Every New Year, we make plans and set goals for what we'd like to accomplish. Our enthusiasm to accomplish those plans and goals, generally lasts about as long as it does for us to create the list. Why not keep things simple for a change and focus on doing one thing better than we did last year? D
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10 Easy innovative ideas to implement in the New Year


From http://blakely.squarespace.com 4687 days ago
35 Ways to keep your clients YOURS


From http://www.amichelleblakeley.com 4716 days ago
What does it take for clients to continue to choose your product or service over your competitors? Many small business owners seem to think it boils down your client service philosophy. Even if your product or service is needed, there is no guarantee your client will return to use it again.
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What happens when you take your own advice? (Part III)


From http://www.amichelleblakeley.com 4723 days ago
This is Part III of a four-part series on “what happens when you take your own advice.” In the middle of a re-brand of my existing business, my husband and had the opportunity to open a fine art gallery (see www.evolvethegallery.com). To minimize the disruption to my existing business and maintain
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What happens when you take your own advice?


From http://blakely.squarespace.com 4744 days ago
Sometimes we talk the talk, but aren’t necessarily walking the walk. I wanted to share with you what happened when I applied the same advice I’ve been giving my clients for years.
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The 25 Urban Entrepreneurs To Follow


From http://brandmakernews.com 4755 days ago
The 25 individuals on this list are not only building successful businesses, but they are also dedicated to sharing their trade secrets, tips, and resources to help others along the way. We encourage aspiring entrepreneurs and existing business owners to add these names to your Twitter stream. Thes
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Your business plan in 60 minutes. Get focused and get ahead.


From http://blakely.squarespace.com 4771 days ago
One of the quickest ways to re-group when you are overwhelmed in your business is to get back to your fundamentals. Being overwhelmed is a sign that there is a glitch in your system or worse, you lack a functional system. Something is off, and at the core it will be connected to your vision, purpos
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The 100 Most Powerful Women On Twitter


From http://twittergrader.com 4802 days ago
This is a truly gigantic list, in this case of the most “powerful” women on Twitter based on “Twitter grade” and including such factors as number of followers and number of updates. Is number of followers or number of Tweets really the right way to measure power online? You decide, but these are probably still women deserving of your attention.
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They told you what?


From http://blakely.squarespace.com 4820 days ago
As entrepreneurs, it is impossible to have all the answers and sometimes we need a little assurance that we are moving in the right direction. You are often encouraged to seek outside help, support and guidance. Professional counsel, a colleague or close friend can be fantastic resource. However, the caveat is that sometimes the advice you receive is not sage.
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91 Fundamental habits of highly motivated small business owners


From http://blakely.squarespace.com 4827 days ago
Made Hot by: tuckerleroy on July 15, 2010 5:20 am
Not everything works for everybody. Although there may be common characteristics among successful small business owners, not every business owner approaches business the same way. Successful small business owners are masters at filtering knowledge and implementing only what works best for them. They create and discover fundamental habits that enable them to mover further faster.
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31 of the best business books or solopreneurs and micro business owners


From http://www.amichelleblakeley.com 4834 days ago
Made Hot by: HeatherStone on July 11, 2010 4:02 pm
Small business growth made simple. If yesterday you said tomorrow make today count with Micro Business Therapy™ No promises. Just result
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