I am so excited to announce an amazing list of early bird incentives. That’s in addition to all the value you’ll get from the book itself.
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And guess what? Your brand may actually be worth something. Have some equity. Some actual monetary value that — should you ever decide to sell your business — would help make up the total value of your company.
The challenge (or paradox) is that while your brand does have some sort of value, it’s very hard to pin down.
Does the idea of bartering conjure up images of a swap meet? Perhaps it brings back memories of grade school lunchtime; wheeling and dealing PBJ’s and oatmeal cookies.
Do you believe that bartering “just doesn’t work”? Are you convinced only wannabe’s, noobs and criminals barter?
Think again!
Barter is a fantastic way to grow your business when cash is tight. It’s time to set the record straight on barter, and how you can use barter to prosper.
One of the things I love about this time of year is the spirit of giving.
The desire to care and provide for others, even when you don’t know them personally. There are toy drives for needy children. Care packages for our troops overseas. The ubiquitous red kettle and bell advertising the Salvation Army’s fundraising efforts.
These are all wonderful things, efforts that are truly making a difference. Yet it is not enough. What about the other 11 months of the year? What about those who seek to make better lives for themselves yet have literally zero resources to do so?
Mindset is still the hot topic du jour, and for good reason. There is a lot to be said for the difference between positive and proactive, versus negative and fearful thoughts, and the direct impact your thoughts can have on your business.
I don’t reside in the “name it and claim it” camp, because as a performance psychologist, I understand the science behind attitude, belief systems, confidence and the outcomes they can drive.
When you hear the words creative and finance together what comes to mind?
Tax evasion?
The Mafia?
Prison?
Fear not!
I’ve got some great ideas for you and they are all completely legal.
If you live in the U.S. you are gearing up for the big Thanksgiving holiday.
Thursday is turkey day, eaten with family while watching football (Go Packers!).
Black Friday is filled with hordes of people hitting stores trying to capitalize on the day’s sales.
Historically Thanksgiving was meant as a time to stop and appreciate all the good things in your life. I am very fortunate and have many things to be thankful for. There is one in particular I want to share.
As my current clients, past clients, future clients, and supportive colleagues you have made my life richer and business stronger.
I’ve created a quick and easy survey for you to share your needs and thoughts with me. Which services or tools do you need most to make this happen? What burning issues are you wrestling with? This survey is your chance to set the direction of my business and get the help you need.
Click here to tell me how I can best serve you and your business.
Happy Thanksgiving!
In the original Star Wars movie there is a classic scene where Obi Wan Kenobi uses The Force to convince Stormtroopers (the bad guys) that the droids he has aren’t the droids the bad guys want.
How does he do it?
He simply tells them, “These aren’t the droids you’re looking for.” Add in a healthy dose of Jedi powers and presto, the bad guys tell him to move along. Pretty cool right?
Unfortunately I think some business owners and their employees have taken that scene a little too seriously. Jedi mind tricks don’t work in customer service. You can’t just tell me to move along and think that I will happily go about my business, forgetting about your horrible customer service.
by Stephanie LH Calahan
I’m starting today’s post with three thoughts that I find people often share on Facebook or re-tweet on Twitter when I post them.
If you always do what you have always done, you will always get what you have always got.
You can be busy all day and still have gotten nothing done.
Time is money – use yours wisely.
Why it that people relate to those statements so much that they share them consistently? Is because deep down, way in the recesses of our mind; we believe that we are stealing from ourselves?
Ask a question.
