It was 1995 and I was struggling to get my business off the ground. I was excited, spinning my wheels, yet getting nowhere fast. Money was coming in, but more of it was going out than was coming in. My self-motivation was put on the line. Before very long, I found myself questioning whether or not to close my business and give up on my lifelong dreams. The Decision that … [Read more...] about Self-Motivation: Give Up or Keep Going
Archives for September 2013
How to Get to Know Your Customers
If you know your customer, you’ll know what they want from you and from the products they buy. You need to know who you’re talking to in your marketing materials so that you know how to connect with them, not just talk at them. You’ll have greater success the better you know your customers. So, how do you get to know your customers? Follow these guidelines and ideas to hop … [Read more...] about How to Get to Know Your Customers
How True Leaders Execute Plans Without Fail & Celebrate Their Victories
Execution is everything. Plan all you want, dream all you can, then turn that key or you've accomplished nothing. Execution is what separates those with lofty ideas from those who end up winning the game. It's about taking strategies and making sure they are implemented with power. Creating a culture of execution is a leadership issue. It combines creating a "no-excuses, … [Read more...] about How True Leaders Execute Plans Without Fail & Celebrate Their Victories
5 Simple Secrets to Increase Online Sales
Your online business depends on your expert sales and closure technique. Simply put, the better you are at selling your product, the more money you will make! In fact, a good salesman is almost impervious to failure in the world of business. Here are 5 time tested, proven techniques and sales triggers to increase your online sales. But before we get into them, let me give … [Read more...] about 5 Simple Secrets to Increase Online Sales
Small Business Tips from a Successful Entrepreneur
Ruth Ellen Miller, Co-Founder and President of NoUVIR Lighting http://www.nouvir.com based in Delaware, is a successful entrepreneur who saw her business grow out of her living room to become a million dollar enterprise. Nouvir Lighting is a manufacturer of fiber optic lighting, producing pure-white fiber-optic light capable of minimizing photochemical damage. Nouvir's … [Read more...] about Small Business Tips from a Successful Entrepreneur