by Katrina Petersen It’s not always easy to trust, especially when it comes to your business. But without trust, you’re on a fast track to burnout. I should know. I bought a historic church and tried to turn it into a premier wedding and event space all by myself. In my defense, I had good […]
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Mompreneurs Educating Kids by @SBSLEducSoltns
So, you’re a mom with a business … … & you want them to understand your why . Aspirations You’re already the CEO, COO, & CFO of your household. Yet, you desire to create a legacy, being remembered as more than just a mom-preneur who provides a product/s, service/s, or specialized knowledge […]
Leadership’s Many Flavors by @SBSLEducSoltns
Leading from the Front with Four Ground Floor : Leadership & Management It’s nearing mid summer in the northern hemisphere; recently, we celebrated national Ice Cream Day! Many have favorite flavors of this delish dessert; this holds true for leadership, too. Paraphrasing a Supreme Court justice: ‘We know leadership when we see […]
How I gave up my corporate marketing career for world travel an entrepreneurship by @symphonyvas
For seven years, Stephanie Conway worked in public relations and marketing for powerhouse brands like Samsung, Audi & T-Mobile at agency level in both the US & UK. Corporate life gave her everything: financial stability, an enviable Instagram feed, Glamorous party invites, Sleepless nights.. Until eventually, the lifestyle caught up with her and at just […]
How To Run Your Business Like a Pro… in One Step by @lindsaybgomez
by Lindsay Gomez Your business is real, right? So start acting like it. Act as if you’re building a global enterprise or an 8-figure organization… something that feels slightly scary and out of reach but also gets your heart fluttering with excitement. Yes, you know the feeling. Follow it and get clear on what your […]
How To Fill Your Sales Funnel Over The Summer – 5 Tips To Get Started by @XLConsultingGro
by Elaine Slatter | Featured Contributor It’s a great idea to fill your sales funnel over the summer when everyone is more relaxed. Sales are all about making connections with people in your target customer group. Sales don’t happen the first time you meet someone. There is a process for sales that takes time. During […]
Education … School(ing) … & Degree Signaling by @SBSLEducSoltns
Dissecting the Differences Remember ‘synonyms’ & ‘antonyms’? Let’s revisit 2 words from our common past in a primary (‘K’-’5’) classroom. Our teachers very likely taught us that a synonym’s definition = this ; whereas, an antonym’s = this. Many graduates would admit, being authentic & unguarded, that much of what they learned […]
The Secret to Successful Entrepreneurship: Learning by @DrRKayGreen
by Dr. R. Kay Green | Featured Contributor Many people ask successful entrepreneurs, “What is your secret?” And they will cite things like dedication, passion, or even strong networking skills. But here is something to consider: If you were to ask “On a scale of 1 to 10, how much do you know,” I would […]
Potential Power Lies in Your Personality by @SBSLEducSoltns
( A walk in the personality ‘park’ under temperament ‘trees’ & social style ‘leaves’ ) Personalities. We all have one. And we know others do, too. Far from an earth shattering observation, mind you. Yet, why do so many entrepreneurially minded pros, whether in a sales role, running a micro or small business, or […]
How to Protect Your Professional Image from Damage by @PhyllisReagin
by Phyllis Reagin In one fell swoop, Lori Loughlin (and many others) damaged a carefully crafted professional image. Only she knows what motivated her to take such extraordinary risk. Lori created a successful acting business built on the professional image of being wholesome and trustworthy. Like Lori, entrepreneurs build their professional images with a direct […]