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***Confidence is Critical to Entrepreneurial Success; How is it Created?***Maximize Focus and Maximize Your Business Growth***Sales Before Coaching – The Critical Order of Success- Want miracles in your business? This helps. - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlWhen you commit to a decision AND put your energy behind it, miracles happen. I’ve experienced this many times, but it never ceases to amaze me how well it works. Every. Single. Time. Here is just one example of what I recently experienced myself: Within 2 days after I made the ...
Views: 849 - Promoting Yourself on Facebook - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageAs one of the most popular social networking sites online, Facebook provides you the opportunity to promote yourself, your site, your business, your events, and your clients. Facebook, due to its social nature, creates a lot of opportunity to promote your products and services. However, this ...
Views: 1211 - Market Your Expertise Online Through Teleseminars - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Kathleen GageIf you have certain expertise and want to market it, there is nothing better than teaching others. It has been said that teleseminars are one of the best ways to demonstrate your expertise to potential clients and market your business. In fact, leading teleseminars is an excellent marketing ...
Views: 1256 - Visionary Leaders Have the COURAGE to Invest in People - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2014 from Mike ShrinerIt feels like I’ve spent much of my career trying to persuade business leaders they need to focus as much attention on their human assets (their employees) as they do their physical and financial assets (infrastructure, equipment, facilities, capital, etc.). Said differently, they should focus ...
Views: 1016 - Your Guide to Finding the Right Supplier for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor any small business, one of the toughest things to do is to expand overseas and find reliable global suppliers. A smart entrepreneur makes safe choices and smart decisions, especially when it comes to finding a supplier for your business. This is easier said than done, though, but by ...
Views: 1129(1 vote) - Hidden Opportunities for Bestselling Authors - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageAre you an author looking for effective ways to gain visibility for you and your book? There are some very simple (not necessarily easy) ways to do this. If your book is a self help, business, spiritual or virtually any topic that can be developed into a workshop you host your own free one ...
Views: 1602(1 vote) - Discover one way to use blogs to market and sell more books - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageThose who make great money online are those who continually seek opportunities to position their expertise. An excellent way to do this is with blog tours and guest blogging. What is a blog tour? Blog tours became popular by authors who were seeking a more cost effective way to get the ...
Views: 1099 - Collaboration Rather Than Competition – The Need for Wise Partnerships is Higher than Ever - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI have owned and operated my business for nearly 15 years. Although the reasons for being in business have remained consistent, the method in running and building my business has drastically changed. The greatest change came with the onslaught of the Internet. Another huge change came with 9/11. ...
Views: 1290 - A very underutilized strategy to build your online credibility - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2014 from Kathleen GageI don't know of anyone doing online marketing and selling online who isn't looking for ways to establish their credibility with potential clients and customers. With all the fluff and hype, it is more important than ever to position your expertise. One of the most effective methods for you to ...
Views: 1108 - Signs that Entrepreneurship Might Not Be for You - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIf you are running your own business and are wondering if you are doing well at it, you should go figure out if you were born to be an entrepreneur or not. If it turns out that you don’t have what it takes to be a successful businessman, there’s no reason to feel miserable. It wouldn't even mean ...
Views: 1343 - How Good or Bad Is the Idea of Having Joint Business Ventures - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor those planning to start their own business, getting into a joint business venture is an attractive option. In a joint venture, there are two or more companies or even individuals who join together in at least a temporary partnership. What these businessmen do is put their resources together ...
Views: 1430 - Communications Consulting: Vision Engagement and Why it Matters - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2014 from Mari PatIf your company or organization wants to embark upon or has recently undergone a significant change, it is vital that you know how to make your employees become your best ambassadors and not your worst enemies through the process. Chicago communication consultants will tell you that the success ...
Views: 1234 - Trust Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniHave you ever put off doing something that you knew would benefit your business because you felt the investment was too big? If you want a profit breakthrough here’s a surefire way … Invest time in learning, brainstorming, planning, and executing. Invest money in those things, ...
Views: 1320(1 vote) - Why Is It Good to Start a Business at the Age of 50? - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinSeveral studies have revealed that those entrepreneurs who belong to the age group of 55 to 64 are actually more likely to succeed in business compared to their younger counterparts. This can be explained partly by the fact that older entrepreneurs are more active and serious about making their ...
Views: 1318 - Top Investments Entrepreneurs Should Not Miss - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs an entrepreneur, you must be willing to spend your time and money on improving your business, but do you really know which of your investments are actually worth your resources? By first opening your mind to what can boost your revenue will help you come up with the smartest decisions for ...
Views: 1180 - Meetings: Five Tips to Getting More Done With Less Struggle - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2014 from Susan FreemanIs your meeting communication mysterious? We spend a lot of our time in meetings; so much so that in companies a common complaint is there isn’t enough time to move our projects ahead during the work day. We compensate by working longer days, often bringing home work in the evening or on the ...
Views: 1226 - 3 Challenges Small Business Owners Must Know How to Overcome - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDo you know that more than 90% of the fully operational businesses in the US are under the category of ‘small businesses’? This is a surprising fact, but an encouraging one for those of you who are considering becoming an entrepreneur. This figure only shows that the majority of the successful ...
Views: 1418(2 votes) - Own Your Plan - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniMost entrepreneurs think that laying out a plan of attack is what turns a business dream into a reality. Nope. You could be highly productive on a daily basis to put that plan in motion and may still not increase your profits. I’ve lived that scenario several years in a row. It’s very ...
Views: 1334(2 votes) - 3 Sure-Fire Tests to Evaluate Whether Your Message Cuts Through The Marketing Clutter! - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2014 from Susan RegierWhen it comes to writing your Web site content, print ads, brochures, etc., are you keeping in line with what your competitors are saying…or are you standing out from the crowd? Many people use the same overused (and meaningless) words and phrases that everyone else uses. These include (and ...
Views: 1296 - Is It the Right Time to Launch Your Own Startup Business? - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving a start-up business is definitely not what any entrepreneur would dream of, especially considering that these small businesses are the ones most easily affected by even the simplest form of economic stability. Despite the fact that enterprises, regardless of their size, are truly the ...
Views: 1218 - The Fifteen Golden Rules of good conduct - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2014 from Darius Vaduva1. Forgiveness. 2. Magnanimity of mind. 3. Perpetual restraint on behaviour and temper. 4. Readiness to sacrifice everything of individual life for Ideology. 5. All-round self-restraint. 6. Sweet and smiling behaviour. 7. Moral courage. 8. Setting an example by individual conduct before ...
Views: 1251 - Keeping the Balance Between Being an Entrepreneur and a Family Man - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMany of us wish to become entrepreneurs to become their own boss. But while it sounds exciting and easy to run your own business, entrepreneurship isn’t for everyone. Successful businessmen actually make more sacrifices than any ordinary career person would. One common observation is that ...
Views: 1594 - What A Potential Client Really Means When They Say "I Can't Afford It" - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Heather Cottrell"I can't afford it." I've heard and read those words plenty of times in nearly ten years of growing my business, and if you're offering programs or products in your health coaching business, I'm sure you have too. What you may not know, however, is that those words are rarely the real reason ...
Views: 1032 - Inexpensive Means of Boosting Your Sales - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinSales is undoubtedly the lifeblood of any business provided that the sales department is staffed and managed properly. Otherwise, this can turn into a liability for the company. The challenge that many small startup businesses have to deal with is the fact that their sales department is ...
Views: 1133 - Five Secrets for Cash Infusion Mania - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2014 from Jeanna Gabellini“I need a cash infusion!” I’ve said that hundreds of times to myself. Bills were due and I didn’t have enough money to cover them. I needed money to come in quick. I usually worried for a bit, and then decided to focus on a solution. Mostly I pulled it off. But barely. It took a ton of ...
Views: 1458 - How Having a Business Partner Can Lead to Your Business Success - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving a business partner can have a direct impact on how a business operates. For entrepreneurs, the decision of whether to have a business partner or not is also a huge one. On the positive side, having a good partner in running your business can add value to your enterprise. But then again, ...
Views: 1217 - Factors Affecting the Effectiveness of Business Communication - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinBusiness communication is what companies use to communicate with their employees, executives, as well as their consumers or the general public. For small startup businesses, this method is crucial as they have to relay to their customers some very specific messages in relation to the services ...
Views: 3876 - What Makes Young Entrepreneurs Better than Their Older Counterparts? - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinIn the world of business, one of the biggest sins you can make is to compare yourself to others. If you belong to the group of Gen Y entrepreneurs, chances are you’re feeling the pressure of being successful just like your more senior and experienced counterparts. What’s interesting is the fact ...
Views: 1392 - How to Utilize IT to Offer Top Level Customer Service - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinMore and more businesses are becoming reliant on the internet to remain competitive on the international market. What the web does is make them available and operational 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. This has clearly made technology an essential aspect not only of the sales process, but also ...
Views: 1302 - Inexpensive Ways to Boost Customer Loyalty - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinFor most businesses, especially the startups, acquiring customers is one big concern. But while entrepreneurs must know how to gain new customers, they shouldn’t forget the importance of retaining the loyalty of their existing customers. This is definitely a bigger challenge, basically because ...
Views: 1247 - Keeping Your Customers Coming Back - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinGenerally speaking, people are always excited about trying out something new. This is why newly opened bars and restaurants, for instance, tend to be a huge hit on their first few weeks of operation. Of course, people are curious about what they have to offer. Unless you are able to meet your ...
Views: 1191 - Ever wish finding clients was easier? This helps. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlDo you sometimes worry about the competition? Wonder if anyone is waiting for what you have to offer? Or wonder why people should hire YOU instead of someone else? We all have these doubts sometimes. Myself included. There are thousands of entrepreneurs who offer the same kind of programs ...
Views: 880 - Ever wish finding clients was easier? This helps. - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlDo you sometimes worry about the competition? Wonder if anyone is waiting for what you have to offer? Or wonder why people should hire YOU instead of someone else? We all have these doubts sometimes. Myself included. There are thousands of entrepreneurs who offer the same kind of programs ...
Views: 830 - Pro or Amateur? - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniYou have two choices in your business … be a pro or be an amateur. Professionals (pros) are people who take their hobby, sport or passion seriously. They’ve decided they’re no longer satisfied with being an amateur. They want the challenge and fulfillment of fully living into their ...
Views: 1415 - Important Ingredients to Turning Your Passion into Business - by Submitted on Oct 26, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving a job or career that requires you to do something you are passionate about will certainly encourage you to work harder. However, this alone doesn’t offer any guarantee that you will be successful, especially if your plan is to turn your passion into a business. At the end of the day, it ...
Views: 1222 - Signs to Watch Out for That Your Business Is In Trouble - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinThere are many reasons why businesses fail, and all of them are due to the company owners’ inability to spot where things are going wrong in their business. If you are an entrepreneur who wants to avoid having to shut your company down, you may as well take a careful look at your financial ...
Views: 1290 - Ways to Determine Your Customers’ Needs - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinThousands of new businesses emerge year after year, but what’s surprising to know is that there are as many businesses that go out of operation. This goes to show that running even a small business isn’t as easy and simple as many think. There are many factors that can determine whether an ...
Views: 1157 - The Real Way to Sell Your Stuff - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI used to hate planning. Why plan, when you can just get into action? Fortunately, and unfortunately, playing that way got me to six figures in my business. I kept doing my business the only way I’d practiced up to that point… * Get an inspired idea. * Throw it out to my tribe. ...
Views: 1356 - Effects of Bad Customer Communication on Your Business - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinThere is no doubt that customer satisfaction plays a key role on how businesses develop quality products and keep revenue coming. This explains why it is important for a company to implement effective methods for communicating with their customers. This way, they could remain current with what ...
Views: 1606 - Ask Yourself These Before Quitting Your Job to Run a Business - by Submitted on Oct 17, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinHaving the amount of money that you need to start up a business is not the only important thing to do to start your own business. It is actually very easy to find where you could spend your money, but sadly, it is hard to guarantee that your investments will be all worth it. Thus, it is crucial ...
Views: 1287 - Common Long-Term Goals of Small Business Owners - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinGoal setting is an essential part of starting a new business. For business owners, the goals that need to be identified should not only include business goals, but personal goals as well. These objectives serve as the guiding light for businesses for them to eventually become successful and ...
Views: 3953 - How to achieve the impossible - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlYou know that saying: ‘Seeing is believing.’? It’s actually the other way around: Believing is seeing. “In order to succeed, we must first believe that we can.” ~ Nikos Kazantzakis Wishing, wanting, dreaming and hoping aren’t enough. You have to BELIEVE in whatever it is you want to ...
Views: 1006 - Tips for Getting Out of Your Business Startup Mode - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOne big mistake that entrepreneurs often make is staying in startup mode for a very long time. When this happens to you, it would seem as if you were always standing on the break. Thus, you must make a move to transition from being a startup business into an established one. Ideally, you want to ...
Views: 1229 - Fast Company ? For designs that change your life! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2014 from john peterFast Company is a unique magazine which showcases the minds of the most progressive business leaders. It is packed with exclusive information on the latest products and you get to meet their innovators. Technology has opened up various opportunities for creative innovations that are making waves ...
Views: 1117 - Goals that Small Businesses Should Focus On - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinOwners of small businesses, have to have their particular goals in terms of running and growing their businesses. It is vital that they have a clear idea of what short term and long term goals they need to achieve, which should include funding, increasing profits, gaining more customers, and ...
Views: 1409 - This is why I share my story - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Brigitte van TuijlAlmost 2 years ago I decided to build my entire business around my extreme introversion so I could be a Happy Hermit instead of a crappy one. It felt very vulnerable to write a blog about it. But I did it anyway. I hoped it would help others who felt it was difficult or even impossible to ...
Views: 921 - How Business Owners or Managers Should Communicate with Their People - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinAs a manager or a business owner, you have the burden of making sure that there is effective communication within your business or company. But this is no easy task at all. Can you actually sleep at night feeling so sure that your staff understood the critical information you shared with them? ...
Views: 1720 - Ditch Your Suit - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2014 from Jeanna GabelliniI’m a tank top, shorts and flip-flops kind of girl. Suits are definitely not my thing. Yet, back in 1999, every month I put one on to lead a live workshop on cash flow. I hated putting on a costume so that the participants would think I was professional and smart. I totally trusted my ...
Views: 1355 - Tips for Finding Quality Hourly Employees - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2014 from Cecile PeterkinDespite the fact that hourly employees make up the majority of the workforce in most developed countries, employers are still unable to find enough candidates who are qualified for the job. Not only that, companies, big and small, often fail to retain their best workers long enough to capitalize ...
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