Tag Archives: goals

Is your train stuck in the station?
While travel by rail is not as popular as it used to be (like it was before, say, airplanes even existed), you can probably still imagine the thrill of being prepared to go on a fabulous train trip. Bags … Continue reading

Bad breath is the LEAST of your problems.
You wouldn’t think of leaving the house for your first appointment of the day without brushing your teeth, would you? No way; such basic physical hygiene is a habitual part of your morning routine. Skipping it would definitely lead to … Continue reading

5 steps to protect your business from YOU
Each year, people in the United States celebrate Independence Day on July 4th. But if you’re a solopreneur, you can choose any day to declare your independence from self-sabotaging habits. That’s what we’ll be exploring this month. ****************************************************** Of … Continue reading

Are you into weeds or flowers?
Business development is a lot like gardening: If you don’t take consistent, intentional steps to create the results you want, you’ll have to settle for what you get. Whether you’re growing a business or growing a garden, you have two … Continue reading

How to Write a Really Lousy Marketing Message in 10 Easy Steps
Based on a lot of marketing out there, it’s easy to see there’s fierce competition for the World’s Lamest Marketing Message Award. If you’re in the running for it, these ten tips will help you create such pathetically useless marketing … Continue reading

Focus + creativity + powerful mindset = success.
The greater your focus on the important stuff, the greater the probability of you rising high in the ranks of successful entrepreneurs. Continue reading

Don’t worry. Be happy. Make money.
Research indicates that happiness is one of the critical success factors for entrepreneurs, and that happy people make more money than unhappy ones. Continue reading

The Few. The Proud. The Survivors.
Last Monday, I addressed how easy it is for your business to become a failure statistic. Let’s switch the focus today to how to become one of the minority of new businesses: the winners that get to celebrate their 10th … Continue reading
7 clues that you’re busy instead of productive
Are you simply doing stuff, or are you making progress? See if any of these traps are keeping you busy and unproductive. Continue reading
Business growth doesn’t just happen – you must take action.
Are you a member of the Business AAA Club? Members are entrepreneurs who succeed because they Affirm And Act on ideas for business development success. Read on for ideas on how to get your membership. Continue reading
Can implementing great ideas boost your endorphins?
I’ve got a nice little natural buzz going. I’m working with an accountability buddy as part of a year-long coaching program I signed up for. Deb and I check in with each other every single day; the goal is for … Continue reading