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- Do you have the “wait to be inspired” syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Kathleen GageConfession: I’m woo-woo. I admit it. Over the last nearly forty years I’ve read hundreds of spiritual books, attended enlightenment retreats, studied under amazing teachers with an incredibly high level of awareness and traveled the world in search of “enlightenment.” At age thirty I headed to ...
Views: 1332 - ***Taking action by itself won’t create financial success - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLet’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: 1331(2 votes) - It Might Be Time to Take a Chance on Yourself If… - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2012 from Christine KaneI love the Law of Attraction. I believe in it wholeheartedly. And you know what else I believe in? Taking action, and taking chances. This is not good news for some people. In fact, every time I give a retreat, or offer a new program, I hear from so many people who are scared to ...
Views: 1331(1 vote) - ***How To Move Through Blocked Energy In Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2009 from Melinda JanickiWhat exactly is "Blocked Energy?" Blocked energy is, in essence, when you want to move forward in an area in your business, but you find yourself feeling stuck. How do you know when you're experiencing it in your business? You may find yourself thinking and/or saying things like... "I'm ...
Views: 1330(80 votes) - ***How to Magnetize Your Target Market - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m sure you’ve heard over and over the importance of having a “target market,” a specific group of people who share similar qualities and have a problem that you and your business can solve. Now, this is important because you want to have a clear message that speaks directly to potential ...
Views: 1329(27 votes) - Why it's a Great Idea to Fundraise at Your Live Events - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2015 from Lisa SasevichOne of the beauties of hosting a live or virtual event is the opportunity to raise money for causes you care about while making money and a difference with your great work. I started doing this myself several years ago, and what began as an experiment has become a cherished business ...
Views: 1328 - How Successful Entrepreneurs Prosper From Mistakes - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2013 from TJ PhilpottEver notice how successful entrepreneurs seem to ALWAYS make the right choices in their businesses? Well although these people seem to experience more success than most others, they got that way by being willing to work and most importantly learning from mistakes they made! This should be good ...
Views: 1326(3 votes) - How Lack of Foresight Doomed An Early Auto Manufacturing Pioneer - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2009 from Geoff FickeWhatever happened to the Stanley Steamer automobile? From the production of Stanley’s first model in 1897, the Company outsold every other firm that produced internal combustion powered vehicles until the brands demise in 1924. The Steamers were safe, durable and easily maintained. So what ...
Views: 1325(2 votes) - How to Have Your Own Talk Show - by Submitted on Jul 06, 2011 from Jessica RectorI went to college and got my degree in marketing. No one bothered to tell me that I wouldn't know exactly what I wanted to do once I graduated. I had a job selling copiers and fax machines, for goodness sakes. Well, I hated it and quickly quit, just to realize that I really didn't have any ...
Views: 1325 - 5 simple steps to manage your business with confidence - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2012 from Genevieve de Lacaze“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: 1324(2 votes) - What I've Learned From My Constantly Shifting Job Description - by Submitted on Mar 14, 2017 from Jeff WintersWhile being the founder and CEO of a startup is great, one of the unique disadvantages that nobody tells you about is that your job often changes without warning, fanfare, title change, or raise. I learned this the hard way. One minute you’re responsible for “doing”: You’re managing clients, ...
Views: 1323 - Cafe Software - 7 Tips for Running Profitable Internet Cafe (and some gravy on top) - by Submitted on Jan 26, 2011 from Summer PecsWhen managing a company like Internet Cafe, regardless of whether it's a big Internet Cafe or tiny one, having the appropriate software is really a must. As you are facing lots of continuing risks from hackers and non sophisticated consumers, safeguarding your company is vital. Two most ...
Views: 1321(3 votes) - Procedures for Trading the Forex Market Using Forex Robot Software - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2010 from Forex Robot ArenaAnybody who desires to be profitable with forex robot software needs to be specific about their currency trading methods. When we say 'successful' right here, we do not only suggest individuals who make big money.We mean any individual who makes any kind of profit overall, simply because ...
Views: 1318 - ***Bouncing Back From Fear of Failure In Your Business - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamIt was near the end of my radio interview with John Yokoyama, owner of world famous Pike Place Fish Market, when he made what we call in the coaching and consulting world, a ‘throw away comment’. It was just an off-handed comment spoken quite casually, but it was rich with ...
Views: 1316(2 votes) - ***The #1 Secret to Actualize Your Business Success - by Submitted on Feb 10, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m sure you’ve heard of the Law of Attraction, yes? “Thoughts become things” is a popular saying today. But here’s the thing … this is especially true for those of us with heart-centered businesses. You as a conscious business owner must be aware of your thoughts, feelings and actions and use ...
Views: 1316(25 votes) - Sacrificing Ego for Results - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kathleen WatsonI was at a workshop recently where the facilitator contended that the purpose of the ego is to save us from anticipated future pain. Hmmm... The more I thought about this, the more sense it made. Ego can show up in a lot of different ways: refusing to debate a point; plunging INTO a ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Do You Currently Have The Right Strategies In Place For Your Financial Success & Prosperity? - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Myriam BenjaminWith the financial crisis and the devastating economic uncertainties still lingering around, the majority of people are pledging to eliminate or drastically reduce their debt, increase their income, and/or build some financial security. One of the best advices I can give anyone right now is that ...
Views: 1310 - Respect Others And Their Time - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from JODI NICHOLSONDo you remember this version of the “Golden Rule” … “The one with the gold makes the rules.” Just kidding … a little joke there. The real “Golden Rule” states, “Do onto others as you would have them do unto you.” That means, treat others as you would like them to treat you. When it comes to ...
Views: 1309(2 votes) - ***My Top Tools For Productivity - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m often asked, “How do you do it -All?” Now, I do have a full private mentor client load, lead high-level masterminds & group coaching programs, write a newsletter weekly, attend many events, give teleseminars, present speaking engagements and even more behind the scenes. And, yes, while I do ...
Views: 1308(3 votes) - Business Continuity Planning (BCP) – The Show Must Go On - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2012 from Tom BordonEvery business has its ups and downs. This article talks about how you can do your business continuity planning (BCP) in a better way as it is the BCP that allows you to continuously deliver your products or services even under adverse conditions. Business Continuity Planning prepares an ...
Views: 1306 - ISSA's SoCal Security Symposium - by Submitted on Oct 28, 2011 from Dovell BonnettGreat information but forgot a key security component. User Authentication. On Wed 26th of October I attended the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) Security Symposium in Long Beach, California. Different security leaders discussed poignant topics like Ali Pabrai’s, CEO ...
Views: 1306 - A Distinctive Way to Close on More Sales - by Submitted on Mar 20, 2015 from Lisa MininniIt has been estimated that 9 out of 10 sales training courses have no lasting impact after just three months. That’s really unfortunate since many business owners spend thousands of dollars on sales training each year. With a significantly high failure rate, that’s a major cut into your ...
Views: 1305 - Small Business Administration Certification Programs - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2010 from J. Mariah BrownThere 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: 1305(2 votes) - Are You Ready to Delegate Your Way to Success? - by Submitted on Feb 16, 2010 from Sophie ZollmannA 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: 1304(4 votes) - Do you have the “wait to be inspired” syndrome? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2016 from Kathleen GageConfession: I’m woo-woo. I admit it. Over the last nearly forty years I’ve read hundreds of spiritual books, attended enlightenment retreats, studied under amazing teachers with an incredibly high level of awareness and traveled the world in search of “enlightenment.” At age thirty I headed to ...
Views: 1304 - Daredevils of the statrtup world! Two Asian entrepreneurs reveal simple to daredevil secrets - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieEarly Environment It is the dream of many Pakistanis to be doctors, engineers and accountants, a similar dream of legions across the Indian Subcontinent. Faizan Largari was no different – he dreamed of accountancy, but Muhammad Nasrullah was fascinated by the idea that you could create ...
Views: 1303 - Aztec Technology That Still Sweetens Our Taste-Buds and Outlasted the Conquistador’s - by Submitted on Sep 09, 2009 from Geoff Fickeby: Geoff Ficke Any reflective student of history is often amazed at the products and processes invented and discovered in the ancient world that we take for granted today. Paint, gunpowder, weaponry, cement, the arch, beer, silk, papyrus, champagne, and so many others remain at the center of ...
Views: 1302 - Importance of IT & Tech Blogs in today’s innovation world - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2012 from IT BLogFor many years, technology has induced new innovations and gadgets to make our lives easier. It has changed the way people think and today it offers almost every other equipment with low cost and utmost usage. Today the vast usage of technology can be understood by going through the IT blog or ...
Views: 1302(3 votes) - Five Ways To Motivate Your Guitar Students To Practice More - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2016 from Tom HessWhat do you think is the most important skill your guitar students have to learn from you in order to become excellent musicians as fast as possible? Think it’s guitar soloing? Maybe it’s songwriting? Perhaps it’s aural skills? Or is it improvising? Here is the answer you ...
Views: 1301 - We Show You How To Submit Newspaper Ads That Get RESULTS! - by Submitted on Feb 21, 2011 from Dan ThompsonThis is how to improve your newspaper ads... By James Behan Newspaper advertising will solve one of your most pressing problems - "How can I get more customers"... But you have to make your ad using tried and tested 'insider' advertising secrets. Yes, there are newspaper advertising ...
Views: 1300(1 vote) - ***Feeling Stuck When It Comes To Making More Money? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham“I don’t know what to do – I’ve been trying to make $4,000 in my business each month and it just isn’t happening. I don’t understand what I’m doing wrong. I’m very clear about my bold money goal and I even have it written out where ...
Views: 1299(1 vote) - Business Branding (A Must For Online Success) - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from Robert RoyThe internet growing by tens of thousands of sites daily. The explosive growth we are seeing shows no real signs of slowing down. That is why today more than ever before it is important to create a presence on the internet that goes beyond putting up a business card type website. A ...
Views: 1298(4 votes) - How To Become A Massively Successful Guitar Teacher - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2014 from Tom HessHow To Become A Massively Successful Guitar Teacher By Tom Hess Do you wish you understood what it takes to become successful as a guitar teacher? Fact is, you will find out a lot about becoming successful by studying athletes who compete in the Olympics. For the most part, those who ...
Views: 1298 - Do You Compare (and Kick) Yourself? - by Submitted on Aug 04, 2009 from Angela Treat LyonRecently, a client called me all upset, crying and out of breath in panic and desperation. She wanted to be ‘as good as Ms X, and have a website as beautiful and functional with products that are as great.’ She wanted me to coach her, but her mind said, “I can’t do it! I don’t have the ...
Views: 1297 - Entrepreneurs... Remember to Breathe! - by Submitted on Oct 13, 2009 from Denise GriffittsTake a deep breath... Being an entrepreneur is not easy. It is rewarding, it is exciting, it is occasionally exhausting and tears inducing, but what it is not, is easy. Today, many people live in stress mode all the time and entrepreneurs, particularly women entrepreneurs, tend to top that ...
Views: 1297 - Pros and Cons of Starting Your Own Business - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2013 from Sarah WestallStarting 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: 1297(1 vote) - A Major Reason Businesses Fail... Lack Of Business Systems - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2012 from Diane ConklinOne of the biggest mistakes business owners and entrepreneurs make is not having business systems in place to run their businesses. Systems either run your business or people do. That might sound odd because it seems obvious that you need people to run your business systems. And, you are ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - Email Marketing Strategies – 4 Tips - by Submitted on Feb 03, 2013 from Avril BettsOver the years email marketing has evolved based on the wants, needs and actions of the audience. Companies were abusing their client base and spamming them with an overload of emails, and still today there is a huge amount of spam. As a result various spam filters and controls have been ...
Views: 1295(1 vote) - The 3 P´s of Time-Management - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2011 from Kirstin O´DonovanBeing an entrepreneur isn´t easy - not only do you have to provide an excellent service but you also have to run a business and manage your own time, and do all three successfully. Do you ever find yourself feeling completely overwhelmed when you think of all the things you have to do, or find ...
Views: 1295 - What Makes an Entrepreneur Different - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2009 from Geoff FickeStudies indicate that entrepreneurs are born, not made. As a serial entrepreneur myself, having worked with dozens of successful entrepreneurs, I can confirm that this is a truism. No two are exactly alike, but they are different from those who fail, or worse, never try. I am often asked what ...
Views: 1294(1 vote) - 5 Common Pitfalls of a Work from Home Business - by Submitted on Jul 14, 2010 from TJ PhilpottA work from home business allows you many freedoms but maintaining a healthy life style often becomes an issue as a result. The majority of home businesses today rely upon the internet as their 'base' of operations. These online entrepreneurs are therefore seated quite a bit and this coupled ...
Views: 1292(3 votes) - ***How to Activate the “Law of AS IF…” In Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2011 from Heather DominickRemember the story of the “Little Engine That Could”? This little train had always pulled small loads, but one day it was called upon to deliver something greater. First, it had a hard time getting the load to move at all so it cheered itself on by puffing, “I think I can, I think I can, I think ...
Views: 1289(19 votes) - 2010: The Year of the Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2010 from Michelle CastoThe Department of Labor predicts that the #1 employer in 2010 will be “self.” A recent Internet poll of 25-44 year olds revealed that 90% of them hoped to own their own business. A survey conducted by Ernst & Young found that 75% of influential Americans believe that entrepreneurship will be ...
Views: 1289(3 votes) - Leveraging Your External Thinker - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2010 from Lisa MininniIsn’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: 1288(6 votes) - Everyone Sells! - by Submitted on Jul 19, 2009 from Marshall NorthcottIf 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: 1286(3 votes) - Has Good is Good Enough Killed Quality? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2013 from Debbie LaChusaWhen 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: 1284(2 votes) - Your Niche, Your Ideal Client, and Your Message - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2007 from Michelle UlrichWhy should you think about your niche, your ideal client and your message? If you don’t and your competitor does, guess who will get the client or close a sale? Your competitor will. These three areas will set you apart, create your unique selling proposition, and differentiate you from ...
Views: 1280 - *** Move Your Business Intentions Into Reality - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2009 from Heather DominickDo you sometimes wonder what's the point of setting intentions? Some entrepreneurs set goals and intentions with joy; but others sabotage their business success by subconsciously waiting for their intentions to bomb. Which is it for you? I've spent a lot of time creating vision boards, ...
Views: 1279(68 votes) - What Does A Real Estate Consultant Do? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2008 from peter vekselmanYou may be wondering if the title of real estate consultant is a meaningful one, and if it indicates anything different from the same old licensed real estate brokers with a vested interest in the fate of a property. While it is true that anyone can call himself or herself a consultant, the term ...
Views: 1277 - Women Small-Business Launchers: Survival Strategies In Tough Times - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2008 from Karin AbarbanelBear Stearns goes bust. Citigroup lays off 20,000 employees. Nextel axes another 4,000. In today’s economy, stable jobs are disappearing faster than singers on American Idol. With 3 out of 4 people saying that we’re in a recession and layoffs skyrocketing, more and more women with ...
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