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Articles by Susan L Reid

• Inner Samurai Business Sales for the Professional Businesswoman
  As a business professional, you know sales are important to the success of your business. However, you can't have an aversion to sales and expect to sell anything. Therefore, you must learn to approach sales in a new way. You must be perceived, first, as a professional businesswoman and, second, as someone who has a product or service to sell. Here's how.
  Published 28Oct2009, viewed 6 times

• Recession-Proof Your Small Business Now and Forever
  As the saying goes, "Recessions happen." Recessions are an economic certainty. What isn't certain is whether your business will make it through a recession. Do yourself a favor. Don't stand idly by with a wait-and-see mindset. Recession-proof your business to ensure increased productivity and growth this year and forever by taking action on these six steps now.
  Published 07Aug2009, viewed 55 times

• 10 Ways to Make Your Business Card Stand out and Get Attention
  You've seen one business card you've seen them all. Or have you? When done correctly, your business card will turn into a dynamic piece of marketing real estate working hard for you, even when you're not around. Done without much thought, your business card will be just another piece of paper. Put your business card to work for you by implementing these 10 creative and high impact ideas.
  Published 26Jul2009, viewed 145 times

• Survey Says - Top Five Techniques Women Use Most to Increase Productivity
  When 250 women entrepreneurs asked the question: "What's the number one thing you do to boost your productivity?", here were their top 5 answers. Decide which of their favorite techniques will help you the most, and start implementing them right now. You're sure to boost productivity for yourself and your business.
  Published 23Jul2009, viewed 71 times

• Attention Spiritually Conscious Women: Has Financial Freedom Become Your Holy Grail?
  The problem with talking about financial freedom is that many people believe having lots of money is the answer to all problems. For the spiritually conscious woman starting up a business, this can spell disaster. To prevent that from happening, follow these five steps to take the focus off the quest for financial freedom and put it where it belongs: onto the passionate cause that needs to be at the center of your business.
  Published 13Jul2009, viewed 75 times

• How to Find Small Business Start-up Money for Women
  If you are a woman small business owner looking for money to start up your business, you've probably noticed how hard it is to find any. Funding opportunities for women small business owners do exist. Follow the information and links in this article to discover how and where you can get funding for your small business start-up.
  Published 02Jul2009, viewed 195 times

• 10 Ways to Stabilize Your Business During a Recession
  To lay off or not to lay off. That isn't the question. Neither is the solution to cut back on staff hours, eliminate employees' sick days, or slash your budget just because other small business owners are doing so. We're in a recession. We'll come out of the recession. Before you make any "survival plans", consider these ten ideas to stabilize your business that will enhance, not hobble, your future success.
  Published 21Jun2009, viewed 61 times

• Grow Your Business from Solo to Enterprising Entrepreneur
  Are you a small business owner, party-of-one, thinking about taking your business to the next level? Have you been wondering what it would take to make that happen? Wondering whom to add next, to do what? The next step is easier than you think. Here's how!
  Published 21Jun2009, viewed 75 times

• Are You a Tortoise or a Hare in Your Business?
  When it comes to adopting new ideas or making decisions about your business, are you more like the tortoise or the hare? Are you speedy out of the gate or slow and steady to the end? In this article, you'll find out which one you are, and why having the characteristics of both the tortoise and the hare are what's needed to get things done this year in your business.
  Published 29Apr2009, viewed 87 times

• How to Get Referrals When Starting up Your Business
  Referrals are one of the very best ways to grow your business. Asking for a referral is the tricky part. Especially when you're just starting up your business. Here are seven new business referral ideas to get you started.
  Published 17Mar2009, viewed 159 times

• How to Write a Great Business Vision Statement
  Every business needs a vision statement. Want to make sure you've written a great one? Just follow these guidelines, fill out the vision statement formula at the end of this article, and you will have created a vision statement that clearly articulates the future of your business and paints a vivid picture for its success!
  Published 12Mar2009, viewed 819 times

• Make Your Coaching Retreat Business Big in 2009
  Personal coaching is on the rise. Everyone, from Oprah to Investors Weekly is raving about the value of having a personal coach. This year, as people are reinventing themselves and getting creative about how they are paying their bills and taking care of their families, having a coach is a "must." Utilize these four hot wave retreat ideas to make your retreat coaching business big in 2009.
  Published 08Mar2009, viewed 117 times

• Separating Out the Wheat From the Chaff in Your Life
  Need to make a change in your life? Are you tired of the way things are? Separating out the wheat from the chaff is a powerful process requiring you to take a good long look at your life to decide what is of primary benefit to you and what is secondary. Follow this three-step process to separate the wheat from the chaff if you're considering making a change in your life this year.
  Published 03Mar2009, viewed 151 times

• Coaches - Create Your 3-tier Funnel for Active Leveraged Income
  Do you have a plan for increasing revenue this year? Do you know about active leveraged income? If not, read this article and learn how to create a 3-tier funnel for your business success.
  Published 19Feb2009, viewed 126 times

• The Three Things Your Coaching School Didn't Tell You About Making a Living as a Coach
  Have you ever wondered why so many coaches struggle to make ends meet on what they're coaching business brings in? The sad reality is there are three things your accredited coaching school didn't tell you about how to thrive financially as a coach. Find out what these three things are, and what you can do about them to end the struggle and catapult your coaching profits.
  Published 18Feb2009, viewed 104 times

• Coaches - Should You Raise Your Prices in 2009?
  Raising your fees in 2009 takes careful consideration. On the one hand, you don't just want to dismiss, out-of-hand, the possibility of raising your fees. On the other hand, you don't want to price yourself out of the market by arbitrarily raising your prices. Consider the two cases put forth in this article. Then, decide for yourself if it's right for you to raise your coaching fees in 2009.
  Published 17Feb2009, viewed 121 times

• Small Business Owners: 6 Surefire Weekly Actions to Double Your Productivity in Tough Economic Times
  If you're like me, you have a love-hate relationship with the words: boost productivity. You know it's important. Your business depends on it. But who has time to focus on boosting, yet alone doubling productivity? In our current economic slump, increasing productivity is one of the most important things you can do to save your business from going under. Implement these six surefire weekly action steps to double your productivity quickly.
  Published 15Feb2009, viewed 114 times

• Understanding and Using the Law of Attraction in Business
  There is so much hype and misguided information when it comes to using the Law of Attraction it's no wonder that people are skeptical when it comes to using it in their business. Understand the three key elements to the mechanics of manifestation and you'll soon find yourself in the company of other successful entrepreneurs, like Dr. Joe Vitale and Jerry Hicks, who have built their successful businesses by using the Law of Attraction.
  Published 13Jan2009, viewed 106 times

• How to Use the Law of Attraction for Deliberate Creation
  There is a lot of confusion surrounding the Law of Attraction and how to use it effectively. That's because there are really three approaches to deliberate creation, not one. The key is to know which one to use in what situation. This article reveals the secret that will solve this bewildering problem for you once and for all, making it very easy to manifest what you want.
  Published 09Jan2009, viewed 127 times

• Business Secret: Why Saying Positive Affirmations Can be a Business Liability
  Ever wonder what's wrong with the touchy-feely advice that's so popular now-a-days telling people to stay positive, say affirmations, and just think good thoughts? Done correctly, positive affirmations can be a valuable ingredient for your business success. By following these three guidelines, you'll soon be on you way to using affirmations correctly and turning them from a business liability into a business asset.
  Published 06Jan2009, viewed 101 times

• Home-Based Business Start-Up Myths - Fact or Fiction?
  Before you go out and spend hundreds of dollars on product development and get all starry-eyed about bringing in the big bucks, you need to know the facts. Here are four popular home-based start-up myths to ignore and four to buy into.
  Published 06Jan2009, viewed 96 times

• Turning Your Business Dreams Into Reality: Dealing with The Oppressor
  Are you someone who has struggled with success all your life? Nobody starts out in life wanting to be unsuccessful. We all want to succeed. This article helps you understand and recognize the three obstacles to success, why they occur, and what you can do to stop your struggle with success and turn your business dreams into reality.
  Published 04Jan2009, viewed 111 times

• The Three Ps of Lasting Business Success for Women: Persistence, Patience, and Practice
  Persistence, patience, and practice are the three Ps of lasting business success. It's what made Oprah, Indra, and Marissa successful. It's what will make you successful, too. Find out about the three-part key to long-term, sustainable business success and get your success momentum going now.
  Published 01Jan2009, viewed 116 times

• Want to Excel as a Woman Entrepreneur?
  Both women and men can and do succeed as business owners. Many of the things that men have been doing right for years can easily be adopted and put into practice by women. However, as a woman entrepreneur, it is also important for you to do two additional things. Find out what they are.
  Published 17Dec2008, viewed 72 times

• From Indecision to Decision in Five Stages
  No one enjoys indecision: not the person who's feeling indecisive and not the person who's waiting for a decision to be made. Once indecision sets in, forward movement is stalled. Progress is halted, and frustration is inevitable. The good news is that you can help almost anyone move from indecision to decision easily and quickly by understanding the five stages of indecision and knowing what to do during each one.
  Published 31Oct2008, viewed 158 times

• Mechanics of Manifestation - Using the Law of Attraction in Business
  There is so much hype and misguided information when it comes to using the Law of Attraction it's no wonder that people are skeptical when it comes to using it in their business. Learn about the three key elements to the mechanics of manifestation to help you build a successful businesses by using the Law of Attraction.
  Published 30Oct2008, viewed 141 times

• Coaching the Coach: Time to Say Goodbye?
  As a coach, how do you know when it's time to say goodbye to your client? Most coaches don't. They don't know when it's time to say goodbye because they don't know what signs to look for along the way. Knowing the four stages of client learning will help you determine when it's time to say goodbye. Managing your client through these four stages will be the key to your success as a coach and to her success as a client.
  Published 29Oct2008, viewed 133 times

• Starting up Your Business in Tough Economic Times: Eight Ways to Save Money
  Credit lockdown and a gloomy economy are putting a squeeze on small businesses, but don't rule out starting yours up. Instead, get creative. Put together a cost-friendly start-up by thinking beyond traditional ways of purchasing office equipment and supplies, steering clear of money-draining investments, and researching diligently. Check out these 8 tips to start up your business outside the traditional way of doing things.
  Published 13Oct2008, viewed 202 times

• Nine Hot Online Niche Market Research Sites
  Niche market research is the key to your online business success. By making use of these nine hot research site options—some traditional, some new—you now have all the tools you need to do effective niche market research online.
  Published 29Sep2008, viewed 300 times

• New Business Owners - What Makes a Niche Good?
  As a new business owner one of the toughest questions you'll need to answer for yourself is, have I found a good niche - a niche you are passionate about, know something about, and have a sustaining interest in? But that's not enough. A good niche must also be able to make you good money. Know the answers to these 4 things and you'll be off on the right foot toward determining if you've found a good niche.
  Published 16Sep2008, viewed 224 times

• Small Business Owners - A Step-by-Step Formula for Raking in Serious Profits
  Two of the hardest things online small business owners have to do are to find a unique way to connect to their niche and to be on the leading edge of marketing trends that will rake in serious profits. Learn how to do both by following this step-by-step formula for success. Don't wait! Get in on the action before the big business players get involved and ensure your business success.
  Published 15Sep2008, viewed 219 times

• How to Find a Profitable Niche
  Finding a profitable niche takes time, knowing where to look, and what you're looking for. Follow these five steps to find the keyword phrases that will most likely yield you a profitable niche—one in which you stand a very good chance of getting highly ranked and where there is money being spent. Although the process can be time consuming, it can make the difference between new business start-up failure or success.
  Published 14Sep2008, viewed 212 times

• New Business Start-up - Five Quick and Easy Steps to Determine Your Unique Selling Point
  So what's your unique selling point? What's memorable and unique about your company? Don't know? Follow these five quick and easy steps and find out. Stop putting your business at risk. Put an end to getting lost in the crowd. Gain the advantage as a new business start-up by standing out in the mind of your customers. Discover your USP today. You'll be glad you did!
  Published 11Sep2008, viewed 173 times

• The U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs Around the World
  No whining over silver for the U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastic Team or wasting energy on what might have been, that's for sure! Instead, the entire team exemplified how to hold-up under pressure by coming together as a team, and supporting each other, no matter what. There is much today's woman entrepreneur can learn about staying strong and focused when faced with the unexpected from the women of the U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Team.
  Published 25Aug2008, viewed 177 times

• What Olympic Moms are Teaching Mom Entrepreneurs
  Mom Olympic athletes provide inspiration to mom entrepreneurs by exemplifying three important messages: You don't have to give up your aspirations to be a mother; Ambition is not a dirty word; and Don't put an age limit on your dreams.
  Published 24Aug2008, viewed 137 times

• Grow Your Home Business: Is Virtual Office Space Right for You?
  One of the biggest obstacles keeping home-based business owners from expanding into the marketplace is the cost factor: renting office space, hiring staff, and purchasing equipment. It's enough to make any home-based business owner shy away from expansion and, instead, stay small. If you are ready to grow your business and want to save money, read this article to find out if virtual office space is right for you.
  Published 17Aug2008, viewed 120 times

• First Time Small Business Owner: Three Things You Must Know Before Marketing to Your Niche
  Stop guessing what your niche market wants and who they are. Complete the pre-marketing niche checklist to know for sure. Do this before you market to your niche and you'll save money, avoid months of agony, and attract a constant stream of eager prospects to your website. Here are the three things every first-time small business owner must know before they market to their niche group.
  Published 15Aug2008, viewed 138 times

• Starting up a Home-Based Business: The First 10 Steps
  You've made the decision to start up a home-based business. Congratulations! Now come all the questions: How do I get started? What should be my first step? Where do I begin? These are questions every Accidental Entrepreneur asks when starting up a business for the first time. The good news is that you can save months of frustration, lots of dead ends and thousands of dollars simply by following these 10 crucial starter steps.
  Published 04Aug2008, viewed 135 times

• Spiritual Entrepreneurs: Their Three Most Catastrophic Thoughts and How to Turn Them Around
  When it comes to creating wealth, spiritual entrepreneurs who think money and spirituality don't mix are headed for business disaster. It doesn't have to be this way! If you'd like to make peace with money and bring in the big bucks (and I know you would!), here are three stunningly simple ways to send poverty consciousness packing.
  Published 21Jul2008, viewed 133 times

• Optimize Your Website...and They Will Come
  What's the big deal about search engine optimization? Isn't it enough that you've put up a website, purchased some Google AdWords, and sent out an email to everyone you know announcing your site? In short, no. There is an art to search engine optimization (SEO), and it's critical for web-based businesses to know, understand and utilize if they want to drive quality traffic to their website via the Internet. Where do you begin?
  Published 03Jul2008, viewed 252 times

• No Agony of Defeat for Hillary Clinton
  On June 7, 2008, Senator Hillary Clinton made history. I knew it as I watched her deliver her exit speech before 2,000 supporters at Washington's National Building Museum. She wasn't just endorsing presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Senator Barack Obama; she was leading by example. There is much the entrepreneurial woman can learn from Senator Clinton, including these 10 lessons about facing so-called defeat.
  Published 17Jun2008, viewed 155 times

• Using Online PR Distribution Services to Your Advantage
  You have something fabulous to announce to the world! So, what online press release distribution service do you use? With so many to choose from, it's hard to know where to start. If you do a search for newswire services it's easy to become overwhelmed by the possibilities. You might either give up or go overboard, spending lots of unnecessary money and duplicating your efforts. Before you do either, first consider these important items.
  Published 05Jun2008, viewed 148 times

• From Woman with a Good Idea to Woman with a Thriving Home-Based Business
  "There are 10.4 million women running successful businesses in the U.S. Of those, 85% of them are running businesses out of their home." Behind every woman starting a business, there is a good idea just waiting to fail. Yes, fail. Why? Because a good idea isn't a great one, and being passionate about something isn't enough to turn a good idea into a thriving home-based business. Read the Top 5 Steps to Insure Your Business Success.
  Published 19May2008, viewed 152 times

• How to Thrive through This Recession, Jack Canfield Style
  We're hearing a lot about the economy lately. Just this week, Alan Greenspan actually said "the r word" by announcing that the United States is in a recession. The good news is that a recession is not a depression. To be successful, you need to become informed about what a recession is and what steps you can take to thrive in the midst of one. Here are 5 Simple Steps for Thriving through a Recession.
  Published 18Apr2008, viewed 179 times

• Ladies . . . Start Your Engines!
  Have you ever watched the Indy 500? The audience cheers when it hears, "Gentlemen . . . start your engines!" These 4 words announce the start of something big. Writing a promotion plan is the start of something big, too. So why aren't more women-owned businesses taking time to write one? Read Top 5 Reasons Women Business Owners Put Off Writing Promotion Plans & 7 Affordable Things You Can Do to Jump-start Your Promotion Plan.
  Published 03Apr2008, viewed 186 times

• The Coup de Grâce for Sustainable Long-Term Success
  Goals. We've all set them. We all know the sting of defeat when we don't reach them. So why do we sometimes fail to reach our most cherished goals? The #1 reason goals fail is because we start out by identifying our goals. Determining what our goals are is actually the 2nd step. There's an all-important "step #1" we often leave out. What is this all-important 1st step? Here are Five Steps to Align Yourself with Success.
  Published 03Mar2008, viewed 193 times

• Is Midlife Entrepreneurship for You?
  Do you think entrepreneurship is just for the young? That anyone past 50 is too old to start up a business? That midlife is when you should be thinking about retiring and preparing to live on less? If you do, then midlife entrepreneurship isn't for you. However, if you like to call the shots and live life on your own terms, then midlife entrepreneurship may be right for you. Here are 10 Reasons for Becoming a Midlife Entrepreneur.
  Published 20Feb2008, viewed 188 times

• Help! I am Having a Career Transition Crisis!
  Have you been waking up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat, panicked about your future, wondering if you're going to be able to make things work out? Is your mind racing as you contemplate options, unsure about what to do and where to go from here? If so, you are in the midst of a career transition crisis. Here are the top 10 things you can do to stabilize your transition.
  Published 01Feb2008, viewed 185 times

• Recession-Proof Your Small Business in 2008
  How safe is your business if the U.S. experiences a recession this year? Will it do well, continuing its productivity and growth projectory? Or will it dissolve into ruin, going belly-up as consumers hunker down by reducing spending? What if there is a simple solution to ensure your business productivity and growth, no matter what the economy does? Here are 7 sure-fire ways to increase productivity — not just a little, but by 20 percent!
  Published 19Jan2008, viewed 219 times

• Don't Set any Goals this New Year . . . Without Applying the 60-40 Rule
  People traditionally set resolutions for the New Year. Ever notice, though, that setting long-term goals doesn't work? The problem is goals are made in the present, for the future. But the present is always changing. If you've set a static goal for a future time in an ever changing present, it's almost impossible to meet that goal. Not all is lost! Here's a new way to accomplish all you've set out to achieve - the 60-40 Rule.
  Published 06Jan2008, viewed 211 times

• Why Aren't Women Making The Big Bucks?
  Women open businesses in the U.S. at twice the rate of men. There are some 10.4 million women-owned U.S. businesses. What's not talked about is that those businesses aren't doing all that well. According to The Women Presidents' Organization, 43% of all women-owned businesses have annual revenue of $10,000 or less. Why aren't women-owned businesses more successful? Often the barriers for women are self-imposed.
  Published 17Dec2007, viewed 228 times

• What's Holding You Back from Your Business Success?
  Many business owners are struggling with their success and don't know why. Are you one of them? You've tweaked here, nipped there, and still something's not right. What could it be? Have you checked your thoughts lately? Many factors can contribute to a lack of business success, but the one most often overlooked is what you're thinking about. Here's how to align your inner thoughts with your outer business success.
  Published 03Dec2007, viewed 219 times

• Five Characteristics of Great Business Names and Five Popular Trends to Avoid
  Deciding on a name is one of the most exciting parts of starting up a business. The problem with choosing your business name is that so much rides on your choice. It's like choosing a name for your baby. Selecting a great business name takes time and thought. Getting it wrong could spell disaster. Getting it right can save you thousands. The key is making your business name memorable. Your name should reflect your market niche and identity.
  Published 16Nov2007, viewed 3293 times

• The Secret to Building Your Business from the Inside Out
  Have you ever wondered about the secret for building business success? Mission statements, business plans, and a product or service are important, as are funding, a support system and business sense. Still, you may not have the key, which is to build your business from the inside out. From a place inside that you intuitively understand. From your Inner Samurai comes the knowing that gives you the strength you will need to build your business.
  Published 02Nov2007, viewed 218 times

• Five Nagging Start-up Questions Facing Small Business Owners
  Starting a business from scratch is intensely creative, exciting, & adventurous. As a small business start-up coach & consultant, I’ve noticed my clients tend to struggle with similar issues. Here are 5 nagging questions they most often deal with: 1. Is my idea good enough? 2. How do I obtain the money to start up? 3. Can I run a successful business & still have a life? 4. Do I have the necessary education & experience? 5. What if I fail?
  Published 15Oct2007, viewed 222 times

• The Importance of Creating the Right Environment for Your Business Success
  What is the right environment for your business success? Do you like to work in a relaxed, calm environment, or a more interactive, exciting setting? There are probably environments you can put up with, but have you ever thought about what environment is optimal for success? Most of us haven’t. Instead, we’ve learned to adapt to less-than-favorable conditions, blaming sagging energy, body aches, and decreased productivity on other factors.
  Published 19Sep2007, viewed 205 times

• The Power of the Written Word: Top 10 Ways to Become an Authority in Your Field
  With the Internet such an accessible place to get your written word out, there’s no reason why you can’t become a recognized name in your field in 6 months or less. At no other time in history has it been easier to connect with readers hungry for what you have to say. The opportunities for becoming a leading authority in your field have never been richer. Here are the top 10 tried-and-true ways to become a written-word authority in your field.
  Published 31Aug2007, viewed 213 times

• Now Is a Great Time to Be a Woman Small Business Owner
  In the last 20 years, where women work, how women work, and what kinds of jobs women are seeking have changed. As more and more corporations have re-organized and downsized, as more children of Baby Boomer mothers are leaving home, and as more traditionally employed women are waking up to the fact that they want more out of life than just simply getting a paycheck, the world of small business ownership is exploding.
  Published 14Aug2007, viewed 187 times

• Top Five Tips Small Business Owners Can Learn from J. K. Rowling
  J.K. Rowling's rise to fame and fortune is inspiring. Though her fortune is estimated at $1 billion, and she is ranked as the 136th richest person, in 1990, things were very different. She was unpublished. She didn't have much money. She was working as a researcher and bi-lingual secretary, and her mother had just died. How she got from there to where she is today is a story filled with invaluable tips for small business owners.
  Published 31Jul2007, viewed 225 times

• Embracing Your Multiple Streams of Passion
  Multiple-streams-of-passion people love to do it all. They like choice. They like the flexibility and freedom of going from one thing to the next. The only problem is most multiple-streams-of-passion people don’t make any money this way. They flounder in careers and languish in their professional lives. That’s because they haven’t learned how to work with their passion. Are you a multiple streams of passion person? Find out now!
  Published 15Jul2007, viewed 215 times

• Overcoming Negative Habits and Programming-Remember WYTIWYG!
  Go to any bookstore in the United States and you’ll find rows and rows of self-help books dedicated to overcoming negative habits and programming. It’s staggering and a bit overwhelming to know which book will actually do the trick, fix the problem, or solve the issue. Yikes! Are we really that bad off? No, we are not. Next time you feel the urge to change yourself; don’t run to the nearest bookstore. Save your money! Just remember WYTIWYG.
  Published 03Jul2007, viewed 206 times

• How to Be Ridiculously Rich and Spiritual, Too: A Nod to Today’s ePreneur
  Today’s ePreneur apologizes neither for being financially prosperous nor for including the spiritual dimension in their business. The “e” in ePreneur stands for “enlightened.” Well, I’m not so sure about the enlightened part! Perhaps it’s better to say that the e encompass all entrepreneurs who desire to build their businesses upon the foundational mix of solid business acumen and inner spiritual wisdom.
  Published 15Jun2007, viewed 263 times

• Resistance or Fear: What’s the Difference?
  How many times has this happened to you? You’re all revved up and ready to go, jazzed about implementing a great idea you’ve been thinking about, only to find yourself dragging your heels for some unknown reason. This article sheds light on what's really going on with resistance and shows you how to release resistance and move in the direction of what you want.
  Published 01Jun2007, viewed 238 times

• Show Me the Money: 7 Cash Stashes for Small Business Start-Ups
  As a small business start-up coach, I get asked a lot of questions. The most frequent one: Where do I get start-up cash? If you are wondering the same thing, this article is for you. In it, you will learn about the differences between angel funding and venture capitalists, the value of taking out a loan, and considerations of taking on a silent or working partner.
  Published 15May2007, viewed 261 times

• Freelancer, Consultant, or Entrepreneur: What’s the Difference?
  All too often we bandy around the words freelancer, consultant, and entrepreneur as if they are interchangeable, although they are not. Sometimes our clients are confused. Often we are, too. When we aren’t clear about how we offer our products and services, it makes it difficult for potential clients to know whether or not to hire us. This article describes the differences between freelancer, consultant, and entrepreneur.
  Published 30Apr2007, viewed 259 times

• Me & You & a Dog Named Boo: Small Business Communication 101
  In today's small business world, communication is paramount to success. Too much depends on how small business owners are perceived by their clients and customers, not to take it seriously. This article defines the three main communication styles in business, a modified active listening dialogue, and seven tips for communication success.
  Published 20Apr2007, viewed 287 times

• Courage: The Anti-Drug for Small Business Start Ups
  Starting up and launching a successful small business takes courage. Not the kind of courage that flies in the face of fear, rather the kind of courage that looks past fear, to something greater. Using Ambrose Redmoon's quote "Courage is not the absence of fear, but rather the judgment that something else is more important than one's fear," this article explores courage, and what it means to be courageous.
  Published 01Apr2007, viewed 465 times

• This Is Not Your Parent’s Workplace: The Case for Becoming a Small Business Owner
  Workplaces, and how we view them, have changed dramatically since the beginning of the 20th century. Particularly in the last 30 years, the complexity of business has grown enormously, making traditional jobs nearly obsolete. Old assumptions about how to work and how to advance are out of date. The old-school work ethic of doing “whatever it takes" to get the job done is a present-day formula for disaster and burnout.
  Published 16Mar2007, viewed 299 times

• How to Move Past the Fears of Starting Up Your Business
  What’s holding you back from staring up your small business? Is it lack of venture capital, fear of failure, or the uncertainty of it all? Maybe this is your first time starting up a business and the lack of knowledge is paralyzing your forward movement. Whatever the reason, you can bet that there is a fear-based belief running in the background that needs to be addressed. This article speaks to the most common fears.
  Published 01Mar2007, viewed 336 times

• The Tortoise and the Hare Model for Successful Small Business Start Ups
  Getting out to an early start may seem like the thing to do, yet, the moral of The Tortoise and the Hare is that slow and steady wins the race. Though by taking the best from both the tortoise and the hare ensures that slow and steady will win the race, while high-octane speed and adaptability will set the pace.
  Published 17Feb2007, viewed 372 times

• The Five Stages of Change for Small Business Owners
  If you are contemplating the changes that will occur by becoming a small business owner, it will be helpful for you to have a bird’s eye view of where you are along the continuum. If you are a small business coach working with clients who are in the process of starting up their own businesses, it will be good for you to have a way to determine which stage of change they are in so you can plan an effective start up coaching strategy.
  Published 13Feb2007, viewed 382 times

• Do You Have What It Takes To Become A Preneur?
  Becoming an entrepreneur and small business owner is not for everyone. For many people, the very thought of not having a steady paycheck is enough to put them off. For others it’s the cost of starting a small business, paying for health insurance, social security, and benefits that do them in. Still, for the fortunate few who feel the call of the preneur, this is about as exciting a time as it gets to start up and launch your new business!
  Published 01Feb2007, viewed 316 times

• How To Set Goals That Stick
  A goal is fierce! To be an accomplished goal setter, you must become a fearsome time manager by setting priorities, completing tasks on time, and eliminating distractions. If you want your goals to stick this year you will need to understand that those who manage their time, manage their world.
  Published 21Jan2007, viewed 919 times

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