By Janet Barclay, MVA
Although more and more small businesses are online every day, there are still some business owners who don’t think they need a website, because they only provide services locally and not globally.
Keep in mind that over 70% of the population in
by Marcia Francois
As we approach the end of the year, it seems to get more and more hectic. I thought I’d share some strategies with you that I start off using with my time management coaching clients.
In fact, recently one of them told me, “I can’t believe it; I actually have a life again”. This was after we started incorporating some of the principles I’m sharing with you below.
By Bernadette Doyle
When I first started my business, I listened to a lot of motivational speakers and read ’success’ books that preached to be successful in business we’ve got to make huge sacrifices, we’ve got to work 80-hour weeks, we’ve got to compromise, we’ve got to sacrifice time with our family or time off.
And while there are lots of people in the world that will tell you that that’s how you have to be successful in business, I’m not one of them.
I no longer believe that. I used to believe it but I don’t believe it any longer.
By Bruce Elkin
Abraham Maslow once said we long to be “that which we glimpse in our most perfect moments.” But, he also pointed out we are often afraid to live up to the potential we see in those moments.
As years pass and we fail to act on what we could be, the glimpses fade.
Instead of filling us with hope, our fantasies of success often trigger doubts, regret, and fear. In the success of others, we recognize our own failed potential.
We wonder, why can’t I have the life and work I long for?
Why can’t I succeed on my own terms?
Well, if you’re willing to try something new, you just might be able to do so.
By Shannon McGinnis
Yes, spring is here, the flowers are blooming, the weather is warmer and its time to open the windows and clear out the house. Spring cleaning and clearing clutter is about being conscious of what is in your home, so be intentional about what you choose to keep and donate or recycle as much as possible. By implementing these tidy tips, you will enjoy a renewed sense of beauty and appreciation in your home.
Here are 5 quick tips for maximizing your time and effort.
By Kimberly Clay
Information, much of it in the form of written content, is what drives the Internet. As a result, article writing is extremely important to Internet entrepreneurs who wish to succeed. But sometimes circumstances arise when the articles just aren’t coming.
Writer’s block happens to the best of us. I have cases of it all the time. I’ll be sitting at my keyboard, staring into a blank screen, just hoping that a decent thought will jump into my head and I can start typing again. One minute goes by, then two, then ten, and nothing happens. Drat!
by Gary Ruplinger
Email is one of the greatest innovations of the online world, but if you’re not careful it will suck up your time, and be a far detriment to your business than a benefit.
Here are some tips for taming the email beast.
By C.J. Hayden, MCC
As an independent professional, the demands of marketing your business have the potential to give you many sleepless nights. It often seems that the list of things to do is endless, and there simply aren’t enough hours in the day to market your business, serve your clients, run your office, and keep up in your field.
But instead of staying up at night trying to find time for marketing that just doesn’t fit into your busy day, a better strategy can be to engage in marketing activities that will work for you while you sleep. Here are four ways to approach this kind of set-it-and-forget-it marketing.
By Sally Goldberg, Ph.D.
Q. Is there any way to make life with 2 young children run more smoothly?
A. Yes, set up a daily schedule and keep to it as much as possible.
A schedule provides structure. “When structure speaks, children listen.” By providing a simple daily schedule, you help your child to feel secure. It provides consistency. It is the beginning of the discipline process. Amid all the chaos of today’s life, you will be able to accomplish as much as possible by following a routine. Here are some helpful guidelines.
by Marcia Francois
I love the internet and all the wonderful ways we can work together even though we’re on opposite ends of the world.
I get a real kick out of working with a client in the US knowing that I’m in South Africa. Isn’t it amazing?
With email, Skype, online chat, podcasts, e-books and audio downloads, there is so much out there!