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- ***Got Self-Defeating Money Conversations Lurking in Your Mind? - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamWhen I first started my coaching business I felt inept and powerless when it came to making money. I had a difficult time imagining that I could ever make a decent income. I believed that the only way I could end up with any money at the end of the month was to manage it very ...
Views: 1710(2 votes) - ***How To Create Playful Financial Success In Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamI was staring into the faces of the two colleagues who had become dear friends of mine, after spending the last several days together. I was bemoaning to them (through the tears streaming down my face), “I’m so frustrated that parts of my work feel like such ...
Views: 1776(2 votes) - ***How to Create Playful Success With How You Manage Your Time And Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Leslie Cunningham* I wrote this article several years ago and this approach has made an incredible difference in my business ever since! I was staring into the faces of the two colleagues who had become dear friends after spending the last several days together. I was bemoaning to them (through the tears ...
Views: 2227(4 votes) - ***How to Magnetize Your Target Market - by Submitted on Aug 12, 2011 from Heather DominickI’m sure you’ve heard over and over the importance of having a “target market,” a specific group of people who share similar qualities and have a problem that you and your business can solve. Now, this is important because you want to have a clear message that speaks directly to potential ...
Views: 1314(4 votes) - ***How to Manifest In Your Business - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamMany entrepreneurs wonder how to manifest in their business and life. There is a wonderful story that explains this concept so beautifully... An old Cherokee is teaching his grandson about life. "A fight is going on inside me," he said to the boy. "It is a terrible fight and it is between ...
Views: 1679(2 votes) - ***How to Move Past Emotional Stuckness And Accomplish (Almost) Anything In your Business! - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2013 from Leslie Cunningham* These stories are real life stories about real life people (all names and identifying characteristics have been changed). Many years ago before I became a business consultant I was a piano player and got a call to play at a venue with a musician friend of mine. Short on cash ...
Views: 2416(2 votes) - ***Is Your Business Built on Passion or Pleasing? - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Heather DominickI knew a woman who didn’t know what she wanted to eat. Her husband would ask her, "Do you want Chinese or Mexican food for dinner? Do you want fast food? Do you feel like cooking?" She would study his face with each word, listen to his inflections, trying to guess what he wanted her to say. ...
Views: 1377(2 votes) - ***Public Speaking is a Great Form of Free Advertising - by Submitted on Jun 15, 2013 from Doug StaneartEarly in my career, I volunteered to speak at local business events in my hometown, and I began to build a reputation for myself as a pretty good speaker. One of the vice-presidents for a big national financial planning firm saw me speak at a couple of events, and he pulled me aside after one ...
Views: 9227(6 votes) - ***Taking action by itself won’t create financial success - by Submitted on May 17, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamLet’s face it - money is an emotional topic. We like to think that money is a logical, left-brain process. But in truth it isn't. Money issues almost always stem from fear and our desire to be in control. Where do these beliefs come from? In her book, "For ...
Views: 1809(2 votes) - ***The Beauty of Doing Nothing - by Submitted on May 03, 2013 from Leslie CunninghamThe other day I put my son down for his nap. And then I reluctantly forced myself to muster up the energy to turn my attention towards the endless items on my never-ending to-do list. I was fully prepared to take advantage of my time alone to get a jumpstart on everything that “needed” to be ...
Views: 2036(6 votes) - ***The Greatest Secret You Should Know About Achieving Impossible Possibilities In Your Business - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamI frequently set an intention to achieve what I consider to be “an impossible possibility” for myself in my business. When I became a mom I realized that I wanted to be an amazing mother while making an even greater difference in my business. At the time this felt like an “impossibility ...
Views: 3232(2 votes) - ***The Pointless Business Building Mistake You’re Making - by Submitted on Dec 31, 1969 from Leslie CunninghamOver the last few months I’ve experienced several exciting breakthroughs in my business. Yet some of these breakthroughs were immediately followed by “breakdowns” where I found myself seriously doubting my ability to achieve a particular vision or goal that I had set for myself. Recently I ...
Views: 2567(2 votes) - ***Transforming Your Relationship With Money: Does the Thought of Needing to Make More Money Make You Anxious? - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2012 from Leslie CunninghamListen to the article here Turn up your speakers and click play (If you don't see the audio button, click here to download). Does the thought of needing to make more money leave you filled with anxiety, frustration and overwhelm? Do you find yourself doubting your relationship with ...
Views: 2312(4 votes) - 10 Ways to Protect Your Small Business - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Lisa MontanaroRegardless of what stage your business is in, chances are you can use some reminders of vital ways to protect your business. The following is a list of 10 ways to protect your business regardless of size, location, or stage of your business. Use it as a checklist to measure your business ...
Views: 1025(2 votes) - 5 Benefits of Using Article Directories - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn article directory is a website that hosts hundreds of articles on various topics. When your articles are published in directories, people interested in your subject matter will have the opportunity to read them, and if they find the material useful they will then be able to visit your website ...
Views: 1017(10 votes) - 5 Benefits of Using Article Directories - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Marquita HeraldAn article directory is a website that hosts hundreds of articles on various topics. When your articles are published in directories, people interested in your subject matter will have the opportunity to read them, and if they find the material useful they will then be able to visit your website ...
Views: 1017(10 votes) - 5 Reasons why you must be an Entrepreneur - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2011 from Daniel OberkoEntrepreneurship is making business out of what you are passionate about and love doing. When you do what you love, work is just an enjoyable game. You achieve a lot in the shortest time because you love what you do. In this regard owning your own business or becoming an entrepreneur does not ...
Views: 2304(4 votes) - 5 Tips to Keep the Romance Alive In Your Business - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Melanie Benson StrickAs entrepreneurs our business is a HUGE part of our lives. We spend every waking hour thinking about how to grow our results and often invest more time nurturing our business than we do our intimate relationships. As a matter of fact I consider having a business a unique form of relationship. ...
Views: 1558(2 votes) - Authentic Recruiting - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Marcy StahlHelp! I have a hard time sharing my company’s opportunity. How can I talk about how great the opportunity is, when I’m still barely getting by? How can I ask someone to join my team, when I don’t feel like a leader? This is the hard version of recruiting. While you’re one-on-one with ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - Become a High Performer - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2012 from Justin KraneWhat's Your Risk Tolerance Are you a high performer like Mia Hamm, Kobe Bryant or Roger Federer? What’s up with these 3? They bring it every time. They don’t go through peaks and troughs. They have sustained high performance, and that’s what makes them champions. They make being a high ...
Views: 1043(2 votes) - Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Jeff Bezos, Larry Page, Tej Kohli, Mark Zuckenberg and Brad Smith: Leaders In Internet Technology - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2013 from Marlene AffeldThe Personal Computer Revolution As historians expound on the amazing advances in Internet technology and personal computing, the bold faced names include Bill Gates, Steve Jobs, Larry Page, Tej Kohli, Mark Zuckerberg, Jeff Bezos and Brad Smith; all self-made billionaires, role models. ...
Views: 2805(2 votes) - Brazil's Trade Statisctics/Results and Top Trading Partners in 2010 - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2011 from Johnson RobesonAs one of the four emerging markets comprising the B-R-I-Cs (i.e., Brazil, Russia, Indian and China), Brazil’s trade growth has been unprecedented, and in 2010, its success continued. According to Brazil's Ministry of Development, Industry & Commerce, Brazil's exports increased nearly 32% from ...
Views: 796(2 votes) - Business Lessons from Prince William and Kate Middleton - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Karen Keller, Ph.D.There probably aren't many people on the planet who don't know about the upcoming nuptials of one of the most famous bachelors in the world. Getting married is a pretty big step in life for anyone, and doing it before the eyes of millions is thankfully not what the rest of us have to take on! ...
Views: 811(2 votes) - Chasing The Internet Marketing Dream - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Chad BentonDear fellow Entrepreneurs, Chasing the internet marketing dream has always been a hot topic while doing anything online, you can see the advertising everywhere you look. Lets face it, we are like kids in a candy store to those who understand how to market to the kids. I have seen so many ...
Views: 572(10 votes) - Coaching Women – How To Choose Your Ideal Market & Fill Your Practice - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Zenobia GarrisonI remember when I started my practice as a business coach, I didn't have a clear idea who I wanted to serve. "Come one, come all" was my motto. I was open to helping anyone with their business as long as they were willing to pay me. Sound familiar? However, what I found over time is that I ...
Views: 923(2 votes) - CREATING FINANCIAL SUCCESS THROUGH EFFECTIVE TIME MANAGEMENT - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2011 from Phyllis WalkerI’m daunted by the amount of paperwork and filing that accumulated last year while I, as a fine art photographer, pursued Important Marketing Activities. In the meantime, the paperwork remains to be filed, I have several projects planned, and (OMG) even though it’s still early in the year, I’m ...
Views: 711(2 votes) - Creativity, Innovation and Entrepreneurhsip - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Alicia Castillo HolleyPart of the romanticism of entrepreneurship is the thought that entrepreneurs are creative, innovative, go-getters, risk takers, driven. All of that implies a high self-esteem and determination. In reality, having a clear understanding of creativity, innovation and entrepreneurship allows ...
Views: 1270(10 votes) - DELEGATION: The Vital Role of Systems in Delegation - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2011 from Hugh StewartDELEGATION: The Vital Role of Systems in Delegation Posted by Hugh on January 31, 2011 · Leave a Comment Some entrepreneurs struggle with delegation because they have become accustomed to doing almost everything themselves, and some because they do not have a clear enough idea of exactly ...
Views: 992(4 votes) - Doing Things Differently or Just Doing Different Things? - by Submitted on May 01, 2011 from Lisa MininniAfter working with so many entrepreneurs over the years, I found that many people take a bits-and-pieces approach to their business. I recognize it, because I used the same approach when I started my own business many years ago. When I first launched my business, I would wake up and wonder ...
Views: 2610(2 votes) - Entrepreneurs - Is Everything You're Learning Useless? - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Michelle ShaefferDo you get discouraged feeling like no matter how much time you invest in learning you aren't moving forward and seeing results in your business? You might be caught in one of these two very common entrepreneurial traps! The first trap is called "non-implementation-itis" and happens when we ...
Views: 1584(2 votes) - Entrepreneurs Must Test The Market - by Submitted on Jul 24, 2012 from Susan bagyuraThere's one way a business is going to make money and that's by selling their products/services/goods. The successful entrepreneur focuses at least 80% of their time on marketing. It's imperative to know as quickly as possible if there is a market that's ready, willing and able to purchase ...
Views: 1184(2 votes) - Everything I Learned About Methodical Decision Makers, I Learned From My Mom - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Lisa MininniWhatever you’re selling, you must reach out to a decision maker. All kinds of selling techniques are used, but the bottom line is decision makers are people. They have identifiable needs, preferences, and even motivations for what they buy. They have goals, dreams and hopes. That couldn’t ...
Views: 2092(4 votes) - Five Steps to Eliminating Time Wasters and Increase Your Profits - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Sydni Craig-HartTime. It's the most precious asset we have as entrepreneurs and the one thing we can't get enough of. Many service professionals struggle with using their time effectively and find it hard to consistently market the way they should. While we can't literally add hours to our day, we can use the ...
Views: 576(2 votes) - Five Ways To Use LinkedIn To Build Your Visibility - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2010 from Sue PainterI consider LinkedIn to be one of the “big four” of social media (the others are Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube). But after I read a few recent articles about LinkedIn, I realized I was not using my profile in a very business-savvy way. Here are 3 ways to update your LinkedIn profile that will ...
Views: 1454(22 votes) - Flowers can change your emotions - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Mark HensonIt seems that, flowers would be the world's most well-liked gift and sending some to your dear ones would definitely brighten up their day. It has been a tradition to send this beautiful bouquet to someone special during an important occasion. Receiving such beautiful bouquets makes a person ...
Views: 626(2 votes) - Focusing On Prosperity Rather Than Misery - by Submitted on Feb 02, 2012 from Sally MarksI was interviewed by Vickie Champion on a series of questions of “Things I Wish I knew in my 20s about (money, relationships, health etc.) I’m one of several men and women who are featured on her you tube site. Here are my thoughts on “What I wish I knew in my 20s about money.” “When I ...
Views: 1990(4 votes) - Frazzled, overworked and stressed out with growing your business? Determine one little action to turn it all around right now - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2009 from Jason RosadoI just finished a coaching call with one of my favorite clients. I really love this guy (as I do all my clients), because he is a really genuine person, cares about his patients and wants to make his business truly incredible. And I want to share something very interesting from our session ...
Views: 1518(22 votes) - Giving Dangerously – Advice for Three Types of Female Entrepreneurs - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithMany female entrepreneurs want to give. They strive to find new, positive ways to do so, all the time. An unintended – and unfortunate – byproduct of this spirit is that these women end up feeling exhausted and drained. The good news is, it doesn’t have to be that way. By implementing ...
Views: 550(2 votes) - GlycoNutrients: See the Knowledge that Is Rocking This Planet - by Submitted on Mar 25, 2011 from Daniel and Victoria MateaGlycoNutirents is a term relating to sugars considered necessary for our bodies to function correctly. So you're maybe wondering the reason I am talking about sugar, because if you're an American that is the one element of your diet that is not slacking in any way. Thus let me escort you down ...
Views: 1415(2 votes) - Goofing Up and Growing Up in Business - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2011 from Rev. Anne PresuelSeveral weeks ago I wrote an article entitled “Are You A HO?”. The article was about making the distinctions between being a Hobby Owner vs being a Business Owner in your business. To my surprise, that article generated some interest -- and not all of it positive. While there were new ...
Views: 1102(2 votes) - Have You Invited Love into Your Business? - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2012 from Kathleen HanaganHow to Feed the Soul of Your Business If you really want a soul-inspired business, you must make time for inspiration a priority in your life. It can be gardening or riding a motorcycle, but you must make those things that feed your body/mind/soul a constant priority. This all has to do ...
Views: 1006(2 votes) - Hot Tips for You To Improve your Negotiation Skills - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2011 from Andrew McCombeThere are all kinds of skills that one needs to be truly successful as an entrepreneur, and one of those skills is the ability to negotiate. Pretty much everything we do in life involves negotiation in one way or another, and over the years, it is a skill that can be finely tuned. If you are ...
Views: 723(2 votes) - How Time Blocking Helps Grow Your Business - by Submitted on Feb 11, 2011 from Peter GeorgeAs a marketing coach, I work with self-employed professionals who are looking to better their businesses. It could be that they want more clients, more profits, or more time to enjoy their lives. No matter what their goals are, however, they must gain control of a particular facet of their lives ...
Views: 1169(10 votes) - How to (Phone) Pitch The Media - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2011 from Anthony MoraYou may be a natural salesman, and your clients may indeed love you, but you're playing a different game when you’re contacting the media. You are entering a very specific phone world. You may be a great person one-on-one, with a winning smile and a firm handshake, but that won't get you far ...
Views: 882(2 votes) - How to Be An Entrepreneur with Unlimited Power to Make Profits - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Are you an entrepreneur? If so, then you most likely know how frustrating it can be to be one. Sometimes you make a lot of money, and sometimes you don’t. Being an entrepreneur means you don’t have a set income every month. Your monthly income ...
Views: 665(2 votes) - How to Be Successful in the Service Industry - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2012 from Camilo KawasWondering how to make your splash in the sea of service providers in the market today? It’s true what they say—it really is all about customer service. Here are some tips to keeping your customers happy and returning for more of the service you provide:Be friendly.Remember that when a customer ...
Views: 815(2 votes) - How to Beat the Dragons | A guide to success on Dragons' Den - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2011 from Phil StauntonHaving watched the first couple of Dragons’ Den episodes I thought I would start compiling a list of things that you need before climbing that now famous staircase to present a new product idea: A product that is designed well - I have lost count of the number of times the Dragons have lost ...
Views: 1131(2 votes) - How to Give More Than Ever Before - by Submitted on Feb 04, 2011 from Michele DeKinder SmithFemale entrepreneurs may be surprised when they discover what they must do in order to give more. For businesswomen who are passionate about giving, it is possible to do so without draining their own reserves, as long as they follow some simple – yet effective – rules. Professional market ...
Views: 511(2 votes) - How to Permanently Own Luck, Accelerated Healing... - by Submitted on Oct 06, 2011 from Hal Wechsler---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to Permanently Own LUCK, Accelerated Healing… We have received this hidden knowledge from the Guru-With-No-Name. He lives in India and visited the U.S. where he gifted us with these ...
Views: 1556(2 votes) - How to Successfully Self-Publish Your Book: Avoid New Author Pitfalls by Preparing for Your Journey - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2009 from Stephanie ChandlerSelf-publishing provides a wonderful opportunity for any author who wants to take control over the publishing process and get their words into print. But because self-publishing is so easy to accomplish with a few bucks and some typed pages, many authors make mistakes along the way. As a former ...
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