Can you relate to this:
“How do I train myself to be able to focus like a laser and do things in a step-by-step process that makes sense?”
This is an excellent question because left un-checked; this habit will create a never-ending cycle of wasted time, wasted effort and unfinished projects that lead to an unprofitable business.
If you’re struggling with this challenge, here’s what you need to do: [Read more...]
I learned from one of my first mentors, Michael Port, that being successful in business is really about starting and finishing projects. He also taught me that most business problems are really personal problems in disguise.
That means that if you struggle with procrastination and finishing what you start in your personal life, this problem can easily plague your business. You've got to get a handle on it; otherwise your work and your income are going to suffer severely.
Fortunately, learning how to complete your projects is entirely within your reach, no matter WHAT your background happens to be. The only thing you need to bring to the table is a willingness and commitment to developing new behaviors.
Here's how you do it: Read more about How to Finish the Marketing Projects You Start
You know the feeling. You’re sitting at your computer watching the cursor blink. You haven’t gotten a single thing done. You’ve worried about an important client project, all of the phone calls you need to return and made are making mental notes about the errands you need to run. You just can't seem to stay focused long enough to complete any of the critical tasks in front of you.
Take a break and try these counterintuitive ways to get back on track and knock tasks off your to do list.
I’m happy to announce that I am one of 7 experts taking part in The Productive Business Owner Telesummit, Oct. 17-21 (http://smartsimplemarketing.com/pbo). We each take a different approach but will all share solid information that can immediately be implemented for increased productivity.
Some of the things the speakers will share: [Read more...]
Being a solopreneur can trigger many fears that you may not have even known about before! You know that you have talent and a lot to offer your clients. Nevertheless, it’s not an easy job to keep your confidence up while you’re dealing with the realities of marketing your services, being your own money manager and providing great customer service to your clients. In order to reach your goals of profitability and success you have to develop the proper mindset.
One of the biggest issues that come up when you’re in business for yourself is the one of how to get and stay profitable. Women, especially, have issues with this idea of profitability. We tend to be hard workers with a passion for what we do and want to deliver an excellent product to our clients. However, we don’t always “own our value” in the marketplace. What does that mean? “Owning your value” in the marketplace means charging money, receiving money, and asking for money. Otherwise you may find that you are unintentionally running a non-profit organization!
When you’re a service professional, you are only paid for the time you spend on client projects. Therefore, maximizing your work time is key to the profitability of your company. So, when you run your solo business from home, it's important to create a productive work environment where you experience minimal distractions and can focus on running your business. Use the following strategies to get more out of your day so you can increase your productivity and your profits: [Read more...]
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