Do You Have Support Where it Counts Most?

Every woman deserves full support for her business from her spouse or partner. Today on one of my Business Breakthrough calls, a member shared how her spouse was not supportive of her business. In 15 years of coaching and consulting with women in business I have head this way too may times. Also, I have [...]

Are you Diversified?

Are you Diversified? I hope so. I was speaking today with the head of a communications firm who has been growing her business every year for the past several years and now her revenue has plummeted. Here is why: all her clients were in the real estate development industry: that industry that has also plummeted. [...]

More on Websites and Blogs

There are some top Internet marketing experts who use blogs as their main web site, with static pages added for additional content. Here’s one example: http://www.jackhumphrey.com/fridaytrafficreport/ If you already have a regular website, look at adding a blog.  However, if you are just starting to have a web presence, you can take a look at [...]

Website, Blog Site or Squeeze Page- What’s Best?

Squeeze page (a one long page site with no links except to sign up) are good for a specific product or event that you are marketing online. However, if you have an on the ground personal service business such as a professional organizer, a personal trainer, an image consultant etc., you do you still need [...]

Assemble Your Highly Effective Implementation Team

Like any highly motivated entrepreneur, I am always looking for the next business breakthrough: the latest strategy, a new innovative resource, or a marketing tactic that is unique and works. What I have come to realize is that one of the best things you can do for your business is simple, yet significant and can [...]

Have you checked out your local leads groups lately?

Outside of the “big guys” like BNI, you might be amazed at the number of groups that are set up in your local area that only allow one person per business category and may not charge very much for membership or meetings.  Becoming a member of a leads group can be very fruitful for your [...]

Looking for low cost networking opportunities?

No matter what kind of business you have, you are likely to find new prospects at grand openings for new retail establishments. Whether your customers are consumers or other business people, they are all likely to show up when a new business is opening in your area. Check out the calendar on your local chamber [...]

A Little Thing That Can Save You A Lot of Writing Time

You have heard me say it a thousand times: it is so important to write to establish yourself as an expert, build your list and attract clients with ease. Let me be clear however. You do not want to write for the sake of writing your mission is to provide value. Tips, ideas, resources, or [...]

Make Your Business Resolutions Stick

By Caterina Rando, MA, MCC I love the new year! I love resolutions, and I love the optimism and possibility thinking that goes along with them. I have seen many times that they can work and believe in making them. Just like in your personal life you probably have some ideas for what you want [...]

Seven Boring Business Ideas You Need To Reap Exciting and Profitable Image Business Benefits in 2009

I have to tell you the truth, many business owners who are talented in their area of expertise yet are missing some of the boring business basics needed to build a profitable and sustainable business. There are some key and fundamental business practices that are rather boring, that you must embrace in your business to [...]