Tag Archives: Diane Conklin

Book Review of “We Are All Weird” by Seth Godin

Seth Godin is one of my favorite authors, and not just because “We Are All Weird,” like most of his other books, are relatively small and easy to read, but because he always make me think a little differently about things and it’s also outside the box thinking…which I like a lot too. This little…

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Are You Missing These Hidden Streams of Income In Your Done-For-You Services?

If you do any kin d of done-for-you services, maybe you provide a newsletter for your clients, or write blog posts, or articles, any kind of marketing via social media, event planning, direct mail, or anything where you provide the service for your clients, you should look to see if there are ways you can…

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Are You A Student of Your Business Or Are You Missing Something?

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,…

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~The Basics of Branding~ Key Concepts You Must Know

Many marketers and business owners understand Branding from the standpoint of other people’s businesses.  From a surface point of view if you will.  Say, McDonalds – Burger King – Coca Cola and Pepsi.  For the business owner and marketer it can sometimes be very difficult to Brand your business and make yourself stand out amongst…

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Are Your Marketing Messages Unclear . . . Are You Sending Messages About Cats To Dog Lovers?

I received a gardening magazine and a chef magazine in the mail the other day.  I have no idea why.  I grew up on a farm so I pulled weeds and did yard work more than the average person.  Now don’t get me wrong, I love a beautiful yard, flowers, and all that – as…

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You Won’t Take My Credit Card, Why?

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…

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Book Review of “A Dog’s Purpose” by W. Bruce Cameron

Well, I told you I was going to do some different things and read some different books this year, and here is another one.  “A Dog’s Purpose,” by W. Bruce Cameron, was a fun read and a great book with some real life lessons. On a recent long trip, I read all the real books…

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How To Make Money With Facebook

If you use social media you might be under the misunderstanding that you can’t really do much “business” on Facebook.  That just means you haven’t been exposed to the now famous fan page. You are correct in thinking that Facebook has rules about not selling on your main profile page, but all the rules change…

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13 Event Planning Mistakes To Avoid

Events can be an integral part of your business and it is important to gather as much information as possible before you begin. Familiarizing yourself with these common mistakes will help you become aware of some common problems. You can avoid them by first becoming aware, and then taking the necessary steps for prevention. 13…

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Book Review of “Money Magic” by Deborah Price

In “Money Magic,” Deborah Price discusses our relationship with money, when it starts, and how we can change it at any time in our lives.  She also talks about how our relationship our finances is part of the bigger picture of the body/mind/spirit connection to living a balanced and healthy life. Abundance and prosperity are…

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