What does it take to start a successful home-based business? Some will argue that you need a hefty amount of cash. If your venture centers around an invention or product, you may even need an investor or two. Others will say you can do it without any of these things. Regardless of what side of the debate you’re on, here’s one ... Read More
Donna L. Johnson
Smart Hiring and Personal Development for Business Growth
As the old year comes to an end and a new one approaches, you’re probably bombarded with messages pertaining to goal setting. How to do it, why you should do it, and the consequences of not doing it. I’ve written about such things in the past, but then decided it was best for me to focus on three words and develop an action plan ... Read More
How to Get Started with Public Speaking Gigs
When you take the entrepreneurial route of working from home, you have to explore every possible money-making avenue. Diversifying your income streams is a must, and public speaking is one way to go about it without huge financial risks and overhead expenses. But, how do you get started? Let's dig a bit deeper into this ... Read More
7 Expert Video Marketing Tips You Should Ignore + Video Topic Ideas
You already know that adding video to your marketing strategy is a must, but for whatever reason, you still haven't pushed play or created your own YouTube channel. I must admit that when I did, it was a bit intimidating. Yes - even for a public speaker who's always front and center on stage with a microphone. I think it probably ... Read More
Shedding the Corporate Mindset: Quantity vs. Quality
A local bookstore was going out of business and I stopped in and picked up Secrets of Six-Figure Women by Barbara Stanny. The book originally cost $23.95 and I got it for a whopping $2.49 plus tax. I’ve learned in the past from reading books with these kinds of titles not to expect any huge revelations, but I was optimistic about ... Read More
