Landing Lucrative Corporate Clients

Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #7

Today on my show I had the pleasure of a speaking with Angelique Rewers, The Corporate Agent, who provided us with the first steps for how to land corporate clients.

Working with small business owners and corporate clients, Angelique understand the challenges and advantages in both worlds. In our discussion, I ask Angelique –

  • Are there some entrepreneurs who the corporate market is better for than others?
  • When it comes to selling to the corporate market, what size of an opportunity are we talking about?
  • Aside from the money, what are some of the biggest advantages to working with corporate clients that people may be surprised to learn?
  • And, what is the biggest challenge small business owners have in landing corporate clients, and how can they over it?

If you would like more information and to get your free copy of Angelique’s informative CD, please visit her website. Enjoy the show! Continue reading

The Business of Service

Performance Tip of the Week

If you were to ask most entrepreneurs why they are in business, many would answer, “To be of service to others.” True, there are those whose motives are purely financial — and I am not discounting the need to pay the bills — but the entrepreneurs in my circle definitely lead and give from the heart. We are in the business of service.

That being said, even when we are in the business of service, generating revenue is the only way we will stay in business. The challenge is finding a balance between giving, and operating a viable enterprise.

New entrepreneurs can easily fall into the trap of believing that in order to get their business off the ground, they need to give their products and services away. The reality is that your prospects will only Continue reading

It’s Time to Blaze Your Own Trail

Are you following the path that your heart designed?

Or are you walking down the path of someone else’s choosing?

Join me on my latest Cinch broadcast to discover how you can take to begin blazing the right trail in your business. Don’t waste any more time messing around with fear, doubt, or battling other people’s voices in your head. It’s time to listen to your own inner voice, and locate your path in life!

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36 Best Business Takeaways for 2011

Every year brings with it good times and not so good times, as well as the natural ebbs and flows of business.

But as we near the end of the year, and take pause to reflect on our experiences, I think we can all agree that despite the challenges, there is much for which to be thankful. It’s all about deciding what your best take-aways will be from 2011. Last week I shared why I feel my 2011 has been so abundant, but also wanted to hear from you, and asked  –

What business experience/breakthrough/lesson are you most thankful for this year, and what made it a blessing for you?

It was wonderfully inspiring to hear from our panel this week. I wish to add how thankful I have been this year for each and every contributor, who has added great value to this series time and time again — you ROCK! The point is to be thankful for Continue reading

Pursuing Your Dream Job

Spotlight on Success Show – Episode #6

Today on my show I had the pleasure of a speaking with Lisa Schaefer, Chief Designer and Owner of whether bags, who shared her best strategies for how women can take the first steps to make their designer dreams a reality.

After deciding to leave Corporate America, Lisa pursued her dream and carved out a niche in the handbag industry. In our discussion, I ask Lisa –

  • Where do you begin in order to transition from an idea to a viable concept in the fashion industry?
  • What’s your best advice for overcoming the challenge of finding a quality, local manufacturer for a product line?
  • What are some strategic steps for building a network of like-minded designers from ground zero?
  • And, what are your best tips for staying grounded and patient when working on a new design?

If you would like more information and to check out Lisa’s handbag line, please visit her website. Enjoy the show! Continue reading

Attitude of Abundance

Performance Tip of the Week

When you look at your life, do you see a glass half empty or a glass half full?

Do you wait until the fourth Thursday in November each year to take pause, and reflect on the many ways your life is blessed?

Do you mentally and emotionally reside in the camp of the have’s or the have-not’s?

Experiencing true abundance in life is not about how much stuff you can accumulate over a lifetime. It’s about how fully you can pay it forward during your time on planet earth, and discover how, through giving, God shines priceless blessings right back on you.

Some days are easier than others to maintain an attitude of gratitude. I have my days of doubt and frustration just like you do. It’s how you choose to spend the majority of your time that defines you. Continue reading

Before You Start

Starting a business is more than coming up with a great idea. To truly have a chance of creating a sustainable, money-making enterprise, even the kitchen table variety, you’ve got to thoroughly examine your market and do your homework. This week, I invited guest business expert, Joseph Baker, to share the five step process he recommends to increase the probability of you developing a successful business model. Enjoy! 

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From the adorable Pillow Pets to kid-approved do-it-yourself sandwich cutters, moms are inventing now more than ever.

For moms who are serious about creating the latest and greatest start-up right from their own kitchen tables, you’ll need more than just an idea to get your business off the ground.

Understanding basic business principles will give you the edge you need to succeed. For instance, if you’re considering starting your own photography business, you’ll need to understand that market and industry itself to be more successful. Continue reading