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International Women’s Day: Inspire Change

International Women’s Day: Inspire Change

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Change starts with one person doing one thing to make a difference. With social media being a huge part of our method of communication, it’s really easy to ‘spread the word’ but, will you put your words into action? How can you make a difference in your part of the world? Mentorship to women entrepreneurs? Volunteer as a Big Sister? Participate in...

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An Entrepreneur’s Nemesis

An Entrepreneur’s Nemesis

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nem·e·sis noun ˈne-mə-səs  : an opponent or enemy that is very difficult to defeat ~ Miriam Webster definition procrastination  – the bane of our existence as an entrepreneur.   Our To Do list is overflowing and we’re still putting off that task that we think is not as important, not sure where to start or we think has to be done perfectly...

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Throw Out Those Goals!

Throw Out Those Goals!

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Another month and another set of goals that may have gone by the wayside. It’s not even the end of February and already you’re behind in those goals that you so carefully set for this year.  Argh!! It’s OK. Not all entrepreneurs work well with setting specific goals. Sometimes it is about becoming clearer on who you are, where you are now and...

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Keep Pedaling!

Keep Pedaling!

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Just like a cyclist needs momentum to stay upright and keep moving forward, sales needs a process to implement and create momentum. As the Sales Course Instructor with Small Business BC, I speak with many entrepreneurs who aren’t achieving their goals or getting the results they envisioned and no matter what business they are in, they all have a common denominator...

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Talk and Walk

Talk and Walk

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Thought I would share this with you. Over the past year I have found that my ‘bottom line’ has increased in direct proportion to my business. Yes, that bottom. Go ahead  – chuckle all you want. The reality is that I have more clients and as a professional mentor,it requires spending more time sitting at my desk in front of my computer or...

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Goal Setting Reminders

Goal Setting Reminders

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Lately I’ve been asked how I set my goals for the  year, how many do I choose and how do I stay on track. It’s starts in December before the new year arrives, I take an afternoon with a big mug of coffee and look back on the year. I note and celebrate my successes and make a conscious decision to overcome any obstacle that prevented me from being my...

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7 Quick “Cheap and Cheerful” Ways to Kickstart this year.

7 Quick “Cheap and Cheerful” Ways to Kickstart this year.

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Sometimes it’s the little things that can make a huge difference in the big picture. Budgets can be tight  for star-ups and small businesses so here are seven small low-to-no cost projects that you can do at the beginning of this year to kickstart it and make a difference in YOUR big picture. Each project will generate a measurable ROI for you! 1. Update your...

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3 Steps to Getting a New Client in the next 7 Days

3 Steps to Getting a New Client in the next 7 Days

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You want them, I want them, anyone who is in business wants them – but only a few get them. Do you? Over the past 2 decades I’ve heard the talk from so many entrepreneurs but so few take action. They’ve got their strategies in place, they know all the answers on how to get clients and then these well meaning entrepreneurs just fizzle. And...

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I’m on Holidays! Are You?

I’m on Holidays! Are You?

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A Whole Week?  As the owner of a Small business, we find it very hard to stay away from our home office during the holiday season.   What if someone wants to order and we’re not there? Or the company you’ve been courting for a contract decides to call while you’re sipping eggnog? Listen up – you need time away to refresh, renew...

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