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- Losing your biggest customer - by Q: I was moving to my dream with my own business when -- wham! I lost my largest customer. I'm hurting, both emotionally and financially. What now?
A. I'm convinced that every dream includes a certain amount of nightmare. Owning a business gives you freedom but you have to spend time ...
Views: 1571 - Customers Want To Take Your Money! - by Many years ago, I ran a part-time resume service out of my New York apartment. My client showed up on time for her first appointment, nervously clutching her old resume.
"Can we just talk for awhile?" she asked.
"No," I said firmly, amazing myself. "If you want me to work on your resume, ...
Views: 1326 - Does God Care For the Under Dogs As Well As the Celebrity Heavyweight? Learn More... - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Simeon JohnsonCelebrity Heavyweights VS. The Unsung Heroes Of The Day... Simeon W. Johnson ... Author of: You're a Worthwhile Person in More Ways Than a Million! Week In Review... In Honor of the Unsung Heroes' of The Day... African American Literature Book Club The Most Popular Web Site Dedicated to ...
Views: 727 - The Nanny Diaries: Lessons for the Small Business Owner - by Nanny Diaries has achieved the dazzling height of Number One in book sales on amazon.com. The authors serve up delicious pseudo-gossipy scenes of a dysfunctional Park Avenue family, "Mr. and Mrs. X."
From the perspective of a career coach, Nanny is an independent contractor -- a very small ...
Views: 1481 - Jobs vs. Business: Risk Revisited - by Many people start a business to "be my own boss" or "find meaning in my work." Yet increasingly I talk to clients who realize they have few choices in the workplace.
Let's say you join a company, degree in hand, at entry level. You move up the ladder for fifteen, twenty, even twenty-five ...
Views: 855 - Transform Wet Blankets Into Comfort Quilts - by You've embarked on a major transition and your enthusiasm is growing. Just when you get a small fire going, someone comes along with a heavy wet blanket.
"You'll hate it."
"I turned down that job two years ago, but it's perfect for you."
"Nobody makes a living that way."
Strategies to ...
Views: 896 - When you're really, truly stuck - by When you are really, truly stuck
Every so often I get an email like this: "Cathy, I will be calling to book an appointment. I am miserable. I hate my job. I hate where I'm living." Signed:
"Gloria".
I send what I hope is a gracious response, attaching my "get ready" worksheet and a list of ...
Views: 951 - Critcs Killing Your Dreams? Turn Wet Blankets Into Comfort Quilts - by You've embarked on a major transition and your enthusiasm is growing. Just when you get a small fire going, someone comes along with a heavy wet blanket.
"You'll hate it."
"I turned down that job two years ago, but it's perfect for you."
"Nobody makes a living that way."
Strategies to ...
Views: 868 - Your sacred space - by Many of us have a place in our lives where we feel especially free and creative. They are places we retreat when we want to recover from a bad day, celebrate a good day, think through a knotty problem, or write the first draft of our next chapter. Some people head for the hills and the parks, ...
Views: 1127 - Am I lucky? You bet! - by Q: I get so angry when people tell me how lucky I am. Don't they realize how hard I'm working? I try to stay away from people who believe you have to be lucky to live your dream.
A: Yes, I know the feeling. When I took a year off to play, when I moved to New Mexico, when I took a special trip, ...
Views: 1011 - Help! I'm disorganized! - by "My boss says I'm the most disorganized person he ever saw. It took me three weeks to recover."
"My chaotic style is great when I'm cooking or painting, but disastrous to a smooth-running office."
"I keep forgetting appointments and losing memos. If this keeps up, I'll be history."
Sound ...
Views: 1287 - Not-so-random acts of kindness for the 21st Century - by Remember those bumper stickers, "Random acts of kindness and senseless acts of beautify?" People would do things like pay tolls for the car behind them. Well, that was nice, but in the new millennium here's what's really kind.
1. Find a broken link on a site? Get an "invalid address" response ...
Views: 1193 - Why midlife career change can feel like getting a divorce - by Most of us are aware that we need to grieve the death of a close friend, relative or favorite pet. We are beginning to learn that other events -- relocation, divorce, illness -- can also be experienced as loss.
Losing a professional-level career can also be a source of grief, anger and ...
Views: 1325 - Want to grow your business? Don't fall for the tactics trap - by Michael refuses to offer a free trial consultation. "They can read my articles or ebooks," he shrugs. His business is booming.
Marilyn offers her clients a full half-hour of free consultation. She has few takers.
Michael and Marilyn send high-quality articles to ezines. Michael's opt-in list ...
Views: 1091 - Should you return to school for that degree? - by Q. I hate my job as a computer consultant. The aptitude tests say I should be a recreation specialist. I like the idea but I dread returning to school for a new degree.
A. Before you invest in a degree, take a test drive. Find two or three people who are doing what you want to do and ask to ...
Views: 1300 - Career victim or career vulnerable? - by If you've been hanging out in the self-help world, you have been told to "stop being a victim" and "take charge of your life." Being a victim means that you let someone else have power over you. You tolerate repeated insults, remain in a job you hate or revive old hurts on a daily basis. ...
Views: 924 - Midlife Career Transition: Do you jump or hold on? - by During midlife career change, do you jump or hold on?
Over the years, I have identified two kinds of midlife career changers: Jumpers and Clingers. Jumpers thrive on energy, enthusiasm and improbable luck. The last three times they leaped, a net appeared. They see no reason why the next jump ...
Views: 1305 - Finding a new career is like finding a soulmate - by When you are undergoing a career transition, you step out of your comfort zone. By definition, a comfort zone is…well, comfortable. Once you felt in control of a high-powered career. Now you have neither control nor career. It's frustrating and scary.
When you break up a relationship, you also ...
Views: 1427 - Are you ready to go solo? - by Are you ready to start your own e-business?
"Get out there and take risks!" can be good advice -- but you want to take enlightened risks that lead to success. Sometimes your beliefs are indeed self-defeating -- and sometimes they accurately reflect reality. Work with a consultant or trusted ...
Views: 837 - Three Tips to a Successful Time Out - by Do you ever wish you could get away from work for a month or a year?
Many people envy academics who take sabbaticals. What they don't realize is that sabbaticals are not designed as time on the beach. You are supposed to use your free time to accomplish specific projects. Often you cannot ...
Views: 852 - Delight your customers and keep the money coming - by Customer service is the unglamorous but surprisingly fun side of marketing. Promotion gets you customers. Service lets you keep their loyalty and their money. These tips come from my new ebook, Delight Your Customers and the Money Will Follow, http://www.movinglady.com/custsvc.html
1. Be on ...
Views: 931 - My life with furniture - by This article may be reprinted or reposted in its entirety if you also include my resource box.
Every so often I think of writing a Back to School article. However, I now live in a warm climate, The weather feels like a lazy summer school, not a serious winter term. No need to lay in a supply ...
Views: 974 - Are you 3-F? How to overcome three major roadblocks to career freedom - by When the United States had a military draft, men with "4F" status were banned from military service. Some cherished the designation while others felt cheated out of the experience. If you're seeking career freedom, you may feel blocked by the 3F's: Fear, Focus and Finances -- and you can change ...
Views: 1063 - Marketing or Manifesting? - by A friend was working with a marketing coach, chosen for his hard-nosed, no-nonsense approach. Disappointed with the results, she suggested there might be a more fundamental problem, such as positioning or lack of a sizeable target market for her product. The coach responded, "You are being ...
Views: 857 - Breast Cancer and Intuition - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Lea YekutielThe first signals I received about my breast cancer were through my intuition. What is intuition? As the Oxford dictionary quotes, ‘the ability to understand or know something immediately, without conscious reasoning.’ The word intuition comes from the Latin intueri, meaning to ...
Views: 1729 - Let's All Make A Happy Mother's Day For Everyone! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Margaret LorisMothers are a great target to receive the brunt of the blame for their children's unhappiness and misery in life. People spend years and thousands of dollars on therapy to help move through hatred, anger, blame and animosity directed towards mothers. Mothers either abused us with their words ...
Views: 1512 - Are Prehistoric Beliefs Eating You Alive? - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Margaret LorisThink about it. Is your life developing in the way you always dreamed? Or does it look the same way as your parents lived their life? And that, most likely, your parents lived their lives in the same patterns as their parents. And so on... I have the best Orion DNA Theta Healing classes ...
Views: 1606 - Moving Out On Your Own! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerMoving out for the first time is one of the biggest steps you’ll take in life. It not only represents your freedom, independence and a sense of growing up, it also tests your ability to make it on your own. Since most of us will be renting our first place, we will begin there. There are ...
Views: 10153(2 votes) - Live Your Dream - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joe KahlerI’m good enough. I’m smart enough. And, by gosh, I deserve it! The key thing to remember is to know who you are and understand who you can be. Never let the opinions of others define for you who you are or what you can or cannot do. Although other people may sometimes know you well, ...
Views: 1229 - Tools For Life - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out. We welcome you with open arms. A very successful day to you all. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. Let us all take a few moments to Bless the planet earth with Love and Light. Thank you so kindly. Tools For ...
Views: 724 - Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts from Marianne Williamson - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Craig LockArticle Title: Sharing Some Spiritual Thoughts from Marianne Williamson Submitted by Craig Lock Web Site: Web site: http://marianne.com Articles by Craig Lock: http://www.articlesbeyondbetter.com (Writing, internet marketing, self help, spiritual/inspiration) Publishing Guidelines: This ...
Views: 1988 - Debt Settlement Companies Are They A Scam Or Do They Really Work? - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from steve bisWhen it comes to seeking debt relief, many Americans feel the only viable option they have is credit counseling or filing bankruptcy. What many people are not aware of is the little known process of debt settlement. The goal of debt settlement is too, one satisfy your creditors for less than ...
Views: 53509(7 votes) - How To Have Success With A Home Based Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Bob ArcherHow to Have Success with a Home Based Business Profitability is the main key to success with any home based business. A home based business can operate for a long period of time as long as you make it profitable. However, since many businesses don’t have a profit to start with this is ...
Views: 909 - ***The Freedom and Power of Accountability - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Jay FisetFreedom and Power of Accountability Why an article on accountability? While hardly a new topic, the concept is widely maligned, misunderstood, or missed completely. Until we are willing to live our lives from an accountable perspective, there are always excuses as to why we can’t, why our ...
Views: 1897 - Success Negotiating: 3 Strategies to Stop Negotiating and Start ProGOtiating™! - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Janna KrammerSuccess Negotiating: 3 Strategies to Stop Negotiating and Start ProGOtiating™! Do you ever feel as though you have to put on your armor when you're negotiating with a prospect or client? Have you ever wished you could find a way to negotiate that was strong and firm -- yet creative and ...
Views: 1203 - Curing Your Urinary Tract Infections or UTI Naturally - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Kathy LoveUrinary tract infections or UTI are very common. Women are more susceptible to getting an infection because they have a shorter urethra than men and can get bacteria into the urinary tract more easily. But in men UTI can also lead to a prostate infection. This is more difficult to cure and you ...
Views: 4394 - ***The Evolution of Personal Accountability - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Evolution of Personal Accountability If you read my article in the last issue you know that my wife Cory and I recently adopted our son Wyatt. We are having a blast with him and our transition. At the same time I have been writing my first book “The Evolution of Personal Accountability” ...
Views: 2992 - ***Attitude of Gratitude - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Jay FisetThe Attitude of Gratitude During the past 30 days I have enjoyed the most powerful experiences of gratitude of my life. The triggering event is that my wife and I brought our son Wyatt home 1 month ago today. Now those of you who are parents already know what I am talking about. The words ...
Views: 2637 - Your Focus can Make or Break 6 Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make Trying to Grow Their Bottom Line a Million Dollar Opportunity - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Melanie Benson StrickHave you ever felt like you were running a rat race? Everything seems like it takes forever, costs 10 times as much as you expected and you still feel like you are a million miles away from achieving your financial goals? That’s because people often approach their financial growth with the ...
Views: 883 - Is Good Enough, Really Good Enough? - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Cari VollmerI used to sit and cry because I couldn't keep up with everything I was supposed to do as a wife, mother and working woman. I would actually get so frustrated by my inability to "do it all" I would be unable to do anything at all. I would freeze, be unable to move, and then feel like a failure. ...
Views: 883 - Your Invitation to Greatness: The Top 10 Traits of a Leader that Instills Trust and Accountability - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Janna KrammerAre great leaders born or made? That is a question that has been plaguing people from the beginning of time. It is the issue discussed in books such as “From Good to Great” and “Winning.” The answer is a little of both. Some people seem to naturally develop at a younger age some key ...
Views: 855 - Book Review for " The Power of Intention " - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Charlene ProctorThis book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Intention” by Wayne Dyer as a ...
Views: 1512 - Women's Weight Lifting Phobia - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Melissa AllenI've noticed that a lot of the women I've trained with over the years suffer from weight lifting phobia. By that I mean that they tend to be overly concerned with developing muscularity, as if itís a bad thing. I guess a lot of women are under the misconception that the development of muscle is ...
Views: 1011 - Examining Acupuncture - Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from stan wardAcupuncture, along with other branches of Chinese medicine, was developed in China many centuries ago. Acupuncture, or "needle heat", is from the Chinese who call it Zhue Jiao. The needle regulates "Qi", an inner force that is responsible for the health of the body. Controlling Qi by the use of ...
Views: 1059 - How To Select The Perfect Home Based Business - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Bob ArcherHow To Select The Perfect Home Based Business Today, many people are taking advantage of the flexible work and turning to home based businesses which means there are plenty of opportunities and options for those who want to start a home based business. One of the first steps towards having ...
Views: 879 - Co-Create with the Universe - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Michelle MorovatyDear Loved Ones, Welcome to Spirituality Inside and Out. It is a pleasure to serve you in this way. A Marvelous and Calm day to you all. I love you. I love you. I love you. FOR WE ARE ALL ONE. Taking a few moments in the Now to recognize the presence of the omni-available presence of God and ...
Views: 1701 - Don’t Let Fear Stand in the Way of Overcoming Binge Eating - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2012 from Kristin GerstleyWhen it comes down to binge eating, motivation for something, or even some kind of training, it is all about mind over matter. It’s about you believing in yourself enough to do what it takes to obtain your goal of overcoming binge eating. It’s you never giving up until you have achieved what ...
Views: 2160 - 7 Things You Can Do To Improve Self-Esteem - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Denise FfitzpatrickHow we talk to ourselves or our inner dialogue, greatly effects how we feel about ourselves, our self-esteem and self-worth. Often we are unaware of our inner dialogue because it becomes so automatic that we don't even realize it's there. When you begin to pay attention closely and listen for ...
Views: 864 - Cleansing and Weight Loss - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Marilyn ZinkSpring is the perfect time of year to embark on weight loss and cleansing programs. The two often go hand in hand. A cleansing program will 'kick start' your body and help you lose weight. People who go on cleansing programs often lose weight even if that was not the intended result. "If you're ...
Views: 2501 - Outflow Love and Blessings - by Submitted on May 17, 2007 from Joann AngThe universe returns what you have given freely a thousand times over. What you sow is what you reap. In order to receive you must give. If you wish someone to have more blessings and love, you will receive blessings and love a thousand times more. If you wish someone illness and misfortune, you ...
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