You left your corporate job (or perhaps it left you) and you’re finally self-employed. You get to finally live your dreams of business ownership right. but do you have the right mindset? Are you still treating yourself like an employee of your own business? What are the 3 things you need to do to shift your mindset from thinking "paycheck to paycheck" to thinking like a real employer?

When I said "that's IT" from my last corporate layoff (yes I had 2) I was…

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Multipassionate entrepreneurs often suffer from this...Self-competition - doing WAY too much in your business or having so many visions and passions that it's difficult and challenging to know exactly what to focus on - where and when to ask for help and how to really impact change with your work. What is the key "thing" you MUST know and understand if you desire your visions to truly manifest into real impact?

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How to raise your prices without losing your clients

Eventually in your business you’ve probably considered or are forced to increasing your fees or prices. And for many doing so without losing your most valuable clients/customers comes with a level of anxiety and perhaps fear.

Will they go to another competitor?

Will they begin to bad mouth me and tarnish my reputation?

Will they simply laugh at me and threaten to leave if I raise my prices another…

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If you are like most women in business, you are looking for new strategies to stimulate growth. Whether solutions to better communicate or how to best manage employees, here are 5 Proven Strategies to Accelerate Business Growth:…

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WHAT IS IT TO PING A WEBSITE

by Rickey Johnson

ASA Instructor ( http://www.asanetwork.biz)

 

First an explanation ( now this is the simple version)

Ping is technical term used to…

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Business owners know all too well that finding the best qualified leads takes time… lots of time!  So, what if there was a way to skip the time it takes to develop ‘cold leads?’ Now, close your eyes and imagine building a referral network.  Even more, it won’t cost you a dime!  Does that sound too good to be true?  

 

It can be done by adapting referral networking.  A referral network is a group of people who already know and trust you, understand your business concept and…

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One of the biggest challenges that Small Businesses face is creating effective marketing collateral.  In addition to a challenging budget, there is just the question of what to communicate.  My motto is K.I.S.S., Keep It Seriously Simple! Don't make the mistake of over communicating your product or services.  Consumers are a lot smarter than you think, but they don't want to be bombarded with tons of messaging or content.  It takes too much time to sift through the clutter.…

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LinkedIn is a powerful social network for business growth. As recent as March 2011, LinkedIn reported more than 100 million registered users, spanning more than 200 countries and territories worldwide. Imagine the exposure using LinkedIn as a part of your strategic plan? If used properly, LinkedIn is a superb and very effective networking and marketing tool! Are you LinkedIn? If not, then why not? Here are 6 ways to incorporate LinkedIn as a part of your company’s marketing strategy:… Continue

Imagine being sound asleep and dreaming your piggy bank or shall we say, merchant account, is being filled to the brim with cash? So, you wake up, roll out of bed, fix a cup of coffee, check your email and notice several new transactions from your merchant. You realize it was not a dream after all! Cha-ching, you’ve created a marketing strategy to earn passive income continuously! In fact, many savvy entrepreneurs are creating online business models using the internet and social media to… Continue

Are you looking to gain a greater sense of personal power and satisfaction in 2011?

Then, the NEW eBook Focus on Your Vision is the perfect resource to help you get started!

 

What would it…

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I just wanted to leave two quick tips that go hand in hand with success. Recognize that no matter what position you play or how big your business is at the present moment; you play a role in leadership. Design yourself to be the leader you would want to be. Recognize your leadership characteristics will become the culture of your organization, so lead well. Second, work daily to become the expert in your field. Taking small steps each day will assist you in becoming that go to person in your… Continue

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1. Introduce yourself clearly and concisely.

Though this may seem obvious, it is often overlooked or done poorly. First, say your name and company, then ask for the same from your listener.



2. Be specific about your line of work.

Don't say, I'm in technology or, I'm in insurance. Instead, be specific. For example, “I specialize in creating targeted marketing solutions for business insurance agents. Or, We focus on the lowest possible fares for law firms that fly… Continue

Use Gratitude As a Positive Business Strategy

By Audrey Robinson



Posted By: The CSGroup INC.

Three Important Steps You Must Know!

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Gratitude is defined as a positive emotion that acknowledges a benefit that one has received or will receive. It is about showing others how thankful you are for their…

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Strategic Planning sounds serious. And it is, but three points I want to make is that it doesn't have to be complicated, its needed for success and we use it all the time in every day life. Strategic planning is a road map. If you are taking a trip driving from one state to a state that you have never visited. You would not make that trip without a road map. You would want to make sure you have the right direction and know what roads to take. That is strategic planning and that example also… Continue

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eBiz Marketing is looking for contributing writers for articles and essays to be posted on eBiz Marketing and several of our network affiliate sites. These articles must be based on “Online Marketing…

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Every entrepreneur should have an understanding of the power of business testimonials and references. They are nothing more or less than personal endorsements, but they can make a huge difference to your company's bottom line.



People are extremely skeptical about doing business with companies they are unfamiliar with - especially if you're strictly online. Something as simple as a good testimony can give them the confirmation they need to buy whatever you're… Continue