No More No-shows!

It’s a common complaint from business owners I speak to… clients who cancel meetings at the last moment or simply don’t show up....

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The Freedom of the Entrepreneu...

Among the many reasons for taking the risk to start your own business were the time and money freedom to be with those you love doing...

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Client Feedback – Advice You C...

Clients are the bread and butter of any business, and pleasing them is the most important thing you can do on a day-to-day basis. But...

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Avoid Inventory Shortages Duri...

One of the biggest challenges for companies in an uncertain economy is the ability to finance inventory. Let’s face it, right now...

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Are You Leaving Money on the T...

I’ve learned the hard way what works and what doesn’t in sales. Once in a while, I luck onto a process, a mindset, a bit of...

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How to Read a Business Book

I love to read. And over the years, I’ve found some shortcuts to get the most out of a book without slogging through the slow parts....

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Credibility: The Sustainabilit...

It can be hard work building credibility as an entrepreneur.  And sometimes it can be lost in an instant with poor judgement. Just...

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Partnership Agreements: It’s R...

You may not legally need a partnership agreement to enter into a business partnership. But like many relationships, people do not...

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Be Different Or Be … For...

Your Unique Marketing Strategy is about how you are different and how you can use that difference to be completely unique and succeed...

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Financing Business Growth

It may be counter-intuitive, but as your business grows, you will need more money to finance that growth. Some of it will be cash...

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Website and Social Media ̵...

You have a website – Check. You have a Facebook page – Check. You have a Linked In profile – Check. I’m sorry to say that you...

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Thinking of Selling Your Busin...

Part of your vision for your business is likely that you will sell it at some point in the future. Rather than hoping and praying that...

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Are You Selling Hours or Solut...

I do a lot of business networking and I’ve noticed how common it is for entrepreneurs to price their services by the hour. If...

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Create Bigger, More Profitable...

I was a speaker recently at the Biz Brigade, an event sponsored by Dorothy Briggs, publisher of Womanition Magazine. There were over...

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Your Launch Pad for Success in...

You have a much better chance for success when you clearly define your goals in writing. This can be verified with your own experience...

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Tools for Decision-Making and ...

No matter how organized you are, there are always ways to trim a few minutes from your day by easing the decision-making process and...

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Computer Crash! Now What?

I am so grateful for my backup system. Last week was a big test for it because my computer crashed. This was not just an easy fix for...

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Words of Wisdom: First, You G...

I met a hair stylist over the weekend whose business is thriving serving rising stars in the music, arts and entertainment world. She...

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