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Entrepreneurialism Information
100% of Nothing
What would it be worth to you to receive a steady stream of new customers with little or no effort on your part? Would you be willing to pay 10% of the revenue they generate? 20%? 50%? Or do you believe that you can't afford to pay anything?During a recent discussion, I was surprised that people said they could not afford to 'give up' 20% in commissions to reach new customers. If you have more work than you can handle, that makes sense.
Meet Success: Business Profile of Sylvia Acevedo, Communicard Owner
Sylvia Acevedo needed a break from her technology job so she bought an old Victorian house to remodel into a bed and breakfast. "Being an engineer working in technology, I really felt I didn't do a lot of tangible work.
Traits and Skills of Successful Internet Entrepreneurs
There are certain traits and skills that many successful online entrepreneurs have in common. Some mentioned in this article may seem simple, but don't overlook their importance.
Entrepreneurship: Insight and Closer Look At The Entrepreneur
Life as an entrepreneur is the American Dream. To be able to be your own boss, own your own business, never report to anyone else, work from home, make unlimited earnings and income potential, etc.
Rx for Falling Corporate Profits
Once again the squeeze is on as renewed inflation worries slow the economy's growth and many companies resort to believing that cost cutting is the best means to scramble back to profitability in an uncertain economy. The problem with this classic approach is that it sends the clear message to your brightest and best talent that no matter how well they perform, today there is no job security.
Top Ten Ways to Increase Your Profitability
1) Go back to basics.Take a couple of steps back and address the fundamental facts or principles of your business.
Does It Really Take Money To Make Money (Online or Offline)? A Reality-Check of 2 Case Studies
The short and simple answer to this question is NO!Now, before you start screaming that I am crazy, out of my mind, have lost my marbles and all the other things that generally get tossed around when someone has the nerve to state something like that, let me clear a few things up.It does not take a monetary investment to get your business off the ground (aside from the everyday items you already have around your house).
... in Pursuing the American Dream
This morning I woke up at 4:30 in the morning, as usual, poured myself a cup of coffee, as usual, and thought about what my son said to me yesterday evening. You see, he's 2 1/2 years old and talking quite well, for his age.
Your Company Needs A Mission Statement; Make It Count
Does anyone remember that book "Built to Last" done y the Stanford class and professor? Well change that to "Built to Merge." My grandfather was personal friends with Bill Hewlett and David Packard and I bet they would not have wanted this merger with Compaq either.
Envisioneering
It never ceases to amaze me. Almost everyone peers into the future through a rear-view mirror.
Fear of Failure
Of all the real or perceived impediments to success, the biggest is the fear of failure. Certainly, there are often many other obstacles to overcome, but it is this one phantom that prevents most people from even attempting to create the success they imagine that they want.
10 Tips for Would-be Entrepreneurs
Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that line the shore along the western bank of Lake Myakka, Florida, herds of wild deer and wild black pigs come down to the water's edge to drink and slake their thirst.I have seen them up close and it is a beautiful, peaceful and inspiring sight!Every evening as the sun sets beyond the mangroves that line the shore a horde of hungry alligators wait just below the surface and watch for their prey.
Raising Capital for Your Business - How Long Does it Take?
Most companies vastly underestimate the time commitment necessary to successfully complete a financing. In actuality, a company seeking financing needs to budget between 500 to 1000 work-hours to the capital-raising process, spread out over a 6-9 month time period.
Cross Polination of Innovations in the Cleaning Industry
According to the latest edition of Pool and Spa news; the costs of maintaining a pool, maintenance service averages about $30.00 to $150 per month depending on competition, size of pool and area you live in.
Creativity & Entrepreneurship: The Creative Evolution of an Intellectual PropertyŠ
In each of us, there is a creative spark - a unique purpose and destiny for which we are born. Most of us have forgotten what that special gift is, or we are afraid to live it.
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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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