Archive for 'Personal Development'

How to Not Fail as an Entrepreneur

How to Not Fail as an Entrepreneur

Posted on 05. Dec, 2011 by .

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Why do most entrepreneurs fail? Businesses fail everyday for a variety of reasons. They may have run out of money, may have underestimated the competition, may have not known how to operate efficiently, or may have had trouble keeping track of their accounting information. Most of these problems can be avoided if an entrepreneur does [...]

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5 Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes to Avoid

5 Common Entrepreneurial Mistakes to Avoid

Posted on 05. Oct, 2011 by .

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There’s no mystical secret when it comes to being a successful business owner. There is certainly no definite set of rules to follow, either. However, you can learn a lot from entrepreneurs who have tried, failed, and finally succeeded before you. We are all bound to make mistakes along the way, and there’s so much [...]

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Attack Your Time Management Ruts, Routines, & Rituals

Attack Your Time Management Ruts, Routines, & Rituals

Posted on 12. Sep, 2011 by .

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A rut is a routine with a series of bad habits that we do over, and over, and over again.  Albert Einstein’s definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again but expecting a different result. We get into ruts at work, in relationships, physically, spiritually, and emotionally. Routines are activities that [...]

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Success is in Your Hands! 7 Keys to Making it Happen

Success is in Your Hands! 7 Keys to Making it Happen

Posted on 12. Aug, 2011 by .

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Chances are that we’ve all known a person who seems like they’ve got some sort of magical touch, because everything they touch turns to success. But that isn’t the case for the vast majority of us. Most people have to put a lot of dedication, time, and effort into something before we can consider it [...]

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7 Big Benefits of Exercise for Bloggers

7 Big Benefits of Exercise for Bloggers

Posted on 01. Jun, 2011 by .

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Although the goal of good bloggers is to write compelling content that seems effortless, the fact is that effective blogging is more difficult than it seems. The challenge of constantly coming up with new content and pounding it out on the keyboard can take a toll on the mind and body, resulting in “Blog Slog”, [...]

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Being an Entrepreneur can Encourage Personal Growth

Being an Entrepreneur can Encourage Personal Growth

Posted on 13. May, 2011 by .

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It has been said that in order to be an entrepreneur a person has to be selfish and self-centered so that they can achieve their goal. While success in any field requires dedication and focus it is disingenuous to tar all wannabe entrepreneurs with this rather outdated brush. The truth is somewhat different. In reality, [...]

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Five Excellent Ways to Brainstorm for Success

Five Excellent Ways to Brainstorm for Success

Posted on 06. Dec, 2010 by .

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Ideas are what allow you to turn a dream into reality.  But coming up with new ideas isn’t always the light bulb experience that others seem to have.  In order to stimulate your brain, you need to have tools ready to capture your ideas and turn them into action steps.  These five ways of brainstorming [...]

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What Self Confidence Can Mean to Your Business

What Self Confidence Can Mean to Your Business

Posted on 17. Nov, 2010 by .

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While building a successful business, having to fight your fears is certainly no walk in the park. Those fears might include: the fear of making the wrong decision, fear of success or failure, fear of people following you, fear of people not following you, etc. These will work against you and actually hinder your abilities.  [...]

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5 Tips to Kick Your Business into High Gear!

5 Tips to Kick Your Business into High Gear!

Posted on 09. Nov, 2010 by .

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With all you have to do running and building your business, it’s easy to get caught in a rut and forget about that feeling of excitement you had when you first started.  Like a brand new love affair, the elation can wear off and turn to monotony if you’re not careful.  But there is always [...]

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Want More Leads? Get “Getworking”

Want More Leads? Get “Getworking”

Posted on 05. Nov, 2010 by .

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If you’re networking to build your business, you might try the “Getworking” approach. Based on the principal of “Give and you shall receive,” it’s a more altruistic method of networking, but with the same objective – to gain company awareness and sales of your product or service. The GET in “Getworking” is an acronym for: [...]

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Entrepreneur Skills

5 Essential Skills for Entrepreneurial Survival

Posted on 17. Sep, 2010 by .

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Scientists tell us that over millions of years, humans have developed specialized skills that have allowed us to survive and thrive as a species.  From learning to create and use tools, to language, and social skills, we’ve adapted and innovated however was necessary to be successful in the given environment of each age. Whether you [...]

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Perfect Business Summit 2010 is Getting Close!

Perfect Business Summit 2010 is Getting Close!

Posted on 10. Sep, 2010 by .

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A couple of weeks ago, we ran an article about the Perfect Business Summit 2010, to be held October 7-8 at the Palms Casino in Las Vegas, NV.  Well, the date is getting closer, and the event is almost sold out, so we wanted to remind you about this fantastic opportunity to rub elbows with [...]

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Success Myths

Success Myths You Can’t Afford to Believe

Posted on 10. Aug, 2010 by .

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Why are some people wildly successful in business, while others just don’t seem to ever get anything going?  Sometimes the reasons are obvious.  Someone who’s lazy, unpleasant to be around, overly negative, or just plain dumb, for instance, doesn’t have much chance of being a business success.  They might win the lottery or something like [...]

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Flame

5 Tips for Fueling the Entrepreneurial Flame

Posted on 18. Jun, 2010 by .

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Whether it was yesterday or fifteen years ago, at some point, you’ve felt – perhaps many times – that spark of inspiration and the rush that goes with it: The feeling in your gut that you’re onto something big, and nothing can stop you.  No one ever said starting and running a business was easy [...]

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