Are You Making this Common Entreprenuer Money Mistake?

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Money mistakes.  Running your own business gives you lots of opportunities to make them… from setting money goals to managing cash flow to pricing your products or services…  Today I want to introduce you to Tony Tiefenbach, the Income Acceleration Expert.  Tony specializies in helping entrepreneurs transform their businesses and go from offering $50 products or [...]

Pushing Your Prospects Buttons

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Guest Post by Debra Jason of The Write Direction As entrepreneurs one of the most important tools we have in offering our programs and services is the content (known as “copy” in the marketing/advertising industry) we use to communicate our messages. If I’m correct, you want to help others and I’m here to help you [...]

Color Outside the Lines

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One of the cool people I was honored to meet at last weekend’s Leadership Success Summit was Lisa Marie Platske.  She’s an energetic speaker and shared some great information on how to step up and become a leader. So I did a quick search and found this great article she wrote about coloring outside the [...]

10 Opportunities to Take a Quantum Leap in Your Business

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Ready to kick off 2012 with a BIG leap in your business? Check out the new training series Yvonne Jones is hosting at http://takeaquantumleapin2012.com/ It starts today! Here’s the schedule, with 10 great opportunities to listen in and learn ways to leap forward in your business: Martha Giffen: Blogging Your Way To Online Success and [...]

Have You Seen "The Rise to the Top" Yet?

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It’s my new favorite Roku channel.  You can watch it online.  Or catch it on iTunes (video or audio).  But watch it.  You’ll love it. Their tag line is “The #1 Non-Boring Business Show” and they live up to it. It’s insightful, inspiring, and fun to watch. Some interviewers have the talent of asking the [...]

A Sneak Peek at the Holiday Gifts

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The holiday season is here and that means the SmallBizChristmas giveaway is back! I’m hosting 12 entrepreneurs and small business owners who’ve all got gifts to share. These gifts have been created especially with YOU in mind, to help you reduce stress, get organized, grow your business and more. What will you find? * How [...]

Your Invitation to the SmallBizChristmas Party

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I’m hosting a fun holiday giveaway — and this is your invitation to come celebrate the holidays with us! Just sign up at www.SmallBizChristmas.com and we’ll send you gifts including time saving resources, business builders, and more. If you can’t see the video, click here to watch on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/user/MichelleShaeffer

Don't Miss These Great Reads

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Here’s what I’ve been reading this week: What Entertainers Can Teach Entrepreneurs Learn from Frank Sinatra, John Stewart, Howard Stern and other successful entertainers. 30+ Creative Ways to Increase Holiday Sales Looking for a new idea for this year’s holiday promotions?  It’s not too late!  Try this list. How to Steal Like an Artist & [...]

Ready for a Breakthrough in Your Business?

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Through one of the programs I’ve participated in over the last few months, I met a group of amazing women who’ve come together to present a series of training calls. Purpose, Passion, and Profits: Finally… the Secrets Behind Being True to Yourself, Attracting Clients, and Building Your Thriving Business  This is a totally free series.  [...]

Winning the Tug of War Between Your Home and Office Life

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Guest Post by Lisa Kanarek Note from Michelle: Watch my blog tomorrow for a review of Lisa’s latest book, Organize Your Home Office for Success! When I started my business twenty years ago, I worked seven days a week. I loved what I was doing and my business was growing quickly. At the time, I [...]