Recent Articles from Teri Karjala
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 […]
Staying up when your business is down
I place great stock in the concept of how mindset plays a substantial role in the creation of our “reality.” I also recognize that where I am now is a direct result of keeping these principles in the forefront of my mind at all times.
How to change your stinky thinking
In my profession as a mental health therapist, I come into contact with many people who have adopted a “glass half empty” mindset. When many of my clients begin seeing […]
Five steps for taking inspired action
This process also requires faith, fostering a belief that anything is possible. In doing so, you allow yourself to go beyond self-imposed limitations and step outside your comfort zone. When you begin to have faith in yourself and your own abilities, you will find yourself doing things that used t...
Do you testimonial?
I am no marketing expert, but I do know from experience that incorporating testimonials into your marketing can have a powerful impact on the flow and rate of your business. In the mental health or medical industry, as well as many other industries, two things are certain: 1) The majority of busi...
Six great tips for showing up well
People are often concerned about their ability to connect with others. Questions such as, “How do you create partnerships?” or “How do you build strong ties in the community?” are […]
The picture of success
Because I love learning, I’ve long put into practice what I’ve been taught. My latest teacher is Cameron Herold, author of Double Double: How to Double Your Revenue and Profit in 3 Years or Less. In this book, Herold introduces a concept that inspired me to act: the concept of creating a “painte...
Five powerful networking tips
I’m a bit new to networking, having done it for just five years. However, in this time I have attended a wide variety of networking events: after hours, before hours, […]
Got what it takes to own a business?
I am often asked, “Is owning your own business really worth it?” Those who’ve read these columns know that I have written about both the glory and the struggles of […]
















