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- Small Actions Add Up to Success - by Submitted on Jan 02, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHere we are, already into the new year, can you believe it? How's it going for you? The New Year is infused with a monumental surge of energy; you'd have to be stuck in a cave somewhere to miss it. People far and wide publicly declare their intentions, goals, and desires for the upcoming ...
Views: 1238 - How To Turn Your To-Dos Into Friends - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerYou're no stranger to the overwhelm associated with an ever-increasing to-do list; no entrepreneur is. But there's a simple reframe we can apply to move from overwhelm to 'over and done.' Take a look at your to-do list, and instead of viewing it as an exasperating army of tasks clamoring ...
Views: 1234(2 votes) - Your To-Be List is More Powerful Than Your To-Do List - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWant to change your life? Focus more on who you want to be than what you want to do. You could visit every continent, tap dance at the Taj Mahal, dine with the Queen of England, run a million dollar business, and still be miserable. Or you could live in a small one-horse town, never leave, ...
Views: 1232 - The Secret of Happiness - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAre you holding your breath, hoping I'll reveal something that you don't already know? Or maybe you're pretty sure that whatever I have to say won't be new, but you're curious to know just what "secret" I'm going to reveal? Well, no matter. Here's the scoop on the secret to ...
Views: 1231 - How to Respond to Victory and Defeat - by Submitted on Dec 21, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerA Business Challenge You Can't Avoid I don't mean to start this off as a Debbie Downer, but a challenge you WILL face when starting your own business is finding ways to manage your emotions when experiencing both victory and defeat, positive and not-so-positive situations. It is so easy to ...
Views: 1230 - I Love Imperfection - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerOh yeah, you read that correctly. I love imperfection. And while it hasn’t always been true for me in the past, it's an amazingly freeing and empowering development in my life. I used to feel like I had to hide my imperfections or work until I got things "just right." But no more. Don't ...
Views: 1229 - A Business for a Lifetime - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerThe Question That Says It All: How? It's no secret that in this day and age keeping a small business open and thriving is not an easy task to tackle. You have to overload yourself with knowledge in order to be successful and remain fresh to your target market. What's the first step to staying ...
Views: 1222 - The What, Why, and How of Your Core Business Message - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWhat IS a core message anyway? You're told you need one (true). You're told without it your business will suffer (also true). You're pretty much given a mandate to get one. A core message, that is. But WHAT is it really? The core message of your business and brand is that system ...
Views: 1220 - The Secret to Lasting Business Success - by Submitted on May 29, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAs entrepreneurs and business owners, we want our efforts to have a lasting impact. We want our businesses to withstand the test of time and be successful. We want sustainability. So what's the secret to lasting success? How and why do some businesses survive the ups and downs, weather the ...
Views: 1218 - Meditation in Repetition - by Submitted on Feb 23, 2016 from Margie BeiswangerSo, here I am, feeling harried, feeling stressed, and rushing from one task to another. Ever feel that way? You know, the tyranny of our tasks. Gotta get 'em done so I can relax. Gotta get 'em done so I can get onto "the good stuff" in life. There's so much to be done. There are ...
Views: 1211 - Your Business, Made to Order - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerOh boy, it's so easy to look around at all the businesses out there and mirror, listen to, and follow the advice of how they found their success, isn't it? It seems simple to chase this or that proven formula to success. I mean, it worked for that guru, or expert, or multi-millionaire, it ...
Views: 1205 - Your Money is in the Follow Up - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerMost business owners excel at pitching their goods or services to prospective clients, once. But, if that prospective client doesn't immediately shout a hearty YES from the rooftops, they walk away, head hung low, and the prospective client never hears from them again. Why? There is a ...
Views: 1196 - What's the Plan, Stan? - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI don't need a plan. Oh, the joy of spontaneity! Going with the flow is the way to be (I even said so myself in a previous article). And let's not forget the old adage that variety is the spice of life! With these sentiments guiding us, who needs a plan?! Some of you love to be ...
Views: 1189 - Engage Your Audience: The Power of Posting Regular Content - by Submitted on May 08, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerPosting regular (and original) content is a veritable marketing gold mine for your business. You have a blog, right? You at least have a monthly newsletter, right? If you don't, you have it on your to-do list, right? If you don't, it's okay. For now. Just breathe. Then read ...
Views: 1187 - Recalibrate, Restore, and Revive Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 19, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerIs business starting to feel like a slow drain on your soul? Are you beginning to begrudge every moment spent in front of your computer, or do you attack it, frisky and excited for what's to come? If you're feeling somewhat slumped at the sight of your work, it's probably time to implement ...
Views: 1177 - How to Boost Your Client’s Self-Confidence - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerOf course we all want our clients to succeed. They win; we win. Part of our job as service providers is to build the confidence of those we serve so that they may go out and better help others. It's a wonderful cycle. Let it begin with you. But we've all had that client who just ...
Views: 1176 - Dare to be Your Authentic Self and You Will be Successful - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerHave you ever noticed how young children say what they think? They tend to speak up and show us their real selves. They haven't been conditioned otherwise – at least not at that point. But, ultimately, what have we learned as we're growing up? To hide away our real selves in order to be ...
Views: 1174 - Grow Your Business by Being a Leader - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerMany people feel content to sit back and let others lead. But if you are to be the CEO and head of your business, you must also become a leader of others. In fact, when you embrace and exercise your leadership qualities, your business will grow substantially. Ah, but it's not so simple, ...
Views: 1173 - The Client Relationship and You - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerRelationships are so important in every aspect of life. No matter where you go or what you do, relationships are at the core of everything. This is especially true in the business world. Sometimes we forget, but quite honestly, the core of your successful business is your relationship with ...
Views: 1168 - Why You Need a Business Coach - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerLast week we talked about what a business coach is and what they can do for you and your business. You may have read it and thought, yeah that's nice, but Margie things are great and I'm growing at a steady clip. Fantastic! So let me ask you this: How would you like to shorten the ...
Views: 1163 - Don’t Go Client-Hunting - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerAttracting the right clients and opportunities for your business can seem like a tough task. It may feel like your ideal client is an elusive needle in a haystack. But the truth is that your ideal client is likely searching for exactly what you have to offer. You don't need to be in ...
Views: 1161 - Why Are You in Business? - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerIs this familiar ... Here you are, working on your business, just like you do every day. Oh, wait a minute. I see that you're reading email right now. You have so much to do today, but somehow, here you are, reading email ... again. I know, I know. You intend to get some seriously ...
Views: 1149 - Engage Your Audience: Get Visible With Social Media - by Submitted on May 15, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerSure, social media is viewed as a brain drain and time-sucker by hoards of people because they don't know how to use it. They focus on promote-promote-promote instead of providing value, and then wonder why they're not getting the results they're after. There are countless tutorials, ...
Views: 1144 - How To Become The Person You Want To Be - by Submitted on Aug 10, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerI've got a bit of news for you. That version of you, the previous one, the one you keep referencing, is old news. If you're spending time reminiscing about who you were before, identifying with that version of yourself, then you are seriously limiting who you can become. Who you were ...
Views: 1143 - 5 Endless Sources for Newsletter Content - by Submitted on Feb 06, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerOooh, doesn't that sound good? I know how it is. You want to create a newsletter and send it out to your community. You really do. But... But what? What stops you? Here's one of the biggest fears small business owners have: "Once I send a newsletter I'll have to keep sending it out on a ...
Views: 1138 - The Key To Fearless Self-Promotion - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWhat happens when you leave a potted plant unwatered? Does it thrive? Not hardly. That poor thing becomes the next fire's kindling. Your business without self-promotion is that plant without water; it will die. We all know this; it's no secret, but hoards of people feel as though ...
Views: 1124 - How to Cultivate Energy, Focus and Freedom in Your Business - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerSelf-care and business success are like wind and a sailboat – individually they're all right, but together they make magic. You can have a moderately successful business and run yourself into the ground doing it. Or you can have a wildly successful business by taking care of yourself as you ...
Views: 1122 - Ever Feel Like An Imposter in Your Business? - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerDo you feel like no matter how much of a success your business ends up being your efforts will never be good enough? If so, you're not alone. And you may have what is referred to as Imposter Syndrome. This syndrome is defined by having feelings of inadequacy that persist despite evidence ...
Views: 1107 - Who Needs A Business Coach Anyway? - by Submitted on May 01, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerThe short answer? If you are an entrepreneur or a small business owner, you do. What IS a Business Coach? Business coaching has become sort of a hybrid between coaching and consulting. First let’s define the difference. A coach is an accredited certification. A coach works with ...
Views: 1105 - Quick Tips to Overcome Procrastination - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerWe've All Been There, Done That Staying on task in order to get things done is an important part of growing your business. As the leader of your pack you must learn to overcome procrastination so that your team can follow in your footsteps and be highly productive on your behalf at all ...
Views: 1098 - Knowing When to Expand Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2015 from Margie BeiswangerKnowing is Half the Battle G.I. Joe was right. Once you know you're at the point that expansion is necessary, implementation can ensue. This decision is an important one. You have to gauge the perfect transition time because if growth happens too rapidly then you can incur overwhelming costs ...
Views: 1055 - How to Create Content Your Audience Wants to Read - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerOne of the biggest challenges I hear from my clients and people I talk with is coming up with topics and content for their newsletters, ezines, and blog posts. This is also the number one reason people tell me they don't communicate with their tribe or community consistently - if at all. Can you ...
Views: 1052 - The Downfall of Many Small Businesses - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerShiny object syndrome is the downfall of many small businesses. Especially solo entrepreneurs. You've got to focus I could end this post with that sentence, because in all seriousness, focus is as imperative to your success as knowledge or skill. Focus. The information available to ...
Views: 1024 - Why You MUST Market Yourself and Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerPicture this; you're sitting in a dark corner of a coffee shop when you spot your dream guy (or girl) sipping their double cappuccino at a table on the other side of the room. You know they're the one. You have to meet them. You've been waiting for someone exactly like them to walk into your ...
Views: 988 - Is Sending a Newsletter a Waste of Your Time, Energy and Money? - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerIs sending out a regular newsletter (and email marketing in general,) a waste of your time? Even though social media and text messages have become a daily habit, the fact remains that email marketing – including a business newsletter – remains one of the most effective and cost-efficient ...
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