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- 5 Ways to Use the Summer Slump to Build Your Business - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothIt's summer. It's hot. People are on vacation it seems all the time. No one is signing up for your teleclasses or any other of the wonderful things you are offering. How are you supposed to grow your business at this rate? Well, maybe there are other things you can do instead of feeling badly ...
Views: 1414(2 votes) - Boomer Women: Ready to Change Your DNA? - by Submitted on Feb 08, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have heard people say “It’s in my genes” or “It’s in my DNA” which basically means that it’s just the way it is so I can’t change it. “My parents, grandparents, great grandparents were all diabetic, or overweight or died of cancer. There is nothing I can do about it.” Sorry to take that ...
Views: 1616(2 votes) - 5 Ideas for Starting the New Year Out Feeling Refreshed - by Submitted on Jan 04, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI had some real plans for how to spend my less busy time during the holidays. From December 19th to January 1st I only had 1 client each week. Wow. Certainly different than my usual week! Here are some of the things I accomplished and feel really good about. If any of these actions look like ...
Views: 1451(1 vote) - New Year's Daily Marketing Plan Strategies Made Easy - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothHere we are, where we were last year and the year before and where we will be next year. I know that's a mouthful but it's true! Every year at this time we take a look back to the past year and see how we can make this year better. Even if last year was a great year, we can also do it better ...
Views: 1054(1 vote) - 3 Simple Secrets to Your Success - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2015 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe goal here is not to make things complicated, but keep them simple. KISS. There are lots of secrets to your success but I will highlight only 3. Be very clear and honest about your value. If you aren't clear yourself you will never be able to demonstrate this to potential clients. When ...
Views: 1030(1 vote) - Affluent Boomer Women in this New Environment - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you believe you are financially comfortable? Possibly more than comfortable? You were able to work less or not work at all while you raised families or cared for an aging parent. That was then, this is now. This is the New Environment. You may not realize it but 78% of the job lay offs ...
Views: 1543(2 votes) - Are You Ready to CRUSH It? - by Submitted on Feb 07, 2015 from Kim Kirmmse TothNo matter what month it is, you have the opportunity to make your business better and stronger every day. You know it is in your own hands, right? Yes, it is totally your responsibility. This is not something you can blame on others. I know because I tried to do that!! It did not work. Bottom ...
Views: 1020(1 vote) - Baby Boomer Women: Is Your Career Where You Want it to Be? - by Submitted on Jan 14, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou go to school, you get your education, you get your experience and your working world should be in pretty good shape right? While that may be true for many of you I’ll bet my bottom dollar it’s not true for each of you. Would you like this to be true for you? Heck Yes! Why wouldn’t you? ...
Views: 1941(1 vote) - Boomer Women: Are You Rethinking Your Retirement Date? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothIf so, you are certainly not alone. Also, women are more apt to extend this date then men. Women earning $75,000.00 or more have a six out of ten chance of delaying retirement. Those are high numbers and now there is even a term for this. If you are one of the six, you are part of the ...
Views: 1433(2 votes) - Boomer Women: Have You Had That Crucial Conversation With Your Husband Yet? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe answer is probably a resounding “No.” Or maybe you’re not even sure what that Crucial Conversation is. This conversation is about how you are going to live the rest of your lives together as a couple. On one hand, this may sound pretty simple but when you really dig in and start talking, ...
Views: 1460(1 vote) - Boomer Women: When Work Interferes with Your Life & How to Change it - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothHas your work ever interfered with your ‘other life?’ That ‘real’ life that does not include work, even if it’s work you love? What I mean is true leisure. Not thinking about, planning about or doing anything even close to work. I am talking especially for those of you entrepreneurial types. ...
Views: 1614(1 vote) - Knowing your WHY will lead you to Wonderful and Beyond - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothHow well do you really know your spirit? How well do you value your beliefs and your mindset? I know you want to build a successful coaching business and I know you want to do it in a successful manner, now. Before that can happen however, there are a few items that need to be put into place. ...
Views: 1048(1 vote) - Retirement Jobs: How is Your Entrepreneurial Spirit? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothAlways the feisty ones, you boomers aren’t going to let the economy slow you down! If you have retired already or have been laid off you may have a desire to get back into the employment seen. Well, hate to tell you this, but that may be easier said than done. So what? You’re resilient and ...
Views: 1505(3 votes) - The 10 Myths Of A Boomers Health - Part I - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Kim Kirmmse TothHow do you feel? Right now. Today. Did you hop out of bed this morning ready to tackle the day? If yes, wonderful! If not, why not? Did you not sleep well, eat too much, drink too much or are you too stressed? As a boomer you may be one of those people who have done a pretty good job of ...
Views: 857(1 vote) - The 10 Myths Of A Boomers Health - Part II - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Kim Kirmmse TothLast ezine, two weeks ago, we went over the first 3 myths of a Boomers Health. Just as a review for you here is a review: Myth # 1: I don’t have time to work out at this point in my life. I‘ll get back on track after I retire. Baloney. Do it now. Myth # 2: Eating healthy is just too much ...
Views: 808(1 vote) - The 10 Myths Of A Boomers Health - Part III-Conclusion - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Kim Kirmmse TothMyth # 7: Annual or regular Doctors appointments and tests are not necessary. Wrong. Early detection of most diseases can be much more easily dealt with. It will save you money and it will save your time. It may save your life. Regular preventative care will keep you living longer and ...
Views: 806(1 vote) - How important is an Ethical Will to Boomer Women? Very. - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothEthical Wills have been around for many generations but seem to be regaining their strength. That may be simply because many of you are getting to the stage in life where you begin thinking about what you are passing along to your children or other loved ones. Another term for Ethical Wills ...
Views: 1415(4 votes) - 5 East Ways to Have a Positive Relationship With Money - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothHave you ever noticed how uncomfortable some people get when the subject of money is brought up? Probably one of the most awkward questions you could ask someone is "How much money do you make?" At least that was how I was raised. You just didn't talk about it. It was rude. It was a secret ...
Views: 1302(1 vote) - 7 Secrets to Designing a Simpler Business for Your Life - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI have this phenomenon that has been going around in my head and heart for the last few months. I want my business to be simpler. As may be true for you, I have been through stages in my business where I have been too stressed, too overwhelmed and too exhausted. I was working too hard and ...
Views: 1346(1 vote) - Boomer with Children: How does your Garden Grow? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothRemember when your kids were little and you thought they would never grow up? You felt like you were going to be tying sneakers forever, going to parent/teacher conferences and endless soccer tournaments till you were old and gray. Well, you are older…maybe gray…maybe not. But, they really ...
Views: 1577(1 vote) - Can You Really Build Your Business Around Your Life? - by Submitted on Mar 03, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothCan you really build your business around your life? I believe you can. Do you believe that? You hear that all the time but is it really a reality? It depends, of course, on many things. Do you work for someone else? If you do, and most of all do at some point, usually in the beginning of our ...
Views: 1193(2 votes) - How Do You Prioritize Your Priorities? - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you have an entire notebook page of priorities for things you need/want to get accomplished? Or possibly is your list 2 or 3 pages? I am in that situation now! Maybe it’s the change of seasons, but it always makes me look ahead at what I want to accomplish in the next 3-9-12 months. Now ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - How Political Are Boomers? - by Submitted on Oct 12, 2008 from Kim Kirmmse TothIt’s no secret that Boomers make up the majority of the world population. Even while there is much discussed about the “graying of America, it is certainly not in a negative way. England and France have boomers as Presidents/Leaders. Hillary had a running chance to be added to that ...
Views: 943(1 vote) - Traveling with Young Adult Children: Is This Insanity? - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothFamily vacations may have been wonderful when your kiddos were still little and you were in charge. You were definitely the parent, roles were defined and everyone knew their place. Then, lo and behold, those youngsters grew up! This changes many things in your life but it's the natural order ...
Views: 1680(1 vote) - How Accountable Are You? - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothAny entrepreneur or small business owner knows how important it is to be accountable. Are you accountable to yourself, accountable to your business and, at times, accountable to others? It is the same as simply being responsible and answerable. You hear this term more and more often it seems. ...
Views: 1108(1 vote) - 2 Designs for Adding Virtual Retreat Days to Your Business to Help Your Business Soar! - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothA Virtual Retreat is a vehicle for helping your business reach new financial gains. I have done many and just love the ease and the transformations that can occur in a short period of time, as well as generating income. These VIP Days are wonderful when people don't want to travel due to ...
Views: 1282 - 3 Mistakes To Avoid When Starting Your Own Online Business - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou have probably heard the statistics and they aren't pretty. If you read the numbers that the U.S. Government Small Business Administration's website states it says that 50% of small businesses fail within the first five years. You might have come out of another employment situation and are ...
Views: 1237 - 3 Secret Ways to Increase Your Credibility With Potential Clients - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou're new to building your business. You have been in business for some time now but you don't have as many clients as you wish. Either way one of the tricks is to figure what the missing piece is. Where is the disconnect? Is it the marketing? Is your niche not tight enough? Does your ...
Views: 1514 - 3 Secrets to Networking Your Way to Success - by Submitted on Oct 20, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothNetworking is a requirement if you have your own business. I mean, it's not a law in the legal sense, but it almost should be. Here is Secret #1: Be consistent. Your networking needs to be consistent. That means you have several groups that you attend on a regular basis. It may be ...
Views: 1341 - 3 Steps for Gracefully and Elegantly Establishing Boundaries in Your Business - by Submitted on May 28, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI hear many times from entrepreneurs that they feel like their clients are running their business that they feel like they are at their beck and call. This certainly can happen when you are new in business but it also happens to seasoned business women. I believe this affects us women more than ...
Views: 1188 - 5 Simple and Elegant Ideas for Marketing Your Business During the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothThe Holiday time can be a challenge and you may think this is a terrible time to market your programs and services but let's think about that again! It seems like I have gotten more holiday cards earlier this year than usual. I have barely even thought about them yet so I best get ...
Views: 1102 - 5 Tips on How to be the Best Grandparent Ever! - by Submitted on Jul 23, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothIsn’t it grand being a grandparent? You probably don’t want to be called Grandma or Grandpa because that would make you seem older than you believe you are. You’ve probably come up with some clever name for yourself, which is great. But do you want to know how to be the cleverest grandparent of ...
Views: 1601 - A Successful Business Strategy: There Are No Competitors Only Partners - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothDoes that sound pie in the sky to you? Does that make me sound like I don't live in the real world of business? Trust me I do, after 25 years of working for myself, this has become more and more clear to me. Even as a therapist in private practice, it was a competitive world. In the world ...
Views: 1233 - Add a Revenue Stream to Your Business This Year Using Virtual Retreat Days - by Submitted on Jan 23, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothYou know you need to add another revenue stream to increase your cash flow, but which one? There are so many directions you can go in, how do you know which is right for you? You could do a Telesummit, start a membership site, create a Platinum, high ticket coaching program.........the ideas ...
Views: 1088 - Are You a Competitor or a Collaborator? - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhen I was growing up as a child and adolescent I was pretty competitive. I was a gymnast, a swimmer and snow skier and water skier. We were in teams of course, but individually we were competitive. As a team we collaborated. My own daughters grew up the same way with soccer, tennis, swim ...
Views: 1247 - Are You an Introvert? You Can Still be a Great Networker! - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothJust for the record, even extroverts don’t always like to Network! One of the best tips I think I can give you is go to a networking event with a purpose in mind. If you enter the room with no purpose it could feel very daunting and you may find yourself just wandering around ...
Views: 1036 - Are You Fearful of Your Finances in Your Retirement Years? - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothSadly, most women will answer 'yes'. That said, you have more control over your financial situation than you probably think. And if you don't think you have any control then it's time to be proactive and take some action. This is your life. This is your future. I know how easy it is to be ...
Views: 1409 - Are You Prepared for Your Retirement? Most of You Aren't - by Submitted on Apr 28, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothI read a lot about the lives of women after 50. Being one myself and even though I am a business coach, clearly there are other things going on for us. One of them is our retirement. It's frightening out there and most women do not feel confident. How are you going to support yourself in your ...
Views: 1307 - As a Women Business Owner of a Home Business, How Many Days Can You Go Without Feeling Guilty? - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothI've been wondering that a lot lately it seems. I appear to be going through a period of time where I am not getting done the things I believe I just have to get done. I have this whole list of certain things, work things, that I really want to complete so that I can offer them to you, to ...
Views: 1167 - As a Women Business Owner, Where Did You Get Your Gumption? - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2012 from Kim Kirmmse TothCourage, guts, nerve, bravery, common sense, good sense, horse sense. That is what I get when I put my mouse over the word 'gumption' and right click. Do you have gumption? How did you get it? I have no doubt that you have gumption. You would have to have it if you own your own business. ...
Views: 1211 - Be Honest. How Much Money Will You Have to Retire On When You Stop Working? - by Submitted on May 22, 2015 from Kim Kirmmse TothI wonder how many of you even know. I'll bet a lot of you don't know. Or you kind of know but not really. It's vitally important for you to know. For some of you, if you have a more 'elaborate' retirement planned (lots of travel etc) you will need more than someone who has very simple ...
Views: 1481 - Boomer Women: 1 Mistake You Can Avoid in Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you know what that 1 mistake might be? Can you guess? Let me just say that it’s not as difficult as you might think. This mistake can be avoided if you just pay attention. Now I know that doesn’t sound as though that should be very difficult but you would be surprised! As a woman born ...
Views: 1782 - Boomer Women: Are You Being the Best You Can Be? - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhen you look back at your life are you proud of who you are and what you have become? Are you the person you thought you would be? As a woman in your fifties or beyond you have had more than several decades as an adult. I am sure you had hopes and dreams, goals and plans. At least I hope you ...
Views: 1897 - Boomer Women: Ready for an Active Vacation? - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2009 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you even know what an Active Vacation is? Let’s just say it’s the opposite of sitting on the beach with a book in one hand and an umbrella drink in the other. Not that this isn’t desirable at times, but more and more boomers want more action than that. Assuming you are a health-minded ...
Views: 1381 - Building Your Network To Thousands! - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothDo you want thousands of highly qualified people in your network? Of course you do! Do you have something to offer people that they really, truly want? That’s the ticket right there. Keep in mind it’s about giving people what they want, not what you think they need. You can give them what ...
Views: 968 - Business Basics for Start Ups and Seasoned On-Line Women Business Owners - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothBuilding a business from scratch is a very exciting time in the eyes of a solo entrepreneur. Usually it is something you have been thinking of for quite some time, not something where you woke up one day saying, "Wow, today I am going to start my own business!" It's a journey building and ...
Views: 1146 - Business Startup Basics: What Do You Really Need to Get Started in Your On-Line Business? - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2013 from Kim Kirmmse TothMy motto is Simple & Elegant and I try to run my business that way, as well as my life. It can be very frightening starting an on-line coaching business, or any business for that matter. But please don't let that get in your way. Sure, there are steps you need to take but if you do them one ...
Views: 1302 - Can I Really Get 3 Clients in 30 Days? Yes, You Can! - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2014 from Kim Kirmmse TothYes, this is possible but you have to take the right steps and do them in order. Now, you could probably do those out of order and do okay, but why settle for okay? Do you know who your Ideal Client is? When you are asked that scary question of “What do you do?” do you have a good, solid ...
Views: 1418 - Count the Ways to Start Planning for Your Summer or Your Retirement - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Kim Kirmmse TothWhat does planning for your summer vacation and planning for your retirement have to do with each other? I can just hear some of you saying “they have nothing to do with each other” and others saying “they have a LOT to do with each other.” What do you think? I have been working and ...
Views: 1818 - Creating and Sustaining Happiness in Your Business and Your Life - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2011 from Kim Kirmmse TothI know there is a lot of talk about the importance of being happy in your life and in your business. It's important to include both in your overall happiness because if you are not happy in one, the other will suffer. If you are not happy with your life, your business will suffer because of ...
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