NOW is the time to work on your annual business plan, whether it's January 1 or mid-June. You see, business changes rapidly, and what you decided six months ago might not be accurate anymore. Perhaps you've got a new product to launch, or a new competitor has arrived to shake up the field. Many people quake in fear at the idea of writing a …
Lessons From A Kitten
Two weeks ago, while quietly sitting at home with a cup of tea, a new being came into my life. As many of you know, I love cats. Not in the way that people love a good meal. I mean, I LOVE CATS! (Say it to yourself with same emotion as you would say, "I love chocolate!" See what I mean??) I currently share my home with five …
Successful Businesses Start with a Defining Moment – What’s Yours?
Did you ever look back and realize you had a major turning point, a single moment in time when your life changed completely? I had three defining moments as a small business owner Here's a photo that a college roommate took of me in the early 1980s. I got to watch her set up the lights, and print the photo for her photography class …
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The Real Secret to Higher Profits
Every teacher, mentor and guru promises to help you get big profits. Let me short-cut the secret for you: Take your talent and add a dash of passion for owning your own business. Then practice your talent and your business skills, over and over again, until you gain mastery of both. Create a smart plan for growth and then take consistent …
Start a Mastermind Group Today Self-Study Program
Adding mastermind groups to your existing service offerings, or simply setting one up for your personal use, will help you grow yourself and your business. The beauty of Mastermind Groups is that participants raise the bar by challenging each other to create and implement goals, brainstorm ideas, and support each other with total honesty, respect, …
Do You Market to Women? Here are Timely Tips…
Women shop, and buy, differently than men. So if you market to women, it's helpful to know what makes them tick when they're making a buying decision. Let's Start with Some Background Information Did you know that women control over 51% of the corporate buying decisions in America? And women make 80% of all consumer buying decisions, as …