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Multiple-streams-of-passion people love to do it all. They like choice. They like the flexibility and freedom of going from one thing to the next. The only problem is most multiple-streams-of-passion people don’t make any money this way. They flounder in careers and languish in their professional lives. That’s because they haven’t learned how to work with their passion. Are you a multiple streams of passion person? Find out now!
Posted: 2007-07-15
Category: Business
Go to any bookstore in the United States and you’ll find rows and rows of self-help books dedicated to overcoming negative habits and programming. It’s staggering and a bit overwhelming to know which book will actually do the trick, fix the problem, or solve the issue. Yikes! Are we really that bad off? No, we are not. Next time you feel the urge to change yourself; don’t run to the nearest bookstore. Save your money! Just remember WYTIWYG.
Posted: 2007-07-03
Category: Self Improvement
Today’s ePreneur apologizes neither for being financially prosperous nor for including the spiritual dimension in their business. The “e” in ePreneur stands for “enlightened.” Well, I’m not so sure about the enlightened part! Perhaps it’s better to say that the e encompass all entrepreneurs who desire to build their businesses upon the foundational mix of solid business acumen and inner spiritual wisdom.
Posted: 2007-06-15
Category: Business
How many times has this happened to you? You’re all revved up and ready to go, jazzed about implementing a great idea you’ve been thinking about, only to find yourself dragging your heels for some unknown reason. This article sheds light on what's really going on with resistance and shows you how to release resistance and move in the direction of what you want.
Posted: 2007-05-31
Category: Business
As a small business start-up coach, I get asked a lot of questions. The most frequent one: Where do I get start-up cash? If you are wondering the same thing, this article is for you. In it, you will learn about the differences between angel funding and venture capitalists, the value of taking out a loan, and considerations of taking on a silent or working partner.
Posted: 2007-05-15
Category: Small Business
All too often we bandy around the words freelancer, consultant, and entrepreneur as if they are interchangeable, although they are not. Sometimes our clients are confused. Often we are, too. When we aren’t clear about how we offer our products and services, it makes it difficult for potential clients to know whether or not to hire us. This article describes the differences between freelancer, consultant, and entrepreneur.
Posted: 2007-04-29
Category: Business
In today's small business world, communication is paramount to success. Too much depends on how small business owners are perceived by their clients and customers, not to take it seriously. This article defines the three main communication styles in business, a modified active listening dialogue, and seven tips for communication success.
Posted: 2007-04-19
Category: Business
Workplaces, and how we view them, have changed dramatically since the beginning of the 20th century. Particularly in the last 30 years, the complexity of business has grown enormously, making traditional jobs nearly obsolete. Old assumptions about how to work and how to advance are out of date. The old-school work ethic of doing “whatever it takes" to get the job done is a present-day formula for disaster and burnout.
Posted: 2007-03-16
Category: Business
What’s holding you back from staring up your small business? Is it lack of venture capital, fear of failure, or the uncertainty of it all? Maybe this is your first time starting up a business and the lack of knowledge is paralyzing your forward movement. Whatever the reason, you can bet that there is a fear-based belief running in the background that needs to be addressed. This article speaks to the most common fears.
Posted: 2007-03-01
Category: Business
Getting out to an early start may seem like the thing to do, yet, the moral of The Tortoise and the Hare is that slow and steady wins the race. Though by taking the best from both the tortoise and the hare ensures that slow and steady will win the race, while high-octane speed and adaptability will set the pace.
Posted: 2007-02-16
Category: Business
If you are contemplating the changes that will occur by becoming a small business owner, it will be helpful for you to have a bird’s eye view of where you are along the continuum. If you are a small business coach working with clients who are in the process of starting up their own businesses, it will be good for you to have a way to determine which stage of change they are in so you can plan an effective start up coaching strategy.
Posted: 2007-02-12
Category: Business
Becoming an entrepreneur and small business owner is not for everyone. For many people, the very thought of not having a steady paycheck is enough to put them off. For others it’s the cost of starting a small business, paying for health insurance, social security, and benefits that do them in. Still, for the fortunate few who feel the call of the preneur, this is about as exciting a time as it gets to start up and launch your new business!
Posted: 2007-02-01
Category: Business
A goal is fierce! To be an accomplished goal setter, you must become a fearsome time manager by setting priorities, completing tasks on time, and eliminating distractions. If you want your goals to stick this year you will need to understand that those who manage their time, manage their world.
Posted: 2007-01-21
Category: Business
