Yearly Archives: 2008
Filling the Client Funnel
For almost every small or solo business owner I’ve worked with as a coach, how to keep a steady stream of clients rolling into their business is the main challenge . But not for all.
Some businesses seem to soar quickly. They seem to have a secret that everyone wants to know. They call me because they [...]
The Instant Gratification Trap
My 13 year old daughter and her friends are totally into instant gratification. They are the sound byte generation.
We live in an instant gratification society. I admit to wanting things instantly because I feel I don’t have time to wait. I’m working on becoming more patient, I swear. Where did this come from? I grew [...]
Admitting You Were Wrong Could Save Your Business
We all have egos. How could you be a successful business owner without a certain level of self confidence? You make important decisions and take risks and you have to believe in what you’re doing.
However, that ego can get in the way when a decision you made turns out to be wrong. I’ve seen many [...]
Rise above the product clutter and keep it simple.
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Up until about 10 years ago, if a product wasn’t available in your local area, or at best in a catalogue it was hard to find at all., making certain products more unique or valued. We all know those days are long gone. As it gets easier to create, find and sell almost [...]
How to Move Your Small Business beyond Survival Mode
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Opening and running a small or solo business is a daunting task that takes courage, passion and grit. It often takes a while before you hit that sweet spot where clients and profits start to flow in and you begin to breathe a sigh of relief. You look forward to that [...]
Internet “gurus”-learning to see through the hype
There are a few Internet “gurus” who I really respect. They are generous human beings who truly care about offering really valuable information and content that the average business owner can comprehend.
Unfortunately many others are simply in the business of writing compelling sales copy that is crafted to convince you that only they have the [...]
Is Fear of Technology holding you back?
I constantly get contacted by clients, subscribers and people seeking coaching who have a fear of technology and it’s preventing them from moving their business forward.If you’re under 35 this is probably not an issue, because you grew up with technology and it’s in your blood. If you’re over 35 read on.
The reason so many [...]
Could you be in the wrong business?
I regularly speak and brainstorm with other successful business owners and there’s a topic that comes up over and over. Why do some people ramp up to success as fast as lightning while others work hard, seem to do the right things, but still struggle to make a living?
A major reason may be the business [...]
6 Figure Income Strategies
Recently I’ve heard painful accounts from start ups as well as established small business owners about how they are afraid.
They’re afraid because they feel that they have no money to grow, or they’re
overwhelmed or confused about how to get out from under the load of work that is keeping them stuck from breaking through to the [...]
Outsourcing-how to work less and make more.
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Does this chart look like your business model?
If so you have basically put a cap on how much you can earn and how successful your business can be. Yet so many small business owners use this model because they are afraid of either.
They can’t afford the help.
No one can do things as [...]
