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When you get stuck, ask yourself these five questions to avoid a real mess
Being stuck, perplexed or bamboozled by challenges is a normal part of being in business. But if one stays stuck, discomfort rises.
Assemble your dream team now so you’re ready when you need help.
In business (and life) it is wise to assemble a consortium of individuals and organizations to call upon before they are needed. I call my pool of professionals my “Dream Team.”
BOOM thinking can help you think for yourself and change old mindsets
You are not what you think you are…what you think, you are.
Set Up Boundaries for your business to create a win-win situation
The customer is always right. Hmmm, is that true?
After Setting your business’ boundaries, you need to stick to them
Maya Angelou says that we teach people how to treat us.
Sometimes the best way to get things done is to take a mental, physical break.
“Nose to the grindstone” may seem a sound way to do business but our brains and our spirits need breaks (besides it’s not too comfortable and it’s not too far from having your “head in the sand”).
Stay Involved in Your Business-Avoid Coasting to Ensure Continued Success
As any performance race driver will tell you, coasting is the most dangerous behavior of all.
Knowing your value can banish guilt you might have over fees for your services
I have learned that my best work emerges when I am coaching or speaking to people who not only need my services but value the benefit I offer AND willingly pay me for them.
Prepare to Hire your first employee by asking yourself some simple questions
Hiring good help begins first by believing that it is possible.
Is Your Marketing Strategy Worthy of a Toy Box or an Organized Shelf?
There are many components of a good marketing plan: words that accurately describe your products and services, an eye catching logo, quality print materials, a well defined position statement… to name a few.
Addressing customer service shortcomings fully is important to your success
Because mistakes will happen it is important to prepare how you will handle it.
What I’ve Learned About Business from Watching Sex in the Movies
There is an inexplicable connection between running my own business and watching sex scenes in the movies.
An Alternative to new year resolutions is to name your year instead
Name your year and then allow the name to remind you of what you want for yourself and your business all through the year.