What is a Life Coach? A life coach is someone who help others achieve their goals in life by helping them set goals and assists them in achieving it. When a person gets into personal trouble, the usual initial reaction is to keep it. He wants to keep it to himself for various reasons but […]
When you are a service professional, you are selling your services, but really you are selling a lot more than that… you are selling yourself. Understanding your own value as a professional is one of the most challenging things that a small business owner has to do. In fact, a lot of small business owners […]
I had a new client come to me by referral. The project was a great fit and then the deadline sped up. We finalized everything Friday and I needed to have it done by noon on Monday. I knew she was on a deadline and was happy to accommodate her. I wanted to make sure […]
As a home based business entrepreneur, solo professional or freelancer, your number one task is to cope with your clients. Whether you are a Graphic Designer, an Illustrator, a web developer, a life coach, a writer or even an accountant, if you can’t communicate properly with your clients, soon you won’t have a business. The […]
If you’re struggling to get more clients, there are three simple strategies that you can implement that will help. But, more importantly, taking consistent, daily action is the real answer to getting more clients. I’ve had many conversations with business owners these past few months who are, quite frankly, really struggling with their businesses: They […]
So many businesses are really vying for our attention – presents, clothes, services and programmes! It can be very overwhelming… However, if you’re like me there will be certain companies and brands that you prefer above others. They draw me back time and time again. In a sense they are irresistible – tempting, desirable, enticing and appealing! […]
Have you ever had a difficult situation arise with a client? Let me give you a few examples: – they send you all their work last minute (their lack of preparation means your emergency, doesn’t it?)- they don’t pay you on time (or without constant nudging) – they complain about every little thing – they […]
Many people today including small business owners feel a great deal of overwhelm and It is just the way life. Also I think it could be the nature of our lifestyles, but this can take a lot of vital energy away and make you feel down, desperate, sick and cause total brain blank and you […]
“An accurate plan poorly implemented is more successful and effective than a vague or generic plan implemented with brilliant precision.” – Author unknown. Just about everyone in the business world agrees that planning is important and has some value. Before you can decide on an approach to planning, however, it’s important to think about who […]
As a small or medium business owner, we are always looking for the best ways to get great results while reducing cost and overhead. For this reason many such owners consider whether they should use a freelance bookkeeper or hire someone in-house. We will examine the considerations you will want to make when coming to […]