So if we could, we all would live on a mountaintop, right? We would always have enough. Actually, more than enough. More clients. More products sold. More services sold. More revenues.
But life is full of ups and downs. And business is no exception. What can we do when we Continue reading »
You may have heard the sobering statistic that more businesses are failing than are starting. So how can you, as a business owner, avoid becoming this statistic? Here are three mindsets that will hasten your failure and are to be avoided:
1. Looking for a quick fix or magic wand Continue reading »
So I kind of disappeared for awhile. So many responsibilities I’m trying to handle at once! But until now this blog was my last priority because frankly I wasn’t sure how it all fit into the big picture of my business.
But it’s becoming more clear Continue reading »
On Fridays, I will be sharing some of the work I have done. With over 20 years experience in the graphic arts, I have a lot to share! Today I will concentrate on covers.
My book covers stand out!
Do you have a book cover you want designed? Continue reading »
Something all business owners need to know is what to include in their branding images. A strategic approach to this will result in more effective ones. And that will lead to more profits!
So what is an effective brand? How do you build a strong brand?
An effective brand reflects Continue reading »
Are you an author or an aspiring one? What is the missing element that most new writers don’t even think about? How can you stand out above the slush pile? What if you want to self-publish? What do you need to do?
Find out answers to these questions in this Continue reading »
Today I saw a post that made me think of this issue. An excuse I often see that prevents people from becoming entrepreneurs:
“I am not good at selling stuff!”
Want to know a secret? Neither am I!
Sure, I know branding, graphic design, publishing, and marketing techniques, but I Continue reading »
As I am writing this blog article, my husband is on the phone with our mortgage company. We have had nothing but problems with what should be a very simple request. One person says to do one thing, and another person says another thing. The sheer incompetence and apathy of Continue reading »
Last Saturday, I had the honor of being a guest on a local radio show. The topic was how to make a business wildly successful. Here are some ideas to help you succeed beyond your wild imaginings!
1) Integrity.
This is the number one factor of success in business. Truly. Continue reading »
Recently, I’ve run across many business owners who realize they need to update their Website, but they don’t understand the importance of having a brand strategy FIRST.
Here is a video to help you understand why it’s so important.
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Is this something you are struggling with? Would you like Continue reading »