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- 3 Crucial Elements Every Money-Making Website MUST Have - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekI'm about to make your life so much easier. Putting up a money-making website can be as simple as 1, 2, 3 -- just as long as you have these 3 crucial elements in place. (And, if you don't have a website, I'm going to share just how easy it can be to get one up TOMORROW. Yes, it really ...
Views: 864(1 vote) - 3 Tips to Creating a Free Gift Your Ideal Clients Actually Want - by Submitted on Dec 11, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf you're like many entrepreneurs, concern (or even distress) about the size of your email list is a major issue. And for good reason. Your email list -- which is a list of folks that have given you permission to email or otherwise contact them -- is the foundation of business success. Those ...
Views: 909(1 vote) - 3 Mistakes Conscious Entrepreneurs Make When Launching a Product or Program - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOf all the marketing tools out there (and make no mistake about it, product launches are a TOOL -- nothing more, nothing less) product launches have got to be the most frustrating, misused and misunderstood tool. There is nothing that will bring an entrepreneur to their knees faster than a ...
Views: 709(1 vote) - 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make While Building Their Businesses - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOver the years I've had the pleasure of working with both very successful entrepreneurs and ones who aren't so successful. What makes one entrepreneur successful while the other one not-so-much? Chances are they're making one (or all three) of these mistakes. Read on to learn more. 1. ...
Views: 758(10 votes) - 3 Things I Did Right to Start Seeing Consistent Business Growth, Income and Success! - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekLast year I hit a big financial milestone in my business. Now, I'm not telling you this to brag. I'm telling you this because I want this for you, and I believe you can do it too. Look, I made every mistake in the book (and probably even a few that aren't in the book). I also probably ...
Views: 542(2 votes) - Is Your Timing Keeping You From Being Successful In Your Business? Part 3 - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekLast couple of issues I talked about how either moving too fast or too slow can sabotage your success. (You can read part 1 and 2 here: http://www.michelepw.com/blog ) Today I'm going to talk about a place where entrepreneurs typically move too fast -- launching their product. I know. You ...
Views: 763(4 votes) - 3 Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make When They Start to Sell Information Products - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekRecently, I wrote about the big mistakes entrepreneurs make when they create information products. Unfortunately, there are more mistakes to avoid when starting to sell them! Here are the biggest 3: 1. Your expectations are out of whack with reality. I once had a self development ...
Views: 561(1 vote) - 3 Quick and Easy Ways to Add Multiple Streams of Income to Your Business - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIt's never a good thing when you rely on one stream of income. That stream dries up and you're, ahem, up that creek without a paddle. That's why having multiple streams of income is so valuable. One stream dries up, you've got a few other ones to depend on. (On another note, have you ...
Views: 1022(1 vote) - Are Sponsorships Right For You? - by Submitted on May 28, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAlthough the whole notion of sponsorships has been around for years, it's only recently been gaining popularity in the online entrepreneurial community. Which leads me to 2 very important questions -- 1. Should you as a business become a sponsor? 2. Should you offer sponsorship ...
Views: 870(1 vote) - Are You Throwing in the Towel Too Soon? More Musings from the Marathon - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekWhen people realize I walk marathons, one of the questions I frequently get asked is "how did you do it? How did you finish the marathon once you hit the point of 'nothing helps?'" Well, I can tell you it's not easy. Lots of demons come out to play and you have to push past them. But I'm ...
Views: 538(1 vote) - Does Your Business Need a Good Spring Cleaning? - by Submitted on May 05, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOver the years I've discovered that most things in life can be improved with a good spring cleaning. Your business is no different. After all, you choose to do a spring cleaning because stuff accumulates. Whether it's dust or dirt or junk mail or clutter or just "stuff" in general, it's good ...
Views: 592(1 vote) - How to Screw Yourself Up on Social Networking in No Time Flat - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekHave you heard any of these? * A guy who works part time for the Eagles Football team updates his status report by saying something to the effect that the Eagles suck due to a trade they made. The Eagles fire him. * A woman gets a job offer from Cisco. She tweets "Got a job offer from ...
Views: 755(1 vote) - Is Your Timing Keeping You From Being Successful In Your Business? Part 2 - by Submitted on Nov 10, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekLast week I talked about how either moving too fast or too slow can sabotage your success. (You can read part 1 by visiting my blog… my website address is listed below.) Today I'm going to talk about a place where entrepreneurs typically move too slow -- creating products or programs. Does ...
Views: 552(1 vote) - Publicity -- What Do You Do When PR Goes Horribly Wrong? - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekHave you ever had done something you thought was a really good idea at the time and then it completely backfires on you? Well, it happened to my good friend Nancy Marmolejo, Viva Visibility. If you don't know Nancy yet, you really need to. She is a social media rock star. However, ...
Views: 582(1 vote) - Social Networking -- How Your Social Networking Habits Determines Your Business Success or Failure - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekThe first time I heard the saying "How you do one thing is how you do everything" I didn't get it. (Actually I think my exact response was: "Yeah, yeah, yeah.") However, as I continued to work on myself and my business over the years, this statement has finally sunk in. And now I see how it ...
Views: 537(1 vote) - When Bad Things Happen to Good Business Owners and Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2009 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIt's an unfortunate fact of life (and business). Out of the blue you get a nasty email from someone. Sometimes it's about an article you've written. Sometimes it's accompanied by a refund request. Sometimes it doesn't seem like it's tied to anything at all. Or maybe you discover someone ...
Views: 780(1 vote) - 3 Keys to Building a Successful Online Biz - by Submitted on May 01, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAfter building a successful online business myself, not to mention being a part of my clients' online businesses, I've found there are 3 main keys you need to have in place to enjoy a solid successful Internet business. Although it's not easy to build a successful anything, these 3 keys will ...
Views: 651(1 vote) - Are You Working Yourself Out of Your Business? - by Submitted on Jul 11, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekI admit it. I'm a recovering workaholic/perfectionist, not to mention having delusions of superhero syndrome. I know I'll never be cured. But I can at least work on controlling it. I also know I'm not alone. Plenty of entrepreneurs and small business owners suffer from this same ...
Views: 603(1 vote) - Is There a 2x4 in Your Future? 3 Signs that the Universe Is Getting Tired of Waiting For You To Step Into Your Greatness - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAh yes, the 2x4. The Universe's version of tough love. In case you aren't familiar with the concept of the 2x4, let me explain. The 2x4 happens when all the gentle nudges and taps are being ignored, and the Universe decides sterner measures are necessary. Basically you have a feeling ...
Views: 540(1 vote) - The 3 Top Things Every Successful Entrepreneur Needs to Focus On - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekHave you ever seen those commercials where the business owner talks about wearing every hat including the janitor's? While those commercials are definitely true, what I don't like about them is they also imply it's okay to KEEP wearing all sorts of hats in your business, like the ...
Views: 617(1 vote) - Which Event is Right For You? 3 Questions to Help You Choose the Perfect Event - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf it hasn't hit you yet, it will soon -- there are an awful lot of live events happening in the online world. Now there's an excellent reason for this -- hosting your own event can be a huge business booster, so many entrepreneurs find themselves giving the whole event-hosting a whirl. ...
Views: 558(1 vote) - Your 2013 Mid-Year Check-In -- 5 Steps to End 2013 With a Bang Rather Than a Whimper - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekWith 2013 half over, it's time to pause, take a breath, and see if you're on track with your goals. This is an essential part of running a successful business -- taking structured time throughout the year to work ON your biz and make sure the path you're on is, in fact, the path you want to ...
Views: 594(1 vote) - Do You Even Need a Website or Blog Anymore? A Simple Assessment - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIt's official. Social networking is here to stay. Forget using it just as a business tool. It's everywhere. You can't get away from it. (And we're not even talking about, ahem, inappropriate uses of it such as sending nasty pictures of yourself over Twitter when you really ought to know ...
Views: 682 - 3 Biz/Marketing Lessons to Learn From Attending an NFL Game - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOver the years I've attended my share of live sporting events, but I must say there's a lot to like about live NFL games. In fact, I'd like to share 3 of those lessons below that you too can use to build your business. 1. Know what business you're REALLY in. Think the NFL is just about ...
Views: 750 - 3 Keys To Attracting Leads, Clients and Sales to You Effortlessly - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIt sounds magical, doesn't it? Attracting leads, clients and sales to you effortlessly. In fact, it almost doesn't sound possible. But the truth is, it IS possible, even if it isn't magic. It's all about good, solid marketing principles. And if you follow the below 3 keys, you'll be well on ...
Views: 650 - 3 Keys to Getting Your Message Out into the World So You Can Make a Difference - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf you're one of the thousands of heart-centered and conscious entrepreneurs, getting your message out into the world in a big way is important to you. In fact, it might even be the reason why you started your business in the first place. The problem, of course, is how. How do you get your ...
Views: 638 - 3 Keys to Writing Copy that Attracts and Invites (and Doesn't Feel Sales-y and Slime-y) - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2014 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf you're like so many conscious/heart-centered entrepreneurs, a lot of traditional copywriting probably makes you pretty uncomfortable. (Copywriting is writing promotional materials, nothing to do with protecting your intellectual property.) But everyone tells you that you need that "type of ...
Views: 681 - 3 Little-Known Biz Benefits to Writing & Publishing a Book - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekThere's a lot of excellent reasons to take the time to write and publish a book. Having authored a book gives you instant credibility as an expert, which immediately sets you apart from everyone else in your field, helps fill your pipeline with perfect clients and gives you a reason to raise ...
Views: 769 - 3 Marketing Habits You MUST Cultivate for Biz Success - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf you're like many entrepreneurs, marketing is not one of your fave activities. (In fact, I would bet the only thing you detest more than marketing is sales.) The problem is if you aren't regularly marketing your business, your cash flow is also not that regular (and there's nothing worse ...
Views: 557 - 3 Powerful Habits to Set You Up For BIG Success in 2014 - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2014 from Michele PW Pariza WacekThe good news about being a biz owner is you get to set your own schedule. And the bad news? You get to set your own schedule. (And we haven't even talked about how that looks when you work out of your home and all the distractions THAT brings.) If you're like most entrepreneurs, no one ...
Views: 860 - 3 Reasons Why EVERY Entrepreneur Should Learn a Few Coaching Skills - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAs an entrepreneur who specializes in a done-for-you service (it doesn't get any more done-for-you then handing clients a piece of copy plus the exact strategy for how to use it to get the best results in their business) you would think I would be the last person who would need to coach someone ...
Views: 721 - 3 Secrets on Getting the Most Out of Attending Events - by Submitted on May 15, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekYou've got your suitcases packed, your airline booked and you're on your way to a live event. But you’re a little nervous. You've already spent a bunch of money, you're about to spend a bunch more on hotels and food, not to mention the time away from your business and life. Will this turn ...
Views: 687 - 3 Secrets to Succeeding Online with Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2010 from Michele PW Pariza WacekSucceeding online is easy, right? Just throw up a sales page, drop in some "buy now" links and sit back and watch your bank account grow. Well, if you've been in business any length of time, you already know it doesn't work like that. (No matter what "promises" or "hype" you might have seen.) ...
Views: 584 - 3 Simple Steps to Marketing Even If You Hate Marketing - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOf all the things entrepreneurs struggle with, this one is probably the most difficult and most dangerous. Why? Because it directly impacts the success of your business. I know I'm not revealing any big eye-opening secret when I tell you that if you don't regularly and consistently market ...
Views: 735 - 3 Steps to Crafting Your 2012 Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekThere's no question you can start and grow a business without a marketing plan. However, I can tell you from personal experience, if you're feeling stuck and can't get to the next level, it's probably because you never took the time to put a marketing plan together. Having a marketing plan ...
Views: 713 - 3 Steps to IMPLEMENTING Your 2012 Marketing Plan - by Submitted on Feb 20, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekYou just put the finishing touches on your kick-butt marketing plan that's going to skyrocket your business. Hooray! Only problem is that kick-butt marketing plan isn't going to do a thing for your business unless you actually put it into action. And that, alas, is where most marketing plans ...
Views: 719 - 3 Steps to Starting the New Year on The Right Foot for Your Business - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekThere's no better time to take stock of your business than the time between the end of one year and the beginning of the next. It's "out with the old, in with the new" and that includes out with anything that isn't serving you or your business at the highest level, and in with what you want your ...
Views: 878 - 3 Tips On Engaging Your Ideal Prospects Using Copy - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekYou've done all this work to get people to visit your website, only to have nothing happen. No sign ups for your newsletter, no inquiries about your products and services, no sales, no nothing. So what's the problem? Chances are it has something to do with your copy not engaging your ideal ...
Views: 638 - 3 Tips to Bringing Feminine Energy into Masculine Business Models - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2014 from Michele PW Pariza WacekYour biggest strength is also your biggest weakness. And that's not only true of people, but also of things created by people. Like the traditional business model, which is very masculine. And while that's most definitely a strength -- it's also a weakness. (Especially for women living too ...
Views: 822 - 3 Tips to Get You Out of Overwhelm - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOne of the biggest issues I hear from entrepreneurs is how much they struggle with overwhelm. Unfortunately there's no easy answer to get you out of overwhelm completely, but if you start making a habit of the below 3 tips, chances are your life is going to get a lot easier. 1. Get very ...
Views: 658 - 3 Tips to Getting Your 2014 Marketing Plan Together - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIt's that time of year to make sure your marketing plan is all ready to go - just in time to kick off the sparkling New Year that's right around the corner. But how do you get a marketing plan together that will actually get you the results you're looking for? Here are 3 tips to get you ...
Views: 737 - 3 Tips to Internet Marketing Even if It’s Not Your Cup of Tea - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekOn the surface, starting an internet-based business may seem like a dream come true. A business owner can start a business out of her home, selling her products and services everywhere and anywhere in the world without big marketing budgets or lots of advertising. However, once she puts up her ...
Views: 778 - 3 Ways Being Creative Can Hurt You In Biz - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekYes you read the title right. This is all about how being creative can hurt you in biz. We all know being creative is definitely an asset when you're an entrepreneur. But... Your greatest strengths are also your greatest weaknesses. And being TOO creative can actually keep you from ...
Views: 807 - 3 Ways to Overcome Marketing Overwhelm - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekIf you're like many entrepreneurs, the thought of marketing makes you slightly sick to your stomach. And it's more than a simple like or dislike of marketing; it's the idea of trying to fit it into your to-do list. You already have a million things going on, how can you possibly fit marketing in ...
Views: 622 - 3 Ways to Put Fresh Spins on Old Marketing Concepts - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2012 from Michele PW Pariza WacekAre you struggling to find a new twist for your advertising or marketing campaigns? Tired of sounding like everyone else and want something new and fresh? Never fear. Here are 3 ways to get those creative juices (and new ideas) flowing. But before I get to those, there are a few things you ...
Views: 769 - 5 Things I Did Right to Start Seeing Consistent Business Growth, Income and Success! - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekI was very excited about how I ended 2010. I finally hit a financial milestone. However, I wasn't an overnight success. I started this process in 2005 to transform my business from a one-woman freelance copywriter to president of a copywriting and marketing company. I'm going through all ...
Views: 489 - Are You (and Your Biz) Being Sabotaged By Your Subconscious? 2 Ways to Test Yourself - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2013 from Michele PW Pariza WacekThe first time I heard that your subconscious could be sabotaging you, 2 things went through my mind. The first was relief -- OH maybe this isn't completely my fault after all. The second was confusion -- what the heck does this even mean? All I want is more clients, and I'm doing all this ...
Views: 567 - Are You Using Marketing to Sabotage Your Business Success? 3 Danger Signs - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekHere’s the sneaky thing about mental blocks — they usually make their presence known through sabotage (your business, your relationships, your life, etc.) rather than let you know through more civilized means. Wouldn’t it be so much nicer if they simply tapped you on the shoulder and said “hey ...
Views: 628 - Ask Ms. Social Networking Manners - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekI'm a professional athlete who sometimes gets bored off the field. There's only so much television you can watch, so that's why I like to hop on Twitter. I especially like to do this when I'm really angry about something. But I've discovered I get a big backlash when I do this. I've blamed the ...
Views: 826 - Ask Ms. Social Networking Manners - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2011 from Michele PW Pariza WacekI'm a professional athlete who sometimes gets bored off the field. There's only so much television you can watch, so that's why I like to hop on Twitter. I especially like to do this when I'm really angry about something. But I've discovered I get a big backlash when I do this. I've blamed the ...
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