Solo-E.com Business Building Articles

[Articles] How to Become Everyone’s Favorite Guest Expert, by Holly Chantal

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 13:47:31 -0400

One of the best ways to create awareness of your business and brand yourself as an expert is to have another entrepreneur “vouch” for you by inviting you to speak or write for their audience. What an honor! If you make this a great experience for THEM and show them what a cool person you are to work with, then they will be more inclined to refer clients your way and/or collaborate on future projects with you. Holly Chantal shares tips so that you are the best guest expert you can be.

[Articles] Including Worksheets Adds Even More Value For Your Information Products, by Fabienne Fredrickson

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:45:58 -0400

If you have a book or audio program that you are selling, here’s an idea on how to not only extend the product to more fully leverage it, but also help your clients learn more at the same time. Fabienne Fredrickson shares three things that worksheets do for your clients.

[Articles] 3 Continuous Actions That Make Your Little Biz a Success, by Betsy Baker

Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:33:14 -0400

No one said that creating a lifestyle business was easy. If it was everyone would be doing it. Often when you’re trying to create your own business, you’ll sometimes find yourself confused, floundering and wondering why this isn’t as easy as everyone on the internet makes it out to be! Betsy Baker explains that quite simply, the “magic” formula boils down to three things to keep striving toward on a consistent daily basis.

[Articles] How to Design Your Business for Leverage and Profits , by Sandra Martini

Sun, 16 Jun 2013 11:55:28 -0400

Most entrepreneurs and small business owners create a business with big hopes and dreams about what their life will be like owning a successful business: the freedom, family time, financial security, etc. Reality is often far different.

[Articles] Strategic Plan, Business Plan or Both, by Dr. Laureen Wishom

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 16:23:37 -0400

Do you really need a strategic plan if you have already developed a business plan? Dr. Laureen Wishom explains that while a strategic plan is a type of business plan, there are several important distinctions between the two that are worth noting.

[Articles] Are You the Grasshopper or the Ant, by Liz Uram

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:58:06 -0400

You know the old story about the grasshopper right? He played all summer and when winter came he was starving and out in the cold because he didn’t spend any time preparing. He was at the mercy of the ants who were prepared because they kept working all through the summer so they were comfortable and ready for the long winter. What’s your philosophy?

[Articles] The Fine Line Between Inspiration and Imitation, by Sandra P. Martini

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:54:58 -0400

Several months ago, I saw an ezine which looked very similar to mine – same format, same dots, etc. I sent a note to the publisher and she said “I loved the design of your ezine so I gave it to my graphic designer and asked her to recreate it for me.”

[Articles] How to Quit Wasting Time and Build a Business That Gives You More Freedom, More Money and More Energy!, by Heather Dominick

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:51:11 -0400

Creating business that gives you more freedom, more money and more energy isn't about knocking out a BIGGER to-do list - it's about prioritizing what most needs your time, attention and energy first, then doing it. Because let's be honest, being self-employed is extremely overwhelming and it can feel concerning in terms of what to do when, how much time to focus on this task versus that task.

[Articles] “Getting On Your Dime” for Business Success, by Dr. Laureen Wishom

Tue, 11 Jun 2013 08:18:59 -0400

If you’ve been in business for a few years, then you know what it’s like to get into a rut. Have you ever been stagnate or stuck because you were continually reinforcing the negative stories in your mind. Have you heard yourself saying: “Why can’t I be like so and so?” “I’m not good at growing my business” or “What’s wrong with me?” or “What am I missing – why can’t I get it?” Dr. Laureen Wishom shares actions every business owner can take that will move him/her in the direction of business success and help him/her re-program their “poor me” thinking so they can “get on their dime.”

[Articles] Can You Get Things Done at the Office?, by Justin Krane

Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:21:52 -0400

Concentration and focus is so huge in business. Do you ever feel like you need to get away from the office to get work done? In business, sometimes you need time to get away and be by yourself. You need some peace and quiet. Justin Krane shares his list of strategic stuff you can do on your block-out-time days.