Tag Archives: startups

37 Tips to Turn Your Customers Into Fans

March 7, 2011 – 6:00 am

There is a lot of competition in every market, and you’ve got to do what you can do to stand head and shoulders above the crowd. One area where business owners surprisingly fall down on the job is in developing customer loyalty. Working with a customer should never be viewed as a one-transaction experience, but […]

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Why You Might Need to Avoid Your Chores

March 4, 2011 – 11:45 am

Last week I responded to a query sent out by Stephanie Calahan, President of Calahan Solutions, asking for best tips for successfully working from home. Don’t miss 19 great tips, including mine (#10 in the lineup) that explains why you should avoid chores like the plague. Did you really want to clean the bathroom anyway?

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Don’t Wait for Luck – Make it Happen!

March 3, 2011 – 6:00 am

When it comes to luck, I believe that it’s not something that you wait around on to land in your lap.  Sure there are those who waste spend money on lottery tickets, hoping that they will win big.  But the luckiest people I know are those who set themselves up to “win” big, and do. […]

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Believing is Achieving

March 2, 2011 – 6:00 am

Welcome to the Tip of the Week – March 2, 2011 If you want to achieve success, you must learn to expect success.  It’s not about your potential, or action or results.  All of those things mean nothing if you don’t have an unshakeable belief in yourself to support, and fuel them.  Knowing where you […]

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She’s Virtually Amazing

March 1, 2011 – 6:00 am

Women (and men) are, thankfully, no longer tied to the traditional 9 to 5 grind of working for someone else, while sacrificing time with loved ones, or forgoing the activities they love.  Given the option to telecommute or start a business from home, women are continuing to change the way they do business, so that […]

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Question of the Week – Feb 28, 2011

February 28, 2011 – 10:00 am

This week’s question is – In a tough economy, when customers don’t easily part with their hard-earned money, entrepreneurs must go that extra mile to keep their customers happy. What is your best strategy to build customer loyalty in your business? Why should I join the discussion? Because this online forum is a great place […]

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Wearing All the Hats Without Losing Your Head

February 28, 2011 – 6:00 am

Being a solopreneur can be a tough road, especially when you are responsible for running an entire business.  Managing all the roles by yourself can be overwhelming.  But there are solo business owners everywhere making it work.  So last week I asked – As a solopreneur, you are required to wear all the hats in […]

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