Interview on Femme Finance Radio
I was interviewed by Debbie Whitlock on Femme Finance Radio, on How to Have a Thriving Business. We had a great discussion. We discussed working on your business, not working in your business, as well as setting up strategic alliances, getting help with implementation, marketing, planning, and more. Give me a chance- it takes me [...]
I Love the word “Yes” and Often the Right Response is “No”
Yesterday a really good friend, who I love a lot, who has often been a mentor, made a request of me that would cost me a good amount of time in an already busy week. I really wanted to say “yes” to her. I felt my desire to oblige, yet physiologically, I also felt the [...]
Capture the Stories
When you work with your clients, you get to know their stories, you get to know the problems that brought them to you. Most important for your role as an advocate is that you are aware of the positive results they get from working with you. Write those down. Do not expect to remember them. [...]
Be Loud and Proud
Shout your advocacy position from the mountaintop. Let everyone know what you stand for. Erin Stafford is an image consultant, like so many others. However, Erin takes the position that every woman can look great without spending a fortune. Like Erin, pursue every opportunity to spread your opinion through articles, podcasts, blogs, vlogs, speeches and [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
