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Entrepreneurialism Information
When Your Business Feels Like an Arranged Marriage
Q. I was laid off six months ago.
My Nemisis
Living in the twilight zone has its advantages. In the early days of starting my business, I found the limitations of living in a rural area to be restrictive.
Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuation
When a company decides that it must raise capital, a key question that must be answered is how much the company is worth. For example, if the business needs $500,000 to get started and/or grow, how much of the equity in that company should $500,000 command? Once this question is answered, the company will go out and try to find investors.
The Term Sheet's Role in Raising Venture Capital
Entrepreneurs and companies who are seeking venture capital often negotiate with one or more venture capital firms on a number of important issues. These issues include the amount of capital to be raised, the investment terms, etc.
How A Woman Became A Successful Bill Collector In A Mans Industry And How You Can Too!
I have worked in the credit industry for over 17 years now. When I first started out, I only knew a very few women in the industry.
Entrepreneurial Business Plan The Down And Dirty Way
Does the idea of running your own business sound exciting? Do you have a business up and running and want to take it to the next level?After coaching hundreds of entrepreneurs at various stages of their evolution, I've found that the answers to these 5 questions can make or break any endeavor. Of course there are lots of other areas that must be addressed, however these will get you moving in the right direction quickly.
Documenting Partnerships in Your Business Plan
Forging partnerships to improve market penetration has become commonplace, particularly for "new economy" businesses. And, most companies proudly mention their many partnerships in their business plans.
The 7 Major Reasons Businesses Fail and How to Overcome Them
This year, over 800,000 of the approximately 2,000,000 start up businesses will fail!Nearly 1,000,000 of those remaining will fail within 3 years. Why do so many businesses fail? Many studies show that approximately 98% of all failures occur because of the owners.
5?4?3? 2...1?
A streak dating back more than three decades came to an end at midnight on New Year's Eve. For the first time since 1972, as America rang in 2005, "America's Oldest Living Teenager" was not in Times Square to count down the dropping of the giant ball.
Do You Want to Just Survive or Thrive? (Part 1)
You've probably heard this, or maybe you will relate to this personally. Have you ever arrived somewhere and wondered, "How did I get here?" or "Why am I here?"Have you ever wondered if you've missed the boat (with your family on it)?Life is a battle that must be fought if there is to be a favorable outcome for you, as well as those around you that count the most.
Territory Limitations Policies for Franchised Companies
All franchised companies must have Territory Limitations to maintain the peace within their systems. Often the unspoken ethics of territory limitations are blurred with mobile, home based or online franchise companies.
The Use of Common Stock in Venture Capital Transactions
When raising capital for a business venture, a company can either raise debt capital, equity capital or a combination of the two. Debt capital is money loaned to the company at an agreed interest rate for a fixed time period.
Six Steps to Guarantee Your Business Success
Many of us slave away for years for one uninspiring company after another and dream of the day when we can sack the boss and go it alone.If you're contemplating starting your own business then I'm here cheering you on from the sidelines because the best decision I ever made was to walk away from my well paid but oh so frustratingly boring job and start my own business from scratch.
Go Slow to Go Fast - Why Over 80% Of High Tech Startups Fail And What To Do About It
With billions of dollars of venture capital residing down the street on Sand Hill Road, two Stanford professors are attempting to answer a fundamental question "why does it always take longer and cost more to build a hi-tech company than anyone ever expects?" For all the intellect, experience and graduate degrees in the venture capital industry, the sad truth is that 80% of venture capital investments do not pan out. While the reasons for this high attrition rate are too numerous to list here, a simple fact defines every successful investment - the company figures out how to bring in more money than it spends.
Why Most CEOs & Entrepreneurs Fail?
Times are tough. The economy is in a constant state ofupheaval.
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05/25/2020 01:14 PM
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Your Relationship With Desire Shapes Your Impact
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Your impact is a deep, unique expression of who you are. Diminishing your desire for impact rains on the parade of who you are and what you contribute.
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05/18/2020 10:35 AM
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Rethinking Your Business Plan? Be Sure to Include This
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We're in the midst of a significant disruption of business. Creating a new plan focused on this one thing keeps you on track.
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05/14/2020 09:50 AM
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How To Handle Criticism In Business
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There are essentially three types of critics. Each has a different agenda and all but one has something good to offer. It's important to understand and differentiate between these three types of critics so that not only can you quickly identify those whom you should listen to and those who you should ignore, but also so that you can learn to provide criticism yourself in a constructive and useful way.
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05/11/2020 07:49 AM
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Are You Afraid of Your Own Impact?
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It's worth it to start to explore what's holding you back from the compelling, exquisite impact that you could have. Your impact matters.
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05/05/2020 07:55 AM
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Why Is It Easy to Fail at Your Pitch
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The aim is to secure investors, and to achieve that, the pitch deck presented needs to make them sit up and pay attention. Do not become just another pitch they hear and promptly forget. Failure is not an option, and these are the common blunders that scream, "Fail":
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04/07/2020 08:35 AM
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Having Impact During a Pandemic
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The Chinese proverb, "May you live in interesting times," was never more poignant than it is right now. Every single one of us is undergoing significant change, whether we want to or not. The coronavirus/COVID-19/SARS-CoV-2 pandemic (even the name keeps changing) is making sure of that.
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03/28/2020 07:39 PM
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To Survive, You Need to Follow the Bubbles
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Whether you are an entrepreneur or small business enterprise, one thing is for certain, we are all experiencing some form of disruption in our business as a result of Covid-19. For a very small handful of businesses, this unprecedented change is a positive one for their business, while a significantly greater number have not been so fortunate.
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03/28/2020 07:34 PM
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Here's the Secret to Double Your Productivity
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Productivity only matters in the context of what you ultimately want to accomplish. Being productive in service to your bigger goals and your impact matters.
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03/19/2020 09:11 AM
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Are You Prepared? Hint: If You Are, You'll Have More Impact
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Preparation can be the bridge that brings you into greater emotional connection with your audience. With connection, you build impact.
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03/02/2020 08:23 AM
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Are We All Creative Or Is That Just A Myth?
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Everyone is creative. But everyone is not created the same. There are many types of creativity.
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03/02/2020 08:19 AM
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3 Common Psychological Roadblocks And How To Navigate Them
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Before we talk about common psychological roadblocks, understand that while you can read about this all day long, you may need extra help overcoming some issues. Consider getting a life or business coach depending on your own issues. This will help you work your way through it faster so that you can move on with your life.
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02/26/2020 10:03 AM
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How Can Brainstorming Be Used To Generate New Business Ideas
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There are different methods of brainstorming that work for different people. What works for you will depend on your own personality, so it's smart to try out more than one method.
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02/26/2020 10:03 AM
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Two Mantra of Successful Entrepreneur
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Great leaders are willingly make personal sacrifices and accept responsibilities for organizational failures. They put the interest of common good- their stakeholders which includes employees, government, customers, creditors, directors, suppliers, unions and the overall community at large before their interest. They adopt a 'give no excuses and accept the mistake' approach. There is a direct positive relationship between risk-bearing and entrepreneurship. Successful entrepreneurship is about identifying your passion, taking a rational risk and exploring opportunities others don't see. Risk-taking pushes you to think and act outside your comfort zone without which you become torpid, conventional and content
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02/21/2020 12:04 PM
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Why Is Copy Trading Service Useful?
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If you don't know how to trade and want to take advantage of someone more experienced, then copy trading is the right one for you. Copying more experienced traders allows you to make a return on your money with minimal risk. The most important part is to trust a company that offers a verified record or performance of their trading history.
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02/19/2020 09:22 AM
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Business Problems? Use A Mind Map To Solve Them
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Many people use different methods for problem solving. One of the most favored and effective methods is using a mind map.
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02/10/2020 09:30 AM
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Small Business Ideas for Entrepreneurs
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Here are a few ideas if you want to start your own business. They are relatively simple so that anyone can do them. It is also meant to get someone thinking about a field you would rather be in than those I have suggested.
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02/10/2020 09:23 AM
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What Does Industry 4.0 Look Like for Entrepreneurs in 2020?
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Entrepreneurs are facing more challenges today than ever before. In a deeply connected world, it's difficult to make any decision without a massive ripple effect. The Fourth Wave of industrial revolution has well and truly started to impact the world. It's an impact that cannot be ignored if you hope to be successful as an entrepreneur.
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01/28/2020 02:51 PM
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How to Overcome Competition in the Marketplace?
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That there is stiff competition in every field may be an understatement. Thanks to such a super-tyrannical competitive environment, smooth sailing in the business world is a Utopian dream. Therefore, as an entrepreneur or a marketing manager of a firm, you may worry as to how to overcome the competition you are facing in your marketplace. Of course, this is easier said than done. But at the same time, it is not impossible as well. You have to take a few firm steps in order to surmount the competition and make your presence felt in the marketplace. Let us find out how you should go about it.
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01/21/2020 10:14 AM
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Are You Doing Too Much?
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Your impact matters, and so does your personal sustainability. Here are 3 ways to keep having impact without compromising yourself.
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01/16/2020 08:36 AM
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How To Build Confidence In Business
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Being confident is not something that you're born with, or that you can learn from a book. It is something you can learn from experiencing success, though.
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01/15/2020 03:06 PM
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How To Get Good Customer Reviews
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Once you set up an automated process for generating positive customer reviews, you'll get a lot more reviews just because you're asking. But, if you also over deliver just a little so that your clients and customers feel like shouting "wow" they're also likely to leave very positive reviews.
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01/09/2020 06:58 PM
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The One Skill You Must Learn And Master to Succeed
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By the time I was born, my mum had a growing "Institute of secretarial studies". Why she didn't simply call it School of..
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01/09/2020 10:12 AM
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How To Connect With Industry Leaders
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Getting the attention of industry leaders is not that much different from getting engagement from any audience. You must appeal to them in their language using the words, images, and values that they care about.
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01/02/2020 11:19 AM
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How To Eliminate Distractions And Focus On Your Business
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Business owners are always looking for ways to get more done in a day and the best way to achieve this is to remain focused in a world full of distractions. These tips will help you eliminate distractions and spend more time on important things - like taking your business to the next level.
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12/26/2019 12:46 PM
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Doing Everything Yourself Won't Lead To Success
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There's strength in numbers and success comes when we work together. A worthwhile partnership is better than the sum of its parts, and together, you can reach new heights.
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12/23/2019 10:03 AM
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How Do You Gain Loyalty When Everyone Is Giving Out Coupons?
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Gaining loyalty from your customers is not only good for your current income but also for your future income. Loyal fans often become brand advocates and a good representation of how well you please your clients and customers.
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12/18/2019 03:13 PM
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Ideas Are Just Dreams Unless You Take Action
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Dreaming is great. Write down your biggest dreams even if they seem very pie in the sky, then start from where you are now to create action steps that will take you from point A to point Z, seeing your big dream into reality.
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12/17/2019 09:13 AM
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Do You Run Your Business Or Does It Run You?
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You can build a bigger and better business through strategic outsourcing. Now all you need to do is realize that it's possible, preferable, and the only way to truly become the CEO of your business so that you run your business instead of it running you.
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12/16/2019 08:40 AM
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7 Steps To Visualize Your Way To Success
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Visualization is a lot about building confidence. It's also about tapping into the brain's tendency to heighten your awareness to opportunities that have to do with what you're focusing on.
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12/10/2019 04:56 PM
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3 Prominent Benefits of Custom Snapbacks
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Today, custom snapbacks are all the rage because of their high quality and stylish looks. What makes these units special is that you can adjust the strap based on your head size. Therefore, if you are going to purchase a snapback, you won't have to worry about whether it will fit you or not.
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12/06/2019 05:15 PM
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Bouncing Back From Rejection
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Bouncing back from rejection is a skill that can be learned. You can, with these 5 nuggets of wisdom.
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12/04/2019 10:55 AM
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Business Success: Perfection Doesn't Exist
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One thing that often impedes a business owner's measurement of success is their belief that they can be perfect. The truth is, perfection doesn't exist.
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11/27/2019 03:06 PM
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How To Measure Business Success
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Checking up on where your business is at least once a year is a great way to ensure your continued success. It will make you more aware of how each choice you make affects your business outcomes.
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11/25/2019 10:31 AM
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7 Skills Necessary For Lasting Business Success
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Learning the skills that you need for lasting business success will make you even more confident in your ability to run a successful business. Here are 7 skills you need.
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11/25/2019 10:29 AM
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Develop These 6 Skills for Impactful Leadership
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Much has been written about leadership skills. But what does it take to lead an organization focused on impact, on social and environmental change, just as much as profits? These organizations are special.
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11/15/2019 07:07 PM
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How Many Hats Are You Wearing?
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As a business owner, you may be wearing many different hats since delegation is not an option. Here are some suggestions for working smarter not harder and juggling the hats with more competence.
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11/14/2019 02:38 PM
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Can Business Owners Say No?
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Saying no can truly give you back enough time to create the life that you really want to live. If you're feeling hurried and overwhelmed take the time to practice saying no. By saying no you'll take control of your schedule and feel like you get more time in your day.
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11/11/2019 10:38 AM
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Impact Helps You Say No Effectively
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Every 'No' gives you room to say 'Yes!' to something that adds to the impact that you want to have.
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11/07/2019 08:05 AM
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5 Keys To A Successful Mindset In Business
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Your mindset has more to do with your success or failure than you realize. Here are 5 keys to achieving and keeping a successful business mindset.
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11/04/2019 10:31 AM
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How to Start Your Own Women's Group
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Are you Bilingual or have a Special Skill and want to Start Your Own Business? Learn inside secrets from a Freelancer to CEO who started her own business over 18 years ago. I will provide you with tips, information, tools, strategies that helped me start and grow my business. If you want to learn how to Bid and obtain State, County, Federal contracts then look no more and join me on this wonderful business journey. Let's get your business started today!
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11/01/2019 01:04 PM
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How To Have More Belief In Yourself As An Entrepreneur
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Here are some of the ways that you can have more belief in yourself. Belief that you can succeed, belief that you can run your business well and belief that you can be yourself.
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10/28/2019 12:58 PM
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Building a Solid Mental Foundation
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I occasionally get asked about the importance of building a solid mental foundation. My answer is that every element of your game or work will ultimately rest on it. Thus, having a solid mental foundation is vital to you achieving the success you desire.
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10/04/2019 01:19 PM
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1 Out of 100: Forbes' List Is Just the Symptom
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Forbes Magazine recently published a list of the 100 Most Innovative Leaders. One out of 100 was a woman. And none was a woman of color.
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10/03/2019 11:46 AM
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Why "Hustle" Is Essential For Success As An Entrepreneur
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Hustling teaches you the importance of determination despite failures and roadblocks. Here's why "hustle" is important in becoming a successful entrepreneur.
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10/02/2019 02:14 PM
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5 Ways To Start Scaling Your Business For Growth
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There are many factors that play a big part in how businesses became successful. These include things like focus, hard work, having the right people, and timing.
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10/01/2019 09:36 AM
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How To Cope With Business Stress
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Business stress is a common ailment in our society. We have tons of conveniences that help us do work faster, but somehow, this just translates into us having more work to do.
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09/25/2019 12:10 PM
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How To Create Creative Inspiration
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It's probably happened to you before. You were in the shower and you had so many fabulous ideas, but now that you're at your desk you can't remember anything you thought about!
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09/11/2019 02:22 PM
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How To Write Books to Promote Your Business
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Your book can promote your business and an income stream all on its own. You can use it in different ways throughout your entire business. Put it in different formats, add more information, and know what you'll teach your audience next, and your book will be a valuable asset to your business.
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09/05/2019 05:07 PM
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10 Habits That Create Success
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Most people think of habits as a bad thing. However, habits can be good too. Just as you can develop a habit of doing something unhealthy, you can also develop a habit that is good for you and leads to more success. In fact, the habits you develop will create more success than anything else.
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08/28/2019 01:56 PM
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If Time Were A Visible Commodity, How Would You Spend It?
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It was what you do that reveals your thoughts, not what you say. If you say money is not your master are you commuting 2-4 hours a day to a job you hate? Do wish you could just win the lottery so you could do as you please? Have you ever wondered if it could be done for less than lottery win?
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