We are “sold to” every day, a thousand times a day. From the minute you open that email/phone/computer/social media, we are bombarded with “buy me!” appeals and shiny, enticing things that grab our attention. As consumers I think we are more sophisticated than our predecessors who bought snake oil from traveling salesmen but, alas, I… Read More
Stop! It’s time to smell the roses…kind of.
“We have to sometimes recognize how far we’ve come. In order to speed up where we want to go.” Now, I’m not talking about looking in the rear view mirror, or ‘woulda, coulda, shoulda,” This quote is about, “oh my gosh, I’m so glad I __.” It’s about actually taking the time to regularly recognize… Read More
5 Must Haves for any Marketing Plan
Do you know the 5 must have categories for any marketing plan? What you decide will all depend on what kind of business you are growing, and you need to ask yourself a few questions, like figuring out where/how you are going to get in front of your ideal client. Take a look at the… Read More
Are you a resolution-er, a planner, or an avoider?
Some of us like New Year’s Resolutions, some of us don’t. Some are great at making it work, and others are not. Wherever you fall in the lineup, don’t fall into these traps – they just make you feel worse for the experience and don’t do anything to advance your progress! Even if you’re not… Read More
5 Great Questions to start 2018 off with a bang.
I’ve been gone for a few weeks… Did you miss me? I was gone for a few weeks – behind the Great FireWall of China specifically – and I’m happy to be home and back with you! I had great plans to post updates from abroad. As a perfect example of what happens to plans… Read More
Wait! The holidays have really arrived?!
How did it happen that Thanksgiving in the US is upon us again?! For those of you outside of North America – Thanksgiving is not only the kick off to the holiday season, but it is the time when we eat a ton of food (turkey the prime target for the family table) and connect… Read More
5 Things Desperation Will Get You
Desperation. It’s not really a good look on anyone, but we continue to “go there.” I’m not sure anyone would stand up in a room full of people and admit to being desperate, and yet we’ve all felt its mad grip. What desperation will get you: 1. NO Clients. Yup. Nada. Not a single one.… Read More
5 Easy Ways to Defeat the Holiday Business Slump
It’s the official start of the Holiday Business Blues – that time when all the socializing and obligations overwhelm our business activities. But we have TWO WHOLE MONTHS left in the year as of right now – that is 1/6th of your revenue potential – and it can come as a gold mine or a… Read More
What’s the deal with coaching?
I’ve been meeting people who don’t understand what coaching does for a small business owner or why people invest in coaching at all. There is a third group of people, and those are the unlucky few, who have used the services of a bad coach. Are you one of these people? The most curious things… Read More
What needs to change?
Even the most successful entrepreneur has things that need to change before reaching the next level – what’s on your list? -Do you need to find a new website designer? -A new back end/ technology genius to connect it all up with your online shopping cart? -How about a new VA with all the skills… Read More