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- ***Dreams and Responsibilities - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Patty SadallahIn this clip from The Fastest Indian, Burt Monroe arrives in Utah from New Zealand to accomplish his lifelong dream of beating the land speed record on his motorcycle. Based on a true story from 1960, Burt shows up without having registered for the race and is not allowed to participate. Burt ...
Views: 1435(5 votes) - Advice During These Tough Economic Times - by Submitted on Sep 14, 2012 from Mike MillsMost of us experience economic problems every once in a while. This can be due to the economy itself but it may also be due to temporary setbacks that we experience in our lives. There are some options that are open to you, even if you live in a rural area and may have a difficulty in finding ...
Views: 1433 - 3 Sure Ways to Get Rid of Tire Kickers - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2016 from Maria HebdaWhen people go shopping, whether it’s for a minor purchase or a large ticket item like a new car, price will always be a determining factor. If they feel the cost is worth it, they’ll pay it and if they don’t they won’t. It’s pretty simple when buying tangible items. But when making ...
Views: 1432 - How Do You Maximize Profits on Declining Sales? - by Submitted on Feb 12, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonIn a small business, there’s no denying that there are products that reach the end of their life cycle. There comes a point where sales and profits are no longer growing, but instead, they are declining. The good news is that orders are still arriving, so you have time to make a plan of ...
Views: 1432(5 votes) - Is this your problem? - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Kate BeedersWhenever I go to networking events (which is quite often) I always get people’s interest up when I talk about money. Especially, when I talk about charging what you’re worth. That’s when the conversations really start flowing. And the complaints! Here’s what they tell me happens. Do any ...
Views: 1432(2 votes) - Calling Forth All Women - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Linda HoughThe next evolutionary shift for women is clear: we are being called to cultivate our own power. This is not the aggressive, dominating, competitive power of the masculine that has evolved our world up until now but the caring, creative, collaborative power of the feminine which is expressed ...
Views: 1427(5 votes) - Nursing Style: Not All Scrubs Are Equal - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2015 from Anica OaksScrubs are an essential part of a nurse's life, and there is more to choosing the best scrubs than you may first imagine. The first thing to consider is any dress code restrictions set by your employer. Many hospitals do not allow nurses to wear all white scrubs. Some denote different areas with ...
Views: 1426 - 6 Best Video Marketing Practices for 2018 - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2018 from Susan FriesenDid you know 51.9% of marketing professionals say video content provides the best ROI? Imagine promoting your video to millions… getting more views, likes and subscribers. Video marketing is a powerful way to build relationships and brand awareness with prospects. If you aren't using video in ...
Views: 1425 - 7 Easy Steps to SEO Optimize Your Blog - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2016 from Susan FriesenI’m sure you’ve heard by now that blogging is a proven form of content marketing that drives traffic to your website. It’s true. Writing juicy articles that answer your prospects’ biggest questions and provides value is a smart way to attract your ideal target market. But writing the ...
Views: 1425 - Spring Break No Vacation for Working Moms? - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Jennifer PeekJust last week, I posted an article about how you can make your own spring break - without having to pack, get on a plane and wiggle your toes in the sand. I was reminded of these more relaxing thoughts as I struggled to coordinate the spring break of my own kids over the past couple of ...
Views: 1425 - Visualize Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Cindy HartmanAchieving success comes from within. We read books and listen to CDs which give us the opportunity to motivate ourselves. These ideas from others encourage us to create our successful universe - both personal and professional. I believe in creating our own destiny, of visualization, of ‘seeing’ ...
Views: 1425 - Change Management: From Survival to Thrival - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2013 from Valencia RayManaging change effectively involves managing mindset. Where your mind is set determines if change is scary and 'hard' or exciting and 'easier'. I don't want to imply that change will be without discomfort, but it doesn't have to be downright painful. How you see it - perception - matters. ...
Views: 1424 - How to Create More Time - On Purpose - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Valencia RayCreating time, at first, sounds ridiculous - until you understand how we co-create our "reality." Of course, when speaking of linear time there are only 24 hours to a day, and everyone receives equal amounts. Yet, if you keep talking about how fast 'time flies' and do not realize that you are ...
Views: 1424 - Are Your Business Goals Still On Track? - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Beate CheletteCan you believe it? This year is already half over. Wasn’t I just in Chicago, at my daughter’s graduation? Now summer is almost here. We all feel it. Time moves so quickly, we become absorbed in the routine of our busy lives, and some things fall through the cracks. Do you remember what your ...
Views: 1422(1 vote) - Virtual Business Assistance - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2011 from Kim BeckersAre you a small business owner? Are you overwhelmed by your never ending to-do list? Are you weighed down by time-consuming busywork? Then a Virtual Assistant may be just what the doctor ordered! Simply put, a Virtual Assistant is an off-site employee or independent contractor that provides ...
Views: 1422 - Set the intention that your brand will be a success...no matter what! - by Submitted on May 18, 2010 from Jennifer Ransaw Smith"You have one or two choices when someone throws a rock at you. You can pick it up and throw it back, or you can pick it up and build a castle." Terrance Howard. It’s time to raise your game. From now on, you aren't allowed to play half-court. You're not allowed to be a bench warmer. In ...
Views: 1421(2 votes) - ***How to Be and Get Dream Partners for Success: Secret #14 Don’t Give Up - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2009 from Patty Sadallah“Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up.” Thomas Alva Edison. My father-in-law had a dream. He talked about this dream a lot. He would go back in his mind remembering when the dream was still alive. He would tell of how ...
Views: 1411(3 votes) - Is Your Team Working with You or for You? - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Marie KirklandA big part of releasing clutter this month in your business is keeping only what you absolutely love, use and need. The only way to do that is to take inventory of every area of your business including your team and how you work together. Your team can be either formal, informal, or a ...
Views: 1410(3 votes) - Opportunity Knocks: Can You Hear It? - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Royce GomezHave you ever heard opportunity knock? Are you aware it knocks in large and small ways every day? I was banging on the door of an organization for about 6 months. Nothing happened. I couldn't even get an email returned. Although I was frustrated, I kept knocking (literally emailing and ...
Views: 1407 - The 5 Essential Skills Every Mompreneur Must Master for Success - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2013 from MaryEllen TribbyDetermining what is essential and what’s not essential is key for a successful business. So here is a secret I have not told many. It wasn’t always this way for me. I wasn’t born with a magical playbook. I developed my success playbook over years and years of trial and error. I developed ...
Views: 1407(1 vote) - Earn £60 Per Hour Advising Clients About Their Future - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2020 from Pearls of WisdomEarn £60 per hour advising clients about their future. Are you the sort of person that people love to tell their problems to? A good listener? If so we could well want to hire you. A person with patience, someone understanding, is able to see the whole picture when someone is talking about ...
Views: 1406 - Influence from a female Dale Carnegie - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Karen KellerFrom Dale Carnegie to Robert Cialdini and Kevin Hogan, much information written on influence emerges from men. Even though the ideas and opinions they offer are valuable, women are yearning to know what influence tactics, negotiations, and language resonate for them. We are thirsty to ...
Views: 1404 - Three Successful Strategies Work-At-Home-Moms Use To Keep Balance - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2012 from Sue HenryHave you heard the expression, “If things aren’t right at home, they aren’t right anywhere?” This is so true! I’m a mother of six kids and we are organic dairy farmers. And if that’s not enough, I am a professional speaker and writer with my own company. When things weren’t right at home – ...
Views: 1403 - How to Succeed in Business Without Losing Your Feminine Mojo? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2012 from Vanessa SimpkinsAre your personal relationships suffering because you’re working so hard to get your business off the ground? Are you always the last priority on your list because there’s never enough time to get it all done? I'm at a mindset and marketing retreat in Fort Lauderdale (FL) with some if the ...
Views: 1401 - The #1 MUST HAVE Key To Eliminate Entrepreneurial Fear and Step Forward In Faith - by Submitted on May 28, 2013 from Heather DominickIf there’s anything that’s going to block your light, that’s going to dim that lighthouse beam from within you, it is your engagement with lower-level energies. And when we are talking about level energy we are talking about – Fear and Doubt. There’s nothing like fear to turn out the lights, ...
Views: 1401 - Have You Given Yourself a Thumbs Up Lately? - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffI was driving down Pacific Coast Highway at 4:30 in the afternoon just a few days before Christmas. My cell phone rang and it was the principal from my daughter's elementary school. My first thought? "Wow, this must be pretty serious if she's calling me during school winter break!" I answered ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - The Time Is Now - by Submitted on Aug 26, 2010 from Linda HoughRecently, I’ve been to several gatherings talking with people I’ve newly met. There has been one consistent, pronounced theme to all of our conversations. People are frightened. They are anxiously waiting for things to get back to normal. And I could see that this is keeping them frozen, ...
Views: 1399(2 votes) - Smart Women and The Art of Self-Promotion - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne of the questions I’m frequently asked by women entrepreneurs is, “When I meet someone who is a potential referral source and/or ideal client, how do I mention my business without feeling pushy?” Great question! Being able to communicate your marketing message with confidence is key to ...
Views: 1398(2 votes) - How Women Can Make It To The Top - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2014 from Beate CheletteI read an article today about the famous UCLA Anderson School of Management. The article was featured in Businessweek and takes an uncomfortable look at the difficulties women face to get to the top and be compensated fairly. Sure, that’s nothing new. But the surprising information is that women ...
Views: 1396 - Jot It Down Using Note-Taking Tools - by Submitted on Nov 08, 2010 from Denise GriffittsKeep your mind in one place! Steno pads. Spiral notebooks. Legal pads. The back of an envelope. A cocktail napkin. Receipts. The corner of a newspaper. If you're like most entrepreneurs, you've got ideas striking you every hour of the day and night, and you grab the nearest writing implement ...
Views: 1395(4 votes) - How Long Does It Take To Be Successful? - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2013 from Beate CheletteYou are asking the million-dollar question. All the blood, sweat, tears, doubts, and tons of time and money—and for what? It took me 13 years to become “an overnight success” but when I finally did, the rewards were extraordinary. The popular TV show Shark Tank gives entrepreneurs the chance ...
Views: 1393(1 vote) - ***Turning Point - by Submitted on May 04, 2011 from Patty Sadallah‘A moment of encouragement during a failure is worth more than an hour of praise after success’ ~ Unknown. In this Mother’s Day special clip from Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, Flint receives encouraging words from his mom right when he needs them. Have you thought about how tremendously ...
Views: 1390(6 votes) - How to be a Therapist - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Rosemary PriceHow to be a therapist. 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 ...
Views: 1389 - Marketing Magic - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2011 from Theresa BehennaWho would have thunk it? A grand piano at an engineering services exhibit booth? What’s the world coming to? The world is coming to realize that extraordinary is what it takes to stand out from the crowd and succeed in today’s marketplace. In this case it was the NACE Corrosion 2011 Expo in ...
Views: 1388 - Women Who Need A Small Business Loan - Practical Tips - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2014 from Marc ProsseWomen Who Need a Small Business Loan - Practical Tips Women entrepreneurs shouldn't become discouraged just because they don't have the cash-on-hand before realizing a dream of owning a small business. Worry not. You will have to spend some time exploring what's out there. Pay special ...
Views: 1385 - CASH FLOW – What is That? - by Submitted on May 05, 2012 from Karlene Sinclair-RobinsonI am sure you have heard the term “Cash is King”. This is true. Those with cash have stronger buying and/or borrowing power than those without it. With today’s lagging economy, many businesses are experiencing negative cash flow. The business owner who has yet to get up close and personal with ...
Views: 1384 - Learning From My BIG Mistake - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersWhen I was a Business Development Executive, I would “chase” (yes, that’s the word we used) after really big, multi million dollar deals. Often, it would take months (or even years) of marketing to finally get that new client. Then what would happen, I would be so busy with my new (very large) ...
Views: 1383 - Smart Women Get Lucky - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffThe other day, while standing in a very long line at my local coffee shop, I struck up a conversation with the woman behind me. We began chatting about everyday topics-the weather, the holiday rush, and then we stumbled on that dreaded topic of the moment-the economy. I asked her a question: ...
Views: 1382(3 votes) - Working Moms: Say Yes to Saying No! - by Submitted on May 23, 2010 from Jenny FlintoftI've found that one of the biggest causes of stress is our inability to say no. Whether it is out of guilt, a sense of obligation, or the desire to avoid hurt feelings, we say yes when we really shouldn't. Are you a "yes" person? If you are you overwhelmed, overscheduled and frustrated, you ...
Views: 1382(1 vote) - Is Actually A Home Made Business What precisely You've Been Seeking Out? - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2012 from Cassie HicksA Home made Business might also be known as Life-style business model. It's really a small business that you initiate from scratch, usually at your home. A home made business model enables you to work around your children and family at times that suit you. Exactly why begin home made ...
Views: 1380 - The World Needs You! - by Submitted on May 27, 2012 from Marcy StahlI have spent the last couple weeks speaking in-depth with women entrepreneurs about their goals and what’s holding them back. Here’s what I see happening over and over again: women who are playing small. Super-duper, tiny small! Here are some of the ways this can show up in your sales and ...
Views: 1380 - Ready to Reach Your Peak Business Potential - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2009 from Loren FogelmanHave you reached the point where you know you have more to offer your clients? You have reached a certain level of competence and want more for yourself? Are you are ready to do whatever it takes to make that happen? Well, then you are in a great place to jumpstart your practice. There comes ...
Views: 1379(10 votes) - Turn Excitement into Success - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Jo Anne WhiteRemember when you had a brilliant idea for your business? The initial excitement spilled over into everything. You couldn't stop thinking about it or talking about it with your partner or colleague. It gave you bursts of energy that carried over into your attitude, your response to others and ...
Views: 1379 - Smart Women Get Away - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Joy ChudacoffI'm in Park City, Utah on a family vacation having a wonderful time. Guess what? I initially didn't want to get away for a family vacation. I mean it's not that I didn't want to go to Park City. I love Park City. It is a peaceful, cozy town nestled between some magnificent mountains. It's not ...
Views: 1378(3 votes) - 5 Smart Solutions For Women Entrepreneurs on The Go - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffThis week I'm writing to you from my childhood home in Charleston, West Virginia where I'm caring for my aging parents who are health challenged at the moment. Today, I'm going to share my best tips for running a business when traveling. With all the new gadgets and apps available to ...
Views: 1376(2 votes) - Working Moms: How are you Encouraging your Heart? - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Jenny FlintoftThere is a leadership book by Kouzes and Posner, entitled "Encouraging the Heart" and in it, the authors talk about how small, simple acts of kindness and appreciation can go a long way in enabling people to feel motivated at work. It's a subject matter after my own heart, and I often speak to ...
Views: 1375 - 5 Proven Ways to Get Book Reviews - by Submitted on Jul 28, 2016 from Kathleen GageGetting a book published is a lot easier, and simpler, than in years past. From idea to publication it can be a matter of weeks, even days. As in the past, publishing is the easy part. Sure, in the eyes of the author, that may seem far-fetched. Yet, ask any author who has made money from their ...
Views: 1374 - Finding Success: How to Balance Work and Personal Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Lauren StillYou've got a lot on your plate, are respected at work for your achievements, but often feel overwhelmed, stressed, and may sometimes feel guilty about whether you give enough time to your family. When someone talks about having work-life balance, you laugh and say, "What's that?" You've probably ...
Views: 1374 - Smart Women, Skiing and Entrepreneurial Success - by Submitted on May 25, 2012 from Joy ChudacoffOne morning last week, I was helping my 11 year-old son, Jack, get ready for a day of skiing during our family vacation. It was sunny, 55 degrees and gorgeous outside. I handed my son his face mask and he looked at me puzzled and said, "Mom, there is no way I'm going to need this today--have you ...
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