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<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Make-your-DENT.png" width="500"/> Honey, today is the day that everything starts to change… Not tomorrow when you have learnt something new… Not tomorrow when you suddenly have some more time and the children don’t need you, or the partner is happy or the parents don’t want you to run an errand or something… Not tomorrow when things are suddenly somehow more perfect… Not tomorrow when you are more clear about what you are about… TODAY! Today is the day that you move the needle. A LOT!

The days of schlepping cross country, sitting in traffic, and running through airports to catch a flight are over. Travel budgets are being cut yet companies still have to communicate with and effectively train geographically diverse employees, customers, and suppliers. The solution is ...

A few short years ago we used to start our day by walking the dog or getting our coffee fix, now it is logging onto our networking magnet, the internet and checking our emails or waiting for the responses we put on to Craigslist or Facebook the past evening.

You can have a large amount of possessions, enjoy an abundance of success. You can succeed financially and live a life, full of the condition of enjoying wealth, success or good fortune. I want you to have great wealth and live the life of ease; I want you to be characterized by more than plentiful quantity of all you desire and lavish display of affluence. Enjoy it!

Have you ever stopped to realize that every time someone visits your website, you are representing yourself and your business? Regardless of your talents or your contribution to the world, your website content writing should reflect well on you, your products and your services. In other words, if you want to impress potential clients and draw in new business, you have to be sure that you look and sound good on the web. Words Unlock the Door to Business! Not only does your w

When connecting with a potential client it's so powerful to be able to share stories from other folks who have used your services. The stories of others will do tons more than explanations from you. Having potential clients connect with the experience of others is a highly effective way to share ...

I remember when I was introduced to the concept of “business networking” when I started my first business. I thought, I will NEVER be able to do this. I remember getting ready to go to my first networking event and whining to my husband (then boyfriend), “I was miserable at this kind of thing when I was dating!

The so-called safe path is always "easier." Just ask Ursula Clay. Ursula tried to take the secure career path her immigrant parents had chosen for her. In fact, she worked incredibly hard to achieve a level of financial success and security her parents, both high school dropouts, never had. Says ...

Successful entrepreneurs don’t make it on their own. Inevitably they may have had sponsors and partners in their business to provide much needed financial support & key business resources, supportive spouses or family and, by no means least, loyal employees who have shared their dream and vision of success and helped them to develop and deliver their product or service. Collaboration is an often overlooked, largely misunderstood and very critical component that can directly influence the level and expedience of success within a project or new venture.

Well, since I am on a self-care break this week, I thought, rather than recommend tasks in my article today, I'd gently suggest that you consider all the wild and amazing things you can do in your life. I truly believe that you are glorious and amazingly talented so keep that in mind as you contemplate what is possible for you. Here are a couple of questions to get your possibility juices flowing... 1. If you had all the money you wanted, where and how would you live? 2. If

"Big words don't equal a bigger brain, intelligent people who are confident in their message and passionate about what they do don't need obscure language to communicate," writes John McFerran. This simple truth is widely ignored even though studies show that sales and marketing pitches filled with jargon and corporate speak come across as rude, misleading or obnoxious. Simple plain English is viewed as honest and friendly and closes deals.

Part of running an efficient and organized business is making full use of the technology and resources available to you. It’s great to set up systems and processes and have them work for you, but in order to fully automate your business you also need to know which technologies are going to work best to support you in that. Over the years I have worked with many different automation tools (either in my own business or for my clients) that have helped to support an online solo business owner, and today I’d like to share my top five favorite ones with you.

As I'm wrapping up a slew of private retreats with clients this month, it's become clear that it's time for me to get focused on practicing what I've been preaching - or more specifically, to put myself through the same intense process and plan that I take my clients through. This thought popped into my head several times during the retreats, but really came to the forefront of my thinking over the past week or so, as I've been making some very big decisions in my business that's going to majorly shift things going forward. So, here's what I've noticed that's going on with me in my busin

To every knew potential client your business is like a lake on a nice summer day ... the idea seems like a good one, but plunging in could be a shock to the system ... This is why it's important to have a way for your potential clients to dip their toe in the water of your business. From this ...

Tapping into your uniqueness and using it effectively is the "Hidden Key" to increasing business sales. Accessing this part of who you are and what you offer through your business will assist you in languaging your offer to your prospects and clients in a way that has them saying, "Yes, I want ...

This week I want to share with you 3 simple steps to boost your authentic business success. Let’s be honest here. It doesn’t matter which stage of your business building blocks you’re currently in, you can be either a start-up solo-entrepreneur or a more advanced authentic business owner (Enlightened C.A.S.T.L.E. – coach, author, speaker, trainer, leader, and expert), you’ll always welcome simple, practical ways to boost your authentic business success and improve your current results.

Do you ever wonder how those folks offering free teleseminars ever make money? I’ll let you in on three secrets. First, making money with teleseminars is a great goal...however, don’t overlook the importance of building your email list with teleseminars as well. Many people from all over the globe have registered for my teleseminars and continue to receive information and promotions from me. Second, teleseminars are a great way to deliver good content that you can then rep

You have heard me speak about the need for greater intimacy in your relationship with money, if you are to create a life of abundance. In this article, I specifically include your relationship with debt, which is often tainted due to popular shaming and scare messages. Most financial experts admonish us to become debt-free as soon as possible, and that carrying debt is a drain on our energy and overall success in life. We are urged to tighten our belts and cut back wherever possible.

Wow! It's been a long time (almost a week) since I've been able to write about all things midlife! Sometimes, events conspire to take your attention off the duties of the day-to-day world and force you to focus on what's more pressing and immediate. That's one of the great stressors of life: ...

When my husband, his family and I recently went out for supper to The Works restaurant in Ottawa, Canada, it was the real deal: We were presented with a selection of close to 70 different hamburgers, and eight different meats that we could choose from. If you love hamburgers, I highly recommend this hamburger heaven! Brad took the prize for being our table’s top entertainer because his hamburger was the messiest: Caramelized onions and BBQ sauce came oozing out every which way from his hamburger with each bite that he took. He tried to maintain his composure as he ate.

Choosing to shift into BEing in the business of service rather than selling someone will make all the difference in supporting your ideal clients in EASILY being able to step forward into working with you… to the point where they are thanking you as they give you their credit card number! (Seriously, I see it happen ALL the time. It’s 110% possible.) To create that shift – from SELLING to SERVING you begin by: A) becoming aware of your current Money Mindset B) deciding to use that awareness to transform to a new upleveled Money Mindset for purpose-filled successrnr

It's safe to say that I was good at my job. Actually, very good at my job. I loved working in public relations, and invested time, energy and money into my career. It showed, too -- my clients were pleased, my supervisors was pleased, and I was pleased with the work I did.n nFor ten years, that was enough. I spent a decade in the industry -- ten years that gave me all kinds of skills, valuable industry insights, heaps of practical experience, and a vast network of contacts. n

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Rosemary-Nonny-Knight-Be-Idealistic-1024x536.png" width="500"/> Most people live in a bleak world… They don’t mean to… They don’t think they do… But they do. They tell you and anyone that will listen that they are being realistic… And because most people around them think and talk in the same way, these people think they are accurate… And honey, if you are only surrounded by these people, you will start to feel like there is something seriously wrong with you…

Today, I got a message asking me how I help people... My first reaction to this question is usually "Go look!" It is not like I hide what I do - It is everywhere if you care to look. But then because I know people, I went beyond that to wondering why this person had reached out to me... Now there are usually 2 reasons...

The term "target client" has been vastly overused in marketing terminology in the past decade. While it's wise to have a target client, most successful entrepreneurs know that it's more important to have an ideal client. What do you TARGET in a client? A target client profile can consist of ...The term "target client" has been vastly overused in marketing terminology in the past decade. While it's wise to have a target client, most successful entrepreneurs know that it's more important to have an ideal client. What do you TARGET in a client?r

When I first started marketing on the Internet I thought I was going to get rich ove ight. That was what everyone else was doing. At least that is what they said. The reality is that like any other business it is built up at the speed of your knowledge. So, if that is true, how do you and I increase the speed so that we can make a great living on the ‘Net? Well we all know there are people who are making fabulous incomes and they will keep doing that. They have found what I believe to be a key ingredient that increases their chances of success.

As an online business owner you know how important it is to build your list in order to have a ready pool of clients, potential clients, and customers who are interested in your business and your services/programs. But as a list owner you also have a responsibility to those people on your list to treat them well and build a relationship with them – it’s known as creating the like, know, and trust factor – and is crucial for sustaining a long-term business.

Companies of every size and description, from the entrepreneurial startups to multi-national giants, are now acquiring needed goods and services through barter, corporate barter and countertrade. Here’s how companies of any size can start to save money by looking for bartering ...

"What is a cookie and why do I need to know about them?" As a web developer this is a question that I hear from clients all the time. And if they don't ask the question, I answer it anyway. Cookies are a small text file composed of alphanumeric characters, which is created on your computer when your browser accesses a website that uses cookies. The name cookie derives from UNIX objects called magic cookies. These are tokens that are attached to a user or program and change d

The front desk and your receptionist can make or break your practice. Here are some tips to keep the face of your practice professional, yet refreshing and friendly. 1. Decide the atmosphere that you want in the front office. Do you want it calm and friendly, clinical and professional, or somewhere in between? 2. Consider your décor and include the colors, sounds, and smells. 3. How do you want your clients greeted when they present to the front desk or call on the phone? You may want to script out exactly how you want your staff to address and greet your clients.

Overwhelm is a state of mind that can sabotage your success and create unnecessary stress. Here are fifteen of my favorite techniques I use to help my clients (and myself) dissolve the feelings of overwhelm and feel inspired and powerful every day. Each of these techniques can be implemented in under 12 minutes (and some even in a nano-second) — the idea is to recognize how one simple shift in your approach to running your business can make a HUGE difference in your level of sanity! 1. Say No to BSOr

n©2008, All Copyrights Reserved Erfan Hettininn We live in the most exciting time of human existence. Never has been a time before with so many opportunities for people to prosper than it is today. We are virtually at the crisp of entering a full fledge online economy. Not only that, but ...

Many years ago one of my mentors taught me this saying: “success is only sustainable when it’s good for you, good for the people around you, and good for the world.” That sounds good and everything…but what does it really mean? Do we mean people like Enron can’t just cover up their big oil spills? Or that high ranking government officials shouldn’t lie to their constituents in order to get elected? What if it means that as entrepreneurs, we have a responsibility to create sustainable sales – a sale that is good for you, good for the people around you, and good for the world.

With advancing technology and improving structures, there is no reason for you to stick to traditional and conventional heating systems. There are many materials available in the market that you can choose from to install an efficient system in your house. Some options are steel plastic, copper, aluminum etc. Each of these has their own pros and cons and thus before choosing any of them, it is recommended to research the market before making your decision. Aluminum pipes are

Many of the women who work with me are shy. And so was I when I first left my “job job” and began networking. When I worked in the university setting, the only networking I did was at conferences where we’d share our curriculum and research findings with others… it didn’t feel like "selling”. When I left behind that “academic identity” 10 years ago, I knew it would be important for me to get out and meet people to share information about my career coaching services and to es

Every income leap that I’ve experienced has been founded on the 5 major components of the EnergyRICH® Entrepreneurial Success System. These very principles truly are the backbone of my success and this is the same for the countless number of clients I’ve been absolutely blessed to coach with. What the core essence is all about IS what I like to call the energetical partnered with the practical. Essential Element #1: Your ENERGY The foundational system that’s at the heart of this component is:

As you gear up to reach your 2010 goals, take advantage of all the wonderful networking opportunities that exist at this time of year. Fear of not knowing the “right” things to do when networking is one of the top reasons people simply don’t participate in this extremely effective business strategy. Here is a brief guide to help you make your next networking event your best networking event. -- First of all, choose the networking events you will attend wisely. Don’t waste ti

<img src="http://rosemarynonnyknight.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/The-Entrepreneur-Journey.png" width="500"/> Sometimes, building your purpose-driven life and business will feel like you are taking many, MANY steps back! In my quiet time this morning, i had the impression of a catapult, being pulled back and back and back… The tension is high… And that is how it feels, right? You wonder if you can take the pressure… You watch your bank balance dwindle, rather than rise… Every penny you can spare plus some you can’t is invested into you and your business…

In 2001 I discovered I was a much better entrepreneur than I was a corporate ladder climber. As I turned in my 2-week notice at Motorola after 10 years in business, I was ecstatic to finally be my own boss. Over the next 18 months I was broke, frustrated, overwhelmed and doubting my ability to be successful on as a business owner. Then, it hit me.

YOUR 2010 SURVIVAL GUIDE 5 Steps to save you next year! 2010 will be a year to remember as the fallout continues from the sins of the past. Whether you were guilty of actively participating in the “Creditalism” practices that finally burst the false growth over the last twenty-five years…or if you were passive and just sold more goods into a market of over-extended customers…we are all in the same boat now. What you do with your business over the next twelve months is far mo

Chances are that if you are keen on interesting laws, then you may be familiar with Parkinson's Law. However, in case you have not heard of this law, it states that work expands to occupy the time allotted to complete it. This means that if you allocate a week to a task you can complete in a day, the task will become more complex in order to fill the week. Further, the extra time will not be filled with work, but with anxiety and stress on how to complete the work. In view of this, we need to assign the appropriate amount of time to each task so we can save on time.

If you are not feeling particularly fulfilled in your relationship with money, it’s time for you to see if you have run into some fear of intimacy issues in that area of your life.

In October of this year, the American Psychological Association issued a report on stress by gender. Here is some of what they said: In June 2008, more people reported physical and emotional symptoms due to stress than they did in 2007, and nearly half (47 percent) of adults reported that their ...

Being a leader is essential if you want to build a solid team that supports other people in being their best self and that is what network marketing is all about - Supporting others and growing your business.

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 and easily. Stop. Start. Stop. Start. Sound familiar? There isn’t one perfect way to consistently connect with prospects, but there are many ways that, when used collaboratively, will build you a nice stream of people who are interested in what you do.

Many of the solo professionals whom I coach are people who offer services. They're coaches, consultants, creatives. They’re amazing people with huge hearts and their own unique gifts and genius to share with the world. But here's the problem: I see many of them focusing on the wrong things. They create a snazzy web page, decide on their services and pricing (90% of the time too low by the way…a topic for another day!) and wait for people to find them. Sadly, it just doesn’t

This 3 step strategy will show you how to make money online by blogging as quickly and easily as possible. Whilst one of the best strategies to make money online, blogging is a slow and long term process that requires patience. But if you stick at it over the coming months your efforts will be more than rewarded. In this article we will go over a simple blogging strategy as well as reveal the best way for beginners to make money with their blog. The first step to making mo

Today’s topic is about how to be authentically successful in your business. Let’s face it: being an enlightened entrepreneur as a coach, an author, a speaker, a trainer, a leader and an expert, what I love to call Enlightened C.A.S.T.L.E., our authentic business success requires us to look within because it is fundamentally a reflection of every part of us. It’s not like working in a 9-to-5 job for another company where you don’t really control the outcome of the business unless you’re at the top.

Everyone has the potential of becoming an entrepreneur. However, a lot are thrown away by the challenges that go with becoming one. The need therefore, to be urged on and be motivated to take bold steps that will make you achieve your dream of becoming an entrepreneur is inevitable. The motivation pushes you to go beyond your comfort zone so that you can take the risk. It also empowers you to believe in yourself and your ideas. Yes you can make it, you will succeed, if you be