Many business owners start by putting their product, or service, first when they in their business. If you’re thinking about starting a business, or even adding a new component to your existing business, starting by thinking about your product first is one of the biggest mistakes you will make. One thing to consider, whether you’re…
Not everyone is a sports fan, but everyone can be a fan of the Olympics. They are always full of stories of triumph, overcoming odds, and what it takes to be a champion. And, if the opening ceremonies of the games don’t inspire you, well, I’m just not sure anything can or will. There is…
Are you constantly asking yourself what is the next step in your business? If you feel like you’re out of new ideas, it’s time take a different approach to product development. Journaling and record keeping are just some of the ways you can generate ideas for your products and services. You can even recycle your products and make them new again. Take a look at this strategy to enhance your product development and reach clients you might have missed.
How do you know which opportunities are right for you? As an entrepreneur or small business owner, the more successful you become, and the more people know who you are and about your business, the more opportunities are going to come your way. Many times, when you’re first starting out, it just feels like there…
Many entrepreneurs think of themselves as spontaneous people. Get an idea, act on it, and it will automatically become an overnight success. Unfortunately, it doesn’t usually happen that way. And, it probably won’t happen that way for you. Despite what you may have heard, most “overnight successes” took a lot of hard work and planning. …
Do you want to make more money while working less? We’re always looking for additional income streams in our businesses and ways to do things that generate money but don’t create more work. You’re busy and have enough work to do between staff and everything you’re managing in your business. Think about this…is there a…
Are you leaving money on the table? Have you thought about how you’re monetizing your business, and more importantly, who you’re monetizing in your business? If you have a membership program or site, a continuity program that has members paying you a monthly fee, a paid newsletter that you mail, or if you get on…
Are you a ravenous student who just can’t seem to get enough books, tapes and courses in your niche, field, or in some topic area that makes a big difference in your business? Or, is the idea of reading a book, listening to an educational CD or DVD, or going to a seminar or workshop,…
A few months ago, in a conversation with a group of women I love and respect, somebody said everyone in the group was a “lightworker” and made a special point to point to me and say, “you too Diane.” So, a few weeks later when I found myself in a bookstore (of course, buying books)…
No, it wasn’t that the credit card declined. No, it the card wasn’t expired. Yes, it had my signature on the back of the card. This frame shop didn’t take the type of credit card I was trying to use. Ok, no big deal, I’ll use the standard MasterCard or Visa that every business takes…
