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Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 3

Over the past couple of weeks, I’ve written about the practical skills that any entrepreneur needs to develop, acquire, or hire into their business. Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 1 and Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 2. I wrote about the first six, which are listed below, and provided recommended resources. I’ve since refined that list and added one more:… Full Story >>>

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Keeping Your Business in the Black on Black Friday

From today until the new year, will be inundated with sales and special offers from retailers. It’s very easy to get caught up in the excitement of all the different deals.
When it comes to your business, it can be easy to rationalize purchases that you have either deferred or, perhaps, not even considered before. The… Full Story >>>

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Practical Entrepreneurship, Part 1

As the job market has shriveled up, more people have become “unplanned entrepreneurs.” You may be one of them. I think this is a good thing. And also a bad thing.
The good thing is that people aren’t waiting around for our governments to provide solutions to problems that are multifactorial and complex in nature. Personally,… Full Story >>>

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Models and Frameworks: A Simple, But Sure-Fire Way to Enhance Learning, Retention, and the Value You Provide

In my work with participants of the current Get Paid to Get Clients Acceleration Program, one of the things we’re working on is codifying their “signature system,” or “Core Client Process.”
The Core Client Process is a step-wise methodology that takes your client, customer, or patient from where they are now, to where they really want… Full Story >>>

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Introductory Sessions: Secrets of Getting Clients to Sell Themselves

These days, it seems that everyone knows someone looking for work. Savvy job seekers prepare their resumes, polish their interview skills, and network like maniacs in the hopes of “getting hired.”
As a service professional, “getting hired” is no less a concern for you! No clients, no paydays. You may have finely honed your skills and… Full Story >>>

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Coaching Boom 2010 – Tips from Day #4

CoachingBoom 2010 is a virtual business-building training event that started on this past Monday, February 11th and runs through Thursday, February 18th.
I’ll be presenting on Thursday, February 18th at 8:15 am PT.
My topic? “How to Get More and Better Clients Using PAID Introductory Sessions”
Milana Leshinsky, the host of CoachingBoom 2010, has been sending out the… Full Story >>>

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Coaching Boom 2010 – Tips from Day #2

CoachingBoom 2010 is a virtual business-building training event that started on this past Monday, February 11th and runs through Thursday, February 18th.
I’ll be presenting on Thursday, February 18th at 8:15 am PT.
My topic? “How to Get More and Better Clients Using PAID Introductory Sessions”
Milana Leshinsky, the host of CoachingBoom 2010, has been sending out the… Full Story >>>

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Coaching Boom 2010 – Tips from Day #1

CoachingBoom 2010 is a virtual business-building training event that started on this past Monday, February 11th and runs through Thursday, February 18th.
I’ll be presenting on Thursday, February 18th at 8:15 am PT.
My topic? “How to Get More and Better Clients Using PAID Introductory Sessions”
Milana Leshinsky, the host of CoachingBoom 2010, has been sending out the… Full Story >>>

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Foundations of Freedom

Most entrepreneurs are inspired to build the business of their dreams because they value their freedom to create and innovate, they have great products and services and they want to make a difference in the world through them. And, of course, they want to enjoy ever increasing levels of prosperity – financially and otherwise.

But without the right blend of structure, systems, and strategies, building the business of your dreams can quickly become suffering the worst of your nightmares.

Here are nine simple steps to help keep you on track.

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The Physics of Business Success

Ever feel like you’re putting out a lot of sweat and energy into growing your business and getting nowhere, like a hamster on its running wheel?
Or, do you spend more time and energy thinking or worrying about doing something about your current business situation than you actually spend doing anything about it?
In basic physics, a… Full Story >>>

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