If you are a creative entrepreneur, you probably uncover new ideas on a regular basis. i keep a notebook of good ideas which pop into my head. My challenge is to sort the inspiration from the clutter. My greatest marketing and product ideas often come in a flash. My ezine is receiving raves and is becoming a book. On the other hand, some pesky thoughts launch me into a mindless web-surfing episode. Can you relate? [...]
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People do business with people they like. Yet business is more than a popularity contest. It is an opportunity to create human connection that generates creativity and growth. Here are some simple basics! 1. Listen to other people. The most successful people let others talk more than they do. - Use questions to expand the conversation beyond small talk. - Ask probing questions to elicit a person’s dreams and passions. - Uncover ways that you can contribute to others [...] Last Sunday I stood on a bluff in Santa Monica overlooking the ocean. A dozen sailboats spread across the horizon, enjoying a beautiful Southern California day. Although it’s been years since I sailed, it’s something you don’t forget. Each sailing trip is unique. One time I floated along, almost dozing, as the boat lapped through the water. Another trip, I negotiated 20 foot waves for hours to keep the boat upright. Even when you check [...] Is business success a learnable skill? Do you know how to grow you small business into a more profitable larger business? How do you know? Have you done it before? The truth is that YOU can follow the lead of others and create a very successful business. It is also true that YOU are the biggest obstacle to your business success. How is that possible? If you want to cease being a roadblock and begin being a [...] Where did we learn that there was reward in waiting? Was it standing in line in school years ago? Or do we learn sitting in traffic jams that we should slow down? Is this scenario familiar? You have a list of things to do. On this list are important tasks that move your business forward. There may be some things that bring you greater health or develop important relationships. You put this list of priorities in [...] |
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