When you sell services rather than products, pricing can be a challenge. Consulting, coaching, workshops, mastermind groups, professional speaking, and one-on-one services of all kinds -- all these services require you to think strategically on several levels so you can be profitable in your business. Don't just charge what your competitors …
Increase Your Productivity: Institute Quiet Time
Are you getting everything done on your To Do list? No? Join the crowd. More and more self-employed entrepreneurs are complaining that email, phone calls, social media, and their beeping-buzzing smart phones are constantly causing interruptions, increasing stress and reducing productivity. These constant interruptions are costing you …
How to Copyright Your Materials
Do you copyright your materials after you create them in your business? I'm not an intellectual property attorney. But I've had my small business work stolen enough times that I know how to protect myself. It's really important that you do copyright your work officially through your government channels. Yes, most governments say that the …
How to Select a Small Business Coach or Consultant – 15 Point Checklist
How do you select a small business coach or consultant? There are many small business coaches to choose from, so it helps to have clarity about what you're looking for in a coach, consultant, or mentor. Here are 15 tips to help you select a small business coach or consultant: Start with their knowledge level. Small business coaching and …
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How to Manage Success in Your Small Business
As you are building your brand, you don't think about how to manage success in your small business. You struggle, sometimes for years, to get your small business off the ground. You plan, market, sell, schmooze. You spend long hours with little rest. Then suddenly it comes: Success! Do you have a plan for managing your …
Small Business Fear, Success, and Daily Rituals
What makes one small business owner more successful than another? Trust me, it's not lack of fear. We're all afraid of failing, of our offer being rejected, of making a complete flop of a project, of screwing up a business relationship. What's the difference between entrepreneurs who are successful and those who aren't? Successful entrepreneurs …
