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For many people, the day after Christmas Day is often a ‘let-down’. It seems like the hurry, the pressures, the deadlines, the joy, the gifts, the food – all that which leads up to Christmas just goes away after midnight – poof! Well, the very same thing happens in our business. When you have been working…
DetailsHave you ever turned down an opportunity because you were afraid? This has happened often in my life because of my fear of water and, no doubt, this translates into many areas in the life of an entrepreneur. Well, this past week, I had a situation come up which included a ‘water experience’ – and,…
Details“What is it you do?” This was a question I asked repeatedly of the entrepreneurs at our Increase Sales and Profits workshop this week. “And why do I care?” Yes, I am that blunt when it comes to understanding the introduction being made by entrepreneurs at networking events, or workshops, or even when meeting at…
Details“Why does it always feel so hard?” One of my clients said this to me last week when we were talking about what it takes to grow a business. Have you ever felt this way? Then I say to you – you’re doing it all wrong. Yes, growing a business can be hard work –…
DetailsThat statement caught me off guard on Saturday when I was in a department store with one of my neighbors. She quickly grabbed my arm and steered me to a different section in the store, in efforts to avoid the front cash register area. I asked what that was all about since I had been happily browsing…
DetailsAnother end to another week and it dawned on me today why many entrepreneurs do not have any balance in their lives. Wanna know the secret? It’s because they haven’t created a vision of what they want their life to look like – and many do not even know how to set goals. Seems strange…
DetailsAt my workshop last week, many of the women entrepreneurs spoke about their frustrations when it comes to attracting ideal clients. They said they wanted to learn whatever it takes to make more money. And yet, on follow-up phone calls with most of them, I learned the real truth. They say one thing and then take…
DetailsIt’s July 1st today – Canada Day – and a national holiday where I live. It’s a day to celebrate our great country – glorious and free. And, for me, it’s a great day to just have fun. And fun I had – went to the movies with some friends. I haven’t done that in a…
DetailsI not only HEARD that expression a lot in the past week, but I LIVED it. When is the last time you GAVE first or are you stuck in the scarcity mentality? It’s the old ‘I can’t because……….” The experiences I had last week stretched me in many ways. Like many entrepreneurs, I strive to…
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