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I was leading a teleconference this morning with twenty interesting, diverse, solo entrepreneurs, consultants and coaches. The hot subject up for discussion was how “overwhelmed,” beat, tired, and burned-out many of the people were feeling due to the “too much to do / can’t stop now” syndrome.   Are you … Read More

Everyone I have ever talked to that is an entrepreneur has had to come face to face with their fears. I have had to as well. I want to share with you some of the techniques that I have used to face them. The first step is not to be … Read More

“Excellence is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction, skillful execution, and the vision to see obstacles as opportunities.”   The above anonymous quote was displayed prominently in an office, where, oddly enough, it seemed to attract very little attention. In any … Read More

If you want to get paid what you’re worth here are eight ways to sell value – not price:   Be Unique. If there is nothing that differentiates you from your competition you become common. Webster defines the word common as, “ordinary or not special” and the only way buyers … Read More

Have you ever thought to yourself that there aren’t enough hours in the day, or felt overwhelmed at the tasks facing you? If you have, this article can help you!   Clarify your goals and strategy- Be very clear about your aims and ambitions, both short and long term. Write … Read More

What’s the single most important process determining whether or not your coaching business is successful?   The correct answer to this question can completely change your coaching business forever. It can change your perception of your business. It can change your focus in your business. It can change how you … Read More

Leaders set goals. But they often set only one type of goal, and in doing so they set themselves up for failure. Here are different types of goals to set:   Achievement goals – These describe results that you will have when you finish the goal. Examples include: retiring with … Read More

Most coaches get involved in coaching for one extremely compelling and valuable purpose – because they want to make a positive impact on the lives of others.   As a coach, the extent to which you are able to fulfill that objective is contingent upon two factors. Firstly, your skill … Read More

Marketing is an ongoing journey for your business.   That might seem like an obvious statement, but the actions of many small business owners might indicate otherwise. For many, you build a website, create a brochure, or go to a few networking events and then you wait for results to … Read More

One of the keys to being a successful Internet Entrepreneur is choosing a niche.  One of the challenges of the World Wide Web is its expansive reach and versatile nature.  As the old joke goes, the best thing about the Web is that you can do virtually anything, the worst … Read More