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I took a poll the other day when I was teaching my class at a local community college. I asked the students what they thought in regards to the “act of forgiveness.” Since we are reading the book Tuesdays with Morrie, one of the main themes in this life lesson memoir is “forgive everybody ... Views: 1622
The first step to getting rich is to want to be rich! Now I don’t just mean hoping or wishing you could be rich. I mean wanting with an intensely burning desire, and not only that, choosing to believe your want is not a mindless daydream or foolish fancy.
The second step is to allow your ... Views: 1034
Now there are all types of steps, tips and tricks to business success. But there’s one that I’ve found that really keeps the whole energy moving: the ability to process information.
There’s more information out there than ever before. More to learn and more to do. There’s more stuff to read, ... Views: 1632
“When my husband and I began dating we would often have a ‘veg out’ Saturday. It would involve sleeping in, watching or renting movies, playing games and eating left over's. It was quiet, relaxing and also very fun.
Fast-forward 7 years of married life with 3 daughters … it surely has ... Views: 2812
When I think of all the mistakes I’ve made in my business (some small and some not-so-small) it’s important to remind myself that “perfect” never equals more successful.
I’ve observed that one of the main things that keeps entrepreneurs from marketing themselves is fixating on “getting it ... Views: 1363
In the past few years, the way we communicate has expanded so much that it has affected everything we do. A lot of the processes we use to communicate are not new. Think about it; the first telephone was invented in 1876, the first television in 1925, and the first computer 1939. They have all ... Views: 1403
I feel like I talk about this all the time and today I wanted to give you some more specific steps for getting to that really juicy clarity that I want you to have. Since you attract what you put your focus on, the more clearly you can envision what you want, the more focused your energy can be. ... Views: 1368
I feel like I talk about this all the time and today I wanted to give you some more specific steps for getting to that really juicy clarity that I want you to have. Since you attract what you put your focus on, the more clearly you can envision what you want, the more focused your energy can be. ... Views: 1368
I recently spent some time in Door County, Wisconsin on a relaxing little weekend getaway.
On my last day there, I set out with a girlfriend to explore Peninsula State Park, a beautiful nature preserve located on a bluff high above the waters of Green Bay.
As we went through the park, we ... Views: 2221
The very first thing you have to ask yourself is why you are resorting to the internet to make money. The second is can you keep up with the challenge of dealing with an online business opportunity?
A lot of people have actually tried to venture in an online business but nevertheless failed ... Views: 957
The key business strategy is simple and it changes everything. You need to make time every single day to plan and implement ideas and strategies for developing your thinking to grow your businesses. More specifically, you need to make time every single day to take an honest look at where you ... Views: 1482
With Spring around the corner, the ground is thawing and seedlings are sprouting up from the soil. It raises the question: What’s your plan for growth?
Like cultivating your garden for growth, successful entrepreneurs realize that what is happening on the inside will always be reflected on ... Views: 1768
So you've done it . . . written your first eBook. Now you have to decide how much to charge for it.
Charge too little and people will think it's of little value and they won't purchase it, or even if they do buy your book, you’ll have to sell thousands of copies to break even after all your ... Views: 1307
It is apparent. As a culture and a society we have not been very well financially educated. At times it is important to cut through all the confusion and get down to the basics of financial knowledge and financial security to help lead us into sovereign wealth. Do you know the old saying, "a ... Views: 1025
As self-employed professionals, we are often looking for a brilliant marketing strategy to implement ... searching for the remarkable tactic that results in tremendous returns ... the latest and the greatest of these that give us all the business we can handle. Well, you can stop! There are no ... Views: 1043
Having your own business requires consistent review. Ideas are continuously flowing and ways to improve are being flushed through your mind. Taking it up to the next level is the main goal - not wanting to miss out on being able to provide the services that your competitors are able to deliver. ... Views: 1017
Viral marketing campaigns can be exciting and if effective literally explode traffic to your website or blog. Following are a few ideas for types of products and services you can use for your campaign, but the first step in any marketing campaign is to determine your goal – what is it exactly ... Views: 1888
Speak with anyone today and they will tell you that having witnessed the world go through financial and many natural crisis, the ability to earn more money has become imperative for reasons of keeping up with the bills, security to back up an initial source of income, contributing to society at ... Views: 2578
A few days ago, I was visiting my daughter’s second grade class and the teacher started a discussion about Martin Luther King and the importance of having dreams. The children’s ideas about dreams were interesting, “Being able to make your own decisions,” “Peace in the world, no war,” “Stop ... Views: 1052
If you brought ten entrepreneurs together to ask them to make a list of the five most important traits of a successful entrepreneur they would probably finish up with eleven lists. Entrepreneurs don’t like predictability and arriving at simplistic answers. However, if you read each of those ... Views: 1379
If you are struggling to find enough clients to fill and grow your coaching business, you need to find a new marketing strategy that works for you and most importantly that you will work on. You see most marketing strategies work really well for people who are comfortable with them and so use ... Views: 879
Often when you read an article, see an advertisement, or hear some news or predictions based around 'Armageddon or Conspiracy speak' it often seems so far out that it de-credits any possible truth or relevancy the news might have for you.
Then on the other hand, if you were to step back, and ... Views: 1370
All success comes first and foremost from your mindset. Without attitudes that support and foster your well-being and success you won’t reach the levels of true success you want and deserve. The reason is simple and universal: EVERYTHING stems from your state of mind. A creative mind leads to ... Views: 1217
It doesn't matter who you are, what your current career is, or how old you are, it is never too late to go into business for yourself. This has been proven by actor Paul Newman, who after years of being a Hollywood icon, went on to become just as successful in the business world with his line of ... Views: 1039
For many people, selling is still a dirty word, conjuring up images of deceitful used car salespeople selling shonky vehicles or struggling door-to-door salespeople selling encyclopedias and getting doors slammed in their faces.
Know this: You do not need to be embarrassed about selling your ... Views: 5100
With over 40 million people looking at home-based businesses within the next three to five years, I thought this information was too important to not share.
Aaron Parkinson, Co-Founder of CarbonCopyPro, recently held a conference call for prospects to help them understand what makes a good ... Views: 1354
I've never worked with a client yet who didn't feel pressured by too much to do and not enough time. This week is National Take Back Your Time Week, an initiative that's being pushed in both the United States and Canada. Tuesday (January 25th) is Better Business Communications Day, too. Seems ... Views: 1137
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THE DREAM JOB:WORKING FOR YOURSELF
Most of us want to be financially comfortable to the point where we do not need to worry about where our next paycheck is coming from. Of course, it took more than initiative. We want the ability to say, "Yes" to all ... Views: 1083
Twitter can consume vast amounts of time if you let it. One way to enhance productivity is to gain control by using a desktop client, or dashboard. Dashboards pull all of your feeds into one place and let you send tweets without going to Twitter. Here are seven different clients, each of ... Views: 573
“Know the true value of time; snatch, seize, and enjoy every moment of it. No idleness; no laziness; no procrastination; never put off till tomorrow what you can do today.”
Lord Chesterfield
There are many factors that contribute to success. But there is one that is absolutely essential, and ... Views: 1590
Parent coaching has all the right stuff. As a career, it offers flexibility, personal satisfaction, and unlimited earning potential. It is also one of the fastest growing home based businesses today. This makes it ideal for parents, career switchers, and retirees, but is it right for you? ... Views: 5775
As the owner of a business, you are constantly looking for ways to improve the many aspects of your company. Of course, there are a myriad of ways to accomplish this. To increase profit margins, you might look to lower product costs, make distribution more efficient, or lower overhead. No matter ... Views: 2735
Each December you will find Santa getting ready for his big night. We hear so much about the long, arduous hours he puts in during the month, it would lead us to believe he relaxes the rest of the year. But Santa, being the world's greatest marketer, begins working on the upcoming year on ... Views: 855
Many of us realize that, to get a buyer's attention, we have to tell them about benefits. As Jack Trout and Al Reis wrote in their best-seller "Positioning," everyone listens to the same radio station, WII-FM (What's In It For Me?). No one really cares about us as businesspeople; they care about ... Views: 913
You want the best way to penetrate the marketplace with your goods/services. Capturing the market share and making boat loads of money in the process. You hear all the hype about the latest approach to getting your message out to the masses. But there is one place that you can focus your ... Views: 3912
One of the things I’ve been doing this month to kick-start my productivity this year is de-cluttering my life both physically and emotionally. I’m have a wonderful time with this process and reaping amazing results to boot. This article explains the process and I recommend you do some ... Views: 1366
Have you noticed that some of the most successful business people are also the most generous? Take Blake Mycoskie, Founder and Chief Shoe Giver of TOMS Shoes, Inc. You’ve seen him in Time Magazine, on The Amazing Race, AT& T commercials, and featured on TED. TOMS’ simple promise is to give a ... Views: 1329
If you had to survive solely on the fish you catch, you would do everything possible to give yourself the best opportunity to not only catch fish, but also catch those that taste good and provide bountiful portions. You would check reports about what kinds of fish are biting and where they are. ... Views: 893
There are many people that wake up in the morning and have a cup of coffee. There are a number of people that also like to have coffee throughout the day. With this vast number of people why not be the one supplying the coffee. Ever wanted to work for yourself and think that having a coffee ... Views: 439
When you ignore consciously creating business balance you run the risk of burning out or shutting down both your business “doors” and your brilliance.
Especially at this time of year, I hear from my clients that you are experiencing the effects of BEing out of business balance. This may show ... Views: 1219
In coaching women entrepreneurs to transform their relationship with money in their business, marriage and life, I’ve noticed that there are three common money beliefs that consistently come up that contribute to stress, struggle and overwhelm and ultimately cause them to stay stuck at their ... Views: 2291
There were countless times when I used to rush through my workdays feeling edgy and overwhelmed with everything that I needed to accomplish. I would progress rapidly through my to-do list prioritizing my tasks and then all of a sudden I’d come face to face with an on-going “energy drain” that ... Views: 2126
Many of my clients share that one of their biggest marketing challenges is actually connecting with enough prospects. They are doing all of this great work in their businesses, but not very many people know about their work; or at least not enough for the flow of business to be moving smoothly ... Views: 1119
I recently watched a Ted Talk video by Jane McGonigal who shared the top 5 most common regrets of the dying expressed to hospice workers.
Her list was fascinating. As women entrepreneurs our lives are often filled with countless tasks and action steps that we must take to market our business ... Views: 1962
One of the common complaints I hear from women entrepreneurs is that they avoid focusing on the top-income producing tasks in their business. They habitually occupy themselves with busy work that doesn’t result in higher paying clients or more income in the door.
Here is a simple tip you can ... Views: 1887
It seems like most of my life I’ve expended a great deal of energy and attention on trying to control others and everything around me.
I kept a diary growing up. One entry read, “My mom got mad at me today. I’m going to promise to be a better person so she won’t get mad at me next time. ... Views: 2779
Question: “How do I determine the value I provide my clients?”
In a world where certain executives are paid hundreds of millions of dollars even when their banks fail, and other people aren’t paid a living wage for offering essential services… questions of “value” and “compensation” can ... Views: 1462
It was near the end of my radio interview with John Yokoyama, owner of world famous Pike Place Fish Market, when he made what we call in the coaching and consulting world, a ‘throw away comment’. It was just an off-handed comment spoken quite casually, but it was rich with ... Views: 1627
"Celebrating AMAZING Accomplishments with my Elite Master Mind 3 Members!"
This week I think I’ve cried tears of gratitude every single day! What an awesome and amazing week it’s been! First I started with an INCREDIBLE two-day meeting with my Elite Master Mind 3 Members. Seriously, this ... Views: 1170
Like most solo entrepreneurs when I first started my business I was hyper-focused on making money. It made sense - I had to make money to pay my bills and meet my monthly expenses.
Then there was always the "in-my-face" annual income goal that I held in the forefront of my mind ... Views: 1484