployed ... Views: 808
1. ASK FOR HELP
"If you do not learn from your mistakes you are doomed to repeat them."
Yes, you learn from your mistakes, but if that is the only way you learn, you are in for a long, slow process. Learn from your mistakes, and in addition seek the help of a mentor, guide, teacher, or ... Views: 1314
I interview guest experts every month as one of the benefits offered on my membership site. Most of the time, the preparation for the interview is fairly easy, as the guest expert sends all the requested information in a timely fashion. However, sometimes getting the info from the expert (or ... Views: 1334
Tips to Enhance Your Self Love – a very important topic for everybody!
As a seasoned coach and energy psychologist I go much deeper in my suggestions to support self love than most people would. The work I do supports people to clear out their inner demons and subconscious self-sabotage that ... Views: 4427
Being a small business owner or a solopreneur can sometimes mean an endless list of things 'to-do' - either things to market your business, grow your business, manage your business or even just run it.
If you're like me, you probably have put yourself and your business to the bottom of your ... Views: 1904
Last month, I attended a pretty fantabulus webinar where Seth Godin, marketing genius guru extraordinaire deity, was interviewed about career stability in relation to the launch of his new book, Linchpin. While I’ve yet to read the book, I knew that the overall message was that you need to make ... Views: 1745
As a business owner, I have had a presence on Facebook and other social networking sites for almost three years. Social media is a great way to market your business. But, it is also a great way to network with other business owners. In the past two years, I have been asked to speak to various ... Views: 1415
If you are thinking of selling your business, one of your first questions to answer is more than likely; where do I start?
One of your first starting points is to be clear exactly what is being sold. This may seem obvious but many Sellers think they will deal with it when they get an ... Views: 1144
Every marketing strategy that you initiate requires the same thing to be successful. You've got to follow up. You wisely got the action started with the charismatic social chat, the person-to-person contact, the dynamic delivery of your presentation. You've worked every crowded room and ... Views: 1697
What would your life be like if you were happy all the time? Really, think about it. What would it be like?
In this day and age, you may think that being happy all the time just isn't possible, but in reality it is. And, not only is it possible for you, it's also possible for everyone you ... Views: 2020
It is really very difficult to understand from the outside about the inner potentiality of any person while you are on the process of employing a sales person for your company. It is important at the same time to verify the skill and the abilities for the betterment of your company. You need to ... Views: 808
As a small business proprietor there are times where I need to call on my higher power. While out running the other morning the song by Carrie Underwood – Jesus Take the Wheel played twice in a row. It played at a time I was brainstorming about my upcoming business meeting. It made realize I ... Views: 1439
What one single trait has been found to be healthier than self-esteem? Which trait has been shown to lead to more resiliency than self-esteem? What trait turns down the volume on negative emotions like guilt and self-loathing following a huge mistake?
Self-Esteem Is NOT the Answer We Thought ... Views: 5902
It has been a few weeks since you launched your product online and you are off to doing your PPC campaign already in order to direct more people to your sales page. Based on my personal experiences in promoting various products in different markets, it can absolutely be costly if you are not ... Views: 833
You can’t always get what you want, but if you try sometime…
While you might agree that partnering and teaming achieves more and better outcomes than your own two hands alone, how often do you go beyond just accepting that working with others is simply a reality of business life and consciously ... Views: 2641
As a women entrepreneur you probably have in your business vision to be well-known in your industry and to easily attract clients and opportunities to speak, write and contribute: I call this being a Go-To-Goddess.
Being the Go-To-Goddess means having enough confidence in what you offer and ... Views: 826
There are two types of financing: equity financing and debt financing.
The most frequent source of funding for a small and mid size businesses is to borrow money. Getting a loan usually is not an easy and short process.
It is always a good idea to learn as much as you can in advance about the ... Views: 1614
What do you do after you make a sale? Do you follow up with your clients or customers to ensure they received the product? Do you follow up to ensure they were satisfied? How do you know he or she is a happy consumer? Business Owners – you must follow up. Following up is part of your customer ... Views: 1858
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I wrote in 2009 during the height of the economic downturn. These five recruitment and hiring tips are timeless as well as useful, regardless of the economic climate as you think about your recruitment and hiring processes:
1. Don’t Be Short ... Views: 1128
In order to be something or someone, you need to start acting like the person you want to be.
Your behaviour sends a powerful message to the Universe which then ensures the events of your life mirror your behaviour.
If you want to be a successful and conscious entrepreneur, you need to ... Views: 884
In order to be something or someone, you need to start acting like the person you want to be.
Your behaviour sends a powerful message to the Universe which then ensures the events of your life mirror your behaviour.
If you want to be a successful and conscious entrepreneur, you need to ... Views: 712
Visualisation is one of the most powerful techniques you can use to be successful in home business.
Visualising works because it moves you into a state of heightened consciousness and awareness of the life you are meant to be living.
It sends a message to your subconscious mind that it ... Views: 1041
The process to sell a business is not a quick and easy matter. At the moment it is taking about 8 months to sell a business, if it sells. This means the business sits on the market for about 6 months before finally getting an offer from a buyer. Once the negotiations finish, due diligence ... Views: 1983
Prior to using a recruiter, recent college graduates should know about the industry and make a wise decision as to which route to go.
College Grads – Complete Recruiters Handbook
So, you’re about to graduate and are in the process of sending your resume out to several jobs. Well, it just ... Views: 1415
When I entered the internet marketing scene back in 2005, I started out selling affiliate products both from Clickbank and Amazon. I was so new in the business so I didn’t have my own product to sell right away. I must say that between the two, Clickbank gave a better offer (Oh well, of course) ... Views: 869
Daegan Smith is a great mentor to network marketers. What did he do to become so successful. My business has been built around many of the teachings I have received from him.
My mission is to empower as many struggling network marketers as I possibly can.
Using what Daegan Smith has taught ... Views: 1632
It is a well known fact that alot of people have thrown in there full time occupation to start earning a home income from home.
Here are four great examples of why they did:
1. You have the freedom to operate in your own time and chose your own hours. Rather then having to be responsible ... Views: 1368
It is a well known fact that alot of people have thrown in there full time occupation to start earning a home income from home.
Here are four great examples of why they did:
1. You have the freedom to operate in your own time and chose your own hours. Rather then having to be responsible ... Views: 1368
The impending arrival of a baby in your life involves preparations for the comfort of your baby. Buying the appropriate nursery furniture should therefore be at the top of your priority list. It will be one of the most important and happy moments of your life when your baby enters your home for ... Views: 628
Sure you might have a natural talent, but everyone needs discipline, focus, and strategy. That is where a coach comes into play. There are acting coaches, sports coaches, life coaches, financial coaches, and business coaches. Forex Trading is no different. If you want to succeed in any aspect of ... Views: 1777
“I’ve got a great product, and I know this prospect can use it, but I can’t get this person interested.” Sound familiar. Well the problem to this dilemma is not the competition or your price. It's the word “I”. Look how many times “I” is used.
Try restating in terms of the prospect. ... Views: 3581
In this article I identify three more Snatchers and Grabbers that must be stopped.
1. Tire Kickers: The tire kicker wants to try your product or service before paying for it. NO, no, no. You do not give away a product or service without payment up front and having a contract signed. Many of ... Views: 1153