There are really only three ways to get known as an expert in your field: teaching, speaking, writing. Let’s do it! Do not wait for someone's approval or permission. Don't wait until you know more -- there's always an audience who knows less about a topic than you do who need to work with you today. Don't wait until you lose weight, or find …
A Little At a Time, That’s How Big Things Happen
Many small business owners feel overwhelmed with what they have to do and the time constraints they have for accomplishing both big goals and everyday tasks. I heard an interview with Zack Hample (who wrote a book about baseball). Zack has a 203-pound rubber band ball in his home. The interviewer asked Zack if he was obsessive about building this …
Demystifying the Art of Action Planning
Do you have an area in your business that you want to grow or change? Sometimes it feels like you can’t get there fast enough. Setting goals can seem intimidating until you realize goals are simply statements of results you want: be more profitable, finish a big project, launch a new service, or help more clients. It’s more than a mere wish …
8 Ways to Increase Revenue in 2023
Whether you sell private coaching or consulting, classes or mastermind groups, you must make changes now to reap the rewards by the end of the year. When planning for the year, remember that there are 8 ways to increase your income: Sell more quantity of your existing offers. If you typically have 25 people in a workshop, aim for getting 30 or …
10 Ways to Cope with a Recession
Whether we're in a recession or not, the economy surely seems shaky right now. Some countries are officially in a recession and some countries show signs of heading there in the next 12 months. Some industries are struggling while others are flourishing. When things take an economic downturn, how will you handle it for your business? Now is the …
How to Be a Small Business Consultant
18 Step Checklist with Downloadable PDF How do you grow your small business consulting practice? What skills do you need? Here are the 18 steps to becoming a small business consultant. Whether you call yourself a consultant, coach, advisor or mentor, these steps will help you develop skill sets and grow your business. I've been a small …