As a business owner, it's so important to set realistic goals. And if you work at home, it's imperative to your success! But how do you set goals that are more than just a series of wishes, wants, and dreams? Goals that you will actually work towards? By looking at the right things. Realistic goals have as much to do with your ... Read More
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Why WHAT You Do Means Nothing to WHY You Do It
In 1977, a young, athletic, teenage Canadian boy changed the world with his heroic efforts and invincible desire to beat osteogenic sarcoma, a form of aggressive bone cancer that started with a malignant tumor in his right leg. At the age of 18, Terry Fox had his leg amputated six inches above the knee in an effort to stop the spread ... Read More
How to Overcome Analysis Paralysis
By Christy Schutz I am a thinker. An idea person. Maybe some would call me a day dreamer. I like to ponder the possibilities and simmer on the execution and outcome. It's part of who I am. But, when I have an upcoming project, a longstanding goal, or even sometimes just a small task, I can get stuck overthinking in the mode I like ... Read More
Four Tips for Finishing the Year Strong
By Christy Schutz Whew! We’ve officially gotten through the Christmas Holiday. Let’s take a deep breath and revel in this fact. Come on. Join me. Breathe in deep … now exhale. Aaaaaagggghhh. We did it! So … now what? In my true over-functioning fashion, I am wondering what I am going to do this week while our business is ... Read More
Your Purpose is What Will Lead YOU to Entrepreneurial Success
By Kelly Robbins Many women strive to live the entrepreneurial dream. They want to work from home, create a work-life balance that perhaps they didn’t grow up with, and they want to live an authentic life – a life of purpose. I am a firm believer that if you have the desire to accomplish a goal, you have the means to achieve ... Read More
Do You Know Your Own Value and Worth?
One thing that really irks me is when I talk to someone about their career path and they devalue them self; they seem to dismiss their value and worth which takes them right out of the market. They are done before they ever get started. It’s amazing how one can lose sight of themselves and all the greatness they possess. Regarding ... Read More
How to Create a Positive Outlook for the New Year
Happy New Year - by the time you read this we will already have rung in another new year! If you’re like me, you are filled with anticipation and hopefulness that this year will be better than last and that all the unfulfilled wishes and desires will come true. This is a time for letting go of the old and welcoming of the new, ... Read More
Get Inspired This Holiday Season for Bigger Results in the New Year
Sometimes, it's tough to take time off from work - especially if you're the boss or you are particularly swamped with things to do. Even during the holiday season, when a glass of eggnog and a sappy movie with your spouse beckons to you from the living room while you burn the midnight oil, it can be hard to justify taking a holiday ... Read More
Why Do You Keep Struggling?
Have you ever heard the quote, "Insanity is doing the same thing over and over while expecting different results"? As human beings, we're all creatures of habit, and it's so easy for us to do the "insane" things over and over and wonder why we're not moving forward. Whether we continue to repeat errors when it comes to business ... Read More
How to Transform Fear into Action
You know that you should probably start setting up your company website, look for the right suppliers, and leave your current job to start your own business. But knowing you should do something and actually doing it are two completely different things. You’ve probably already planned it out entirely in your head a million times. ... Read More
Manage Social Media in 20 Minutes Per Day
Social media has become a valuable tool for businesses and entrepreneurs alike, as they promote interaction and networking on a regular basis. At the same time, they can lead to spending hours per day doing nothing but scouring the web aimlessly. If you are a busy professional, but still want to take advantage of the power of ... Read More
Make This Year, The Year You Change Your World
This is the year everything changes for me. It starts every morning when I get up. I’m not as distracted by the computer and TV, and I’m getting all those things done that I wished I had been getting done before. Somewhere along the line during the holidays, I listened to several podcasts and recordings from different successful ... Read More
When Is It Time To Take On a New Project?
It’s in the nature of most entrepreneurs to be creative and imaginative, to seize on new ideas and possibilities and bring them to reality. However, it’s also possible to have so many ideas and projects going at one time that none of them get to reach optimum momentum. Here’s a checklist of things to consider before jumping into ... Read More
14 Ways to Start the New Year Off with Enthusiasm and Excitement
Here we are at the beginning of another New Year. Are you feeling disappointed or less than satisfied with last year’s accomplishments? The beauty of starting a new year is having a clean slate and a renewed motivation. But, what if you’re having trouble finding that motivation? Here are 14 tips to help you start the New Year off ... Read More
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
