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Are you hiding out in your business and keeping that 'freak flag' in the closet so other's won't get their panties in a bunch?
Have you even tried to 'dumb down' or 'quash' some of the very qualities and characteristics that would make you more marketable and more memorable.......playing it ... Views: 1213
..and if you let go sometimes, you might just get what you need.
Technology glitches, miscommunications, people not following through, crappy weather…….the list goes on and on if you are an adult in our society. So much is expected of us, and the level of complexity is astounding simply to ... Views: 807
Most businesses lack adequate systems to get things done efficiently and effectively in their businesses. Anything and everything, from how the phone is answered, to processing refunds, to running successful events can and should be systematized. Standards should be put in place so everyone ... Views: 548
There are thousands of programs circulating on the Internet. Some of them are great and some not so great. The problem is, you never know which is which until it is too late. Recently, I got a number of emails that went like this:
“Opportunity is knocking today.
Let me explain.
Russell Brunson ... Views: 793
It is a safe bet to say that all of us would like to have some more money.
Who wouldn't want to be a couple of hundred dollars or even a few thousand dollars richer?
Although it is a nice thought, the problem is there are a lot of things getting in the way and keeping us from making money ... Views: 648
As entrepreneurs, we tend to self-sabotage which sometimes leads to limiting our success. Discover these simple, proven, highly effective tools and strategies to clear that automatic subconscious program and pattering that's holding you back.
Read the blog "You've Got This" and learn about 3 ... Views: 341
The Basics & 5 Tips on Using IG for Optimal Social Media Engagement
I’ve said it many times in the past, and I’ll say it again: social media is probably the most powerful way to share your brand with the world. It can be an incredibly cost-effective method to grow followers and build ... Views: 513
It’s not news that video is at the forefront of marketing these days.
From creating videos for your website to hosting Facebook Live sessions, this marketing tool has transformed from a nice-to-have to a must-have if you want to effectively engage with your audience and build a loyal ... Views: 583
How Will COVID-19 Impact Holiday Shopping?
COVID-19 is a global crisis that has affected economies, supply chains and retailers around the world. Your customers’ purchasing decisions this fall/winter may look completely different from what they did last year.
As marketers, we’ve had to ... Views: 408
Video Content Marketing Trends & Tips
In the past few years we’ve seen a massive increase in video content popping up online, and there’s no sign of it slowing down.
From creating webinars to putting short clips in emails, a video marketing strategy is a must if you want to truly engage with ... Views: 319
When holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas roll around, you may be thinking more about what to serve guests for dinner, or how to decorate your home—not how to increase sales with seasonal marketing. (That is, unless you sell Christmas ornaments or turkeys, then I’m sure it’s top of ... Views: 530
With today’s pandemic shutdowns, you may have “found” time to take a serious look at what’s been working when it comes to marketing your business – and what has fallen short of targeted projections.
When you consider why things haven’t worked out as planned, the answer usually comes down to ... Views: 567
There’s been so much written about leadership in general, and more recently, about entrepreneurial leadership in particular. Lists abound of the characteristics of entrepreneurial leaders, like the ability to be creative, to inspire, to manage risk, to be adaptable.
All good stuff, right? ... Views: 554
I heard myself saying to my friend Carol, “I’ve just had a crazy day!”
I felt frazzled, worn out, and not feeling very confident that much got accomplished. Certainly, what I wanted to complete didn’t get done.
We’ve all had days like that, where there’s non-stop activity.
When you have ... Views: 582
One of the big fears people have about having their own business is that it is risky. And that’s true.
I don’t want to minimize that, because you’re taking a risk to put your economic welfare in your own hands. (You’re also taking a risk, and I would argue a bigger one, to put your economic ... Views: 552
“When you love something, you should let it go, and it will come back to you better and improved.” This quote not only applies to loved ones and relationships but also to your business.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners wear a multitude of hats – no doubt about it. And ... Views: 533
Businesses have lots of moving parts. If something isn’t where it should be things don’t work.
To make it worse, businesses are run by people…people whose actions or inactions are controlled 90% by unconscious drives, thoughts and feelings.
People are parts of families. Families are ... Views: 925
The first time I was responsible for developing a Marketing Plan, I remember feeling very nervous about how to write it. I knew how to structure the plan, but I was unsure of how to convey my message so that the content would be viewed as professional, easy to read and to the point. I reported ... Views: 685
Many trainings on email marketing, copywriting or persuasion promise to teach you how to write emails, copy or marketing materials that “pop, sizzle and whistle.”
Sounds good on paper – who doesn’t want some attention?
But wait…
Those trainings try to convince you that your copy needs ... Views: 1139
Do you have a "CAN DO," "WILL SUCCEED AT ALL COSTS" type of mindset? Is it natural for you to lead yourself towards your goals no matter what negative signals you receive from naysayers?
Your response could very well be the determining factor as to how quickly and easily you accomplish your ... Views: 708
Employee Goal Setting and SMART
By Irene Gloria Addison, Owner of HIREghana
The Goal-setting theory is one of the most practical theories of motivation and possibly the most influential one. This theory is supported by over 1,000 studies -with employees ranging from blue-collar ... Views: 1507
I appeared recently in an entrepreneur forum as a panelist. One of the questions asked was, what was the biggest challenge you faced when launching your business? My answer? Fear.
Fear is like the annoying text messages that won’t stop until you answer.
Fear has been described as, ‘False ... Views: 463
When people think about pursuing something, they usually first take a look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it. That is a wise thing to do.
But where most people fail in this process is when they look at their resources to determine whether or not they can do it, they ... Views: 916
The scalability of a startup is what keeps investors hooked. They are looking at promising business models that can be sustained at minimum investment. Here are some steps towards a scalable startup:
1. Have an investable idea. First things first, the IDEA! It is very important to have an idea ... Views: 472
The scalability of a startup is what keeps investors hooked. They are looking at promising business models that can be sustained at minimum investment. Here are some steps towards a scalable startup:
1. Have an investable idea. First things first, the IDEA! It is very important to have an idea ... Views: 483
Japan, commonly referred to as “Land of the Rising Sun”, is the world’s third largest economy with a nominal GDP of USD5.6 trillion and a member of the Group of Seven (G-7). It is one of the world’s advanced countries, driven by the huge industrial boom of the Japanese economy after World War ... Views: 275
Malaysia is one of the most populous countries in Southeast Asia, with a population of over 32 million in 2021. It is also one of the most open economies in the world, with the country experiencing an upward economic growth of 5.4% on average since 2010.
Since Malaysia’s independence in 1957, ... Views: 257
3 of the Latest SEO Tips to Grow Your Website Traffic
The end of each year is a time for reflection, both personally and professionally.
One of the things I start to see in my email inbox and online are expert predictions on 2021 trends around everything from social media marketing to SEO ... Views: 598
We’re so busy as success minded business owners getting those next clients, trying to stabilize our monthly incomes, getting to the next meeting and building a team that we rarely stop and think about our leadership as an entrepreneur.
Yet every decision we make now in our businesses should ... Views: 470
I’ve just finished three days at a marketing workshop, where I’ve had the chance to talk with many entrepreneurs and solo professionals and hear about their businesses. One of things that hits me hard is that so many people told me they have either a very small database of potential clients ... Views: 1100
Is your mission big enough?
The problem with your mission, purpose, even your Why, is that it may still be small, self-focused, and therefore not very useful.
Mission based on the impact that you want to have includes others. An impact focus isn’t just about you, although it includes you. ... Views: 508
Why am I not earning as much money as I’d like?
This is one question that just about every client asks me!
There’s no single answer for any client; it’s a multi-faceted answer that includes practical strategies AND beliefs.
One giant influence on your income is your money mindset. I ... Views: 1056
Most 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: 1057
Why 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: 1692
Do you question God about the pain and the struggles you are experiencing in your life? Do you wonder how long will it last? Have you reflected on the painful situations you came across and how it made you stronger?
Pain can be a good thing for us, when it is an agent for positive change in ... Views: 805
You want stuff. It’s only human.
I want stuff too. I’m only human.
But I bet the ‘stuff’ that you want isn’t necessarily stuff, objects, hunks of physical reality. Or at least, it’s not ALL of what you want.
You want impact. You wouldn’t be reading this if you didn’t.
We all start ... Views: 449
A fun thing I've discovered is that my niche as a hand analyst is helping primarily women entrepreneurs figure out THEIR NICHE and target market. Now that's what I call a niche among niches!
"What's my niche?" you ask. Your niche is your special place, position or forte. It's the "thing" you do ... Views: 1027
"Don't wait. The time will never be just right." -Napolean Hill
There is a shift in consciousness in the world. People are seeking a new kind of business - one that allows them to integrate spiritual beliefs into their everyday business actions and lives.
Your time is now.
You are here to ... Views: 1012
If you own your own business, it is likely you offer a newsletter or Ezine, write articles, blog posts and eBooks, and have a website. All of these are viewed by your clients and potential clients. This is how people get to know you and learn about what you do.
The more written content you ... Views: 1756
Online shoe and apparel shop Zappos, now owned by Amazon, reported earlier this week that 24 million users names, e-mail addresses, billing and shipping addresses, phone numbers, and the last four digits of credit card numbers may have been illegally accessed. In response to this breach, Zappos ... Views: 1738
आज के डिजिटल युग की बात करें तो हमें निश्चित रूप से साइबर सुरक्षा के बारे में चिंता करने की जरूरत है। हम वास्तविकता से अच्छी तरह से वाकिफ हैं कि सुरक्षा, सुरक्षा और डेटा गोपनीयता महत्वपूर्ण मुद्दे हैं जिनके बारे में हमें बात करने की आवश्यकता है, खासकर जब यह संचार की बात आती है। इस लेख में, हम ... Views: 310
A few years back before the economic crisis really began to weigh down on people, the emphasis and main selling point of many internet and home based businesses was the promise of ‘residual’ income.
But as we brace ourselves for the onslaught of the damp economic climate still ahead, the ... Views: 617
Every Dance company in India is undergoing a very crucial phase. Since the Indian dance industry is changing as we speak, the monogamy that has run over a decade is going to face a definite end. The surge of more and more dance groups in the country but industry’s lack of interest in developing ... Views: 548
It is common knowledge among divorce litigants that purposely hiding assets is unethical and can lead to very serious consequences. Yet, the question remains as to what occurs if the litigants omit assets, unintendedly, from the divorce settlement. The most common example of this scenario is an ... Views: 530
Recession? Recovery? Depression? Who knows what we're in. The one thing most people can agree on is . . . we need more jobs. And, we need to train more people for different kinds of jobs.
Apprenticeships were once popular for teaching people trade skills. I personally was a ... Views: 422
In recent decades the role of entrepreneurs have made a significant impact in accelerating the pace and development in both the developed and underdeveloped countries.
There is growing realization that both quality and quantity of entrepreneurs, is of utmost significance for achieving ... Views: 1670
A business owner recently asked the question “How do I make my marketing more effective and more successful?” That is a brilliant question that I wish more business owners would ask themselves.
First, one really needs to understand that marketing is reaching the people who are truly hungry ... Views: 646
If you manage employees, work with customers or deal with the ups and downs of relationships…you must have heard “you are not listening" or "you are not hearing me.” I bet it does not feel good and it most likely makes you more defensive.
Perhaps you read articles and received feedback about ... Views: 1076
The Yes "I am jobless" Camp by Faizan Laghari
Jobless for over 10 years
I can only speak for myself in this regard.
The fact of the matter is that I haven't had a job for 10 years now.
Definition of Job
As I always explain in my presentations, a "job" in my opinion is where I go for an ... Views: 2159
"복권 당첨을 원합니다!"
이것도 당신이 원하는 것입니까? 나는 내기했다. 결국, 복권 당첨은 거의 모든 사람의 꿈입니다! 선택권이 주어지면 누가 복권 당첨에 대한 비밀 팁을 알고 싶지 않습니까? 기회가 주어지면 누가 복권 당첨을 위해 행운의 숫자를 얻지 못할까요? 같은 느낌이 드는 경우에만 정상입니다.
그러나 로또를 플레이하고 복권 당첨을 시작하는 방법을 배우기 전에 먼저 대부분의 플레이어가 저지르는 실수를 식별하여 모든 비용을 피할 수 있습니다! 실수는 비용이 많이들 수 있습니다. 시간과 돈을 낭비합니다. ... Views: 367