Holiday Networking Etiquette: Get Contacts, Connections & Contracts

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Here are 10 Action Ideas to help you jumpstart your business in 2012 You received an invitation to a holiday party, hosted by a prospective client. It is that time of the year, time to eat drink and be merry.  Wrong!   This is the time to party with a purpose, … [Read more...]

Simple Strategies You Can Use To Increase Profits In Any Business

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How to Thrive and Prosper Right Now: Simple Strategies You Can Use To Increase Profits In Any Business Your image, etiquette, communication and interpersonal skills can play a major role in the type of opportunities that come your way. Opportunities that will increase your earning potential, create or expand your circle … [Read more...]

What happens when you take your own advice? (Part III)

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This is Part III of a four-part series on “what happens when you take your own advice.” (Part I, Part II ). In the middle of a re-brand of my existing business, my husband and had the opportunity to open a fine art gallery (seewww.evolvethegallery.com). To … [Read more...]

What happens when you take your own advice?

Sometimes we talk the talk, but aren’t necessarily walking the walk. I wanted to share with you what happened when I applied the same advice I’ve been giving my clients for years. My husband and I recently opened a fine art gallery. We had an opportunity present itself, we explored … [Read more...]

How to check the pulse of your business with Google

Has your business arrived? How do you know? Who knows you exist? Where do you exist? You should always stay abreast on what is being said about your business on the Internet. And you should always stay abreast on how and where your business shows up. This information can provide … [Read more...]

Are you giving away the right information?

Do you find yourself talking to a lot of potential clients, but not making any sales? What information are you giving away and is it the right information? Knowing what to say, when to say it and how to say it can make and break many a sale. Sometimes we … [Read more...]

They said what?!

As entrepreneurs, it is impossible to have all the answers and sometimes we need a little assurance that we are moving in the right direction. You are often encouraged to seek outside help, support and guidance. Professional counsel, a colleague or close friend can be fantastic resource. However, the caveat … [Read more...]

31 of the best business books for solopreneurs and micro business owners

Knowledge is power and this is especially true for small business owners; solopreneurs and micro business owners. Whether it’s staying ahead of the curve or operating your business with limited resources, you have to be able to make adjustments and decisions based on relevant and current information as it applies … [Read more...]

7 Creative tips that could change the way you do business

Sometimes momentum comes from making the smallest tweaks and changes. It’s not always about “going big.” Why not keep it simple for a change. Stop throwing everything at the wall hoping something will stick. Pick 1 or 2 things and make them work. Concentrate and focus on doing them right, … [Read more...]

Small business owners should cancel all unnecessary meetings

One of the best ways to recapture energy and time is to identify timewasters. Unnecessary meetings can be major time and energy wasters for small business owners. Be mindful of how you spend your working hours. Make them productive, make them effective and make them efficient. The more you ask … [Read more...]

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