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Are your actions aligned with the vision and direction you need to go in order to achieve your greatest potential? Are you moving forward toward your dreams? These are the questions I ask myself at the times I’m feeling “out of focus” and not quit myself. I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one who feels all over the place every once in a while due to the everyday demands of life. We all go through our “stuff” and trust me, being a super busy work at home mom of six…I’m no stranger to burnout. By: Shiketa Morgan
Character is a key ingredient in the success of a business owner. In fact, a man’s character will affect all aspects of operating a business including: being honest on tax returns, showing integrity in business deals, being loyal to customers and having the courage to persevere in hard times. In the Book Character Matters, the author, Mark Rutland (President of Oral Roberts University) wrote: Rutland also describes nine essential traits you need to succeed in his book and they are as follows: courage, loyalty, diligence, modesty, frugality, honesty, meekness, reverence and gratitude. By: Shiketa Morgan As your business grows, your ability to lead is vital to the success of your company. Moreover, your leadership skills will affect how far your business will go and your leadership skills will also affect those individuals that are following your leadership. A Leadership Story In 2002, I decided to move my childcare business from my home into a commercial location. I was so excited, because I was able to care for more children and my business was no longer in my home. The planning process went very well; I planned my first open house, bought new equipment and I hired staff for the facility. Several months into operating the facility, I discovered that I was struggling with leading my staff.
Company: Admin Services Position: Virtual Assistant Website: www.admnsrvcs.com Year Founded: 1998 Tell us about yourself and your business: Since 1998, I have been a Virtual Assistant specializing in social media navigation, data entry, presentations, word processing, database management, editing and proofreading services, mass mailings, thesis and manuscript processing as well as other clerical services. I love working with women business owners particularly solopreneurs. My clients have been and continue to be solopreneurs, small business owners, independent contractors, website owners, financial advisors, photographers, realtors, writers as well as individuals looking for administrative assistance. What inspired you to start a business? I’ve always had an entrepreneurial spirit and when the time came to step out, I jumped. It’s income tax time once again and many of us are expecting to receive a well needed refund from the government. When that hefty check comes, most people intend to play “catch up” on outstanding bills while others enjoy a little self indulgence and run out to purchase the latest gadget or high end item they’ve been dreaming of. And why wouldn’t you? Most people feel they deserve to spend that hard earned money on themselves because they worked hard for it….right? Unfortunately however, giving in to these desires more often than not, brings us right back to where we started…BROKE!
Company: NeedleArtist and Crafters Position: Director Website: www.needleartistandcrafters.ning.com Year Founded: 2010 Tell us about yourself and your business: I am a veteran NeedleArtist, proficient in: Sewing, Quilting, Soft Cloth Artistry, Crochet, Cross Stitch, Embroidery and NeedlePoint. I am experienced in other forms of NeedleArts and Crafts; but the fore mentioned are those I’m most proficient in. My business is a social community I created for the purposes of promoting Tactile artist and their art. Also, to hopefully help tactile artistry become more recognized as a viable and recognizable art form all over the world (as opposed to them being thought of as mere crafts).
Name of your Company: Inspired Marketing, Inc. & Inspired Graphics Media Position: Founder & CEO Website Address: www.inspiredmarketinginc.com & www.inspiredmedia.net Year Founded: Inspired Marketing, Inc. (2010) Inspired Graphics Media (2003) Tell us about yourself and your business: I’m a passionate entrepreneur who makes it her mission to take the fear out of small business marketing. My coaching clients are driven entrepreneurs who have placed marketing on the back-burner because it was deemed “too hard” or “too expensive.” I show them how implementing my exclusive SPARK Marketing System™ will shatter negative mindsets, empower them to take control of their marketing and help make more money. For those who already have their strategy down, I offer branding services, such as web design and content writing, through Inspired Graphics Media. I’m also a single mom to two beautiful daughters. Happy New Years!It’s 2011, day one…a new beginning and fresh start for your business! As you begin implementing your plan of action, I encourage you to not only focus on your business tasks and daily operations but be aware of your current mindset. It’s important that no matter what obstacles may come your way, you believe in yourself and know you will get through. One of the quotes I remind my children of regularly is “what you speak/think about you bring about” – if you think you can’t…you won’t. Let this year, be a year of great abundance in your business and your life! Believe in your heart that YOU CAN achieve all that you set your mind to! My intentions were to NOT write another blog post until 2011 but having some time on my hands has allowed me to reflect back not only on my business but over my personal life as well. As I look back upon the hurdles and trials I have endured this past year, I’m able to appreciate what those experiences have taught me, how they’ve allowed me to grow and have influenced my decisions to make some uncomfortable, yet extremely beneficial changes to help me get to where I want to be. That is why I’m writing this post.
Company: DMJ Consulting Position: Consultant – Business and Marketing Website: www.dmjconsulting.com Year Founded: 1996 Tell us about yourself and your business: Donna Johnson of DMJ Consulting, is experienced as a business services provider to small business, non-profit, professional and corporate clients. I provide assistance by educating my clients and assisting them with planning, implementing, monitoring and managing their marketing and other business systems. Professional Business and Marketing Services Include: marketing system consultation, business start-up/over planning consultation, business identity re/design consultation, virtual assistance consultation and more… |
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Full Name: Donna Johnson
