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How Real Is The Secret? This month the big new thing in the literary and DVD world is a book and film titled The Secret. The Secret is a restating of The Law of Attraction, which is a 4000-year-old Hindu monistic theory of the Universe that says we attract to ourselves what we think and feel ...

I recently interviewed a prospective client. I asked her tornbriefly describe what she did. She said it was complicated, she did so many things. I asked who her clients were. She said she couldn't define them, that she dealt with everyone. I then asked how her business was growing and she said she was losing money, clients and had no referrals. You get the picture. If you can't describe yourself, your ideal client and yourr

You are a busy entrepreneur. Your to-do list is endless. There is always more to be done; yes, indeed. There is knowledge to be gained. There are marketing strategies to be employed. There are programs to be launched. Ever feel like that? Ever wonder why you're doing what you're doing on a daily basis? Ever had that feeling when you step away from your desk or laptop that "this" is no different than any other job filled with an endless array of daily tasks? It's Easy to Lose Sight of the Bigger Picture

Is your job burning you out? Don’t work harder, work smarter. Discover better ways to increase productivity! Get more done in less time and reduce stress While you can’t create more hours in your day, you can learn how to use them wisely. You want to make every hour count, so you plan your day in 15-minute chunks and prioritize your tasks. That’s smart time management, but it doesn’t guarantee you’ll work productively. You’ll operate most efficiently if you banish aimless

If you’re a home-based business owner, it could be difficult to manage your time. Since your office is located within your home, you tend to spend much more time working in your office than spending quality time with your family. There is that temptation to spend more hours on a project, and ...

Are you and your teams giving effective PowerPoint sales presentations? Or are you guilty of putting audiences to sleep? While sales professionals have the best intentions, poor sales presentations often stems from poor planning. It’s not that you are intentionally abusing your audience. But habits, norms and standards could be contributing to unpersuasive presentations—and equally dismal sales results.

As a small business coach and entrepreneur, I love to read customer service answers to questions that a business’s customers actually ask. Here’s one that came to my inbox this morning: Question: Do you take orders over the phone? Answer: We can take orders over the phone, but we go through the same account creation process that you would go through yourself over the Internet. If you want to phone in your order, we will be happy to help you, but you can do it all from the comfort of your own pc as well!

THE BIG MISTAKE: “The economy is so slow and I don't even know where my next sale is coming from.” How often have you heard someone say that when business is down and the economy is questionable? It seems logical, doesn't it, to tighten your purse strings? “Wait! Are you suggesting that I should invest in my business now?” Even though it seems logical to tighten up and constrict spending, this is actually based on a “scarcity” mindset.

Time Management or Life Management Don't say you don't have enough time. You have exactly the same number of hours per day that were given to Helen Keller, Pasteur, Michelangelo, Mother Teresa, Leonardo da Vinci, Thomas Jefferson, and Albert Einstein. H. Jackson Brownnn There aren’t enough hours ...

You can’t get away from the propaganda – the US stock market nosedive, home repossessions, house prices falling, banks being nationalised. Lots of people are scared and anxious about their mortgage, their job and their finances. Remember that the media make money by scaring us – the more we’re ...

Leadership As a Way of Life Too often, we believe that leadership is the domain of those with recognized authority, and the title to go with it: CEOs, presidents, conductors, mayors. "In a world that is changing as rapidly as this one, we need to think differently about leadership," said Susan Collins, author of Our Children Are Watching: Ten Skills for Leading the Next Generation to Success. "Leading is not done by those few in high places, but by parents and teachers and managers and those governing - all working together to create the world that we want."

You may have been ecstatic to hear you have an opportunity to present to your boss, senior leadership team, or an important client. But what are the 5 top challenges you should know about? Find out now. Even if your presentation skills are top notch, you’ll struggle to win over your team to presenting without relying on slides. Here are the top 5 challenges you’ll face to overcome the typical resistance to slide free presenting. Challenge #1: Not Invented Herer

Are You Getting the Results You Want? If you are working long hours, feeling exhausted, and not getting the results you want, you are not alone.

rnIf you’re one of those people who desperately wants to excel in the field of high ticket consulting, this article is for you. In here, I’ll share some useful information that can take you to where you would like to be so, read on!rn1. Have what it takes to help your potential buyers. Before you sink your teeth into this endeavor, ensure that you possess the needed skills and in-depth knowledge to effectively help your customers. Get relevant education (if needed), certi

Delegating tasks are one thing many business owners just don't do. Some people may say that business owners do not delegate because they are stubborn and want to do everything themselves. As a business coach, the excuses I have heard are "I don't have the money." Or "it takes longer to train someone tha I can do it myself." These are excuses. Business owners do not delegate takes because they do not realize the benefits to the business. When business owners begin to build their teams with virtual assistants, part-time employees or 1099 contractors they will see their business grow.

CONTENTn Have you ever heard a speaker and thought, "What in the world is he talking about?" Content prevents that being said about you! Without content - you've got nothin'! Let's say you're one of the few who is not afraid of public speaking or presenting. Does it matter if you walk away ...

Moby Dick When I was in high school, in the sixties, a company called Cliffs Notes (aka Cliff Notes) published book summaries. (Remember the yellow and black striped covers?) These little books enabled you to read passages from the book in a summarized form so you wouldn’t have to read the whole book. We used them as study guides for books like Moby Dick.

Long gone are the days when a business card and glossy brochure were enough to get you in to see a new client, now the promotion of your brand is carefully managed and part of a companywide strategy. Every encounter with a customer provides the opportunity for you to promote your brand, increasing awareness of your products and services and through this nurturing a loyalty so that they'll come back to buy from you again and again. Your corporate identity is one of the most va

For years my friend Jennifer “Jen Moonbear” has been sharing snippets of magical stories about her Shaman teachings and the sweat lodge ceremonies she is passionate about. This summer I was invited to join her and experience my first sweat lodge healing and the alchemy of a lodge pouring ceremony.

Yep, that's right. Dive right in! Dont just dip your toe in the water and then shrink away when it feels chilly. No! The way to do it is to dive right in! And what happens once you're in? The water's not so chilly. You're splashing around and having fun. And the next thing you know, you're urging everyone else to c'mon in. You're telling them not to be babies about it - "Just dive in; you'll be glad you did!" Yes, but that's with swimming. That's not the way to handle fear and anxiety, you say.

Ever notice that if you start off your day badly, it seems to spill over into your entire day? You had a lousy sleep and the alarm is screaming in your ear seemingly minutes after you have gone to bed. You get soap in your eyes in the shower, have no time for breakfast, spill your coffee, get stuck in terrible traffic and arrive late at work! So, how are you feeling now? Pretty stressed out and frazzled probably! How well will you be able to deal with any issues that come up?

This question was asked on Focus.com and I submitted this “recipe” which received a “The best” nod. Enjoy. Page 1 – Ideal client profile (demogaphics, psychographics, technograpics and geographics) Page 2 – SWOT (strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, threats)

There’s no doubt about it; submitting articles to directories is one of the best ways to increase the popularity of your website and to increase your sales and profit. In this article, I wish to share with you some important guidelines to keep in mind when distributing your articles online. These will help you improve your chances in getting your articles accepted and published. 1. First, ensure that your articles are of high quality. Gone are the days when publishers will

Running your business can be a veritable rollercoaster of emotions. When clients, money, and new ideas are flowing the high is almost untouchable, but that feeling of elation is often followed by moments of doubt, fear, and blockage. Every piece of that cycle is normal, but having a solid thread of appreciation to return to will keep you from experiencing extremes. What does that mean, a solid thread of appreciation? It's a baseline, a constant. It's what grounds and uplifts you. And get this – appreciation is what keeps the abundance flowing.

A great leader inspires others to be the best version of themselves. A great leader seeks talent that fits in to the culture.

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 – 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

Entrepreneur Lost: A candid confession of a true entrepreneur once lost in achievement and entrepreneurial grandiose. Who are Entrepreneurs and how do you become an entrepreneur? Is there an entrepreneur definition?What does it mean to be an entrepreneur, a capitalist,an industrialist? What does it mean? Are you a business man or business woman? Is there a difference? Is an entrepreneur an artist? Is an entrepreneur free? What are the functions and the activities of entrepreneur? When I think of an entrepreneur I think of a warrior for free enterprise.

Have you been involved in situations where personal power is traded for acceptance and peace at any cost? Finding ourselves in situations where we relinquish our personal power and over-empower others is a part of life until you learn how to protect and own your personal power. If you are a ...

What’s the point? I ask that question of every private coaching client. The response is usually three or four sentences long. The answer to the question, “What’s the point?” needs to be concise and simple, not a lengthy explanation. Can you state the point of your story in five or six words? Sharpen the Point and Make it Stick

When 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 belt out the tune at the top of their lungs. Which one are you? If you are the person that moves their lips but doesn’t sing reflect back and think about when did you stop singing and why? Did you stop singing because someone told you that you couldn’t carry a tune?

There were three men and three women at the Story Theater Retreat in Colorado Springs last weekend – a nice balance of energies. Each of the six participants came to develop their stories for presentation to a business audience. Interestingly enough, two of the female participants shared a ...There were three men and three women at the Story Theater Retreat in Colorado Springs last weekend – a nice balance of energies. Each of the six participants came to develop their stories for presentation to a business audience. Interestingly enough, two of the female participants shared a common malady.

True, we live in a digital world, but still nothing quite beats a face-to-face meeting. There's something about being able to look into another's eyes, read their body language, and feel their intention that solidifies relationships faster than any other approach. Which is why I implore you to get out in the world and connect with real, live people. Attend networking and speaking engagements, but don't sit back and say nothing. Show up and speak up (but listen more).

Everything is energy. And our intention is the force that influences and sets this energy into form. We co-create within the un-manifested potential through our intentions. When we are conscious of this, it is simply a matter of moving this energy, shifting it into the forms we desire.

We are now living in a world where environmental consciousness is a growing concern. ‘Going green’ is a top priority for savvy consumers and entrepreneurs. Find out how to choose green when choosing professional presentation skills training. With more focus on environmental safety, it’s important to look for a presentation training firm that shares the value of responsibility. Green focus is more than a marketing gimmick. It’s a core value that applies to product creation, distribution, and communication.

The biggest mistake that most entrepreneurs make in dealing with their clients and colleagues is that they are unconsciously committed to "people pleasing." Watch out for these signs and find out whether you are inadvertently falling into a "people pleaser" pattern. If so, you'll be shown an alte ative strategy. You'll learn what it means to commit to “win/win” or “no deal.” Part 1: How do you know, if you are a people pleaser? Here are the signs to watch out for: 1. You don't feel in charge of your business. It seems that your clients are running you around.

What do the job seeker who is having an interview and a person who runs a business and has a product or service to offer have in common? They are both attempting to influence the person with whom they have come in contact that they are the right person to provide them what they are seeking. For the job seeker, the product being offered is the “interviewee themselves” and their skill set to do the job. For the business owner or person representing them, it is that they can bes

A business without a vision has no soul. A business without a soul has no heart, no passion. A business without passion is a business whose demise has already been foretold. Awakened Entrepreneurs™ are passionate leaders who build businesses that encompass the two vitally important and ...

Authenticity has never been out of business style, as it were, but it is certainly en vogue now. Everywhere you turn some business guru or marketing maven is telling you to be your most authentic self. And now, here I am, telling you it's essential to your business success that you are authentic. But what does that even mean – authenticity, being your most authentic self? Let's take a look at what Webster has to say about the word authentic: au·then·tic [aw-then-tik] - adjective 1. not false or copied; genuine; realr

YOU are the ONEn************************** The #1 excuse or fear I hear the most from speakers is, "Who am I to speak to this group of people? I'm nobody special." Ok, I know email is not the easiest way to pump you up andngive you a motivational shot in the arm, but I'm going tongive it my ...

If you are like me, you probably have plenty of bad habits that don’t help to bring enjoyment, clarity or fun into your life. So why not make some habits just for that reason! What good daily habits do you have already? As a mind-body nutrition coach I am always trying to break the rules. My own ...

Being a "mompreneur" is the new logo for moms all around of one key essential, Balance. Having balance today means that a mom can have the option to choose a different path! We wear many different hats today by being a mom.

Greetings! Thank you, today, for the opportunity to share my thoughts on the importance of business training, workshops, hiring and handling business more conveniently which are critical aspects of growing any business. This I would like to shed light on the importance of Business Training as a vital component to increase the sales of your business. Now training your employees or coworkers has its factors like time consumption and resource consumption. But the benefits outwe

How do you become a successful business owner? You must become the master of your craft. This means you learn to outsource the things that someone else can do better or faster than you so you can focus on what you enjoy doing. This just makes good business sense.

Times have changed. Old ways of survival were slow. Initially, we had the bow and arrow. Then we moved to rifles and guns. Later, we introduced chemical and nuclear arms. In the same way travel used to be limited to how far you could go on a horse. The automobile, trains and aircraft was next, ...

People offering coaching services are now taking their business online as this is one effective way in reaching wider market. If you’re one of them, let me just tell you that one of the best ways to attract those people who might need what you offer is through article marketing. This is the process of distributing useful information through articles so you can help your target market (and eventually get them to know about you and your offerings) and establish your expertise

Words hurt, heal, motivate, and aggravate. They are powerful. They control emotions and can even control a person physically. A word is worth a thousand pictures.nn “Come here.” Two words that move a person from there to here.nn “Write this down.” Three words that cause people to put ...

A lot of people are afraid of sales, when there really is no need to be. Making sales is not always the easiest thing in the world, but as you develop the skills needed to be a great sales person, you will find it to be quite rewarding. There are many things to learn about the sales process, from finding the customers to making a pitch to actually making and closing the sale, and there are all kinds of little steps in between. University of Portland, US business professor Dr. Robert Peterson has created a list of five unique and distinct steps to great selling.

A powerful tool for finding a contractor is an online outsource platform called www.Elance.com. Elance is essentially a virtual marketplace that allows you to post projects and tasks for completion by contractors in a wide variety of skill areas. I have had great success outsourcing to Elance. They are not the only contractor-for-hire group online, but their interface, bidding process, communication, and billing systems work the best for me. Let me share with you some of the features of Elance that I enjoy.

PRODUCE THE PRODUCT OR BECOME THE PRODUCT! What does this mean? It’s the real answer to one of the most asked questions by any young person. What should I do to be successful? Well you need to… Produce the Product This means creating a great service, product, or idea that can be sold to consumers or investors. So how do you produce the product? Well you need to do three things. First, Identify the problems and hassles that a person or industry has. Second, Find a way to s

Did you know that business owners who have a BIG vision and BIG goals are more likely to succeed in expanding their business? There is data to support the value of setting high goals for yourself in business. And that's exciting! Why? Because I believe that most of us as entrepreneurs DID have a big vision for ourselves and our business... when we started. That big vision can begin to fade pretty quickly without some nurturing, it's true. But I believe it's there and you can get it back.