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Are you monitoring what's said about you or your business online? You should be! Tracking mentions of your name, website, business name, or signature product names online allows you to find great feedback, make connections, and fix problems before they get out of control. Find out how you can easily find out who's talking about you and what to do with the information once you've got it.
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Something miraculous happens when you break into 6-figures, even high 6-figures, with your “signature system”. Your system prevents you from working all the time and your business becomes EASIER. That’s right. You make MORE money, in LESS time! With the right system, you have more time, energy AND money to enjoy the “lifestyle luxury” you deserve.
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Did you know your first Energy Point can be found in your body at the base of your spine? This is the area where you house all of your 'security' energy. It is literally about being supported in life. So it makes sense that this will pop up when building a business, right? The irony is that especially when it comes to building business so many entrepreneurs turn to the outside to determine whether they are strong and secure enough to be successful.
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As a small business owner, you may be a classic do-it-yourselfer. And it got you pretty far – but then you got stuck. Your growth came to a standstill. So now, as you attempt the leap to the next level – it makes sense to scour your business for system-creating opportunities. After all, you need to create time for your “great work,” or what you’re passionate about.
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So you’ve made the commitment to yourself: you’re determined to find ways of systemizing your small business. You know that conserving your energy for your “great work,” or what you’re most passionate about, is the key to your success. The question is, where do you create those business systems? Here are the top eight places to start looking.
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Email remains one of the most powerful (and inexpensive) marketing tools at your disposal. It’s a critical component in building relationships with your target audience. The problem is that email can be a HUGE drain on your time, and busy mom entrepreneurs don’t have a lot of time to spare. Here are three main benefits when it comes to using autoresponders.
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One of the many things I discovered is that I sometimes have a tendency to bend in situations where I shouldn’t. Not actually bend-over backwards, but enough that I end up not feeling good about the situation. I’ve actually strengthened this boundary quite a bit in recent years, but as always, I’ve been tested on that a few times lately, so I wanted to share some of the ways I’ve strengthened this boundary within the way I run my business so you can do the same.
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For many solopreneurs they think that once they’ve set themselves up in business it’s all about marketing, marketing, marketing. But there’s one very important piece of the puzzle you need to have in place before you start your marketing. Read on to find out more.
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Systems. This is about putting in place reliable structure so that most of your business goes on auto-pilot and you are freed up to do what you do best - your talent, your gift, your magnificence! There is one main area that I see entrepreneurs make a mis-step with their systems and that is day-to-day operations.
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I often talk about implementing systems in your business to keep everything running smoothly. Lots of people talk about systems and processes, but very few actually explain what that means.
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Creating processes and systems is all about setting things up so your business can pretty much run on its own. Of course, there are things that you must do to keep it running smoothly, but your processes and systems allow you to be out of the office, even unexpectedly, without everything grinding to a halt. Here's an example of just some of my processes and systems.
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The Internet has changed the way the world does business. While the Internet offers business people many tools, perhaps the most important is the ability to communicate quickly and easily. While this ability offers huge advantages, it carries some dangers as well. People like to buy from people they trust. Without a voice for our customers and prospects to hear, or a face to show expression, how can we make sure that what we intend to say is what is heard?
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I have a sticky note in my office that says "Systems = Freedom". I have become an avid fan of systems. I used to be rebellious of systems as though they would take away all my creativity and spontaneity. What I have found is that they give me the freedom to be creative, enjoy life and it keep me enjoying my business! Here are five reasons for you to embrace the idea of looking for and committing the initial time to develop systems.
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In my brand-new article, I'm going to share with you 7 easy steps for getting your filing system in place. The summertime is generally a quieter time with a more slower pace of business, so use this time to get one of your core office systems in place.
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Life and work continue, even in the summer. If it’s too hot, then your prospects will be in their nice, air-conditioned offices—where you should be, too, making calls. If it is a beautiful day, some people may be out. The rest will not. So what should YOU do?
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In this brand-new article I share with you some of the Pros and Cons of the three main online marketing services that many solopreneurs use, and give you some pointers on choosing the right one for your business.
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One of the best time-saving strategies I've implemented is my client conversion system. You know the drill; a potential client comes along and emails/calls you asking about your services. You spend time responding, and then you never hear from them again! In this article I reveal three simple steps for creating your own client conversion system, so you only spend your time on the 'serious' clients.
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For a solo professional having an up-to-date contact management database is one of the KEY administrative systems you have to have for your business. And, even more important, is having a system in place to create effective follow-up. Here are my top 5 strategies for creating effective follow-up and keeping your contact management system up-to-date.
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Does just the mention of the word 'spreadsheet' cause your mouth to go dry? Do you immediately think of sums, formulae, and figures? Well fear not any more -- I'm here to tell you that spreadsheets aren't just for sums!
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These days we are so overloaded with information that it's easy to lose sight of the basics of running a business, and you very quickly become overwhelmed and suffer from information overload!
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As a solopreneur being able to follow-up with your clients and potential clients is crucial in growing and sustaining your business, and keeping a steady flow of new clients coming on board. However the downside is the time it takes to follow-up with each and every one of your contacts – after all spending all day following up with clients isn’t a good use of your time; you also need to spend your time on income generating activities and generating cash flow for your business.
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The continuous use of effective business metrics and the systematic tracking of them will keep your business on course throughout the fiscal year. This process can decidely accelerate your success, yet it needn't be onerous or time-consuming for you. Learn more.
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Robert explores the topic of pursuing too many opportunities. He calls this behaviour The Bucket and Sponge Trap. Read more..
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A broad set of performance measures, or metrics, can help you manage your business for success. Take a deep breath if you're reacting with the thought "that sounds like a lot of extra work". Measuring what happens in your business doesn't mean complex analysis and bureaucratic paperwork! Rather metrics are a simple source of information on how you're doing.
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