by Alyssa Avant Most business owners take the time to make connections, but struggle to keep those new formed relationships thriving. While making the connection is important, staying connected is essential for business survival. I want to help you take your fresh connections and use them to make your business grow. Or maybe you just […]
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Let the 80/20 Principle Pay Off for You!
by Ali Brown It pays to play to your strengths. But how do you pinpoint the areas that will increase revenue and earn you more money? Simple: by following Pareto’s Principle. Developed by Italian economist and sociologist Vilfredo Pareto, this short, simple rule states that 80% of our results come from 20% of our activity. […]
There Is No Secret Recipe For Success
by Megan Brown Everyone learns differently. Everyone takes his or her own journey. No two people are the same. So, as different as we all are, it’s not a surprise that the route to success looks different from person to person. An older family friend of mine recently decided to open her own restaurant. But, […]
4 Quick and Easy Ways to Find Out What Your Target Market Wants–Right Now
by Christine Gallagher When you have your own business, one of the things you’ll hear over and over is to get clear on who it is you serve—also known as that all-important target market. But knowing who these people are is only part of the equation. You also need to know what it is that […]
How To Connect On Social Media (#1 Tip from @RickiLake)
by Social Media Girlfriends Social media has changed the world forever. In just 140 characters or an update to your Facebook status, you have the potential to connect with a complete stranger in the same town or across the globe. In an instant, Friendships are being formed. Business is taking place. People are connecting. And […]
7 Sneaky Ways We Sabotage our Intentions and Goals
by Christine Kane “Intention rules the earth,” says Oprah. It’s true. In fact, the first week of my Uplevel Your Life™ Mastery Program is devoted solely to intention, with reams of hands-on techniques to strengthen clarity and commitment as you answer the age-old question: “What the heck do you want?” This question might totally throw […]
6 Proven SEO Link Building Tips
by Cynthia Minnaar You need to understand the SEO link building tips in this article if you want your website to rank highly on the search engines. You can build up a huge amount of long-term traffic when you do this correctly. 1. Let’s first explain what a link is? When you get your website […]
5 Newbie Mistakes that Keep Self-Employed Women Stuck (and Chaotic)
by Christine Kane When you start your business, you’re so focused on getting new clients and making your first dollars that you don’t think much about how your business runs. Hey, you’re just happy that you’re making money doing what you love! The initial novelty of starting a business is undeniable. However, before you know […]
“OMG! My Family’s Not Perfect Yet!” (How to Thrive Anyway this Holiday!)
by Christine Kane Last Christmas, during the 8-hour ride to my parents’ house, I looked around at the other drivers on the interstate. A few were tapping their fingers on the steering wheel and singing. Lots of drivers, however, didn’t look happy. Some were gripping the steering wheel with both hands. Jaws were clenched. I […]
Holiday Tips for the Work-from-Home Mom
by Ali Brown With the kids around more than usual over the holidays, you might be missing quiet time to get solid work done at home. Most moms I know get too busy to properly plan ahead. But, if you get a little creative, you can set your kids up for a fun, memorable vacation […]