4 Style Mistakes To Avoid for On-Camera Success

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As the face of your small business you know your style speaks volumes, from your profile photo to how you walk into a client meeting. You are your brand. When it comes to what to wear for video – whether on your YouTube channel, speaking at a conference or being interviewed on national news –… [Read More]

8 Habits Holding You Back From Entrepreneurship

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I have come across many people who have been working for a long time in large companies, had plans to start their own businesses, but sadly most don’t make that leap. My father, may he rest in peace, was a corporate warrior. For the bulk of his career, he worked for a large firm as… [Read More]

5 Steps For Creating Success in Your Business

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We all go into business to succeed; we believe we have a product or service that customers will be happy to pay for. But it takes more than a big dream or a good idea to make it happen. Here are 5 steps to follow to create success in your business. 1) Be clear on… [Read More]

3 Steps to Get More Clients, Sell More Products, Make More Money

You’ve got what most people want: work you love. But doing work you love can come with certain sacrifices. Namely, cash flow. If you’re like most entrepreneurs I know, the beginning of your business journey was rough, really rough. Like, can-I-really-do-this rough. Unfortunately, it’s easier to imagine the success than turn that dream into a… [Read More]

The Hidden Key to Success: A 3-Step Process for the Solopreneur

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Countless hours spent on social media marketing, training and business development will yield minimal results, unless you possess this crucial ingredient. Are you energetically aligned with success? Yes, we are discussing vibes, the energy you and your business send out to others. This isn’t woo-woo, New Age banter, but a critical keystone of success. Think… [Read More]

How Do I Get Clients? 3 Answers to This Common Question

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Is this your most pressing question? Does it keep you up at night? If so, you’re not alone—it’s the most common question my coaching clients and other business owners I talk with have, too. It’s also overwhelmingly a big question on Google—2,240,000 searches per month. Here are three answers to that infamous question: 1. Be… [Read More]

Handling a Bully in Five Steps

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This past week a lot went on in the media. Sure, it’s right before the elections so of course a lot of mud slinging is going on. But one thing in particular caught my eye; the words that Ann Coulter tweeted about President Barack Obama. Did you catch that? She said “I highly approve of… [Read More]

Ready, Set, Hire: 5 Ways For Finding Your Perfect Match

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One of the most exhilarating times in your business is when you’re finally ready and able to hire help and grow your virtual empire (insert evil laugh here). Your plate is beyond full, it’s more like a platter now actually, and you know that it’s time to delegate to someone, but who? Where do you… [Read More]

Back Office Secrets: Creating a Testimonial Page That Sells Your Business for You

No matter how great your work is or how much your clients rave about you, there’s one “gotta do” for your business that might still make you squirm: requesting testimonials. Pulling together rave reviews for your website can be a challenge. Even if your clients are eager to help, writing just isn’t everyone’s strength. So… [Read More]

5 Reasons Why You Need To “Niche” Your Biz

I tried fitting into traditional business molds – I tried being an “interior designer”, a “writer”, and a “yoga teacher”, but none of them fit me and truly fulfilled my needs. It wasn’t until I examined what unique skill set I already possessed, and then worked backwards from there, that I found my niche –… [Read More]