How to Give to the Needy Through Your Business

gift-givingNope, I’m not referring to charitable contributions. (But yes, you should also consider giving back whenever possible.) The people in “need” that I’m writing about today, are those lost prospects and one-time customers of yours, who are on the edge, are reluctant to return your phone calls or emails, or are looking at a PayPal screen with debit card in hand, and skepticism in their hearts.

For some, the economy is still not where it should be and every penny counts. This means he or she is only  interested in spending money on what they need. Well my friends, with some creativity, oh baby you, you’ve got what they neeeee-eeed!

Why Being the Best in Business is Overrated

Thank goodness my mom still loves me in spite of myself, and my failure to be the best at anything. And yes, even as a highly sought-after writer, I can easily list a number of better writers, counting with both hands and a foot. Anyway, like other doting parents, my mom has always wanted the best for my siblings and me. The best education. The best job. The best spouse.

Well, perhaps she’s giving up on the best husband for me. It is what it is.

Keeping on Track with Your Business Goals

WinningIt’s not unusual for us to start a new year off with a ton of motivation, high hopes and big goals for our business. Then before we know it, a new quarter is here and many of us start to wonder…where did the time go?

We look back over the past 3 months and start to realize how far away we have drifted from our most highest priority goals. Did this happen to you this year?

If so, know that it happens to the best of us and it is not to late to get back on track! Here are a few tips Finance Coach & Consultant – Antonina Geer, suggests to help you reassess and get back on track with your income goals:

Why You Must Dismiss the Naysayers

Negative People

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That’s an easy answer, you must dismiss the naysayers simply because they are negative. Cut them out, let them loose, do whatever you have to do to remove them from your space.

It sounds easy, right?

So, what do you do when ignoring them can be a challenge because those naysayers just so happen to be family members? The dynamics may have to change a bit.

Here are a few tips to help you dismiss the negative naysayers in your life

Recognize it for what it is. Often times, people may say hurtful things without realizing that in fact, their words do hurt. Other times it is simply a matter of ignorance or lack of understanding. For instance, think about when you first told your close family member you were starting a business and they responded in a negative way.

Women Entrepreneurs: Is the Absence of Business Growth Becoming a Problem?

stressed woman on laptop

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As women entrepreneurs with high hopes and vision, we often start off with with an unstoppable drive and determination to make our new business work.

Many of us stay up for hours, day after day doing all we think we should do to get the business up and running and start bringing in money.

We spend time finding the best tools and services and get it in our heads that if we just work hard at getting all this online business stuff setup right, we can finally quit the day job or at last, bring home our kids who have grown accustomed to daycare.

Within us lies this deep desire to pursue our passion and live our dream!

2012 Success Driven Woman in Business – Regina Lewis

TheCEOMamma 2012 Success Driven Woman in Business - Regina Lewis

 
Full Name:  Regina Lewis

Company Name:  Red House Consulting

Position:  CEO & Owner

Website/Blog:  www.IWantToWorkFromHomeToday.com

Year Founded:  2007
 

 
Tell us about yourself and your business: My name is Regina Lewis, CEO of Red House Consulting.  Initially my business provided solely virtual assistant services to solo entrepreneurs.  However, I have recently added services to include social media management.

Business Need a Boost? 5 Steps to Impact in a Crowded Niche

stand out in a crowdWe all want our businesses to grow and to be profitable. I know I do. But when you are one among many and a newbie among vets, getting seen and heard is more than a notion.

It is getting more and more difficult to make an impact online, particularly in industries that are saturated with tons of quality content and top notch entrepreneurs.

But it never fails – a few online marketers bust onto the scene, claiming their spots amongst the greats while establishing themselves as an authority to be reckoned with.

How do they do it? How can a novice – with no special skills or super human powers – rise to the top so quickly?

2012 Success Driven Woman in Business – Felicia N. Bennett

TheCEOMamma Featured Woman in Business - Felicia N. BennettFull Name: Felicia N. Bennett

Company Name:  Higher Heights Travel Agency

Position: Owner

Website/Blog: (Launching Soon)

Year Founded: 2011
 

Tell us about yourself and your business: I’m a business entrepreneur who loves to travel.  I hold a BBA degree from Jacksonville University in Management with a minor in Marketing.  I’m married with a teenage son who graduates this year and will be attending college in the fall.

I’m a Full Service Travel Agency, specializing in Cruises, Land Vacations, All Inclusive Vacations, Honeymoons, Destination Getaways, Team Builders, Girlfriend Retreats, Las Vegas Parties, and School Trips with availability to concierge services.

Brand and Market Yourself NOT Your Direct Sales Business

You did it! You have finally started your own business so you can work from home. You have received your start up materials, great tips to launch your new business from your sponsor and you are excited and ready to go!

You have a grand opening launch event and even made your first few sales…you are on a roll! You have big goals and an even bigger vision knowing you can expand your business by using the internet to market your business online.

So, you take all the training you’ve learned from your sponsor and company and use it online armed with your beautifully designed company replicated website. And then…

2012 Success Driven Woman in Business – Andrea Bolder

TheCEOMamma Success Driven Woman in Business - Andrea Bolder

Full Name: Andrea Bolder

Company name: SocialMediaConnect360

Position: CEO

Website/Blog: www.andreabolder.com and www.socialmediaconnect360.com

Year Founded: Blog (2011)
 

Tell us about yourself and your business: Olympian & Multi-passionate entrepreneur Andrea Bolder, CEO of SocialMediaConnect360 and founder of The Go Guide, is an Expert Trainer on Online Marketing Strategies, Winning Mindset, and Passive Income Creation. Author and visionary of the popular blog Marketing.Mindset.Money she shares insight and step-by-step strategies that show solo-entrepreneurs and small business owners exactly how to build a successful business leveraging the power of social media.

Integrating the same winning principles that allowed her to become a 2000 Sydney Games Olympic Gold Medalist, Andrea is a rising star in the industry, specializing in Personal Branding and Lead Generation for small business owners.