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This time around upon listening to the words sung by Susan Boyle, “I had a dream worth living” they resonated with me in terms of entrepreneurship.
So many times we do have dreams but all that comes of them are excuses. Why is that? Some say it’s due to lack of funds, negative others, ... Views: 1855
It can be incredibly stressful to start your own business; particularly if your budget is running low as you get ready to launch. The last thing you want is to get information which raises your hopes, only to dash them upon discovering that this information was inaccurate.
There are a lot of ... Views: 1854
Twitter has become the go-to place to learn what is trending, an important consideration for any business. If you want to stay ahead of the competition, you need to know what people are thinking and talking about. Find out more about trending topics at trending topics. Here are seven Twitter ... Views: 1854
Paula is upleveling in a big way.
Paula works in a male-dominated service industry setting where each person is responsible for his own business, but the group operates out of the same building. She is the only woman.
Several months ago, Paula realized that she had to stop complaining ... Views: 1852
If you’re a parent and you have ever convinced your children to do what you wanted without force or threats then you sold. An educator that makes learning more palatable for their students by adjusting their style and approach is using sales skills. A manager or employer that gets staff buy in ... Views: 1851
I did not realise just how much I did not like myself until I hit bankruptcy and a 4 year period of depression…
I had hidden away from my self-dislike – It was not as strong as a self-loathing but it definitely was not self-love.
I thought that putting everyone else first was the key to a ... Views: 1850
Anybody can be a successful entrepreneur. Even someone who didn’t finish college or wasn’t born rich can attain financial success. How do you think these people manage to do it? Simple. They knew the secrets of successful entrepreneurs and applied them in their life.
I know that you must be ... Views: 1845
Recommended Best Software for Small Businesses Accounting
As a small business owner, you need a reliable, easy to use and accounting software system. Here are 50 reasons Quickbooks Online is the best accounting software for small business. Its idea is that there should be a better, simpler ... Views: 1844
I have often written and referred to the difference between convergent and divergent products. Convergent products are simple design improvements on existing models already being marketed. The push button radio, the car radio or a clock radio are examples of convergent products. These examples ... Views: 1844
Starting your own business is an exciting adventure. It has all the possibilities you dreamed of; you can be your own boss, set your own schedule, and your income potential is limitless! Yes, this is all true… but with all the pros there are certainly cons to starting your own business. This ... Views: 1844
Are you looking to improve your network marketing business? Not sure how you can do that? Keep reading because I will be sharing with you some information on how you can leverage on the internet to improve your network marketing ventures. Internet multi-level marketing has been around for some ... Views: 1843
It’s true. “The wealthy get rich doing what they love.”
The wealthy have earned their riches because they know and do things differently than most people.
What is it that EVERY wealthy person knows which most people don’t know?
The wealthy know two things: first, you need to be the best at ... Views: 1841
If you're like most people having a colonoscopy might be a more pleasurable activity than giving a public speech. However, this activity will rapidly become one of your favorites when you let it give your career the huge boost it has given mine.
If you're an author, consultant, trainer, ... Views: 1840
Nineteen years ago, I had this crazy idea sitting at my corporate desk that if I was going to work this hard for them, I might as well work that hard for myself. I kept thinking to myself, "Julie, how can you even think of this - you must be off your rocker to consider leaving the reliability of ... Views: 1840
There are two great assistance programs available to small business owners through the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) that could help give your business the boost it needs during tough economic times. The assistance programs, the small disadvantaged business (SDB) certification program ... Views: 1839
Many thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below.
- Population ... Views: 1837
Many thoughts and ideas have been put forward regarding what are the reasons people get into their own small businesses - what are key drivers? Similarly, many have deliberated a number of factors that influence business development and success. I list a few below.
- Population ... Views: 1837
When I saw the "American Inventor" program, I immediately loved the show. It's a parade of ingenuity - and sometimes silliness and total ignorance of markets. Watching some of the inventors come onto that stage, I realized I wouldn't want to be a judge on the show for anything. The judges face ... Views: 1834
The internet has completely changed the way freelancers not only make money, but also where they can find work and start building a portfolio of clients in the process. Over the past several years this process has become more effective and easier to turn into a legitimate business as more ... Views: 1834
If you want to become a masterful strategic networker, you have to be the one that makes it happen and that means taking a proactive approach to referral marketing. “Don’t wait for the good luck referral. Good luck if you get one, good luck if the person referred to you will talk to you, and ... Views: 1831
Let’s face it - money is an emotional topic. We like to think that money is a logical, left-brain process. But in truth it isn't. Money issues almost always stem from fear and our desire to be in control. Where do these beliefs come from? In her book, "For ... Views: 1830
I never thought much about my business model until almost twenty years into being an entrepreneur. I know: crazy, huh? My model was to get an idea, implement it, and keep doing it… if it was fun. But I didn't have criteria to gauge what was working and what wasn't.
Who cares if I'm constantly ... Views: 1830
So, you feel like giving up do you? Well here’s the good news - you’re normal. Everyone goes through it. I’ve gone through it. It’s human nature to want to give up. The difference between the real performers and those people who are the average Joes, is that the real performers bounce back ... Views: 1829
This Vero Beach Urgent Care Doctor has a valuable lesson for every entrepreneur.
One of the most important tips for any entrepreneur to grasp is to find an existing problem or need and provide a solution.
Educating potential customers as to why they need your products or service almost ... Views: 1829
Most new business owners don't expect to go viral soon after opening their doors — but that's exactly what happened to Do, a cookie dough shop in Manhattan.Not long after it opened in January 2017, Insider Food posted a video from the shop on Facebook that got 73 million views and drew large ... Views: 1825
This past month, I’ve been to so many events where I saw entrepreneurs repeatedly make the same mistakes. Ultimately, that is taking them off the fast path to success. Over and over again!
These entrepreneurs complain, get frustrated, disappointed and even angry that they’re not having the ... Views: 1822
“How can I manage my business with confidence?” is a question clients ask time and time again. You know I love quotes so here are 3 great ones I chose to start off this post and set the tone of what it takes:
1) “To be conscious that you are ignorant is a great step to knowledge.” – Benjamin ... Views: 1821
Becoming an effective speaker is one of the most fascinating experiences you will encounter. It is a process that all starts with self-examination. It’s important to identify your goals and your areas of expertise. Identify the things that you enjoy talking about the most. You’ll notice ... Views: 1821
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Assessing Your Success - by Alrick Robinson | The Small Business Survival Guide: Insights into the First Two Years
You will have to assess your success periodically. Different businesses will emphasize different measurements of success because of how convenient it is to do so in a relatively simple way. Even non-profit organizations need to have measurements to assess their performance. Let’s examine key ... Views: 1820
As an organization what do you do to motivate employees to win, grow, and evolve? This isn’t management motivating employees or employees motivating management. There should be three categories:
1. Motivation for project work to win, grow, evolve
2. Motivation to run ... Views: 1820
Are you one of those people that has that entrepreneurial itch?
How old were you when you first saw symptoms? Did you have your own lemonade stand or paper route? As you got older, did you notice how businesses could improve? I have had that itch for a long time.
Over the years my husband ... Views: 1820
We hear these phrases often: Step Into Your Power, Own Your Worth. But what do they really mean, and how do you do it?
To be in your power is not to be forceful, manipulative, or aggressive.
To be in your power is to be in alignment. To be in your power is to trust that you are in the ... Views: 1819
With the large sums of money that there is to be made with coupon code websites, it comes as no surprise to learn that there are numerous people across the globe who are keen to begin their very own coupon internet sites. Getting the best coupon theme for your money will enhance your money ... Views: 1817
Living abundantly is a manifestation of an ever expanding wealth consciousness sustained by the power of positive thought. Man is destined to be a deliberate creator of his own life through highly organized thought and intelligently directed massive action.
Thought alone will not bring about ... Views: 1816
Is anybody out there - especially in this day and age - not looking to create a more fulfilling, abundant life for themselves? To ask this question in a different way, are you completely happy with the direction your life is headed or is there room for improvement?
I'm going to assume you ... Views: 1815
Do you ever hear a deeper calling to step out and make an impact in this world? Have you created your own business because you know you want to make a difference? Are you living your life purpose in some way?
If you answered YES to these questions, then you’re not alone. Six million people ... Views: 1814
“Above all, do not lose your desire to walk. Every day I walk myself into a state of well-being and walk away from every illness. I have walked myself into my best thoughts, and I know of no thought so burdensome that one cannot walk away from it.” ... Views: 1812
There’s an expression I first heard when I became an entrepreneur.
“You don’t know, what you don’t know”.
Have you heard that before?
The other day, I was at the salon getting my hair cut. One woman was complaining to another that she wished she had done her wedding photographs ... Views: 1812
Isn’t it interesting that we know each individual has a different style of communicating and doing things, but many people never really realize why that is? Yet, when we realize how individuals behave, we can be more effective in providing information the way the other person wants to receive ... Views: 1811
For many business women pinpointing a target market can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack. In reality it’s right there in plain sight. Smack in the middle of “everyone”. Your target market is, of course, the bullseye. It is the smallest point but has the biggest payoff. Sure, you ... Views: 1808
If you’re not rising you’re dying. What that means is that you’re never in a stagnant condition in life, you’re either rising or moving forward or evolving. Otherwise you’re dying and decaying and heading backwards, you’re spiraling downwards you’re ... Views: 1808
A new year has begun. Business owners are setting goals, designing vision boards, and even setting dates on their calendars for the events they wish to attend this year. They have to-do lists, strategic plans, and ideas galore.
Once those things are documented, there are thoughts of time ... Views: 1807
Employee disengagement is a malaise that can strike any organization at any point of time and it is best to stem the rot at the inception rather than end up fire-fighting.
In the first part of this series "The Warning Signals of Employee Disengagement", we looked at the factors that incite ... Views: 1805
Now there are all types of steps, tips and tricks to business success. But there’s one that I’ve found that really keeps the whole energy moving: the ability to process information.
There’s more information out there than ever before. More to learn and more to do. There’s more stuff to read, ... Views: 1803
The Smart Card Alliance offers platitudes but don’t identify the culprits!
The Smart Card Alliance released their weak response to the recent Sykipot Tojan attack which hijacked the Department of Defense authentication smartcards. Unlike hypothetical attacks on smartcards (the Chinese ... Views: 1803
To make your advertisement effective and convenient use roll up banner stands.
There are several factors that make the roll up banner stands really popular. The most important factors include cost effectiveness, quality and well written content to increase the visibility of your company and ... Views: 1802
When I worked in advertising agencies and we created a print ad or any other piece of marketing, it saw many eyes before it went public. It was created by experts, and critiqued, reviewed, and proofread by multiple people inside the agency. After that it went to the client for approval, and only ... Views: 1799
Prospects Love Your Personal Attention
By Susan Fox, CH, AA
Have you ever heard the saying, “We’re on the same page?” Of course you have. When you “connect” on the same wavelength, your prospects, customers and you ignite a special bond. You create this special bond by giving their unique ... Views: 1799
One of the birthday “traditions” in our family is when a member gets to a certain age, they share one “pearl of wisdom” for each decade they have lived.
Today is my 50th birthday! The five decades behind me were all wonderful and as I reflect on each one of them, I can clearly see how each ... Views: 1796
As we’ve all been reminded lately, business is cyclical. When your company enters a down period, it’s a good time to fine-tune your strategy to improve your chances for success. Here are 10 guidelines for doing just that.
1. Know Your Company: Develop a clear vision for your organization. ... Views: 1796
We are all unique, we are all special, but do we act that way when we are talking about our business?
What are you doing to differentiate yourself from the other people in your expertise or field? How do you stand out from the other coaches, speakers, practitioners, healers, counselors, and ... Views: 1796