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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- How to Build a Business - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2013 from Beate CheletteMany of my private coaching clients are women who want to build a business. But they don’t really know where to start and don’t have a formal education in how to go about setting up their own shop. Let’s go through the steps that are needed to build a successful business. It doesn’t always ...
Views: 1236(1 vote) - Your spiral pipeline in three steps: (2) Participate post-sale - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2013 from Casey FitzGeraldIt’s time to reframe how we think about closed business. That’s the key to the second of three steps you need to take to build your spiral pipeline for sales and prospecting. This step involves participating post-sale: staying on the ground and being available even after the sale is closed. ...
Views: 1445 - What’s next for your e-commerce site?: Intermediate steps to take towards success - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2013 from Jay MananganEver since you set it up, your e-commerce shop has been doing great. Your business has been registered and is on the up and up, your supplier has been secured and can be relied upon indefinitely, and you’ve generated some initial buzz. On the online side of things, you’ve got an easy-to-use ...
Views: 1115 - Of Frogs and Princes - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabresePerhaps you have heard that old fairy tale saying “You have to kiss a few frogs before you find a prince?” It came to mind recently as I was working with a client. He is in the process of exploring a new career path. Frankly he knows he would be very good at it because he both has the skills to ...
Views: 1000 - Trying a New Perspective - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseAs I write this post, I have returned from a week at the New Jersey shore. I have never much been a fan of the beach. My wife, on the other hand, absolutely loves everything about it, from the ocean, to walking along the shore line, to lying on the sand. During our last beach vacation in the ...
Views: 934 - You Are More Than Your Left-Brain - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“You are more than 65% Water & 18% Carbon, some Hydrogen, Calcium & Phosphorous, Huh?” • 1. “I slept through Chemistry, so this is all new to me, Pop.” • 2. “Me too. Like father, like son. Here’s what I remember from college Chem, which I failed. “Homo sapiens are Carbon-based life-forms, ...
Views: 1384 - Build Extreme Confidence And Become An Unstoppable Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Aug 13, 2013 from Fay McLeanFor new or existing business owners, here’s one truth that savvy entrepreneurs know without a doubt, and that is that confidence is the key! How do you build extreme confidence and become the unstoppable entrepreneur you were born to be? Whether you have a new idea for your existing ...
Views: 754 - "Brainiacs: Inspiration Triggers Your Goals" - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Brainiacs Say: Inspiration Attracts Your Goals” • 1. “Michael, want to start every day like a Brainiac?” • 2. “Pop, Is it quick & easy, I’m still recovering from the weekend?” • 3. “You already know HOW to do it. It just arranging the steps into a strategy that wins you your goals. ...
Views: 1485 - Detached Involvement - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseDetached Involvement One of the earliest concepts that I learned in my coaching studies, yet one which is not easy to put into practice is what is termed detached involvement. Being human means having feelings and emotions. When you are aware of those emotions, and allow them to flow without ...
Views: 1325(1 vote) - "Not Air-Guitar, But Air-Palm" - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“You know what Air-Guitar is, What is Air-Palm? • 1. “Did you know that Guitar companies internationally hold contests for big prizes for the best Air-Guitar pretenders?” • 2. “No, why, they are just like Elvis imitators or Mimes.” • 3. “Well, these contests attract thousands, and they ...
Views: 1792 - Small Business Owners Go Mobile to Increase Profits - by Submitted on Aug 06, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonSmall business owners discover that a mobile presence of their business will cause their profits to increase. This huge market is open and growing by leaps and bounds. Reaching customers or clients on their tablets or their mobile phone is rapidly taking over from older, conventional marketing ...
Views: 1463(9 votes) - ***The Best Small Business Model In The World - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Mick HawesHave you ever wondered what the best business model would be? I guess it has to do with what you want your business to do for you (but that's a whole other article). The idea behind this article is to throw a bunch of ideas on the table that would make up the best small business model in the ...
Views: 1473 - ***Multi Touch Point Sales Process - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Mick HawesYou haven't listened to this month's CD of the month with Ian Segail, I suggest you do ASAP. The topic of the conversation was how to create a multi touch point sales process. The reason that I asked Ian to share with us his knowledge of this process, is that we have been really working hard ...
Views: 1528 - ***Motivation, goals and all that other stuff you've heard about a million times before. - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2013 from Mick HawesIt really is amazing how often people continue to look for the answer to their problems when they already have the answer in their bookshelf or CD collection. I am sure you will have heard the old saying "be careful what you wish for you just might get it" and a huge amount of cases this is ...
Views: 1227 - What Two-Letter Word Terrifies Your BRAIN? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“What is the Two-Letter Word that Your Brain Considers a Threat to Your ‘Survival’? • 1. “It took the invention (1999) of the fMRI (functional Magnetic Resonance Imagery) to show your Brain changes for the ‘worse’ - when it Sees, Hears or even reads the word: No!” • 2. “That’s the ...
Views: 1406(1 vote) - Do You Know What People Are Saying About You? - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Liz UramTwice in as many weeks I have been referred to as the Queen of Operations. That’s a title I’ll take. Business Operations, as defined by www.businessdictionary.com, are the activities involved in the day to day functions of the business conducted for the purpose of generating profits. ...
Views: 1378(1 vote) - Today's actions, tomorrow's results - by Submitted on Jul 31, 2013 from Liz UramWhen it comes to building a business, solo entrepreneurs face decisions every day. We need to decide if we want to take on a certain client, who we want to partner with for joint ventures, or if we want to take on a new marketing project. One reason businesses suffer from indecision or poor ...
Views: 1726 - Is It Business? Or Is It Personal? - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2013 from Annabelle DrummBy Annabelle Drumm Over the last few of weeks I've been hitting the online dating websites. Rather than being highly discerning I thought I would run it more like an Open Audition and I've discovered something really interesting. So far I've talked to men from all walks of life... plus a few ...
Views: 1410 - 2 Common Myths in Small Business’ Path to Profitability - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonSmart small business owners on the road to profitability never set the expectation that it would be easy. But 60- hour work weeks without solid results are growing old and tiresome. It’s time for a change. Clearly, there has to be a better way. Let’s look at two of the common myths about ...
Views: 1421(8 votes) - My 5 Most Powerful Daily Habits - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2013 from Paula GregorowiczWe all have habits, some good, some bad. Or shall I say, some that move us forward toward an inspiring future and others that keep us stuck in the past. Habits are where the intersection between life and business becomes even more blurry than usual (and those of you that read me regularly know I ...
Views: 1445 - Learn to StressBust to Save 20-years of life - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2013 from Hal Wechsler“Learn to StressBust Anxiety or Lose 20-Years of Life.” • 1. “What did you say again, about the Mind and Matter.” • 2. “Oh yeah, “It’s Mind-Over-Matter, but if you don’t have any Mind – Nothing much matters.” • 3. “Is that about left-brain, right-brain thinking?” • 4. “Not. It’s about ...
Views: 1080 - Vision Statements and Systematic Behaviour - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2013 from Joe MacartneyThis much ignored activity is at the heart of success in fitness endeavors, or any other personal endeavor for that matter, business included. It has gotten a bad name over the years because it has been asked to do things beyond its range of usefulness by people who are unconscious to its ...
Views: 1042 - Corporate lessons: What I learned on the job - by Submitted on Jul 25, 2013 from Stacy Smyk-SantiagoThe corporate lessons I learned still reverberate today. Having done “time” in non-profit and now cultivating my own business, I certainly look back with fondness on my days of the corporate credit card and limitless cell phone plan. Where did the bills go? We didn’t know. They just got paid. ...
Views: 961(1 vote) - Small Business: Will Working Harder Increase Your Profits? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonThere are two common myths about running a small business that are simply not true. One is the myth of working harder and the other is the myth that changing everything is needed in order to increase your profits. Let’s take a closer look at these two myths and bust them one by one. Are you ...
Views: 1306(9 votes) - Don’t settle for living in a boom-bust sales cycle: get started building your spiral pipeline - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Casey FitzGeraldThis is the first in a series of articles that will explore how an important new approach to managing prospects and customers can help you obtain perpetual sales growth. You hear it so often these days that it has become cliché: that sales growth comes in waves. It’s a notion that suggests ...
Views: 1550 - All Growth Isn't Bigger - The Consciousness of Business Growth - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Barry LipscombAll growth isn’t bigger and continuous growth isn’t sustainable. Across nature, there is a natural limit to growth. It’s about efficiency as well as the consumption and allocation of resources. By contrast, out of control growth is known as cancer – the uncontrolled growth of a tumorous mass. ...
Views: 1195 - Small Business Owner Confesses: “I Hate Numbers” - by Submitted on Jul 18, 2013 from Donna Marie Thompson“I have learned the novice can often see things that the expert overlooks. All that is necessary is not to be afraid of making mistakes, or of appearing naive.” (Abraham Maslow) One of the most frequent reasons I hear from business owners to not get started on boosting profits is, “I hate ...
Views: 1329(7 votes) - Keep Your Search Momentum Going Throughout the Summer - by Submitted on Jul 10, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseWe are now well into the summer season. For many in job search there is a temptation to not put as much effort into their search. One belief is that with so many hiring managers on vacation, there won’t be many people hiring again until the autumn. For others, formal networking groups that they ...
Views: 836 - Pro-Active Ways to not Ruin Your Own Life - by Submitted on Jul 12, 2013 from Tracey FieberIt’s been said that people have the ability to make or break their own lives. Decisions, whether planned or impulsive, have a way of creating a person’s destiny. Some people fail to recognize the universal truth that a life is precious and must be handled with care at all times to prevent making ...
Views: 1196(1 vote) - Leaders Are Consistent - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2013 from Vernon MyersThe leader of an organization is the standard bearer for what “right” looks like. He would not be in a position of leadership if he did not represent what the organization values and, presumably, wants more of. Naturally, followers seek to emulate the leader because of the prominent position ...
Views: 1374(1 vote) - 5 Simple Strategies To Stay Focused - by Submitted on Jul 03, 2013 from Beate CheletteA client of mine calls it spinning. I call it helicopter brain. Our lives seem almost manic at times, and I’m guessing you feel it, too. Between coaching, editing my new book, event speaking, interviews, consulting and being the mom of an aspiring and talented young woman, my ability to focus ...
Views: 1236 - The Pain Associated with the Status Quo - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseWhen one goes through the certification process of becoming a coach, they are introduced to a number of different concepts and quotations, some of which stick with them for a long while. One of the ones I remember hearing that recently came to my mind reads as follows: “When the pain associated ...
Views: 1037 - Strategic Thinking – The Preparation for the Future in Business - by Submitted on Jun 25, 2013 from Tom Bordon“Strategy without tactics is the slowest route to victory. Tactics without strategy is the noise before defeat.” ~ Sun Tzu Strategic thinking is a systematic draft of steps or actions that help company not only sustain its current position but ...
Views: 1393 - The Critical Key to Create a Thriving Business Doing What You Love - by Submitted on Jun 24, 2013 from Olivia LobellThis week I’d like to talk to you about the critical key to create a thriving business doing what you love. It’s all about TRUST because in order for you to achieve authentic business success as an enlightened entrepreneur and create a thriving business doing what you love, you are going to ...
Views: 975(1 vote) - Is Your Business Growing Fast Enough? If Not, Hire a Business Coach! - by Submitted on Jun 21, 2013 from Joseph McDrewIf you have a business in place and it just is not growing, you need to think of ways to bring about that growth. Have you considered hiring a business coach to help get over the hump? Perhaps you do not think you need a coach to help grow your business. Compare your business to a sports star. ...
Views: 970 - Is It Time To Redesign Your Business Logo? - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from John StarkWherever you choose to go on your daily routine, you are sure to be bombarded with advertising messages from companies trying to tempt you with their sweet products or services. With so many different messages flashed in front of your face, many of which are advertising a variant of something ...
Views: 577 - When "imitation" is not the best form of flattery - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Kate BeedersWhen I was a flight attendant (back when it was actually fun to be one), I worked with so many different types of personalities. One crew member was so silly and dramatic. I remember him so clearly. He was able to get away with saying anything and passengers would just laugh. He had the ...
Views: 1480 - A Look At The Benefits Of A TEFL Course - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Robert LawTeaching English abroad is a rewarding experience that can allow you to visit different areas of the world while still earning an income. By taking a TEFL course Cambridge, you can prepare yourself to competitively enter the job market for a position teaching English in another country. In ...
Views: 837 - Reasons To Consider Earning A TEFL Certificate - by Submitted on Jun 19, 2013 from Robert LawExperiencing the thrill of travel, visiting the different countries of the world, and mingling with people of many cultures represent a pull that many individuals feel. For some, the ability to pay for their adventures isn’t a problem, but for many others there must be months of hard work to ...
Views: 730 - The Best Gift You Can Give to the Graduate In Your Life - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2013 from Anthony CalabreseIt is that time of the year again when a new group of students graduate and go out to find a job in the working world. While as students, they’re often prepared well in their field of study, it is rare that they are ready to work the process of going out to find a job. Many of the key skill sets ...
Views: 829 - How to Avoid Entrepreneurial Overload - by As an entrepreneur, you are probably slightly frazzled, mildly frayed or full-on exhausted. I understand as I have been there too. I got to the point that if I had one more task to do, let alone another whole project, I was going to have a melt down. My mind and body were at its limits and those ...
Views: 747(2 votes) - Small Business Plan: Your Tool for a Smooth Sailing Business enterprise - by Submitted on Jun 14, 2013 from Consuela GalvinA small business plan in your mind is extremely important before having your business enterprise established. Through this, operating your business will not be a headache. However, do you know how to come up with this small business plan? Well, this is where business plans template is needed. ...
Views: 794(1 vote) - Small Business Owners Uncover Opportunities For Profit - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonWay back when you first conceived the vision for your small business, you definitely projected your future to be very profitable. If you haven’t reached that target yet, could it be partly because you’ve missed opportunities along the way? Thomas Edison said that "Opportunity is missed by most ...
Views: 1340(7 votes) - Make A Difference In Others’ Lives By Teaching English As A Foreign Language - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Robert LawPeople who choose to teach English as a foreign language are as special as any other type of teacher. As with any teaching profession, the ability to make a true impact and difference in the life of another person (and especially multiple people) is the primary reason that most people enter the ...
Views: 1009 - This Is Guaranteed To Raise Your Confidence - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersTry this experiment. Open up your wallet. What do you see inside? Money? Credit cards? Is there a lot there? Or just a little? Isn’t it amazing that the money you have or the lack of money you have effects how you feel about yourself, your business and life? Did you ever notice that ...
Views: 1421 - Make This ONE Change...And EVERYTHING Changes - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2013 from Kate BeedersHonestly, I couldn’t wait to share this with you. This was good news that I couldn’t wait to announce at the top of my lungs. I recently had the honor and privilege of being interviewed and featured by one the top DJ’s in Boston for the #1 radio station in Boston for her Exceptional Women ...
Views: 1402 - 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: 1340 - How to Experience Both Spiritual Fulfillment and Financial Success in Your Business (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Jun 06, 2013 from Olivia LobellHave you ever wondered about what it takes to experience both spiritual fulfillment and financial success in your business? Today, I’d like to share with you some best practices that not only I, but also my students, clients and mentors use, and you too must use if you want to experience both ...
Views: 1034(1 vote) - Small Business Owners Negotiate For Profits - by Submitted on Jun 05, 2013 from Donna Marie ThompsonOne of the everyday realities in small business is “Negotiating.” It’s a necessity for all small business owners who, whether you love it or hate it. Negotiating a new deal, the price of an item you need to purchase, payroll and contractor issues, deadlines, service arrangements, a joint ...
Views: 1319(7 votes) - Top Lessons Learned in Life as an Adventure Seeking Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2013 from kristie kennedy: As a first generation entrepreneur I have experienced a gamut of amazing adventures in pursuit of my purpose and passion. In retrospect, I see glimpses of what I was predestined to become in this world. I remember having a vivid imagination as a child. My childhood friends and I had our ...
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