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• Entrepreneurs Need to Teach More to Earn More
  Here are a couple of strategies you can use, right now, to teach more which will in the end allow you to earn more.
  Published 14Dec2011, viewed 152 times

• Joint Venture Partnerships Can Happen Anywhere...Even The Bathroom!
  At a recent event, I was astonished to find out how many layers there are to the joint venture "partnership" process. I'll share three that really stood out.
  Published 25Nov2011, viewed 71 times

• Discover How to Achieve Freedom
  Not having the courage and facing the truth of what it truly takes to be the founder, president or CEO of your business will impact the kind of freedom you "want" to enjoy. Taking action requires courage. Let's look at some things you need to do, acton steps you need to take.
  Published 24Nov2011, viewed 67 times

• What You Need to Know about Bonuses and Incentives
  When you're building your programs, products and services and you're ready to add bonuses or incentives to make it an irresistible offer, you have to ensure two things: one, that the bonus/incentive "fits" the overall offer and two, that the bonus/incentive makes the overall offer even better. Let's take a look at these two individually.
  Published 24Nov2011, viewed 59 times

• Are You Attracting Clients Who Buy Based On Pricing?
  Here are 6 specific steps you can take to attract clients who buy based on value...not price.
  Published 21Nov2011, viewed 49 times

• Prioritizing Your Marketing Choices
  Discover how to manage the "buffet" of marketing choices for your business so that you spend your time where your prospects and clients do!
  Published 30Aug2011, viewed 144 times

• How To Profit From A Unique Client Retention Strategy
  Learn these client retention strategies that help you stand out from the competition and keep you in front of clients who just want a "break!"
  Published 30Aug2011, viewed 164 times

• Attracting The Wrong Clients? Try This!
  Have you ever wondered how you ended up with less than ideal clients and didn't know what to do about it? I'll tell you and share my own business and life horror…I mean lessons!
  Published 25Aug2011, viewed 80 times

• How To Create Satisfying Joint Venture Partnerships
  It's always better to have a great date, deep relationship and common objectives to avoid the partnership "divorce," right? Learn how to make it a relationship that "works" - from the very start!
  Published 24Aug2011, viewed 73 times

• Is Your Message Client Attractive?
  As an entrepreneur, you likely spend hours perfecting your elevator pitch or short intro for when those 4 words are posed to you. You know what I mean…"What do you do?" Once you hear them, and you of course know that they're coming; you start the tape in your head, right? Go ahead, admit it…it's just between us! (By the way, been there!)
  Published 15Jun2011, viewed 137 times

• How Workshops And Events Can Pay For Themselves!
  Many business owners think they can grow in their own little corner of the world and that's all they need to get by. And that's true, if you have a fresh set of potential clients moving in and out of your area pretty regularly. But come on, how likely is that, really?
  Published 14Jun2011, viewed 139 times

• The Answer Is Meat
  How many times have you talked with your clients or prospects and heard them say, "The answer to my problem/challenge/issue is X." And then we proceed to tell them what WE think the answer is! Over and over again, we hear the answer and turn our attention to what we think everyone wants to hear.
  Published 13Jun2011, viewed 85 times

• How To Remain Fresh And Inspired By Your Business!
  Think about your own business. If money were not an issue wouldn't you just love to try something new or different than anyone else in your market or industry? Wouldn't you love to be the first to address a problem you know exists and no one is solving, but you could?
  Published 10Jun2011, viewed 98 times

• How To Put Your "Stuffed" Inbox To Work For You!
  My marketing training has taught me to leverage what works. If something is working, do more of it. Why in the world would you reinvent the wheel? This works for business owners who want to go into business, without a lot of time and money invested by creating a new market. Go, where there is already an interest and buyers for the product or service.
  Published 09Jun2011, viewed 52 times

• How To Create Your Next Information Product!
  As a busy entrepreneur, one thing you must always keep in mind is your income could slow to a trickle or stop if you're not "always" there stoking the fire! Therefore you might want to leverage your time and talent by creating an information product to do the "talking" for you!
  Published 09Jun2011, viewed 49 times

• Do You, Really, Have What It Takes To Run Your Business?
  When you're marketing online you come up with lots of business ideas that provide both success and failures. It's what you do with the results that matter… Here are some "personal" lessons that will help you!
  Published 30Mar2011, viewed 115 times

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  Ever wonder how you can possibly blog consistently to drive traffic and educate your "tribe"? Here are three brief tips that will give you both ideas and inspiration to keep on blogging!
  Published 29Mar2011, viewed 183 times

• Suck It Up And Get Your Game Face On!
  Looking for a bit of inspiration when you need a kick in the bottom to get going? Sure, every business owner needs it every now and then… Enjoy!
  Published 26Mar2011, viewed 140 times

• How To Embrace The Courage To Think Bigger In Your Business
  Yes, it may take courage to run your business today and you may wonder if it's worth it. Of course it is! But you may need a little courage to stay in the game…and a few simple steps to help are here!
  Published 23Mar2011, viewed 185 times

• How To Grow Your Business, Simply
  Keeping it simple is one of the greatest challenges for business owners. Learn how the KISS principle serves to bring you more prospects and clients.
  Published 20Mar2011, viewed 148 times

• How To Get Client-Savvy, Quickly
  Would you like to learn how the "big guys" do some easy market research on their clients and target market?
  Published 17Mar2011, viewed 131 times

• The Three "F's" That Block Your Success!
  If you can't figure out what's getting in the way of creating your 6 or 7 figure business, here are three "Fs" that are your likely culprits!
  Published 25Feb2011, viewed 118 times

• Are You Invisible To Your Prospects?
  Looking for more leads and prospects? Here is a simple lead generation checkup that will serve you and your business' growth!
  Published 15Feb2011, viewed 135 times

• A Simple Mindset Shift That Created A Multi-million Dollar Business
  Learn one simple act that catapulted a network marketing CEO from 6 to 7 figures!
  Published 14Feb2011, viewed 100 times

• How To Stop Waiting For Permission To Create Your 6-Figure Business
  You don't have to wait for permission from a shift in the economy, your clients nor your accountant to create your 6-figure business. But you do have to do this…
  Published 20Jan2011, viewed 138 times

• How To Overcome "Low Business Self-Esteem"
  How we "feel" about ourselves IN our businesses can create havoc or clear client attraction. Learnt the practical steps to increase your "business self-esteem."
  Published 19Jan2011, viewed 255 times

• How To Think Big About Your Business To Attract Bigger Clients
  You want to work with bigger clients; higher paying clients but you're not attracting them. Perhaps your thinking is the culprit. If it is, use these three steps to shift gears and drive those clients right to your business.
  Published 17Jan2011, viewed 183 times

• 3 Ways Small Business Owners Confuse Their Prospects
  You may have a lot of ways to enroll prospects into your program, product or service, but there are 3 ways you can easily confuse your prospects and a confused mind never buys.
  Published 06Oct2010, viewed 244 times

• Three Simple Mistakes Small Business Make When They Think They Know Enough
  So you think you can just pick up a book, article or listen to an audio program and you're good to go, right? There's nothing worse than learning a lot and doing nothing with it. Avoid these three mistakes to accelerate your business.
  Published 02Oct2010, viewed 160 times

• 3 Tips to Make a Marketing Partnership Work
  So you’ve met this great person at a conference, seminar or while networking and you want to each share the other’s work with more people. How can you do it quickly and easily? These three simple tips will get you started!
  Published 29Sep2010, viewed 227 times

• 3 Simple Steps to a Client Attractive Marketing Message
  Cutting through all the noise in the marketplace is tough on clients these days. So to get above it all, your message needs to demonstrate that you understand the client better than they understand themselves. Here is a simple three step process that helps you do just that!
  Published 26Sep2010, viewed 175 times

• 3 Offline Marketing Tips to Drive Traffic to Your Website
  Today, everyone thinks you need to use social networking to drive traffic to their website. Here are three simple offline marketing tips to help you easily drive more traffic to your website.
  Published 16Sep2010, viewed 156 times

• On The Shoulders Of Giants!
  How do you decide whom to work with as a coach or mentor? These 3 tips will give you the blueprint to making the investment that accelerates your success in your business.
  Published 03Aug2010, viewed 237 times

• How To Create A Clear Distinction And Increased Credibility For Your Business!
  With all of the new business builders entering the market, how can you establish your depth and expertise to rise above the sea of newbies? This article gives you three simple areas to focus on…consistency, value and testimonials to create your own “distinction”.
  Published 13Aug2010, viewed 189 times

• How To Keep Your Friends While Building Your Business
  Simple and easy tips to maintain those key relationships that give you the support you need when you’re building your business. If you don’t nurture these friendships, you’ll lose an important lifeline that will be key to your success.
  Published 27Aug2010, viewed 185 times

• How An Unusual Airport Experience Presents A Powerful Marketing Lesson
  There are so many client attraction strategies we can learn in our everyday travels and experiences. This article gives you three tips acquired just by seeing a powerfully client-centric process demonstrated by one airline that was unforgettable.
  Published 11Aug2010, viewed 229 times

• Your Client Attraction Secret: Workshops!
  One of the most powerful tools to attract clients is by “teaching” them new strategies to improve their lives or their businesses. In this article you’ll learn three simple ways to make workshops a client attraction tool through great content, visible communications tools and conversion strategies to turn prospects into clients!
  Published 02Aug2010, viewed 226 times

• How To Stop The "Spray And Pray" Marketing Method!
  Have your marketing efforts hit a snag? Are you not sure why no one is responding to your emails or offers? It could be your ?method? of marketing! Learn why not targeting your marketing messages is costing you and how to adjust the hose.
  Published 07Aug2010, viewed 290 times

• How To Give Your Clients The "Red Bow" Experience
  How can you give your clients a more than satisfying experience while creating a highly profitable result for you as a small business owner or solopreneur? This article gives you insight into packaging your offers and placing a red bow on top that attracts more of your ideal client.
  Published 29Jul2010, viewed 229 times

• From Employee To Solopreneur…Ah, The Journey!
  Making the transition to business owner (full time) from employee is both challenging and exhilarating. These lessons or nuggets will inspire you if you're ready to make that move!
  Published 23Jun2010, viewed 249 times

• How To Work On Your Business After 12 Hours At The Day Gig!
  it's not easy building a business when you're working, but it can be done. I've done it and I give you three tips you can implement, easily and immediately, to get started, now.
  Published 04Jun2010, viewed 184 times

• What Are You Learning To Create In Your Business?
  Few solo entrepreneurs take the time to recoup their investment in seminars, workshops or home study systems. And even those who do take the time break it up. Here's why that never works...
  Published 19Jun2010, viewed 139 times

• Your Client Attraction Secret: Expos!
  When you're trying to decide if you want to participate in an expo or not, here are three quick tips to help you determine if it's worth your time and energy investment!
  Published 02Jun2010, viewed 206 times

• Your Client Attraction Secret: Speaking!
  How you can create comfortable and interactive speaking engagements that attract clients!
  Published 26May2010, viewed 258 times

• Like-minded connections…”the best stuff” to explode your business results!
  Masterminds are powerful tools for the solo entrepreneur. So how do you create one or join one? Here are three quick strategies to help you get started!
  Published 17May2010, viewed 120 times

• Three quick marketing tips to get a handle on your client's needs
  Wondering how you can learn more about what your clients want and need so that you can create targeted products and services to solve their problems? Use these 3 quick marketing tips to increase your sales by using these powerful tools to do just that!
  Published 24Feb2010, viewed 334 times

• Are you wasting precious marketing time attempting precision vs. results?
  When you're ready to accelerate your success making the shift to marketing from your client's perspective will give you the push you need. Learn how to stop trying to hard and give your clients what they need, now.
  Published 19Feb2010, viewed 196 times

• How to discover if you are an entrepreneur in employee clothing, in three easy steps!
  If you're wondering whether you can make that leap to entrepreneur, read on to find out if you already have.
  Published 10Feb2010, viewed 417 times

• Worried about making that entrepreneur move? Discover the five ways that costs you, today!
  We don't like our dreams or aspirations to COST us, right? If you're in the same place or have moved six inches since last year, then you need to know what that's costing you. These 5 tips make it clearn and will help you make a choice, now.
  Published 07Feb2010, viewed 318 times

• Use these 3 simple steps to begin a transition to your own business
  If you're thinking of becoming a solopreneur and building your own business while working, here are 3 simple steps to get you started so that when you're ready for that taste of freedom, you're well on your way!
  Published 23Dec2009, viewed 261 times

• How to achieve better career decision
  Sometimes being easily irritated and cranky is just what the doctor ordered. Use these signs as an indication that a decision is being called from you and use this example to help you make it a good one!
  Published 03Dec2009, viewed 276 times

• Career tip: How to avoid meeting boredom
  Two powerful and easy to use tips to ensure you don't miss the "good stuff" when attending meetings, workshops or conference calls.
  Published 30Nov2009, viewed 252 times

• Career tip: A return to basics
  It's tough today to focus on doing a good job when there is are so many "other" challenges pulling at your attention. In these times it's helpful to just return to the basics to see us through.
  Published 21Nov2009, viewed 172 times

• Career tip: "Push pause and receive"
  Accepting the generosity of others can be uncomfortable, but these tips will help you open your both hands to both give and receive. This will create a richer and more fulfilling career.
  Published 26Oct2009, viewed 215 times

• How to "freshen up" your career
  Breathing new life into your career can be as simple as the heartwarming exercise of donating old clothes. Find out how to make it a satisfying ritual.
  Published 26Oct2009, viewed 186 times

• When the going gets tough, where do you go?
  Tough times can also call for soft measures and deliver better results. Learn the decades old secret to getting through the tough times with greater success.
  Published 10Oct2009, viewed 184 times

• How to network for fun and find success!
  Networking can be fun if you have these three tips to make it about "them" which removes the stress from "you"!
  Published 03Oct2009, viewed 197 times

• Who have YOU laid off?
  We all agree having a mentor to help us improve our skills, find a job or change jobs is tremendously valuable. So how are you making sure that you're getting full value and not just standard issue? And what can you do if what you see isn't what you get?
  Published 08Oct2009, viewed 378 times

• Discover the keys to transform your career
  Not quite ready to make a career change? What if you just want to improve your hand? The keys to enhance the career you are in are within reach and ready to unlock your success.
  Published 17Sep2009, viewed 236 times

• Are you satisfying the craving?
  If you're craving something different for your career, but you're just not sure what, it's likely that you've ignored the very first step that will bring you satisfaction and that "full" feeling. It's a simple and easy step to take...you just need to know what it is.
  Published 06Sep2009, viewed 364 times

• How to lead yourself out of career frustration
  The current swirl of activity in the workplace is giving you clues or "breadcrumbs" that should help you decide and take action. Many career professionals are frustrated by this. Now is the time to use that frustration to your benefit.
  Published 27Aug2009, viewed 266 times

• Enhance Your Personal Brand Through Mentoring
  Your brand is as valuable as Apple or Microsoft! You can enhance its value simply and easily. And you'll learn a lot too.
  Published 21Aug2009, viewed 562 times

• How greed creates career opportunity
  Believe it or not, there are appropriate times to use "greed" as a career strategy. And steps to make it work without breaking the law.
  Published 22Aug2009, viewed 358 times

• How adding a healthy dose of knowledge delivers greater career choice
  Sure you've got the skills, but do you have the critical knowledge that sets you apart from the competition? And how the heck do you get it? Here are the steps and plan to achieve the greater career choice you're meant to have.
  Published 10Aug2009, viewed 508 times

• How to Re-discover the fire and passion in your career
  You don't have to be passionate about your whole career; however, focusing on the elements that bring the most satisfaction and fulfillment will fire up your professional passion!
  Published 01Aug2009, viewed 238 times

• Shift happens!
  What can today's career professionals learn about the challenges in Detroit and the resulting layoffs to create a successful future? Well, among other things...there really are other businesses in Detroit that are doing well...
  Published 30Jul2009, viewed 317 times

• Is it ever too late?
  It's never too late if you know the secret to getting started - fast! Discover what you may be missing that brings you closer to living your dreams!
  Published 28Jul2009, viewed 239 times

• Four easy career strategies to banish the workplace blues
  While everyone is heads down and working hard to maintain their positions, there are ways or strategies to keep your spirits up and banish the blues that may be swirling around you. Using just one of these strategies will create a more powerful future for your career!
  Published 12Jul2009, viewed 341 times

• How you can use today's headlines for tomorrow's success
  Companies are getting all sorts of advice as to how to help employees manage through the change they are experiencing at work. This same advice can and should be used by employees / career professionals to create more job and life satisfaction for themselves!
  Published 28Jun2009, viewed 408 times

• Step by step...get moving on your successful career change
  Successful people have a secret to keep going when they just don't feel like it. Uncover their secret and make it your own.
  Published 12Jun2009, viewed 257 times

• Give way to your possibilities...they are a preview to greatness
  If you stand on formality or in fear, you bar yourself from the possibilities that bring you greatness. There is a way to move forward and embrace the unknown.
  Published 27Jun2009, viewed 273 times

• Top 5 ways to get clear about what you want and bring it to you faster
  Wouldn't you like 5 simple steps to gaining increased clarity on what it is you want and as a result bring it to you faster?
  Published 10Jun2009, viewed 224 times

• Discover the secret to accomplish what you want, faster!
  Learning the secret to accomplishing your goals, faster, can shift and shape the career that is more than just a dream.
  Published 25May2009, viewed 333 times

• Lost in translation
  It's really difficult to recognize the dangers vs the opportunities in the swirl of activity today. Learn how to activate your own translation tool so that you can guide yourself to safety.
  Published 21May2009, viewed 258 times

• The Top 3 Ways to Gain Control in This Unstable Environment
  ow about a dose of control to go with today's reality? Yes, you can take control of your future using these practical steps that help you to do so, immediately!
  Published 05May2009, viewed 237 times

• There's no way I can manage to do what I want to
  No we really can't do it all, but that's not the point. You can do what's important once you KNOW what that is... And leaving it up to your memory with all the other stuff to worry about can be wishful thinking. Use this tool to get it out of your head, now!
  Published 28Apr2009, viewed 217 times

• Layoff Survivors - outwit, outplay, outsmart
  Often overlooked are those who are "left behind" during a layoff. You too deserve to have the skills to survive in this environment. And you're in the best position to face the challenge and win!
  Published 21Apr2009, viewed 366 times

• What can you believe in?
  With all the drama in the news today, you have to ask what is real and what isn't. Learn a simple tool that will keep you real, when there is no other sane choice.
  Published 17Apr2009, viewed 264 times

• Have you lost your mind?
  Losing your mind can be a great thing if the search for it brings you closer to your truth. Or it can be a momentary distraction like watching an episode of American Idol or CSI...whichever brings relief from the news.
  Published 30Mar2009, viewed 294 times

• How to fearlessly face a transition
  How do you face your fear and move forward when all around you is a swirling mess? There is always a way forward, it just takes a little bit of you to get it started.
  Published 23Mar2009, viewed 229 times

• Do you know the secret to being unstoppable?
  The truth of the matter is that not everyone can be "unstoppable". It's not for the weak, lazy or untalented...but that's not you, is it? Read on to find out if you can handle "the secret".
  Published 16Mar2009, viewed 287 times

• Lead or be led
  As a leader, do you want to be led or misled? Read on for some ways to recognize the difference and take action accordingly.
  Published 09Mar2009, viewed 287 times

• Leadership and the desire to be loved
  Love as a key motivator to leadership success? Sometimes the two don't always lead to a happy marriage!New leaders and executives take notice.
  Published 26Feb2009, viewed 302 times

• How to create opportunities in any climate of change
  In every downturn, recession, depression - whatever you call or feel it to be, there are those who capture the opportunities that are always present. Are you watching or waiting?
  Published 22Feb2009, viewed 325 times

• How to be your own best leader, today
  Never before has there been a deafening cry for personal and professional leadership. How many are truly prepared and are YOU one of them?
  Published 19Feb2009, viewed 332 times

• How one single step can dramatically change your results
  Discover the first and most critical step in stress free transitions for your personal and professional success.
  Published 08Feb2009, viewed 305 times

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