Every year at the New Year we find ourselves once again making resolutions. And every year within 30-60 days most if not all of those resolutions have gone by the wayside. Resolution comes from the … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Ditch the Resolutions, Make Commitments that Count!
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DESIGN YOUR LIFE: 3 Shortcuts to Success in 2009
Review all email lists you are on and all groups, networks, organizations and associations you belong to (professional and personal). Are they providing real value to your life and/or business? If not … [Read more...] about DESIGN YOUR LIFE: 3 Shortcuts to Success in 2009
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 No-Fail Marketing Methods for Everyday
Marketing is the life blood of every small business, particularly those that are creative and service based! It is vital to make marketing a real part of everyday business activities. Here are five … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 No-Fail Marketing Methods for Everyday
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Time and Your Life!
Any ideal business is one that allows you to enjoy the whole of life and it doesn’t swallow you whole! Here you will find 5 easy to implement ways to reclaim your time and your life without giving up … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Ways to Reclaim Your Time and Your Life!
SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
As many people who are connecting to me online, I am making an effort to get to know them each, even just a little bit. What does that look like? It means that each time someone follows me on Twitter; … [Read more...] about SOCIAL NETWORK SUCCESS TIP: Get To Know Them!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Not to Lose Clients!
First rule in business, get the prospect's contact information, and if they turn into a client, get a whole lot more! I am continually amazed at how many design professionals I speak with who don't … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: How Not to Lose Clients!
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are You too Poor to Invest in You?
I’ve been frustrated lately by the number of individuals I meet, whether colleagues in design, or fellow small business owners, who say they want to succeed yet they are unwilling to invest in their … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Are You too Poor to Invest in You?
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Get Over Your Story, Get On With Your Success
Have you found yourself stuck lately? Has your business plateaued? Are your revenues at a standstill? I speak with a lot of design professionals and small business owners who are experiencing this, I … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: Get Over Your Story, Get On With Your Success
BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Must-Haves for Every Designer’s Website
I speak with so many design professionals and even retailers and am continually amazed at how many don't have websites at all, or websites that work for them. I have had a website for my design … [Read more...] about BUSINESS BUILDING BLOCKS: 5 Must-Haves for Every Designer’s Website