Small Business Success Strategies

The 6 Figure Business Building Model for Small Business

If you own a small or solo business or practice, or are an independent service professional here are some great business building ideas for you.

I'm sure you'd like to know how can you create a six or seven figure income, do what you enjoy, and end up with time to do the things in life that mean the world to you? And how can you do it without the burden of lots of employees and overhead expenses?

I've owned businesses for 20 years. Believe me, like you I've had some tough times when I've struggled, felt frustrated and learned the hard way.

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Janis Pettit, our official Small Business Strategy Coach Expert

Stuffing is for Turkeys! Part 1 of 6

It’s kinda silly, but I couldn’t resist the humorous connection between clutter and Turkey stuffing. So today’s article is the first in a series that will help you take a quick overview of where you can “unstuff” and simplify your life before the holidays create more chaos and clutter.

Clean out your car. You are in your car daily so when it’s a mess, you are adversely affected by that. Recently I was seated by a professional story teller on a flight from LA to SLC.

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Debbye Cannon, our official BusinessMom Mentor Expert

4 Quick to Market Ideas for Coaching Products

To make a satisfying living as a coach, you’ll want to sell your own coaching products. You see, unless your monthly coaching retainer is in the thousands or you carry dozens of clients at once, you can’t make a six-figure income on private coaching alone. Selling your own products is the best way to build trust with your market while you get off the money for time treadmill. The sooner you launch your own products, the better.

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Rhonda Hess, our official Coaching Business Expert

Starting an Online Business

Today, starting an online business can be confusing to many, perhaps even you. With so much for sale on how to jump-start your business, most of which, in reality, is either just repeated info from someone else or proven to be ineffective. In reality, it is easy to do and extremely cheap compared to a brick and mortar store.

While I have enjoyed great success with my online ventures, I have decided to help others learn by my experiences, hence saving you money and time.

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Bruce Galle, our official Getting Started Online Expert

Self Employment Niche Marketing: Finding Your Ideal Client

Have you ever had a client/customer that was more trouble than they were worth? Maybe they were always late to pay, or didn't do what they said they'd do. Maybe you just had a personality clash, or they expected more than you were able to offer. Whatever the situation, chances are you had an inkling when you first met that client...a tiny voice that you didn't listen to, that was probably overshadowed by the bigger voice of self employment panic that said, "Hey, it's business; I'll take it!"

Learn to say no to those clients, before they start draining your energy! The key to being able to do this is understanding Your Ideal Client. Once you know how to recognize who is ideal and who is not, you can practice turning down business from the latter.

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Terri Zwierzynski, our official Solo-Entrepreneur Expert

10 Steps to Escape the Job World and Create The Life You Really Want

1. GET THE POINT -- OF LIFE, THAT IS.

How many of us will look back in our old age and wish we'd gone to more meetings or put in more overtime. The point? Despite pressure to "play it safe" by sticking with your day job ("...but dear, you have a good job, you want to be HAPPY too?") you have every right to follow your entrepreneurial dreams. With the realization that life is for living comes the understanding that it is up to you -- and you alone -- to create the kind of life you really want.

2. GET THE RIGHT PICTURE.

Be honest. How much time do you spend bitching about your lousy boss, hellish commute and on and on?

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Valerie Young, our official Career Change Expert

Truck Driving Schools: How to Make the Best Choice

Truck driving schools are plentiful throughout the United States. There are literally thousands dotted across the country, ready to assist the new driver with achieving the CDL license. What things should you look out for when choosing a truck driving school? How can you be sure that the facility is what it claims to be? There are important factors you need to be aware of when approaching a CDL driver training course.

Most important, you must make certain that the school is certified. Certification means that the facility has met the standards set by the trucking industry. There is only one recognized certification . . . PTDI.

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Allen Smith, our official Trucking/Truck Driver Training Expert

What Does a Fearless Media Plan Look Like for You?

Believe it or not, there are entrepreneurs out there (really successful, confident people) who eschew the spotlight. They think it's somehow different than other forms of marketing. "Gee," they say to me, "I'm just not ready for that."

So I usually ask them to define "that."

"Oh you know", they reply, "all that fame and attention."

For some reason they believe that media attention is going to create a negative effect in their lives.

Now this gets me to thinking: marketing is about getting noticed by your target market. People write articles, use social networking, enhance their websites, put on teleseminars, write blogs . . . all so they get noticed. What is it about media attention that suddenly turns many confident marketers into fraidy cats?

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Nancy Marmolejo, our official Visibility Expert

Secrets of Successful Networking: Set Your Business on Fire!

Networking isn't just for Realtors; it's a valuable tool for every savvy business leader. Meeting people in a variety of industries can lead to all kinds of alliances. Think about the people you know. How have those relationships enhanced your business?

No matter what kind of business you operate, whether you're an independent contractor, store owner, infopreneur, professional speaker or consultant, networking can cause your business soar to new heights.

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Stephanie Chandler, our official Entrepreneurial Expert

Branding Basics: The Top Five Warning Signs It's Time to Hire a Company Naming Consultant

It's a growing dilemma, one that business owners and marketing directors are encountering more frequently each year--the growing shortage of good company names. It used to be quite simple. You simply gathered the key decision makers (i.e. product managers, the marketing staff, and a handful of "creative" types that work for the company). Then you brainstormed some names on the white board and voted on a winner. Back then there was no need for an available domain name. There were also fewer trademarks. And the need to differentiate your product and service was probably not as critical. But now, as more and more businesses enter the market, and as the internet increases in importance, it's vital to have a unique and compelling company name with a matching .com domain name.

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Phil Davis, our official Branding and Naming Expert