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ARTArticlePicture This! Use Visual Aids to Illustrate Your IdeasWhen you communicate verbally, you communicate in one of the most direct ways you can to get your idea across to an audience. Yet, you can enhance what you say and how you say it by showing what you say. Letting people see your message adds another dimension to your communication. Visualizing your message may be the deciding factor that clarifies your idea and convinces your audience to act on or support it.
This is where visual aids help seal the deal.ARTArticleProfitability is the Result of Intense FocusIt is true. These are challenging times we live in. More companies will lose market share and sink into oblivion than at any other time in history.
While this is truly a sobering reflection, it should be a source of optimism too. After all, for each failure there will be a story of amazing ...ARTArticleProfitability is the Result of Intense FocusIt is true. These are challenging times we live in. More companies will lose market share and sink into oblivion than at any other time in history.
While this is truly a sobering reflection, it should be a source of optimism too. After all, for each failure there will be a story of amazing ...ARTArticlePublic Speaking-Hidden Opportunities-Are You Looking?You've decided to become a speaker, you have the knowledge, the talent and the desire to share with the world! You have spent hours putting together the perfect presentation and the money to create a speaker kit along with an online presence . . . now what? Where will I find the opportunities ...ARTArticlePublic Speaking: Are You a Generalist or Specialist?Some will say Generalist because they “think” they can reach a wider audience hence producing a full schedule and higher income…I disagree. We all have heard the saying you can’t please everyone and such is the case even when you’re a speaker. You have a very unique gift and a solid knowledge base and you’re meant to serve only one type of audience, you have something to bring to a very specific group of people that will change their lives for the better.ARTArticleRead Your Way to SuccessThink for a few minutes about the last book that you have read. How long has it been since you started or completed a book? Reading deeply and widely can help you tremendously in your Virtual Assistance business. Let's take a look at several of the benefits that you can gain from picking up a book (or iPad or Nook or Kindle).ARTArticleReady to Build a Website? Here's What You NeedWhen your website is set up correctly, and focused just right on your ideal clients, it can be a 24/7 sales and marketing tool for your business. Unfortunately, far too many small business owners are missing out on important keys that can make or break their businesses. Don't be one of them! Having a great website is a non-negotiable in 2012! You have to have an effective, strategic online presence in order to grow your business.
Here are five key areas for your profit focused website:ARTArticleRental Property Deductions - Tremendous Tax Savings!These tips on rental property deductions that we're going to share with you will provide you with an immense tax shelter. You'll see that there are several tax deductions that you can take by owning even one rental property.
I know this because I've owned rental properties for several years and ...ARTArticleSales Letter Training- The World's Greatest Copywriters #1 SecretOK, let's get get right to it:
The "#1 Secret" of ALL great copywriters is they never try andnre-invent the wheel. nnn(In a moment I'll give you a tip on how you can take advantage of something they ALL do.)nnn---------------------------------------------------------
Again, they never try ...ARTArticleSell Your Property in 28 daysI have to say on a personal note when I first attempted to sale my property over 4 years ago it was one of the most daunting prospects ever. Just thinking about the whole process of having people coming in and out of home trying to spot out any little issue would give me a headache, I was ...ARTArticleSell Your Property in 3 Easy StepsI guess you're wondering how on earth could it possible to sell any property in just 3 steps, when the financial world is in a state of meltdown, unemployment within the UK is at an all time high and to make matters worse the government who is supposed to lead us all out of this situation seem ...ARTArticleSending Emails To Your List: How Often Is Too Often?Knowing how often to send emails to your mailing list is a big dilemma that many solopreneurs face. You don't want to bombard your subscribers with emails, but neither do you want them to forget you. One of my own subscribers recently emailed me to ask me about how often you should send emails to your subscriber.
Here’s an excerpt of what she said:
"Your article piqued my interest today, and offered solid advice.ARTArticleSeven Ways to Make Unpopular Ideas AppealingIt’s a great feeling to successfully persuade people to support and help you implement your ideas. Yet sometimes, positive acceptance is elusive. New ideas and suggestions for improvement can scare people who resist change. When you have a difficult time convincing your colleagues to believe in or act on your ideas, try one or more of these approaches. They may just be the key to winning over idea supporters.ARTArticleShould You Continue to Do Activities That Lose Money or Break Even at Best?Sometimes the answer is obvious, sometimes it is not. Here are some potential situations to consider:
Participating in a community event. You've done a raw food demonstration there for several years but it never results in any sales. You hate to say no, and don't mind helping out but...
Distributors that disappoint. A couple of stores that carry your hand made jewelry signed up in the early days of your business and you were so grateful for their support. However, even though they don't sell much they require you to drop by and re-stock every 2 weeks.ARTArticleShould You Sign Up For A Tradeshow Booth?Making a decision on whether to participate in a conference or trade show can be difficult. Organizers may show you charts outlining all of the amazing benefits. You may feel pressured to respond because of an early bird deadline that is about to expire. There are only x number of spots left and you don't want to miss out!ARTArticleShow Me The Network Marketing MoneyIf you've tried promoting your network marketing or MLM business over the internet, at some point you have probably asked yourself, "Where's the network marketing money?" Can you really make money from your network marketing business on the internet? Definitely. There are many people who are ...ARTArticleSimplify Your Business: 12 Secrets To Entrepreneurial FreedomFinding balance between work and the rest of your life is not always easy, but it is essential. Your business cannot truly thrive if you are the center of everything, and your family cannot thrive if the majority of your attention is spent on your business.
Many entrepreneurs say they own a ...ARTArticleSix Easy Ways to Build REAL Business RelationshipsOnline marketing is by far one of the greatest resources available for spreading your message and growing your business.
Through social media, email marketing campaigns and blogging, etc., online marketing keeps you open for business 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. This allows instant communication between you and your clients and costs next to nothing compared to other marketing strategies.ARTArticleSoftware Revolutionizes Capital FormationIn a down economy, when investors do not want to take risks, entrepreneurs struggle to raise capital through the traditional venues. But some entrepreneurs have found innovative ways to raise capital.
New technologies help raise capital in new ways. Entrepreneurs are using software programs to ...ARTArticleSoftware To Save The Housing MarketAnyone who has recently picked up a newspaper, turned on the news or driven down a residential street knows that the housing market looks dismal. As fuel and energy prices increase, many Americans find themselves unable to pay their debts and mortgages, leading to foreclosures. The market's ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs - There Are No Cinderella Stories!In college basketball, the term, "Cinderella Story," is often used for the underdog who comes out of nowhere to win the prize. It is a romantic idea about rising from the ashes and winning the prince or prize.
Ponder what it takes to win a championship or bring home a gold medal.nn* How many ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs - YOU May Have Forgotten!"Success means having the courage, the determination and the will to become the person you believe you were meant to be." ~ George Sheehannn* Feeling like the marketing is hard?nn* A little blue cause you lost a client?nn* Can't seem to get motivated or on track?nn* Not sure you are meant to be ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs: Are You Losing Potential Clients?If you find yourself missing out on potential clients, contacts falling through the cracks, or not following up in a timely manner then your problem is simply a lack of an efficient contact management system!
So let me ask you:
1. Do you have a record of each of your clients/colleagues contact ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs: Are You Supporting Your Clients Fully?Support comes in many ways, but HOW you are supporting your clients might be truly affecting client retention and referrals. To support your clients fully, you must be 100% authentic, honest and tough. Yes, tough. Lovingly tough.
My message about marketing is about authenticity and sharing. ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs: Do You Believe Enough to Get New Clients?You have to believe in what you offer to sell what you offer. It is the self doubt and shyness about sharing our gifts that most often keeps our rates low and new clients at bay. Every marketing tool in the world is useless without a deep knowledge and understanding that you can make a ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs: Introducing a Different Way to Identify Who You Serve in the MarketplaceWe've all heard how important it is to identify our "niche" or even "sub-niche" business. Entrepreneurs often struggle with pinpointing exactly who to serve.
You definitely have to get specific about your market, but I don't like to call it a "niche" because we've heard that word too much. I ...ARTArticleSolopreneurs: The Secret to FailureLet me just spill the beans for you... business success has almost nothing to do with business know-how and everything to do with mindset. The marketing pieces can be learned, and sometimes you can even delegate small parts of them out, but the deep core belief that it takes to manifest a BIG ...ARTArticleSpeakers - How To Get Booked!A handful of tips to help position yourself within the speaking arena and get those speaking engagements!
Find your Niche One of the biggest mistakes a speaker can make is having a "general" topic. You want to narrow your expert niche as much as possible. Research the industry so you know ...ARTArticleSpirituality Conflicts With My Career As A SalesmanSpirituality, religious beliefs, and a sales career can oppose each other and cause internal conflict. One of the people I recently coached had a clash of beliefs when he moved from a customer service job to a role in direct sales. His beliefs about using selling techniques to influence others ...ARTArticleStart Your Virtual Assistant Business Part-TimeIf you are currently employed with a company working as an Administrative Professional and are wondering how you are going to transition into your own home-based Virtual Assistant practice, the thought may have crossed your mind to start your business part-time. This likely led to a number of other questions, such as "How do I get started," "How will I balance my job, family and business?" and "Can I really do this and be successful?"