August 31, 2011 – 5:00 am
Performance Tip of the Week
Often people attempt to live their lives backwards: they try to have more things, or more money, in order to do more of what they want so they will be happier. The way it actually works is the reverse. You must first be who you really are, then, do what you need to do, in order to have what you want. – Margaret Young
Our society tends to lead people astray, breeding dissatisfaction when their lives don’t match the magazine covers. Unfortunately, having more won’t change a heart that always sees less. Nor will it unearth your potential to shine brightly through your business.
Years ago, I could easily have been categorized as one of those people who was trying to live life backwards. I kept thinking that I had to make it big, in order to do big things.
What’s the big problem with always seeking more? Continue reading →
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August 30, 2011 – 5:00 am
Part of running a business is learning to work with difficult people sometimes. As a people-pleaser by nature, the thought of disgruntled clients ties my stomach into knots. That’s when you call in an expert negotiator, like the Numbers Whisperer herself, who manages even the toughest relationships with panache. Our guest expert, Nicole Fende offers up her best strategies for learning to navigate the 3 crazies you may face in your business. Enjoy!
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Ever had a sales call turn into a shouting match?
Or a potential customer become convinced you are out to do them wrong at every turn?
Every Solopreneur and small business owner has experienced crazy selling situations. The times you are convinced the other person is a few shy of a six-pack.
Or as a good friend of mine says, “The elevator doesn’t go all the way to the top.”
How in the world does one deal with them? Can you salvage the situation? Or is it a lost cause?
How to stop the crazy (and make the sale).
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August 29, 2011 – 5:00 am
Every year there are live events around the globe focused on blogging, social media, entrepreneurship, empowering women, etc. Since events can be costly when you add in travel, hotel, and dining out to the cost of the event, you want to make sure that you attend the ones that will be most beneficial to your business growth.
Investing in live events can be game changing through the training, making new connections, expanding your vision, and being inspired or challenged by others. Since there are so many to choose from we wanted to know about your top pick and asked –
What was the single BEST live event you attended in the past 12 months that you would highly recommend, AND what made it a life changing experience for you and your business?
We gained a snapshot of some of the best this year, that really had a big impact on our entrepreneurial panel. Minds were stretched, dreams were unleashed, ideas were inspired, and new ways of doing business were planned.
Keep reading to find out which events made the cut.
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August 25, 2011 – 5:00 am
In an effort to always bring you the latest and greatest information, I am happy to present another installment of our Advisory of Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight on Success interview series.
We designed this series to, not only showcase our community of amazing women entrepreneurs, but to also share their best tips, strategies and insights for wanna-be and established women entrepreneurs. Our mission for this community is to bring an incredible group of women together to inspire, motivate, and support women in business by networking, collaborating, and, in the case of this spotlight series, showing you why they shine so brightly!
This week I am happy to share my wonderful interview with Scarlet Paolicchi, Founder of Moms Wear Your Tees.
In our interview you will learn…
- Scarlet’s best tip for selecting a url when starting your business,
- The 2 best ways to grow your business,
- How to get the biggest bang for your investment in social media,
- And why gunning for perfection before you start-up will prevent you from ever launching.
Do not miss checking out Scarlet’s website, where she has a full directory of valuable tips and strategies you can use to enhance your business. Enjoy! Continue reading →
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August 22, 2011 – 12:00 pm
This week’s question is –
Best Live Event for Entrepreneurs
Every year there are live events around the globe focused on blogging, social media, entrepreneurship, empowering women, etc. Investing in live events can be game changing through the training, making new connections, expanding your vision, and being inspired or challenged by others.
What was the single BEST live event you attended in the past 12 months that you would highly recommend, AND what made it a life changing experience for you and your business?
(Please avoid the temptation to plug your own event, as we are looking for recommendations from your personal experiences.)
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August 22, 2011 – 5:00 am
Taking calculated risk is a large part of starting and growing a business, and it comes in many different shapes and sizes.
If you are the type of person who cringes at the thought of taking chances, entrepreneurship will push you to stretch your wings from time to time. Last week we wanted to hear your best story and asked:
What is the SINGLE BIGGEST RISK you’ve taken in your business, and how did it really PAY OFF in a BIG WAY?
Whether taking a chance with their finances, firing clients, or delegating responsibilities, find out what our entrepreneurs were willing to risk for a big payoff in their businesses by reading on… Continue reading →
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August 18, 2011 – 5:00 am
In an effort to always bring you the latest and greatest information, I am happy to present another installment of our Advisory of Women Entrepreneurs Spotlight on Success interview series.
We designed this series to, not only showcase our community of amazing women entrepreneurs, but to also share their best tips, strategies and insights for wanna-be and established women entrepreneurs. Our mission for this community is to bring an incredible group of women together to inspire, motivate, and support women in business by networking, collaborating, and, in the case of this spotlight series, showing you why they shine so brightly!
This week I am happy to share my wonderful interview with Taylor Louie, Co-Founder of Skill Addiction.
In this interview, Taylor shares…
- Why it is so important to be completely honest with yourself about your strengths,
- How you can boost the success and growth of your company by interacting directly with your customers,
- Her business model and how it differs so much from gaming,
- And what it has been like being a woman in the male dominated industries of tech and gaming.
You won’t be able to miss Taylor’s passion for what she does, and the joy of getting to literally play video games for a living. Enjoy! Continue reading →
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Strategies and Tactics for Women by Dr. Shannon Reece 