Taking the plunge and exhibiting at an upcoming trade show/conference or large exhibit? Exciting! Before you spend a dime on marketing materials and displays, travel and logistics, ask yourself this question:
So after having access to all of the cash your business will ever need (I know, right?! lol) and the next hottest product that makes the next Apple release look like yesterday’s Cabbage Patch Kids, you need the power of an inner coach. An inner coach? It’s the internal voice that reminds you WHY […]
I started doing a 30 day challenge of writing down my patterns and habits and ended up with an aaaammmmzazzzzzing solution. I decided to shorten one of my workshops and offer it for free. Why? Because I’ll gain much more interest if I use it for gathering new friends and fans rather than charging for […]
Please do not bother making ANY resolutions at the beginning of this year. Yes, the small business strategist who loves to ensure you are setting goals, planning and thinking big is telling you NOT to make resolutions. Because they don’t work. So you are wasting your valuable energy. Here is what you can do instead:
Starting a business is a funny thing. You start out with one idea and before you know it…it’s blossomed into a multi-national $40 million company with 10,000 employees. You are making moves and raking in the dough. Why? Because you have no shortage of good ideas. And ideas are great. But the big difference for […]
A friend of a friend reached out to me recently for help on finding a location for her business. She has her Masters in Education and wants to start a childcare center in her community. As we started talking I realized that she had a challenge that many start-up entrepreneurs face: How do I […]
I attended a group biz plan pitch and had an “aha” moment about the importance of having a solid mental game. I watched 5 groups pitch business plans ideas. They were innovative. Well researched. HUGGEEE focus on creating a positive impact. And what caught me off guard was that they were teenagers who were presenting!! […]
Stop putting PR as one of the last things to do in your business! I get why it happens. You think “Some day I’ll hire someone to manage my PR. Right now I need CASH flow baby!” You do. And having a personal relationship with PR can help you get the cash flow. It’s a transition […]
One of the biggest mistakes I see entrepreneurs make during their startup….. Not assessing the skills they need to run a business. Yes, you need to figure if you’ll incorporate or not. Your office location is sorta important. And you’ll definitely need startup funds. (But has anyone heard of bootstrapping til you make it?) But […]
Not sure you can make money doing what you love? You can! Even if you want to start a service based business. First if you haven’t read Part 1 – check it out! There is a way to combine your talents into a business model that pays. Check out the two tips below.