Lessons I Learned from Paris Hilton
Today we’ll talk about shameless self-promotion. That’s right, I said it! Shameless! After all, we are learning from Paris Hilton here. It’s all about self-promotion! Self-promotion comes in many forms and you can use different tactics to get your name out there. Look at politicians! Talk about self-promotion and in some not so discreet ways, at that. But, seriously, consider some of the major superstars we all know. Madonna, Donald Trump, Howard Stern and Bill Clinton, just to name a few. We all self promote. Did you raise your hand in...
read moreTurn Your Business Vision into a Reality
How do I get from where I am now to where I want to be? How do I make my business dreams come true? How do I turn my vision into reality? These very common questions from business owners are part of the wonderful but challenging entrepreneurial path. Smart goal setting and visioning are what sets successful entrepreneurs apart from those who seem to always be lost and asking the questions above. Starting a business without creating a vision is like being out on a journey with no starting point and no destination. Successful entrepreneurs know...
read more7 Goal Setting Mistakes to Avoid
Goal setting for your business can seem overwhelming at times, but it is a very important step on the path to success. Setting the right goals can be a tricky task. If you find it hard to accomplish your business goals maybe it’s because you haven’t set the right goals. Here are some common mistakes entrepreneurs and small business owners make when it comes to goal setting: 1. No Written Goals The first mistake entrepreneurs make is not taking time to write down their goals. Without taking this important step, it will be difficult to...
read moreSteps to Help You Achieve Your Business Goals
When running a business, it is important that you keep improving and expanding it if you want to see an increase in profitability. In order for this to happen, you need to set goals and take certain measures to ensure that you can successfully achieve those goals. 1. Set aside time to work on your goals. Goals need to have deadlines, or you’ll just keep putting them off. Even if it’s only five or ten minutes, spend some time every day monitoring your progress towards achieving your goals. Break down large goals into manageable bite-sized...
read moreSetting SMART Business Goals
Business goals are the items that a business aims to complete / achieve during a certain period of time. To run a business successfully, you need to know where you’re headed. Setting goals helps you determine your way forward and ensures that you stay on the right path. If you can’t see the light at the end of the tunnel, you just end up wandering around in the dark. The primary objective of any business is profitability, but there are many factors that affect a company’s prosperity and it’s important to set both long- and short-term...
read moreBusiness Goals You Can Conquer with Content ~ Part II
As we discussed last week, content is what draws people’s attention to your business. Great content brings something of value to your current and potential customers. Thoughtful, relevant content can help accomplish several different business goals: 1. Generate word-of-mouth marketing Great content has the power to get people talking. Everyone loves information that offers ways to save time and money, makes life easier, or gets the creativity flowing. When you give your customers good stuff that sparks their interest, they’ll be...
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