Instead of falling into negative thinking about the economy, think out of the box in order to create opportunities for growth. For instance, if you feel you can’t make large business investments at this time, consider doing joint ventures. If you’re not sure what to do or how to start one, here are some points [...]

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Attracting new clients in this economy can be a challenge. You need to be creative and change or adapt the way you get those new clients.
You heard it before “if you always do the same things, you will always get the same results.”
I have a simple, easy to implement strategy you can use to see [...]

Please tell us about yourself before becoming an entrepreneur.
I am originally from Tajikistan and moved, with my family, to the United States when I was 13. A war was breaking out in my country and we left to escape the invading Taliban. When we arrived in our “new country” I was filled with excitement and [...]

In this month’s issue of WomenandBiz.com, our guest writers discuss how you can seize opportunities to grow your business.
Have you taken the time to consider new strategic alliances or joint ventures? How about new and creative ways to promote your business? Or have you thought of developing a new package, creating new combos, adding products [...]

For some reason, when business owners decide they want to start using social media, they just “have at it”. They spark up a Facebook or Twitter account or launch a blog and they’re off to the races.
They think that because social media and social networking tools are so easy to use AND because so many [...]

I’m someone who is constantly re-inventing myself and my company.  Just when my clients start to get used to the way things are, I create something new.  Art n Soul started out as just me marketing my art.  When I figured out that other artists wanted to learn how to obtain gallery shows and get [...]

Entrepreneurs are flocking to the “strategic alliance” bandwagon. Done well, It can help companies leverage their strengths without necessarily adding overhead.  But few comprehend what a strategic alliance really is, much less how to navigate their way through one successfully. A successful strategic alliance must have a sound foundation underpinning each of its four key [...]

This fall is the perfect time to reflect on some of the basics that will help you achieve prosperity and success.
Reflect and Review
Dust off that initial business plan and review the company goals and objective you set in the beginning of the year. How many goals and objective did you achieve? If you were unable [...]

Successful communication enables people to interact more effectively with others in all areas of their relationships, both professional and personal.
It is not a coincidence that coaching clients in communication techniques is one of the most passionate areas of my practice.  These techniques help them become fully aware of the power and impact of language and [...]

I call it the “Power of Ten” [TM].  When you spend your time or money doing any sort of marketing, find 9 other ways to use what you’ve created in whole or in part.
If you don’t enjoy writing, this article may help you see “writing” in new and simpler light. And if you enjoy writing, [...]