Three Time Tested Online Marketing Strategies
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Published:09/02/2011 09:48pm
Creating visibility for your business online can seem like a daunting task. There are many different options to choose from and you'll likely find yourself in "analysis paralysis" if you try them all at one.That said you simply can't ignore having an effective strategy for marketing your business online. It is quite simply one of the most reliable and affordable ways to let the world know "Here I am! Here's how I can help you." Even if you primarily do business in person with people in your local area, I guarantee you your prospects are looking for you online. So you...
3 Simple Keys to More Profits, Less Stress and More Visibility
Published:08/31/2011 01:49am
Building your business and growing it to support the lifestyle you want is the whole point of becoming an entrepreneur.The first step in doing so is to define what success means for you. Perhaps it means that you work a certain schedule. Have the ability to travel extensively. Or maybe it has to do with the amount of income you generate. Be OK with whatever success means to you and resist the urge the be influenced by what the "gurus" say you should be doing. Instead, focus your efforts on bringing your vision of success to life! This means taking action...
A Simple Formula for Effective Marketing
Published:08/30/2011 01:49am
You have started a small business. Congratulations!Now, what is more important than starting a business? STAYING IN BUSINESS!We discussed recently the importance of having a powerful mindset that will support all of your business and life goals. It's also important to have the proper mindset about marketing your business. Keep in mind: if you do not market your skills, knowledge and services, you will not be in business for long. Consistently attracting clients to your company is how you will thrive in business.This means you need to make a decision about what type of business you want to have. Is it...
Five Keys to a Stable Foundation for Successful Business
Published:08/26/2011 11:33pm
There is a fundamental truth about construction. Any building that is constructed has a better chance at lasting on bedrock than on sand. That is a guarantee!This is why it is so important that your business has a solid foundation. How can you make sure that this is the case with your business?By honestly taking stock of how you have structured your company and making the necessary upgrades and adjustments so that you are operating like a well-oiled machine. Many times service professionals setup their business "flying by the seat of their pants" and figuring things out as they go along....
Savvy Boomer - 7 Questions That Can Save Your Business
Published:08/26/2011 04:29pm
If you're not experiencing the results you desire in your business it' time to take stock of what is happening. Take charge of what you're doing right and what you can improve. Start by asking yourself the following 7 questions.1. Do you know your niche?Ensuring that you've laser focused your niche down to the nitty-gritty is imperative to make it in your business. Knowing your niche assists you with all aspects of your business from start to finish including:o Identifying your target marketo Creating products and services that your market wantso Developing content for your blog, your website, and articleso Creating...
A Celibate Season: Every Single Woman Engaging in Sex Should Take a Break From Meaningless Sex
Published:08/20/2011 05:03pm
"Every single woman should have a season for 'taking time off from sex' (celibate season)....!" Mz DeeVa on Battle of the Sexes at MzDeeVa.com Isn't that just the TRUTH??A single woman engaging in sex without commitment, all year round, with the same partner or Lord knows with multiple partners, should take a breather from sex at some point in time!I like to call it the "Season of Celibacy". Taking time to reflect on why you and this other person are having sex on a long term basis, yet have not decided to take it to another level...a step towards a real...
From Birth to Alzheimer's
Published:08/19/2011 12:57pm
One week ago our 3rd grandchild was born! I was fortunate to be there for his birth, and as a nurse closely watched the medical staff. I think births, and deaths always cause me to pause and think, like I'm sure many of you.Since my career has been focused on the care and advocacy of the elderly, it's very different than the focus of the medical professionals attending to births. Almost like 2 different worlds.This last week while I thought about my precious new grandson, I thought about all the mother's who birthed babies that are now elderly...
Ask Ms. Social Networking Manners
Published:08/16/2011 08:11pm
Dear Ms. Social Networking Manners,I'm a professional athlete who sometimes gets bored off the field. There's only so much television you can watch, so that's why I like to hop on Twitter. I especially like to do this when I'm really angry about something. But I've discovered I get a big backlash when I do this. I've blamed the Mad Twitter Hacker, but the problem is no one believes there is a Mad Twitter Hacker and they still get mad at me. I don't get it -- nobody is really reading Twitter anyway, right?Any professional athlete, any cityDear Any Athlete,Ah yes,...
Brilliant Boomer - How to Hire All the Staff You Need and Avoid the Headache of Employees
Published:08/14/2011 08:15pm
First of all, do you know the difference between an employee and a contractor? If you don't, then it is important to learn the difference and the best place to learn is from the IRS if you're in America and if you're not then please review your countries taxing authorities rules and guidelines regarding contractors verses employees.The IRS has some rules that determine if someone is an employee or a contractor, they are:1. Behavioral Control -- As a contract worker you cannot provide training or overly detailed instruction to your independent contractor. Simply provide guidelines, and a due date, and a...
Keep Tight in your Ruby Slippers
Published:08/13/2011 02:59pm
Keep Tight in Your Ruby SlippersThe Making of A Successful Recare ProgramI could wile away the hours, conferrin' with the flowers, consultin' with the rain arethings that perhaps Dorothys friend, the Scarecrow, wanted to do. But when it comes to youroffice recare system, consulting with the rain probably wont shower you with too muchsuccess. However, you can learn how to have success in your recare program from DorothyGale and her friends---characters in the well-loved American folk tale, The Wizard of Oz.For instance, Dorothy and her friends had a very clear goal for what each wanted.Dorothy wanted to get home; the Scarecrow...
Putting MEAT in Your Meetings
Published:08/13/2011 02:53pm
Putting M-E-A-T in your MEETINGSStaff Meeting Agenda Items1 Recent Movies Seen2 Nordstrom Sale3 Vacation PicturesIts unlikely that any dental practice would plan to have a discussion on the topicslisted in the agenda above. Yet these topics often become the main course for staffmeetings, instead of the dessert. Putting more MEAT in your meetings will provide thenutrition needed in every dental practice, and yield the sweet taste of success!M-E-A-T is an acronym to illustrate four key aspects of successful meetings:MotivationEducationArticulationTriangulationCraved a staff meeting lately? Its possible when they are a place to sharenecessary information; establish goals and action plans; implement systems for...
Purposeful Lollygagging
Published:08/10/2011 01:52pm
Birding is the second fastest growing sport in America. Sixty-five million of us are rising at ungodly hours to steal through estuaries and woodlands hoping to spy the flash of a wing. Some of us spend fortunes enticing our avian friends to our back yards. Why?(1) Birding is an opportunity for purposeful lollygagging. We must go slowly to catch a glimpse of the vast variety of birds that share the planet with us. A stroll through dew-laden meadows can garner sightings of warblers, finches, bluebirds, and meadow larks swaying on a stem. The seldom seen sora and the ubiquitous great blue...
Your Decision to Succeed Starts in Your Mind
Published:08/09/2011 11:32pm
Do you have a "CAN DO," "WILL SUCCEED AT ALL COSTS" type of mindset? Is it natural for you to lead yourself towards your goals no matter what negative signals you receive from naysayers?Your response could very well be the determining factor as to how quickly and easily you accomplish your goal of becoming a successful service professional. It's the combination of tenacity, strategy and consistency that will allow you to create a thriving business. So whether you've been in business for five minutes or fifteen years, having the right mindset is a key factor in your success.This article is for...
F7 Group provides resources for Female Veterans & Women in Miltary Service
Published:08/09/2011 06:09pm
Some women get out of the military and are presented with a large sum of money they dont know what to do with. Others exit the career and dont know how to live without the structured life. Some end up fine. Some end up on the streets.Whatever the case might be, numerous groups are helping veterans around the country, but most of these resources are directed toward men.That is why Cassaundra StJohn and Victoria Wegwert created the F7 Group.We started seeing that theres all these benefits for the guys, very much like corporate America, but for female veterans ... not as...
How to Create a Plot Outline in 8 Easy Steps
Published:08/08/2011 01:12pm
One of the most powerful secrets to creating plots that are emotionally compelling is to incorporate the 8 Basic Plot Elements, first identified by Melanie Anne Philips and Chris Huntley, the creators of the Dramatica story theory. Starting with your story idea, you only need to make eight choices to ensure the plot of your future novel hangs together in a meaningful way. The best part is that you can make these choices and construct a brief plot outline in less than an hour.Sound intriguing? Then let's get started.I'll describe each of the eight elements in turn. If you already have...
