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It’s Thursday afte oon and it hits like a monsoon – a wave of extreme fatigue, a headache and the sudden urge to lie down and hibe ate. You’re exhausted! After a week of pulling ‘all-nighters’ for a nightmare of a client, you’re burnt out. It seems like time is painstakingly ticking at an excruciatingly slow rate and the day will never end. All you want to do is take a nap… One thing we do as entrepreneurs is work hard, follow our passions and keep on going even when we’re tired.

A Business Coaching topic that comes up quite often is the proposition of starting a new business or ending the future of a current business can be an excruciating event in the life of an entrepreneur. A quote common among entrepreneurs is " Failure will never overtake me if my will to succeed is strong enough", I certainly subscribed to that line of logic and suffered for it in the end. Old adages like winners never quit, and quitters never win, conjure up strong feelings of pride and honor among entrepreneurs and rightly so I suppose.

Do you live a neat and orderly life? Do you function better in chaos? Some people will say they work better when surrounded by piles of papers or stacks of books. But do they really? I don’t think so. Mess breeds stress. Have you recently had to pay late fees because you forgot to pay a bill on time? Have you shown up late for an appointment because you could not find your keys or had to stop and find a belt, shoe or sock? Lack of organization and office procedures is detrimental to the small business owner, businessman and businesswoman, parent and student.

Browse the business section of any bookstore, and an avalanche of titles promising a vast array of keys, secrets, and formulas to running a successful small business threatens to overwhelm you. Many of these titles give useful advice, but the vast amount of information can leave entrepreneurs with the impression that running a business is complicated and difficult. That’s far from the truth. Success comes from sticking to basic but simple fundamental principles. Increasing your business income is no exception.

If Not, Here's How to Start You may find yourself overwhelmed by mountains of things to do and just too little time to get it all done. Don't worry, you’re not alone. There are ways to tweak your normal routine to help make your time more efficient so that you and your business will reap the benefits. Aim for Better First, it's important to realize that you can't change anything around you until you first take control and decide to make changes to yourself. So, ask yourself if you're ready for change.

I have been in a small Mastermind group for about four years. We’re all good friends and come together once a month for about 4 hours. I admit our structure is a bit loose in some strategic ways and, over the years, we have made changes to include stronger accountability and motivation. ...

One big reason many people fail building business credit is that their business isn’t setup credibly in the credit issuer’s eyes. The perception lenders, vendors, and creditors have of your business is critical. Before applying for business credit a business must ensure it meets or exceeds all lender credibility standards. There are over 20 credibility points that are necessary for a business to have a strong, credible foundation. To ensure you are seen credibly, it is ve

Ah, the good ole days. What happened to the days when you could open up your shop and be the only butcher, baker, repairman, etc in town? The answer is “Progress.” Progress brought with it more things to do and make money at, but it also brought with a wave of non-stop competition. In this new paradigm, uniqueness is no longer an option. Also, price, service and quality are barely helpful as marketing factors. Basically, everybody’s got the same everything. So how do you differentiate yourself?

Are you a natural at public speaking? Not every professional starts out with innate talent. But instead of denying yourself the benefits of charismatic speaking…it pays to shatter the 5 most dangerous myths about presenting. Anybody can learn effective presentation skills. The very first step is to find an effective training program to show you the exact system for success. Learning new presentation skills is one of the best investments you will ever make in your career.

You want to build a profitable and easily sustainable business that provides the income and freedom you desire as a successful entrepreneur, right? Of course you do! As a business owner who cares, you're passionate about what you do. You love working with your clients and they love working with you. So why aren't you satisfied? Why do you feel like all you do is work, work, work? And where the heck is all that amazing income that the entrepreneurial life is supposed to bring you?

As I have studied a number of books on decision-making, it has been encouraging to find that academicians have validated my own experiences. One example goes back to a time, when I was working in a company that had an incredible product but some problems with delivering products on time. It was ...

I don't know about you, but for me thinking about "taking a holiday" from my business used to be an impossible thought. It can feel like the pressure is ON full force. All the time. 24/7. There is always more to be done when it comes to building my business. There is always something being added to my to-do list. Especially at the end of the year. In December, business expectations shoot skyward for "finishing the year well". We're urged to "map out the coming year before it's too late". All well and good. I agree wholeheartedly.

As much as you may want to experience and enjoy the freedoms that come with being a business owner, there’s one thing that might be stopping you: perhaps you haven’t fully stepped into your entrepreneur “spotlight” yet. What do I mean by the entrepreneur spotlight? Being in the entrepreneur spotlight is about two things: 1-seeing yourself as a successful entrepreneur (mindset), andrn2-acting as a successful entrepreneur (business-building activities) Let’s examine t

You may have noticed that in my personal life and in my business coaching I place a lot of importance on creativity. Not just because I think it's an essential component of living an abundant life, but also because it's an important aspect of business success. Although it may seem counter-intuitive to think so, all businesses require creativity. Every type of business is in danger without it. And yes, this includes your business and mine.

It was my pleasure to have Bill Rasmussen, the founder of ESPN as guest on The Coach is in. The topic came up regarding how to find a support system if your environment does not contain a group of people who supports your ideas. Bill’s response was “We have the freedom within us to be the first person in our support group or support system.” Wow, that is so very true. But at times it is easier said than done. My five tips below will help you when you are having one of those days. Coach Jaynine’s Five Tips to Motivate YOU!

No matter how beautifully executed a plan, there are bound to be things that just don’t happen quite how you envisioned. Not so long ago, I implemented a brand new webinar. A few hours prior to the webinar, we discovered the technology was not going to work as planned. Just prior to the scheduled time, the webinar had to be cancelled because the system wasn’t working. On one hand, as a systems guru, that was a hard pill to swallow. On the other hand, I had to just laugh at the irony of it all.

The days of flitting from company to company in search of the best compensation package are fading fast into history. With the economy on a downslide and pink slips in the forecast, it’s more important than ever to secure sound footing at your current job. A survey by ivillage.com found that 55 percent of 7,760 employees said that showing initiative is the most important way to get ahead in the workplace.

Every single day, entrepreneurs are forced to make countless choices, each of which can have a major impact on the success of their companies. The business leaders which generate the most success are the ones that have the tools they need in order to make the right decisions. Most frequently, they’re also the ones who have best perfected the art of critical thinking. The definition of critical thinking is the study of clear and unclear thinking. In today’s fast-changing and h

Fed up with spinning your wheels and chasing one system after another? If you’re looking for clarity, focus and hands-on results, use these 5 coaching tips to gain new business—fast. There’s a lot of great tips out there for presenting, selling and winning new business. But sometimes…it just feels like you’re chasing your tail trying one thing after another. How can you land on something that works…and yields repeatable success?

Fear is a powerful instinct, one that colors many of our decisions whether we’re aware of it or not. Think about it: how often are you influenced, or even paralyzed, by your fears of what could go wrong? Yet some people have figured out how to use fear to their advantage, to harness fear’s energy to help them get things done. How can you be one of those people? Below are five ideas to help you move away from fear and toward action.

Becoming a counsellor. Firstly let us look at why you wish to. Is it to understand yourself better? Or your partner? Or potential lovers and partners? Or are you actually thinking of this as a tool that you can use career wise and sell to clients to earn a living from it? If so are your motives pure? I sometimes come across people who get it into their head that even though they cannot sort out their own lives and desperately need counselling or advice themselves they can sud

When generating your resignation letter, one of several most vital items to remember is that your employer may perhaps maintain your resignation letter on file for long term reference. It might be employed by potential employers to assess prior efficiency if you should want to re-apply for any work having a former firm. So, whether or not you must include things like lousy causes for leaving inside your letter concerning the business, bosses, other personnel or policies, reca

7 Steps To Sell Your House in Twenty Seconds Did you know that purchasing a home is an emotional process? Most people decide in less than twenty seconds, yes, twenty seconds if a particular house is for them. Not only that, but buyers look at an average of twelve homes before they make the momentous decision to buy a home. That means your home must compete with at least these eleven other properties. Then, you must sell to the Multiple Listing service members, first, before you can sell to the buyer of your home.

By Annabelle Drummr Over the last few of weeks I've been hitting the online dating websites. Rather than being highly disce ing I thought I would run it more like an Open Audition and I've discovered something really interesting. So far I've talked to men from all walks of life... plus a few hopeful lesbians. They've ranged from the height of top lawyers, venture capitalists, executives and entrepreneurs down to truck drivers and apprentices. That range describes their pay packet but doesn't describe the kind of person they are.

A successful entrepreneur doesn’t spend too much time slacking off. After all, in the world of business, hard work pays off. Some of the most successful people have described their morning routines, and they all share a number of striking similarities. Notably, they get up very early, have a balanced routine and start working as soon as possible. A busy entrepreneur doesn’t have time to sleep in, and an organized entrepreneur with a precise, well-organized schedule has more t

I’ve blogged about setting the stage for attracting and engaging the best employees – primarily understanding the company’s culture and business, designing the role and creating the flow and process. So who is the perfect employee? First off, what is meant by employee? When I use the word employee, I am referring to employees, virtual assistants, independent contractors, strategic vendors, and anyone else who is going to do an involved task for your business.

When your business starts to grow beyond start up and into second stage, you’ll need to expand your capacity to take on more. If you’re thinking how that can be possible when your day is already overfilled, then something needs to change. If you’re constantly delaying decisions or putting off implementing projects, your business will be seeing its own demise rather than dollar signs. The next time you’re delaying decisions, consider asking yourself these questions: What’s the strategy?

We are often asked does Assertiveness Training Courses also help me to become assertive in my private life as well as at work. The answer is yes, just imagine the following: You have just bought a new shirt, you bring it home but you decide you do not like it, but there is a problem you can not find the receipt. You bring it back to the shop in the bag and explain that you want to return it and of course here comes the question you were dreading “have you got the receipt?” yo

To create success in your business there are lots of steps you can be taking. In fact, it can be overwhelming and frankly, downright confusing, to decide what you should or shouldn't be doing. Am I right? To be honest, the steps you need to take in order to build your successful business may well look different than mine or someone else's steps. Our path to success may vary depending on the type of business we're running.

Making your site and your products visible in social media sites could definitely give a big boost to your promotional activities on the net. We are all aware that these media sites are the in-thing these days. It is very appealing to many no matter from what part of the world they come from. Thus, it caters to a very wide range of audiences. If you would just stick to the old-school-ways of doing marketing online, you may not be able to keep up to the competition. This is mo

In baseball, there are special rules called ground rules. Ground rules are particular to each park in which the game is played. In baseball, each park is different relative to its positioning of fences, dugouts, railings, and other infrastructures. So rules are defined to handle situations where the play ball or the players interact with these objects. The same is true for business. There are key advantages to setting ground rules. As an entrepreneur, ground rules increase your productivity and enhance your team’s interactions.

A very dear friend of mine has had a helluva year. Over the past 12 months she has said goodbye to many relatives and close friends who have died been a support to others who have been diagnosed with serious illnesses. In a recent conversation as she was sobbing, she said, “This year has been so ...

There are plenty of references and role models for a better way to age. Harland Sanders, best remembered for starting Kentucky Fried Chicken, now KFC, was 65 years old when he began his business. The story is that, when he looked at his Social Security check of $105 a month, he realized he did ...

You're at a point in your business where the majority of the day-to-day work falls to you, and it's rare that you assign tasks to someone else. Maybe there is no one else to assign tasks to. You realize you're holding yourself back from expanding to the next level, but delegating feels like an insurmountable task. Here's the truth, you ARE holding yourself back. Let me ask you this. Do you think Oprah reads and responds to every email? Do you think Ali Brown manages her social media? Do you think Tony Robbins does his own books from start to finish?

There’s an old folktale called Chicken Little. It’s a story about a chicken who believed the world was coming to an end all because an aco fell on his head. Throughout the story, he kept shouting, “the sky is falling!”

Have you seen a boxing match, or maybe you remember the movie Rocky? You know how the boxer always has a guy in the corner with him to towel him down, shoot water in his mouth, stop the bleeding, and give him tips on how to perform better out in the ring? That guy? He's your business coach. You're the boxer. See, we're all out there dancing around, in the thick of things, and it's crucial to have someone in our corner giving us support and advice. Every boxer has a guy in his corner. Every elite athlete has a coach.

It’s never too early to start saying thanks to yourclients, vendors and referral sources for what theycontribute to your business or practice. Everyoneloves to be appreciated and acknowledged, so start now and do something every month. Keep in contact with your clients and vendors by sending articles you have written or that would beof interest to them. Add a little "How are you?" note to these people and keep the lines of communication open. Include current information about any new value-added products or services, such as a newsletter, or tele-class you will be presenting.

I talk to my clients and students all the time about their unique brilliance. At first people can find the idea of being uniquely brilliant intimidating. We are often taught that it’s not OK to claim our greatness. Quite frankly, that just isn’t true. It’s a myth perpetuated by those who are so afraid to claim their own greatness they don’t want anyone else to do it either. That’s not what I want for you and the world. I can promise you that when you connect with your own de

The world wide web contains a massive amount of information and services that are made available to the public from across the entire globe. The ability to have information at your fingertips in a manner of seconds is now the reality and the internet is the most widely used source of information available. With all of that information available, it is imperative to have a strategy in place to direct traffic to your specific website.

As a healthy business owner or independent professional,how do you end your year? Well, I tell my clients tostop working. That's right, stop working. The kind of workI'm talking about is the work of getting new business.There is no new business in the dark days of winter,just the clean up of old business. If you have clientsthat must spend in order to deduct prior to years’ end, go to it. This is for those who have the timeto take the time.

Many managers attending management courses struggle to give the appropriate form of praise to their staff. Have you ever wondered why praise does not affect all employees in the same way? Some people are grateful and are spurred on to still greater achievement by expressions of appreciation from their manager. Others take your praise as a matter of course and may even change down a gear after the acknowledgement. Where does this difference come from? Such questions are meat

Are you a problem person or a possibility person? One of the things I love about being a business coach is that I get to probe into how my clients think. Part of my job is to find out what propels them forward and what holds them back. Time and again, I see a direct correlation between what people habitually focus on and their level of success and happiness. I’ve noticed that most people tend to “live” in one of two places: problems or possibilities. One of my clients, Adam

More and more busy professionals are turning to online solutions as a smart choice to build public speaking skills. The reasons are simple. Low cost, convenient and extremely flexible. Exactly the opposite of an in-person training or elite coaching with a media expert. Boost your career instantly Public speakers, CEOs, politicians share something in common. They are master storytellers. But what if you don't have the dose of confidence and charisma you need to connect with your audience? That's when it helps to turn to online coaching and training to develop presentation skills.r

Investing your marketing dollars in operating a booth at a Business Expo or Trade Show can be expensive. It is not something you do on a whim. You must have a strategy to stand out from the crowd. My three tips below will help you brand your business while at your next trade show or business expo.

Learn whiteboard presenting in minutes not hours? It’s true! When it comes to learning new skills, one thing is certain. It must be easy and fast. Whiteboard skills for selling and presenting are no exception. The entire system for learning new whiteboard selling skills is rapid and easy. Many business owners and entrepreneurs are already crazy busy. They are racing against the clock to do their work, respond to customers and manage employees. Many professionals have a hard time learning new selling skills while they are working 14-hour days.

“Lasting happiness can and needs to be independent of our circumstances.” Marci Shimoff In preparing to write this article, I wondered – what does prosperity even mean? I pulled out my trusty Thesaurus and my eyes were opened. Prosperity ranges from abundance to well-being, and, there were a lot of words in-between – bed of roses, benefit, good times, luxury, success, and the good life. As I scanned the list – the word that jumped out for me was thriving.

How often do you come across someone who immediately knows what their niche is? Not so surprisingly, most are confused about such a topic. First off, a niche is well defined as something that is best fitted to your personal interests and passions. Your passion may be to explore Egyptian ruins, or to devote your free time to restoring antique furniture; or perhaps you pride yourself on your knowledge of fine wines. Whatever comes to mind as something you're passionate enough to say you live for, that's your niche, regardless of whether or not anyone else understands it.

Many business owners scrape by serving clients who are struggling themselves. In spite of the economy, there are many businesses and people who have been unaffected and are willing to pay for premium-level services and products. When you’re trapped servicing the middle or low-price market (which, let’s face it) much of the country is these days, you encounter a ton of hairy-pulling, teeth-gnashing conce s like: 1. People don’t buy from you because they can find what you offer at a lower price somewhere elser

There is just too much focus on having a plan. Now we’ll have no more arguments in support of having a formal business plan. It is time to take the conversation forward with those who have paid heed to the idea of having a formal plan. It has been seen that a plan is the road map for your initial years. Taking a realistic look at things, besides business, how many things in life go as planned? The percentage is quite low. Following the same percentage, how many businesses g

YOU UNSTUCK: EXCERPT #6 Do You Advance Toward Risk or Avoid Them? Let’s look at your typical patterns of behaviors to get an indication of where your default switch is set on the continuum of advancing toward or avoiding risks. Take the following quiz to find out. 1. You are asked to serve as head of a project team at work. Although you’re familiar with the subject area, this is a more visible leadership role than you’ve had in the past.