Has a leadership coach or self-help guru ever said to you, “You have all the answers inside of you; you just need to listen?” Upon hearing this, I usually roll my eyes. Please, I’m a smart cookie. If my intuition or whatever tried to speak to me during this crossroads, I would tell myself, I’d have heard it by now. But I’m still lost as to what to do. I’m … [Read more...]
Your Dream is Not Dead Yet
About two years ago, we had our new house landscaped, front and back. We're talking major overhaul. One of the plants our designer had recommend was a Pride of Madeira. It's a bold, big, round plant commonly seen here in Northern California that can quickly get unwieldy if not properly maintained. But when it is properly loved, the purple conical flowers look so lovely amidst all that … [Read more...]
The one thing successful entrepreneurs all have in common
Guess what every successful entrepreneur and business owner have in common? The key to their success is not merely: More funding Innate marketing and sales ability The right connections An Ivy league education or, even the BEST quality product, service, or offering (though that sure helps) No, what they all have in common....is that they know when to ask for help. (Tweet … [Read more...]
Fix It!
“Fix it, Mommy!” My two-year-old repeats this refrain at least twenty times a day. It could be about his toys, or his socks falling down, or some milk he spilled. “Fix it” doesn’t always mean that something is broken. What he actually desires is for something to work the way it’s supposed to, or be within reach or simply look tidier. Many times, entrepreneurs or freelancers think their … [Read more...]
6 Simple Marketing Time-Savers
“How can I get all of this done?!” is one of the most popular brand and marketing laments I hear from small business owners and solopreneurs. We all know that marketing and promoting our business can take a lot of time. Time we just don’t seem to have if we want to also have a life. First and foremost, crafting a strong, clear brand strategy before you start punching through your marketing … [Read more...]
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