At some point, just about everyone says yes to something to which they would rather have said no. Why is that? Maybe it’s part of our makeup. Since childhood, we’ve all hated to hear, “NO.” And our parents didn’t like saying it much more than we liked hearing it. That’s why they used phrases like, […]
Continue readingGetting visitors to your Facebook page isn’t that hard. Using basic Social Media techniques, connecting with people – on Facebook as well as Twitter and anywhere else you can – will get people visiting your page. Once they get there though, the trick is to get them to keep coming back. Facebook, like all social […]
Continue readingIt seems everyone has a blog these days, and that is in no way a bad thing. After all, you need one. Whether it’s connected to your product or service business or your blog itself is your primary source of income, there isn’t anyone who can’t benefit from blogging. For those who are trying to […]
Continue readingThe answer of course is, no. Because there is no National Entrepreneurs’ Day. We have a day to recognize the importance of mothers, fathers, grandparents, and even love (Valentine’s Day), but currently there is no day set aside to honor the contributions entrepreneurs have made in our society. Now a couple of creative young entrepreneurs […]
Continue readingYou know how the phrase usually ends: “Don’t fix it.” And in business, thinking like that can be deadly. It’s similar to answering, “Because that’s how we’ve always done it,” when asked why your company does something in a particular way. These phrases are often part of the vocabulary of old-school corporate cultures, and they […]
Continue readingWe entrepreneurs are a hard working lot. If we want success, we have to be. And a lot of times that means long hours, deadlines, and pressures that can add up over time. Studies have shown that if you don’t take steps to care for yourself while you’re working to build your dreams, you can […]
Continue readingIf you have any kind of online presence, customers, readers, followers, or whatever you call them, are talking about you. Whether it’s comments on your blog, tweets about your business, or reviews and feedback on sites like Yelp or Epinions, the Internet has made it easy for everyone to make their views known. And that’s […]
Continue readingWe hear them all the time. They’re common words, and many have their usefulness when used right. On the other hand, most are used in a disempowering, negative way most often, and some should never be used at all. If you want to boost your potential and change your life for the better, work to […]
Continue readingWhat if you could optimize your marketing in a way that would allow you to save time and money while increasing your conversion rates and your bottom line? Sounds too good to be true? Not at all. The secret is to identify a specific segment within your overall market and change your strategy to speak […]
Continue readingIf you’re familiar with the jewelry business at all, you know the four C’s of choosing a diamond are Color, Clarity, Cut, and Carat weight. When looking at starting a business, there are also four C’s to consider. They are Company, Customers, Competitors, and Collaborators. If you evaluate each of these areas properly, you’ll get […]
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