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In a recent conversation with a friend who is CEO of a construction company, I explained how doing business with the government could potentially take her business to the next level. She shared her frustration at responding to RFP (request for proposal). She had bid on many over the years and each time, they were awarded to the same male…

Wouldn’t it be nice if getting published was easy? Forget sending plea-ridden queries and hosting bi-monthly rejection letter burning ceremonies, all you’d have to do is wait for an agent to stumble into the bright light of your potential.

If only, right?

You can at least free yourself from having to beg for formal representation though. It won’t be…

So you’ve got an idea for a book, and with it a pretty good plan for how to see it through to the last word. That puts you several strong steps in front of your fellow writer hopefuls but still leaves you with a long road ahead. Hooray?

The best way to travel that road is to be proactive…

At a recent workshop I facilitated, a participant shared that she didn’t understand the big ‘hype’ about having a website. Though she had one; she hadn’t attained any customers from it. I explained that having a website is a good first step, but not enough to gain clients. If you are not engaging your visitors, chances are they will never return. Do you have a website…

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As women in business, we know all too well that new customers don’t just fall into our laps; we must create a stellar plan for them to land there. Simply, the art of marketing is paramount to your overall success. So what does it take? Here are the 3…

If you would like to learn more about the power of Mind-Body-Nutrition and the Psychology of Eating, then please join me for the following FREE talks: 01/19, 02/29, 03/14.

"IGNITE YOUR APPETITE FOR LIFE - (Love.Inspiration.Fun.Energy) - And Fire Up Your Metabolic Power."

Eliminate food cravings, Learn the common dieting mistakes and why diets don't work, and How to Increase Your Calorie Burning Capacity and How to Reclaim Your Appetite for LIFE - Love.Inspiration.Fun and…

Eating Psychology Coaching will help you focus on what you really "hunger" for in life. Often weight gain, digestive issues and other stress related disorders are signals that life is calling us to slow down and re-evaluate the direction we're headed. Eating Psychology Coaching is a mind-body-nutrition approach to self-empowerment and optimum health. I am offering all Women's Small Biz Members one FREE session to help you…

Greetings form Australia where we've just celebrated Christmas and have long holidays in our summer!

Are you:

• Easing into work with a bit less pressure?
• Taking the advantage of quiet time for goal setting and planning? Or,
• Sad your break is just a memory because you’re too busy, already?

If you’re like most people starting back at work after the holidays, you’ve probably got a lot on your plate this year! So now is…

Motivating your team is imperative to the well being of its members and the accomplishment of the goal.  While motivating others isn't always easy, there are ways you can help to unleash the power and potential of your team.  Here are a few powerful leadership skills you can easily incorporate to bring out the best in others:

1. Ask questions rather than give direct orders.
2. Give specific and sincere praise for accomplishments, so as to let people know that you have…

Too often managers don't communicate the goals and requirements of their team, but instead leave them unsure what to do and how to do it.  This results in hesitation, indecision, lack of performance and miscommunication.



Properly setting expectations for team members will set standards for excellence and results.  Here are a few tips on how to do that:



1.  Start with a vision of what you want the end result to look like.  Not just what you want done, but the results you…

The start of a new year is always a good time to rethink habits that may not be working for you and renew your commitment to doing things differently. But when you are feeling stuck, even the thought of trying to do something differently can be a challenge.

So here's my advice--and my challenge--to you: DO IT ANYWAY!

Yes, change is scary. In actuality, it isn't the change itself that's scary, it's really just the THOUGHT of the change and the TRANSITION from the old to the new.…

Many women in business have attempted to write Press Releases, only to abandon the idea. They either think it will be too expensive to distribute or not sure how to reach their intended audience. A well balanced marketing plan includes a myriad of strategies and online tools… and utilizing Press Releases should be a part of that strategy.

So, if you want to reach a targeted audience, here are 3…

Today is a day that we should give thanks. I want to thank the founder of this community for so graciously allowing me to show case my work and share resources with the members. I also want to thank all the ladies within this community for your contribution as well.

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A client recently asked me ‘how would she know when she was finally successful.’ I explained that success means different things to each of us. To achieve success, you must define what it signifies. Success is a journey! As we sail through life, we encounter many obstacles along…

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If you are a woman in business, you need to incorporate online videos into your social media marketing strategy. By doing so, increases brand awareness and creates viewer action leading to more inquiries and sales. In fact, according to Online Video Marketing Statistics, adding video to small…

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"When I stand before God at the end of my life, I would hope that I would not have a single bit of talent left, and could say, 'I used everything you gave me." Erma Bombeck

LIBRA (September 24-October 23) As the Sun moves into the sign of Libra, the autumn season begins. Libra, the seventh sign of the zodiac, highlights beauty, harmony, finances, love and the need for balance. Libra is symbolic of the self in alliance with others. We all have Libra somewhere…

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If you’ve ever watched a turtle slowly cross the road to get to the other side, you know it’s a long journey across. As a business consultant, I talk to small business owners regularly who are at a crossroad and frantically want to take their business to the next level, but finding it…

Greeting All You Amazing Women!!

Do You know what the Four Key Building Block are in Building a Business??

Key Building Block #2:

Strategic Plan - Once you understand…