I waited patiently. I knew the question would come up. It always does when I talk to someone who recently got the entrepreneurial “spark”. You know that moment when you realize that your passion is something you can get paid for. So I can just put up a website and people will buy my service? […]
Customers want something new. You might have heard that Wal-Mart is closing stores in several small and rural communities. It’s a tough blow for many of those communities. Because their small businesses were hit hard when Wal-Mart came to town. And now that they are leaving, customers are stuck with few options. My friends, that […]
A few months ago, I was speaking to a group about social media strategies for small businesses. One of the participants asked several questions about how to increase her already sizable number of Facebook and Instagram followers. We started talking offline. And something came up during our discussion. While she had a […]
Please don’t miss the AWESOME marketing strategy that Beyonce’s team used. Whether you agree with the politics, social media discussion, or even liked her Super Bowl performance – it doesn’t matter. Beyonce SLAYED her marketing. Whether you are an expert or not even sure where to start with your own marketing, you can use these […]
Promote only three packages. I know. I know. There are 50 things that you want to sell. And probably 100 things that you are good at providing. Don’t. It’s too confusing. Share only three services when you talk to new prospects. People get confused when you are offering too many options. And they will move into […]
Are you having panic attacks thinking about writing your business plan? Hearing the voices of former teachers telling you how bad your writing is? Freezing up when you try to plan out what goals to focus on? Or just B.O.R.E.D. out of your mind staring at the blank page? Good! Then you’ll be all […]
Ready for big things in your business? Whether you want to launch or you know it’s time to earn more money, here are two tips to get you started: Stop thinking like a freelancer and identify as the CEO of your business. Work out your plan. I mean, work that execution until it screams because you […]
Don’t bother making New Year’s business resolutions this year. Make a two month or three month goal. Super busy and can’t see that far? Develop a two week goal. Why? Because New Year’s resolutions don’t work. You’ll lose focus too easy. Or find new goals and get distracted. And once you miss the target, you’ll lose […]
I was so nervous the first time someone referred to me as a sales expert. I hadn’t yet generated a gazillion dollars of revenue, so how did I stand out to this person? Once I realized they admired my ability to consistently bring in four- and five-figure contracts, I realized there was something I was doing […]
CLICK THE GRAPHIC TO DOWNLOAD “It’s Time For You To RE-THINK The Typical Business Plan…” When you think of a business plan, what’s the very first image that comes to your mind or the feeling you get? It not only feels dreadful and difficult, but when you envision just how many in-depth pages it can […]