Nothing says “expert” like standing at the front of the room, giving a speech. And it is easier than you may think. Here is how to start building your business with public speaking—even if you think you could never give a speech. Many people, perhaps including you, are afraid to speak in public. Studies have […]
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What is “Solo-preneuring”?
The new edition of Solo-preneuring is on sale at Amazon.com for a special low price through May 29, 2017. Get the paperback for just $9.99 or the Kindle version for just $4.99, but only through May 29th. Get your copy now! Most people believe that you have only two choices: you can be an employee […]
100% of Nothing
What would it be worth to you to receive a steady stream of new customers with little or no effort on your part? Would you be willing to pay 10% of the revenue they generate? 20%? 50%? Or do you believe that you can’t afford to pay anything? During a recent discussion, I was surprised […]
Use Images to Attract More Readers
Content is king, and written content is what it’s all about. But to get them to notice the written content you have to attract them with a great image. You are competing with everything else on the Internet, and you need to grab readers’ attention and create intrigue, mystery, curiosity and a host of other […]
Enough About You – Let’s Talk About Me
Many people tell me that they have trouble talking to others about their businesses. But many other people have the problem of not knowing when to stop. We’re probably all guilty of this now and then–I know I catch myself sometimes–but if it’s a habit it is costing you customers. Telling too much can take […]
Time Is Money–to Your Customers and to You
Will your customers spend more money if it saves them time? With all of us feeling more pressed for time these days, it is likely that your customers are making decisions about where they spend their money based on convenience. Yes, price and quality are important, but time has become an important part of our […]
Dealing with Difficult People
In business, not all your customers will be pleasant. In fact, some of your customers may be downright mean, insensitive, or harsh. While this may seem like a headache or a problem, if you are prepared for these types of customers, you might actually make more money or take your business to the next level. […]
Why Doing It Yourself Can Cost More
Should you hire a professional or do it yourself? The answer may not be as clear as you think. I recently heard someone say that they would not pay $150 an hour or more for professional services. They claimed that all the information you need to do the work yourself is available online, so there […]
Make Money with Affiliate Marketing
There are many ways to earn money online and one of the most commonly used is affiliate marketing. Affiliate marketing is popular because it’s relatively easy to make a steady stream of money and you don’t need to develop any products of your own. Of course, if you have your own products, you can still […]
Find a Job You Love and Never Work Again
more animals It isn’t necessarily as easy as the kitty in the photo would have you believe, but it is possible to make a living doing work you love. It takes ingenuity and planning to make your dream career happen, though. Start by asking yourself what you really want to do. The answer may not […]