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- 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: 1455 - 9 Steps to Become a Thought Leader—and a Media Darling - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Susan HarrowSo many people call themselves thought leaders now – but they aren’t. To be a thought leader takes some doing. It’s not so much about being original as it is about putting things together in an original way. It comes down to packaging your knowledge, skills, abilities, experiences, and yes, your ...
Views: 1290 - The Secret to A Breakthrough Year - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2014 from Lisa MininniWhen building your business, the fastest way to grow it is to focus your energy on activities that attract clients and bring in cash flow. Yet, you may often find yourself choosing a certain activity instead of the results-oriented activities you should be working on. Although you may have ...
Views: 1350 - 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: 1315 - 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: 1555(2 votes) - Empower Yourself Through Working At Home - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2020 from Shakeenah FentisDuring these difficult economic times we are living in, it is very important to find ways to stay empowered. Creating your own forms of livelihood are essential. When one loses their regular means of employment, what comes with that often is a sense of dis-empowerment, feeling like you have lost ...
Views: 1352 - 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: 1464(2 votes) - 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: 1347 - Complimentary Consultations: What They Are and What They Are Not - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerLet's start with what a complimentary consultation is not. It is not a place to give away free coaching, consulting, or services. In my business philosophy, a complimentary consultation is not a place for a 'hard sell' either. The purpose of a complimentary consultation, also referred ...
Views: 1653 - 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: 1718 - 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: 1137 - Your company is only as good as your writing - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2014 from Maurice Kerrigan Africa (Pty) LtdThe 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: 874 - 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: 1341 - How Build More Traffic to Your Website & Get More Clients - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2016 from Bonnie Mechelle Mauldin,Let's face it. Even if you have built the most amazing website, you cannot expect to get substantial web traffic overnight. It simply does not work that way. So, what should you do? Well, you need to devise a strategy that will help you bring visitors to your website. While there are a lot ...
Views: 1378(2 votes) - Why do Some Coach-preneurs Succeed and Others Don’t? - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2014 from Olivia LobellHave you ever asked yourself, why do some coach-preneurs succeed and others don’t? If you are like me, I bet you have. In other words, why are some solo entrepreneurs such as coaches, authors, speakers, trainers, leaders and experts so successful while many aren’t? You may also be wondering, why ...
Views: 1101 - 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: 1525 - A Simple Strategy to Rapidly Grow Your List (hint: it’s right under your nose) - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2014 from Sheela MasandThis week I just wanted to share a very simple piece of information because it is …… well ………. Simple and I love simple! I could go onto make jokes about my partner, but I won’t! Not only is it a super simple and fast to create, but it will start growing your list for you quickly if you take ...
Views: 1066(2 votes) - "Tooting Your Own Horn" or Informing Your Prospects - by Submitted on Nov 03, 2014 from Susan RegierI was writing a bio for a client recently – a darn good bio – that showcased her expertise, her talent, and a bit of her quirky side. It was engaging and told “her story” in an authentic way and hopefully, would make prospects sit up and say, “I want to hire her!” Now…let’s backtrack a ...
Views: 1698 - The Money Manifestation Game! - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2014 from Simone KellyAre you an entrepreneur in need of extra money and you have trouble setting financial goals? Try this law of attraction exercise that I created for myself and clients. It’s like a fun game to play to help you set your financial intentions each week. Breaking it down by week is easier than for ...
Views: 1848 - Attraction Marketing Formula - Your 5 Steps To Wealth - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Brian LewisWhat Is The Attraction Marketing Formula? The Attraction marketing formula can be by far the most rewarding method for growing a loyal following and creating lasting wealth. If you are struggling to grow your audience or are just beginning your journey, read this article to the end. You will ...
Views: 1676 - How to Create Content Your Audience Wants to Read - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerOne of the biggest challenges I hear from my clients and people I talk with is coming up with topics and content for their newsletters, ezines, and blog posts. This is also the number one reason people tell me they don't communicate with their tribe or community consistently - if at all. Can you ...
Views: 1165 - 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: 1382 - 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: 1325 - 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: 1344 - Q: How do you submit your site to search engines/directories? - by Submitted on Sep 25, 2016 from Bonnie Mechelle Mauldin,You can either manually submit your site to search engines such as Google or Yahoo, or let the search engine spiders automatically find your website. If your website already has a link back from an existing spidered webpage from another website, it will most likely, get indexed when the webpage ...
Views: 1709(2 votes) - 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: 1435 - Home Business Tips - How Working From Home Can Affect Your Health - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2015 from Peter MainMost people, when they decide to start working from home will probably not consider their health, either physical or emotional or mental as being at the top of their priority list. Their focus is much more likely to be on the nature of their business, how they might balance work and family life ...
Views: 1448 - Home BusIness Tips - Working With Others - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2014 from Peter MainThe notion of working from home in any capacity or running your own business from home has an implication that it is you alone and no one else. This is often not true and whilst there can be an appeal in the sense of being your own boss and being in control and owning your own time, there is ...
Views: 1379 - Are you making this common mistake in your sales conversations? - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2014 from Sheela MasandLast week I was blessed to co-lead our Inside Out Business Retreat here in sunny Spain. We had a beautiful group of practitioners in the room all intent on growing their businesses. The main topic of the retreat was to help our participants get comfortable and become successful with having a ...
Views: 937 - The Ugly Truth: Why SEO Isn't Driving Sales for Your Website - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2014 from Susan Friesen7 Things you can start doing now to turn that around It’s been said that you can lead a horse to water, but you can’t make him drink. This is certainly true in marketing. While business owners are hungry to get 1st page Google rankings, sometimes they are puzzled why greater traffic doesn’t ...
Views: 1209 - Goals + Action Plan = A Game Changer For Your Business! - by Submitted on Oct 15, 2014 from Susan RegierThere are only a few weeks left this year…how’s your business doing? Are your sales where you want them to be? Have you reached the goals you set for yourself (you do set goals, don’t you)? Autumn is a time for change. It’s a great time to evaluate what you’ve accomplished so far and ...
Views: 1391 - 5 Leadership Qualities To Look For - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2014 from Brian LewisIn today's culture of me, I hear everywhere that you need to position yourself as a leader. Well, as this may be very true and I promote this premise, there are varying viewpoints as to just what makes a up a leader. In this article I will illustrate the 5 leadership qualities that I notice in ...
Views: 1331 - ***Doodling: A Sign of Distraction or a Key to Innovation? - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2014 from Carolyn EllisBy Carolyn Ellis, Visual Coach and Founder of BrillianceMastery.com Is doodling a sign of an idle or distracted mind or a key to creativity and breakthrough thinking? Many folks doodled as children, but as we grew up a lot of us lost that willingness to scribble and draw. When we grew up ...
Views: 2618 - ***Surround Yourself with Smart People - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2014 from Tracey FieberThey say you are the average of the five people you spend the most time with – make those five people incredible. Leaders who cultivate potential leaders multiply their own success and effectiveness. Having strong leaders around you will help you carry other loads and grow the business. ...
Views: 2320 - 5 Important Steps For Building A Highly Successful Guitar Teaching Business - by Submitted on Oct 01, 2014 from Tom HessIf you think that making a lot of money ($100,000+ per year) by teaching guitar without holding a day job is an unrealistic goal, then you are clearly not living up to your full potential as a guitar teacher. If you want to grow your guitar teaching businesses to a high level, you must take ...
Views: 1101 - 5 Technologies Crucial to Your Chiropractic Office - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2014 from Anica OaksWas the hands-on aspect of chiropractic care one of the main elements that drew you to the field? While it's true that physical manipulation is one of the prime chiropractic techniques, advanced technology also has its place in the chiropractic office. Modern technologic instruments can increase ...
Views: 901 - 3 Crucial Steps to Boldly Build a Successful Mission Driven Business on Your Own Terms - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2014 from Brigitte van Tuijl“I don’t want to be a crappy hermit, I want to be a happy hermit!” In 2014 I was one of the speakers in the telesummit ‘Innovative Change for Entrepreneurs – Be the Light’ by Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers. This is an excerpt from that interview: Jo Ann: Hi, I’m Jo Ann Hammond-Meiers with ‘Innovative ...
Views: 940 - Cold Coffee and Three Ingredients to Foolproof Sales - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2014 from Joy ChudacoffWhen I travel, the first thing I do when I reach my destination is scope out the coffee situation. I’m an early morning gal and I enjoy a hot cup of strong black coffee when I wake up to greet the day. When we arrived in Park City for our family vacation, I noticed the coffee pot in the kitchen ...
Views: 1428(3 votes) - The Importance Of Promoting Self-Awareness with Your Team - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2014 from Brian LewisThere are several advantages afforded the self-aware individual. With respect to their importance and value to empowering your teammates/clients, I will highlight some of those advantages in this article. To begin with, your team will benefit from becoming self-aware by realizing that they ...
Views: 1571 - Grow Your Business by Being a Leader - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerMany people feel content to sit back and let others lead. But if you are to be the CEO and head of your business, you must also become a leader of others. In fact, when you embrace and exercise your leadership qualities, your business will grow substantially. Ah, but it's not so simple, ...
Views: 1283 - 31 Attitudes of a Self-Made Millionaire [Intro] - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from John Di LemmeIntroduction Every successful person has failed many more times than they have succeeded. Being a person who is focused on personal goals in life and is mission-orientated, you will inevitably fail over and over all the way as you progress to fulfilling your WHY! The key is to truly ...
Views: 1452(1 vote) - Why You MUST Market Yourself and Your Business - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerPicture this; you're sitting in a dark corner of a coffee shop when you spot your dream guy (or girl) sipping their double cappuccino at a table on the other side of the room. You know they're the one. You have to meet them. You've been waiting for someone exactly like them to walk into your ...
Views: 1091 - Why You Still Haven’t Become A Professional Musician... Yet - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2014 from Tom HessThe vast majority of musicians fail to achieve success as professionals. In many cases, this is because they continuously work on things that take them further away from their musical goals. Even though many musicians try very hard to make it, most of them will fail and experience great ...
Views: 1014 - The Law Of Attraction Cannot Be Denied - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2014 from Brian LewisHave you ever wanted something so bad that it made you hurt? I'm sure that you have, we all have. How did you feel once the thing that you simply had to have arrived or did it? I wan to share a recent experience that I had that once it was received literally brought me, a fifty year old grown ...
Views: 1607 - Stepping Into Your Power: What That Means, and How To Do It - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Margie BeiswangerWe 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: 1947 - The True Cost of Obtaining New Clients - by Submitted on Sep 05, 2014 from Tracey FieberOne miscalculation that many business owners make involves the ease with which they will attract customers. This is called "field of dreams marketing". The mindset is that developing strong marketing tactics to bring in new clients is the best path to growth and expansion. By growing ...
Views: 1834 - Qualities To Look For When Choosing A Mentor - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Brian LewisThere is a special time in all of our lives when we are completely new to a practice, process or way of seeing things. After reading this article, you will be able to understand why and when you need a guide, mentor or navigator. when stepping out into some new aspect of your career, your life ...
Views: 1565 - 5 Huge Reasons Why Your Website Should Be Treated Like A Busy City Storefront - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2014 from Susan FriesenWhen I was a young girl, my Oma and Opa owned a bakery in Lilloette BC. Each summer my brother and I got to go and visit them for a week or so and oh, what a treat that was! I remember standing in front of the bakery window, with wide-open eyes as I scoured all the tasty treats and hoped with ...
Views: 1365 - 5 Tips On How To Increase Your Commitment Level - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Brian LewisHow is your commitment level doing? When we first embark on our home business journy, we are so excited that we are unaware that our commitment levels need attention which bodes the phrase (ignorance on fire). In this article, I want to share with you 5 tips on how to increase your commitment ...
Views: 1369 - Strategic Planning for Cash Flow - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2014 from Tracey FieberWhether your goal is to accumulate assets to generate future cash flow or support your current cash needs, developing a cash flow strategy should be an important consideration when creating your wealth plan. Cash is the life-blood of any business. A business can show profitability, but ...
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