When Is It Time to Stop Networking in Your Business?
As you may know already, real, effective networking takes a lot of time and effort and although it is the least costly of all marketing strategies, it can be costly, especially for businesses that are really struggling and do not
How to Position Yourself as a Thought Leader in Your Niche
There a number of effective ways to position yourself as a thought leader in your niche without spending a fortune on marketing! I cringe and feel so sorry for businesses when I see them spending so much money on marketing
In Danger Of Losing Your Home?
Are you one of the many who have been hit hard by COVID-19? Is your mortgage in jeopardy? Do you feel that foreclosure is the only way out? Are you at odds as to what to do and how to
2 Ways to Thrive in Isolation!
This lockdown has radically changed our lives. Just a few months ago, we had no idea our 'world' would be confined to our homes! This crisis is a powerful reminder of how important freedom is - and how much we need
How Can You Be a Lifebuoy in Times of Crisis?
During this week after our President's announcement in South Africa about how we as a country were going to manage the coronavirus pandemic, there was a lot of panic as schools were closed down nationally. I cannot ever remember that
3 Steps to Creating New Habits
Let’s talk about forming new habits. We all have times in our lives where we intentionally want to change our behavior for the better and create new habits for ourselves. This could be getting in the habit of eating healthier
Entrepreneurs’ Secret Sanity Saver
Ever wonder how the top selling and very successful entrepreneurs manage to get so much done? Are they superheroes who don’t sleep? Do they work through lunch and dinner and even the kids’ hockey games or swimming meets? Have they
Are You Committed to Excellence?
Even if you have heard of the term 'committed to excellence', do you fully understand what it means? The following quote is from Aristotle and defines what excellence is. "Excellence is an art won by training and habituation. We do not act rightly because
The art of the discount
It’s happened to every service provider at one time or another—probably more than once. You offer a proposal or contract, only to have your potential client respond with, “That sounds great, but I can’t afford it.” What do you do? For a lot of service-based businesses, the first response is to lower their rate. After all, they reason, the client really does need my help. Plus, it’s good karma, and they’ll talk about me with their friends, and refer business to me later.
Stop! Before you raise your rates … do this!
In every service provider’s life, there comes a time when you simply have to raise your rates. Maybe you’ve been in business for years without a pay increase. Maybe your skills have recently improved through a new training course or