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Got no time to talk about time?
Saying, "I don't have time," but potentially spending a significant portion of time on television and social media doesn't quite mesh. So, what are you willing to change, shift, or rearrange to give up the excuse of no time? You are the only person allocating your time. Whether it's for your busin...
Stand out from the crowd: One simple step
Recently, I attended a workshop and met an individual with whom I was interested in doing business. I loved the service she offered and expressed my interest in attending her upcoming classes. She assured me by placing my name on her sign-in sheet that she would send me information. I was so excit...
Oh, the thinks you can think!
Recently, while reading Dr. Seuss' Oh, the Thinks You Can Think!, it occurred to me that it had powerful business applications. Positive thoughts are key in growing the business and life of our dreams. Where are you giving your attention? How are you responding when things may not appear to be goi...
Eight great tips to prevent burnout
As a business owner, I get it. For many of us, owning a business has been a dream come true; but for others it can seem like a nightmare. Dealing with burnout can feel like a daunting task. It’s your responsibility, however, to take charge and really examine what is happening in your life. I’ve gi...
Top 10 ways to venture beyond the comfort zone
It is safe and it is easy to stay within that which you have already known. It takes courage to go where you have never been before. In business and in life, I have observed that those who take the risk to travel outside their limitations have grown beyond their imaginations.
Stuck in the muck?
I am inspired by the numerous Facebook posts, cheesy emails and tweets that promote the “dream-big” mentality. I’ like to pass them on. For me, they are the daily reminder […]
Shoot for the moon
Ask yourself, “What are you passionate about?” Make sure that your goals/targets are in line with your passions. Write it all down. There are no wrong answers and no dreams too big.
Leadership, turbo-charged
Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of joining the Leadership Aurora program through the Aurora Chamber of Commerce. Each of the major chambers of commerce in Colorado offer a similar program. I chose the Aurora program because I have been a member of this chamber for more than six years a...
Money for nothing
Taking the time to create free informational sources will add value to your business for pre-existing clients or customers and will help your business stand out to potential ones. Giving in this way not only promotes your business, it is also personally rewarding.
The law of attraction
Whether you incorporate energy work, energy psychology, positive thinking, spirituality or simply a sense of conducting conscious business, you are essentially taking resources within yourself and applying them to your work. This process not only benefits you and your business but the world around...
Living larger: Six steps to build a business empire
Martha Stewart has built a wildly successful empire that has had an impact on millions of people. Faced with tempestuous times, she has come out more resilient and determined than […]
Light up your life with gratitude
Even in the darkest of times with your business, and especially then, it is critical that you give thanks for all the wonderful people and things that you do have […]
