31st May
2010
Marketing
31st May
2010
Do you have the desire in your heart to change professions or
take a class or start a business? Is the point of stopping is
that the divide is TOO significant for you, stop for a minute.
My daughter Katherine is in 4th Grade at Mount Vernon Magnet
School for the Performing Arts. This past semester she made the
Principal's List: she received the highest scholastic level
possible. One of the remarkable bits of information I picked up
this year as I have assisted with her homework is that ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
30th May
2010
We all want mentors and role models -- but sometimes we realize
that what works for "them" won't work for "us." Why? Here are
some possible reasons.
(1) Your product is different. Henry helps people create
marketing pitches. Jane helps people enter the world of public
speaking for money. Hortense offers life coaching to successful
business owners. Almost every e-business can make money from
Henry's service. Hortense offers intangible outcomes achieved
through a process.
(2) Your target market ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
29th May
2010
Marketing
29th May
2010
How would you like to have a fan club filled with people who
know, like, trust and respect you? People who have a very clear
understanding of what you do and exactly the kind of client you
are looking for. People who will actually go out and find
clients for you, and, best of all, they¹ll never charge you a
cent!. Sound like a fantasy? It¹s not. It¹s all possible...if
you know how to network.
So what exactly is networking? If you look at the word
³network,² you¹ll notice that it is both a ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
28th May
2010
Self Improvement
28th May
2010
Change or Die! To Change Your Organization, Hire a Business Coach
By David s. Levine
It is a common business axiom ' change or die. As a small or
mid-sized business owner or a manager, there will be times you
will need to make changes in your organization but may not be
sure how to go about it. Change is hard to implement and even
harder to sustain. Think about all of the people who have
trouble sticking to a diet or quitting smoking or keeping up
with an exercise program, let alone just ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
27th May
2010
Marketing
27th May
2010
Coaching your Small Business to Success No matter how large or
small a business you operate, hiring an executive coach is no
longer a luxury ' it's a necessity in today's highly competitive
business environment. No matter what your management and
personality style, there's an executive or business coach for
you.
Let's face it, most business owners' stick to the tried-and-true
methods. We've all discovered, by trial and often costly error,
what works best for our companies. However, a business ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
26th May
2010
I am often asked about the "secrets to success". I've had the
chance to work with thousands of highly successful people in
business and finance, in sports, in entertainment and the arts,
and the good news is, there are no "secrets" for success!
There are, however, a few tools that, when used together, come
close to being a "secret weapon". They require no special talent
or skills. They cost very little, and every school child has a
complete set.
They are around us every day, yet we fail to use ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
25th May
2010
Self Improvement
25th May
2010
Bearing in mind the fast pace of business today and the need to
stay competitive, it's essential that managers should be
effective. They need to be especially effective with their
people and this requires learning to coach. For most managers,
coaching has been added to their role anyway, but the majority
haven't received any training in coaching skills. More than 80%
of organisations use coaching to develop their staff, but only a
fifth train their managers in coaching, according to a survey ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
24th May
2010
Marketing
24th May
2010
OK. So you're ready to start your own business...be your own
boss...or are you? If you still have questions, below is a list
of places offering free information that can assist you. Consult
phone books and web sites for local information. Remember to ask
about any mailing lists, classes they offer, or additional
contacts that would be helpful for you to add to this list.
Enjoy this list as a guide as you "plant the seeds" for your new
venture and enjoy the networking opportunities.
1. Federal ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
23rd May
2010
"No man is an island. No man stands alone."
One lesson many business people learn very early on is that you
can't make it on your own. You don't have the knowledge or the
time to do everything that needs to be done in your business or
to meet all of your customer's needs. You can compensate for
that by building relationships with people who can provide you
with the skills and services you need and a place for you to
refer your clients. So, for example, even if you can't do your
clients taxes, ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
22nd May
2010
As a business owner, wouldn't it be great if you could take time
off whenever you needed to? Unfortunately, most small business
owners worry that the business will fall apart if they're not
there to mind the store. Too often, they simply lack the
appropriate resources for their business to keep going in their
absence.
"Taking time off is as important as food," says Charles Tuttle,
leader of a group of entrepreneurs in North Carolina. Don't
worry if this statement raises a red flag for you. ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
22nd May
2010
Business
21st May
2010
Art and Entertainment
21st May
2010
Knowing what to do when meeting a prospective client for lunch,
or going to lunch with the boss or colleague can be confusing at
times. Here is a quick list of items to remember:
1. Be in the present moment with whoever you are with. Limit
glancing around the room. It's a sign that you are looking for
something better. There is nothing worse than having a
conversation with someone who is half there.
2. Being on time. This sounds so commonsensical. The percentage
of people being late is over 65 ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
20th May
2010
How to Kill Your Business in Two Easy Steps By Monty J. Sharp,
Certified Comprehensive Coach http://www.workteamcoaching.com
Every calling is great when greatly pursued. - Oliver Wendell
Holmes, Jr. (1841-1935)
Learning From Failure
Here's a dismal statistic for you: Of the new businesses that
fail, 80 percent do so within the first five years. Why?
According to The Executive Committee, a San Diego based
organization that works exclusively with its more than 6000
member CEOs, the reasons for ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
19th May
2010
Consider the following quote from author and Fortune 500
business consultant, Lance Secretan:
"The primary purpose of an organization is not to make a
profit. It is to help human beings grow, express their
creativity, contribute their life-source and make the world a
better place. The purpose of an organization is to inspire the
soul."
That's an interesting quote. It may seem a bit in-credible to
you. Possibly even irresponsible. After all, how can an
organization expect to survive without ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
18th May
2010
We experience creativity every time a fresh idea pops into our
minds. We recognize creative imagination in everything from a
pastel painting to a business plan. By trying these ten tips,
you will discover some amazing creative abilities that may
surprise you.
1. Substitute someone else's perspective for yours. How would a
teacher, lawyer, actor, artist, explorer, journalist,
psychologist, engineer, homemaker, child, or accountant approach
your idea or subject? Don't know? Ask them!
2. Look at ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
18th May
2010
News and Society
17th May
2010
I recently had a chance to interview several groups of extremely
successful people. A handful are famous athletes, several are
nationally known artists, writers or politicians, and all are
multi-millionaires. I asked them for the keys, or essential
factors that allowed them to accomplish so much more than the
rest of us.
Their answers included a wide variety of specifics, but to an
astonishing degree, 7 items came up in every discussion. I've
called them the "Seven Sisters of Success", and want ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
16th May
2010
Marketing: how you attract clients and promote your business is
an important part of your recipe for success and profitability.
Developing a strategic marketing plan will ensure your success
and allow you to not spend time and money in the wrong places.
Don't hit the pavement or the floors until you have taken the
time to do some thinking and planning for the next 12 months.
The clarity and focus that results from creating a strong
strategic marketing plan will bring you what you are looking ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
16th May
2010
Self Improvement
15th May
2010
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Ultimately, you have to settle for
one of three business strategy
options. And it is important that you are clear on what one you
are
going for.
Your business strategy choices
are, at the end of the day, very
simple. The big question is, how do you want to position yourself
in relation to your competition. Basically your options are
:
1. To be the
cheapest
2. To be the
best
3. To dominate a market
niche
Many small businesses go for the
first option, in the mistaken
belief that it is ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
14th May
2010
Every successful person understands that they can not succeed by
themselves. Success is always based on effective partnerships.
Every business needs customers. Every manufacturer needs
suppliers, and entrepreneurs depend on partners for financing,
marketing, and production. Even the solitary "day trader"
depends on thousands of people who maintain the systems that
permit them to work "alone."
But there are even more basic partnerships that often go
unnoticed, and like any partnership that is ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
13th May
2010
Self Improvement
13th May
2010
The "old ways" of doing business have been on the way out for
years. Yet, training programs and consultants continue to do
things the way they've always been done.
Maybe they're stuck in the past. Maybe they're blind to the
facts. Or maybe they just don't want to change.
Whatever their reason for failing to deliver practical,
real-world tools and systems that support your entrepreneurial
growth, I can assure you that it's rooted in the fact that these
so-called experts don't recognize that ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
12th May
2010
Most one-person businesses don't flounder because their products
or services are below par. They struggle because their owner's
lack of business skills or business practices gets in the way of
being profitable.
Are you making these big mistakes?
1. You don't tell people what you do in a way that helps them
buy. People buy when they understand what they get, what problem
you'll solve for them, how you'll stop their pain, or increase
their pleasure. Focusing on what you'll do, where you went ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
11th May
2010
When running a small business it is very important to lay out a
plan of where your business is, what would you like to bring to
the world through your business, where you want to take it and
plan the best way to get there. This can be a formal business
plan, which is an excellent strategizing tool to develop for
your business and then you can update and refocus it from time
to time. Or you can start out with a more informal mission
statement and assessment of your strengths and areas that ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
10th May
2010
Whether you are looking for a job or running a business, giving
out business cards is crucial to marketing your skills or
services. Even as a job seeker, develop the mindset of running
the business of YOU, Inc. Business cards speak volumes about who
you are, what you offer and how serious you are marketing YOU,
Inc. as a business. Oh! So, you have a resume and don't need
business cards. Can you carry 10 resumes in your wallet? Do you
or can you carry your resume everywhere you go? A church ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
9th May
2010
Who also like to earn $10,000 a month? There are people earning that every month in our company!Most people think of goal setting is something you do every December 31. Of course these goals that we set aside New Year's resolutions generally don't survive past 15 January. So why make goals that we have no intention of keeping?We give up because were not prepared to pay the price. Success coach Bob Proctor says that one of the first things we typically ask ourselves when we are about to set a ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
8th May
2010
By Business Coach, Catherine Franz
Consultants, coaches, accountants, engineers, and other
solopreneurs starting a service business, make common mistakes
that cost them to be ineffective with their resources. In turn,
these mistakes bring on a slow, frustrating success or even
force them to remove their shingle because they run out of
resources, normally money.
You would think with all the training and knowledge now
available that these individuals would be making fewer mistakes.
Actually, 2004 ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
7th May
2010
Business
7th May
2010
Lots of people network but few reap the rewards of zeroing in
on their potential when it comes to networking. Here are some
tips to help fill the gap between where you are now and where
you can be.
1- Be Generous- Give without expectations and you will be
surprised at how it returns to you. It may not come from the
same source but a new client, referral, or opportunity will show
up because of your efforts.
2- Be Consistent- As in marketing, the more consistent your
networking efforts the more ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
6th May
2010
Think back to when you were about to make a major change in your life or take on a big project. Let's say you're getting re-married, uh-oh, now that can be a big change. How about changing careers, starting a new business or moving your family. Can you feel the fear and trepidation resurface, the doubt, the queasy feeling in your stomach? Do you remember beginning to analyze your thoughts, decisions, to procrastinate and think to yourself, should I or shouldn't I? Well, I've experienced all of ...Read the rest of this entry »
Self Improvement
5th May
2010
If you want to start a business in 2005, and start making money
almost immediately, the sites listed below are some of the best
I have found. I've chosen each site because it is absolutely
outstanding in providing the tools you need to get started, as
well as taking you through the steps you need to get started
immediately.
My1stBusiness.com - http://www.my1stbusiness.com - This site is
owned by Ben Botes, who is currently working on a doctoral
degree in business. Ben will take you through ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
4th May
2010
'Try not to become a man of success but rather to become a man
of value.' Albert Einstein
Recently I heard a statistic that the majority of businesses
operate at 60% of their potential. While I was unable to obtain
the source of that statistic it seemed rather accurate or maybe
even high. The Small Business Association reports that '2/3 of
new employer firms survive at least 2 years, and about 1/2
survive at least 4 years.' The language they use is almost as
scary as the statistics themselves. ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
4th May
2010
Self Improvement
3rd May
2010
Self Improvement
3rd May
2010
As a business success coach I have worked with many women in
business who consider themselves successful and who are
considered successful by their peers. No matter how much you
earn, how fast you find yourself expanding your organization, or
how much satisfaction your gain from your business, you can have
a confidence crisis. Even women with high self-esteem and
self-confidence can suffer from a confidence crash. Sometimes,
things happen that knock the confidence right out of us. At
times, our ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
2nd May
2010
If you want to start a business in 2005, and start making money
almost immediately, the sites listed below are some of the best
I have found. I've chosen each site because it is absolutely
outstanding in providing the tools you need to get started, as
well as taking you through the steps you need to get started
immediately.
My1stBusiness.com - http://www.my1stbusiness.com - This site is
owned by Ben Botes, who is currently working on a doctoral
degree in business. Ben will take you through ...Read the rest of this entry »
Business
1st May
2010
Copyright (c) 2009 Alice Chan Anyone who is a parent or had parents can relate to the fact that you have to be careful about what you expose your child to. Children are very impressionable and they are like sponges soaking up everything around them. That's why you often hear that you have to be choosey about the type of kids your child hangs out with. You don't want anyone who's a "bad influence." Even though my daughter is only 3, I've chosen not to be around certain people because they ...Read the rest of this entry »
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