Small Business Success Strategies

A Man and His Castle

There once was a peasant who decided to build a castle.  He knew it would take years of hard work to build his castle, but he was determined.

For three years, he worked hard and saved the money to buy all the tools and building supplies.

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Milana Leshinsky, our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts

Effects of Entreprenerial Parents on Children

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

Have you ever thought how you being an entrepreneur shapes your children's personality, attitude, outlook on life, relationship with you and others, and their future career choices?

I couldn't find much information about this, which is surprising considering the growing number of entrepreneurs - especially mothers-in-business.

I've been very aware of how what I do affects my children, especially since I've been a working mom AND an entrepreneurial mom.

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I Lied! Actually, This is the First Step to Freedom!

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

I recently wrote about firing your worst client as the first step to freedom . . .

Let's take one step back though. Before you let go of some of your income you so much rely on, discover your passion. I am not being "woo-woo" about it - not at all. I am simply saying that you must love what you do, "and you'll never work another day in your life" (Confucius).

Am I working right now? I have no idea ... it certainly doesn't feel like I am. I am just journaling, very much like I used to do when I was a teenager.

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Are You Willing to Do Whatever It Takes?

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

This is a very common question when you have a conversation about success.

A coach or a motivational speaker says to you, "You must be willing to do whatever it takes if you want to become successful!"

Yes, I am willing to do whatever it takes . . . as long as I still love my life. Perhaps a single person without children could easily say yes to all of the things required of him or her. But when you're a family person, all of that changes.

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When Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Don’t Have a Life

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

I've been fascinated by the idea of having a lifestyle business and being a lifestyle entrepreneur . . . until I started doing more research and finding out that many people put a different meaning into these words than I do.

    "Lifestyle entrepreneurs are people who go into business primarily for lifestyle reasons, as opposed to a desire for financial wealth.

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12 Steps to Identifying Your Next Biggest Payoff Project

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

Ideas are everywhere!

They're coming to you from books, CDs, seminars, interviews, mastermind groups, and your coach.

The only thing you can do is learn to manage your ideas effectively.

So, how do I decide which idea or project is most viable for me? Today I will share with you my personal project selection criteria. I hope you find it useful!

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When Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Don’t Have a Life

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

I've been fascinated by the idea of having a lifestyle business and being a lifestyle entrepreneur . . . until I started doing more research and finding out that many people put a different meaning into these words than I do.

Read Milana's entire article When Lifestyle Entrepreneurs Don’t Have a Life

Are You Willing to Do Whatever It Takes?

Milana Leshinsky, Our official Multiple Income Streams for Experts says:

This is a very common question when you have a conversation about success.

A coach or a motivational speaker says to you, "You must be willing to do whatever it takes if you want to become successful!"

Yes, I am willing to do whatever it takes . . . as long as I still love my life. Perhaps a single person without children could easily say yes to all of the things required of him or her. But when you're a family person, all of that changes.

Read Milana's entire article Are You Willing to Do Whatever It Takes?