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Do you have all your revenue eggs in one basket? It’s the classic situation many entrepreneurs find themselves in – and it’s a precarious place to operate your business from. If you have one big client, one main offering or one key industry that provides you most of your revenue, then you have left yourself vulnerable to many forces you can’t control. Knowing this, many entrepreneurs strive to diversify their income with information products, the “funnel of offerings” or spread themselves to thin into many different industries.

You have some strange ideas. The unfortunate thing is that you do not see them as unusual because you think that everyone in your world thinks the same way. And yes, they do but does that make it right? I don't think so. You may have been brought up in a family where it was considered proud to tell people how good you are at what you do but is it really proud? Or is that just a tradition that you grew up into? Is it truth or tradition?

You are great. You are far greater than you imagine. You are a unique entity given the power to create your own life. When you look outside yourself for self-definition you are giving your power away. However, when you understand and accept that you alone possess the power to define yourself and your life, there are dramatic changes. You will find new clarity, focus and confidence. You'll also find that using this incredible gift is both exhilarating and challenging.

Most people these days are taught to “Go to school, Get a job, then retire”…But unfortunately that is just not viable anymore. People who are going to college are more often than not unable to get a job in their field for most degrees, and are left working entry level jobs with massive student loans hanging over their heads. And most employees are not getting paid fairly at all… Why is the rate of pay for employees “Unfair” as I call it? Several Reasons: The amoun

Types of wheat. There are many varieties of wheat but they all belong to the genus Triticum. From there the different varieties are defined by the number of chromosomes the plant has. Diploid wheat is the earliest form of cultivated wheat with 14 chromosomes. This form of wheat has been found in ancient tombs and dates back at least 4,000 years. Tetraploid wheat contains 28 chromosomes. Ancient wheat varieties like Khorasan and Emmer are Tetraploid as are modern varieties like Durum which is mostly used for pasta. Kamut® is a trademarked variety of Tetraploid wheat.

A lot of the time, entrepreneurship and influence bleed into each other — many influencers are entrepreneurs in some capacity, and entrepreneurs often become influencers. And as that reach grows, it’s often a natural next step to start branding that clout with merchandise. Merchandising your personal brand with T-shirts, cups, stickers, or just about anything you can put your logo on is a great way to spread your name and what you’re all about, helping to create a larger community around what your brand represents.

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4-Things-Needed-To-Grow-Your-Purpose-Driven-Business-7.png" width="500"/> I have always wanted a life where I was super close to my Higher Power! Since I was 6 or 7 years old and life took a turn for the unknown, I have searched for spiritual understanding… Always knowing that there was something, someONE out there loving me, paying attention… Religion however, comes with all these rules and regulations about how things SHOULD BE done to connect with God… And that stifles everything!

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, about two-thirds of businesses with employees survive at least 2 years and about half survive at least 5 years. As one would expect, after the first few relatively volatile years, survival rates flatten out. While the health of an economy plays a great role in the survival of businesses, the activities of business owners also take a big quota. In other words, whether a business will survive or not depends on the overall structuring

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” doesn’t equal more successful. I've observed that one of the main things that keeps entrepreneurs from marketing themselves is fixating ...

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 up as lack of clients, a lot of “busy-ness” without results or feeling uninspired. Being in a balanced energy state changes everything about what you are able to create through your business. Think you don’t have time to create balance? Think again. Your success depends upon it.

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/make-a-committed-decision.png" width="500"/> I just spent a longer time than usual, rewriting out my vision… Really getting into the spirit of it, seeing pictures in my mind of myself and my family doing all the things I dream of… Seeing chains being broken off me that chain me to a lower existence than what I am capable of… Seeing my History Maker and Deliberate Millionaire clients accomplishing great things…

I keep asking the same sorts of questions whenever I write: "How's 2009 working out for you?" If you're a 'boomer, you're in or beyond midlife, and what's going on in the world markets today are doubtless having a really negative impact on you, your family, and — evidently — your plans. Chances ...

EnergyPOOR Entrepreneurs believe their success is primarily their own doing. They believe in the self-made person theory. EnergyRICH® Entrepreneurs are aware that all good things come from the spirit of love. They know love is the natural order of the Universe, and that ego and self-pride ...

It’s easy to identify aggressive personalities. The neighborhood bully, the driver who yells at everyone at the road, the boxer who doesn’t just want to win but wants to destroy; even the loudmouth in the restaurant who can’t whisper without everyone in the place hearing. A person with an aggressive personality likes to dominate a situation or other people through either force or intimidation. But is having an aggressive personality the same as having an aggressive mind? It has been my experience and observation that the answer is, “no.”

Today’s financial economy is such a mystical, un-tangible atmosphere of banking, mutual funds, stocks and bonds and the mainstream 401k that no one seems to know where to turn for answers and solutions that will allow them any sort of stability with respect to their financial picture. We have proven that our current state of turmoil in virtually all sectors of our economy are challenging our belief systems about how Wall Street, the government and influential power centers like the FDA, Pharmaceutical, media and banking cartels operate.

I want to introduce to what I refer to as the #1 Secret Success Ingredient: what I call energetic and personal responsibility. You see it can be so easy in this day and time that we live in to blame what is going on “out there” for what you don’t have. Yes, even if you tell yourself ‘Oh no, that’s not me; that’s not how I operate’, it’s literally everywhere around us. It’s part of the news. It’s part of the newspaper. It’s part of your Google page when you turn on your calendar. There is the tendency towards blame.

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/Rosemary-Nonny-Knight-Self-Belief-Is-A-Choice.png" width="500"/> I walked through most of my life feeling unworthy… Always rebelling against what people wanted me to do because I had this inner voice telling me that it just would not suit me… Family wanted me to remain a pharmacist instead of go into my own business… NOPE! Family wanted me to follow along with traditions that made absolutely no sense to me… NOPE! Family wanted me to find a Nigerian dude to marry… NOPE!

Think about the times you have said something like, “Why hasn’t someone invented a product that would do ______?” That question can be the beginning of a unique product. You have probably had those thoughts and let them go without capturing them. Write down your ideas for products the next time you notice them surfacing in your thoughts. Capture an idea without judging it and regardless of how incomplete it is in your mind. It can be developed later if you decide you want to take it to the next level.

The last few weeks I've been testing a new high performance technique. Having been trained in Neuro-Linguistic Programming, I'm always fascinated by how when you give your brain a new directive how it responds. It all started on a phone call with a client of mine who was planning out a teleconference where the goal was to get 10 people on it. Now, that could be an excellent outcome, but I felt he had set the bar too low.

No matter whatever business you have, it always involves some or other kinds of risk. Thus the concept of risk management has become very important today especially with the increasing competition in the market. It gives rise to several small enterprises that look after the risk management purposes of the business organizations. The concept of insurance and risk management are quite universal and it dwells in the heart of individuals, governments and businesses, in their econ

I used to play small when it came to talking about my business because I was afraid of sounding "salesy" and then I discovered the easiest, most-simplest thing I could do to increase my client numbers - I shifted from selling to serving. That's right. So much began to happen ... I felt better ...

Having a business of your dreams is all about the energy. I have coached many people that had no clue of HOW they were going to do things, and in some cases, they had some real gaps in skills like marketing and selling. But, when they really understood that this is an ENERGY game- first and ...

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/Why-Do-You-Persist-in-Believing-this-nonsense-55.jpg" width="500"/> Once upon a time, I allowed myself to remain poor by holding on tightly to the little money I had and refusing to let it out of my sight because it felt so hard to come by. I was living in poverty and I did not even know it. ON the face of things I was successful, I had the career, the house, the cars, the cleaner and people thought I had it altogether but in my heart of hearts, I wanted more and I had a lot of debt to support my supposed wealth.

In life, we all have risks, which we can take measures to reduce a vast majority of those risks. Alzheimer’s disease is claiming the minds of more than 4 millio US citizens without mentioning those in the foreign lands. The disease is actually claiming more than 8 million minds combined.

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/4-Things-Needed-To-Grow-Your-Purpose-Driven-Business-1.png" width="500"/> You, created in the image of the Divine… You, Born to lead and impact many lives… You, creative genius… You, overcomer of horrid bad times… You, defeater of depression, stress and anxiety… You, determined turner-upper when others would have laid down and given up… You, powerful revolutionary leader… You, with so many books within you… You, with products/services/music/art that could change lives…

I decided to move half way across the country within an hour of knowing that I must. It was a huge decision, made quickly and acted on in confidence. Do you know yourself well enough to do that? Had I know I was going to move I would not have invested in my yard, I might have waited to get my two kittens rather than drive young animals across the country. But I didn’t know I was going to move, until I did know. And when I did know I knew it absolutely and irrevocably. In ou

Yes, honey you do KNOW what you want… You dream of it when you let your mind wander… You can see yourself confidently doing it, in the dead of the night…

As we shift into overdrive in this new Financial Paradigm and socioeconomic environment the internet and economic collapse has helped fuel, we must shift our focus when it comes to our networks. It's been said our "Net Worth" is directly related to our "Networks". In other words, who we choose to spend most of our valuable time with is a direct correlation to our income level. If we want to make more money and be able to increase our lifestyle, we must develop a new network of entrepreneurial minds with commonality of free enterprise thinking and this will in turn catapult us to new heights.

Let's assume for the sake of argument that you're going to pass through a number of careers in your lifetime (because you are). Let's also assume that retirement isn't in the picture for you (because it's not). That means that, sooner or later, you're going to be asking yourself some difficult ...

I remember attending a meditation workshop with Mark Epstein, a well-known 'Buddhist psychologist.' He told a story about a meeting he had with Ram Dass, spiritual teacher and author, where Ram Dass had asked Mark Epstein about his work with his patients. As Mark talked about his work, Ram Dass ...

Lets be honest here… The weight of your dreams sometimes feels darned right overwhelming, overpowering, just too much and ‘why on earth do you think you have a right to all of that’!

Your office is a busy place; people come and go all day long, clients, fellow workers, maintenance people etc. People that you most often times, you see on a daily basis and are free to enter when needed. However, do you realize that by doing some common everyday things that you may be putting your children in harms way? By following the guidelines below, you will be taking the right steps to securing your families safety and you may decide to pass this information along to others.

If you know you have gifts to offer and are still in hiding, let me tell you about this story of the Golden Buddha. In 1957, a group of Tibetan monks were informed that a highway was being built through the area of their shrine and they would have to move this very large and heavy clay Buddha.

How to develop a career in the motivational speaking market is a questio I have been asked many, many times around the world over the past two decades. At the highest possible level it comes down to one word - Congruence. Have you achieved PhD status in the University of Life - the one and only true test of your ability?

With the Financial and socioeconomic breakdown within our current paradigm in full force and effect, the masses are in a state of complete isolation and so many are afraid to take any sort of perceived financial R.I.S.K. This can lead to missed opportunities, a continued reliance on the old school Financial Planner or Broker and an overall sense that the markets are hopeless. We must understand that this is completely counter-intuitive to building a new network of friends and colleagues in order to uncover the hidden truths within our society that keep us shackled.

There are certain characteristics of entrepreneurs that lead them to being successful at what they do! For starters and just to dispel the myth, successful entrepreneurs are 'born' they are NOT made! For people who assume otherwise this should be good news and will hopefully motivate them onto bigger and better things! Here are 5 common characteristics typically found in people who have found success in their chosen field as small business owners! Vision The 'spark' or idea t

Everywhere you look, you are surrounded by the familiar… Things and people that have been around you since forever… It is all so the same And yet, you feel different inside You feel called to follow through on a particular call, a particular purpose And it is unlike anything that anyone in your current existence has ever done and they think you are a little loopy… You wonder if you are, as well! HAVE YOU CUT THE CORDS YET? Deep in your spirit, heart and soul, you know you are born for more than the norm…

rnMaybe you feel just like you're not a creative person generally, or maybe you merely desire a little a push to get the solution you're seeking either way, there are many small actions you can take to become more creative. These tips can make you see things from different perspectives and develop the habit that will make you feel more productive and inspired. Here are ways to unlock your hidden creativity: Brainstorm with OthersrnSometimes all it requires to get from exhaust

The old saying if we want to marry a devout Christian girl, we must first convince or negotiate with the father, hence social leverage at work. In the business and financial world leverage is the utilization of restricted or restrained resources that are linked to a much broader resource base with a goal of enhancing returns to equity set forth. Most, when looking at capitalizing on an opportunity or investment only focus on the "visible" and tangible resource or asset.

I knew a woman who didn’t know what she wanted to eat. Her husband would ask her, "Do you want Chinese or Mexican food for dinner? Do you want fast food? Do you feel like cooking?" She would study his face with each word, listen to his inflections, trying to guess what he wanted her to say. "Do you want Chinese?" she’d ask him. "Whatever you want is fine with me." Eventually, her husband stopped making suggestions. "Just tell me what you’re in the mood for," he’d say. "Tonight we’ll have what you want."

Ah, the fantasies . . . make your own hours, invent your own rules, choose your own associates, express your creativity, and make unlimited money. These are the dreams of the aspiring self-employed. Yet, if you interview people who have built a profitable business, they will tell you about the long hours, financial insecurity, lost contracts, loan problems, self-employment tax, and the daily dance with risk that it takes to run your own business. On the positive side, there a

You've heard the expression that some people see the glass as half full while others perceive the same glass to be half empty? I had the opportunity to see this difference in perception in action. One summer, my father and I drove to the airport to pick up my some family members visiting from ...

By Austin Clark Indoor plants brighten up homes and workplaces by bringing colour, shape and sometimes even fragrance to a living space. While those mood lifters are all very tangible, did you know that plants can also brighten your day by making you feel better?

I’m sure you’ve heard over and over the importance of having a “target market,” a specific group of people who share similar qualities and have a problem that you and your business can solve. Now, this is important because you want to have a clear message that speaks ...

Many times along your Entrepreneurial journey you will be called to step up or uplevel to a whole new way of BEing in your business. During these times you may feel a lot of internal turmoil or all your “stuff” coming to the surface. You see, after you’ve raised your energy vibration a bit, it’s important to address any resistances or lower level energies that pop up so that you can continue along your upleveled path. So what are we really talking about? You know your inner voice that is... judgmental doubtful critical angry whiney complainingrnr

What is analysis paralysis? What is the negative impact of experiencing analysis paralysis? "Analysis paralysis is "an informal phrase applied to when the opportunity cost of decision analysis exceeds the benefits". It stems from self-sabotaging beliefs, including the following: - Once I have gathered this information, found this fact, or make this list a bit longer, then I will be ready to tackle this project or task, or make this change.

When last did you take a time out? A time that was completely yours, to do with whatever you will? Not a time filled with mindless entertainment that prevents you from contemplating… Not a time when you escape thinking by flicking through Facebook, or some other technological distraction…

A central Virginia developer is the first to build "smart houses" at Smith Mountain Lake. Tom Lovegrove, a retired technology executive, is President of Bayview Construction Company and brings his experience in the computer industry to the luxury homes he builds.nnAccording to Mr. Lovegrove, "smart" homes incorporate computer technology in ways that allow them to manage their own systems, and to respond to their owners' commands or to environmental conditions in ways which sa

Beyond Money and Into Meaning We’ve lost more than 2 million jobs in the past three months. Companies are not only shutting down budgets but even shutting down themselves. So instead of jumping right back into the job market, why not take some time to think more about your life? In many ways, it’s actually a wonderful position to be in: To reassess what you value, what you care most about in life and how you can best contribute. Begin by asking yourself questions: ”What do I really love to do? What would I feel good about doing?

Every person comes to this earth with a purpose. As an entrepreneur, you have the awesome opportunity to fuse your business with your purpose! Actually I would say this is a must because when you do your clients benefit (in a big way!) and so do your bottom-line profits (in a big way!). One of the best ways I’ve found to marry purpose with profits is to get clear on what myth you are here to shatter and start marketing your business with it!