Torn Between Parenting AND Peace? While summer vacations can be rewarding, plentiful, and filled with quality family time...holding the responsibility of entertaining the kids for two straight months can be downright DRAINING. Don't kid yourself. SUMMERS ARE HARD FOR PARENTS. If you've ever been made to feel inadequate from a member of an older generation of parenting, you aren't alone....and you aren't WRONG. Life WAS easier back then. Times have certainly changed as has the expectation of more parental involvement and societal pressure. This, in addition to the need to sustain a second income ... as well as an unavoidable increase in spending during the summer. (Sheesh. When … [Read more...]
Word of Mouth
Cost Effective Marketing with BETTER Results Who says you can't compete with the advertising budgets of bigger businesses? Research shows that small businesses areBOOMING due to better customer service, more personal engagement, and strong word of mouth. Corporate entities simply can't compete with that kind of intimacy and direct connection. There is No Better Form of Advertising While there’s no single formula for word-of-mouth success, no one can deny the power of trusted referrals. An estimated 80% of small business customers are facilitated through trusted networks and personal recommendations. Research shows that word-of-mouth marketing is by far the most … [Read more...]
Executing Your Million Dollar Idea
Sometimes the most practical concepts are the most prolific. You don't have to be a Rhode Scholar to come up with an innovative new concept. If you are like most people, you have an infinite sea of fresh and ingenious ideas swimming around your head. In fact, you just might be sitting on top of a gold mine--- if only --- you had the confidence (or the wherewithal!!) to dig into the cold hard surface and reveal it's value. What do they got that you ain't got? Nothing. That's what. Ideas are a dime a dozen, but the truest innovators are the ones whostep up to the plate and give it their best shot. YOUR ideas could be worth a fortune if executed properly, but are worth … [Read more...]
The “no-time” and “no-money” opportunist
The "no-time" and "no-money" opportunist. As a talk radio host who interviews expert guests, I am usually the oneasking the questions.... but...on several recent occasions the roles have been reversed and I am the one in the hot seat. (I admit, I love being asked to tell my story). Last week one of the interviewers gave me the above nickname, and ---I have to say--- I was flattered. It didn't matter that I had little cash to invest in my business or a mere six hours a week --kid-free-- to get work done. I was still hell-bent on making hay while the sun was shining. No super powers here. Let go of the assumption that successful people have been given some kind of super … [Read more...]
Happiness… it’s Pretty Serious Stuff
Let's get HAPPY! If you REALLY want to accomplish great things in your business, your family and your personal life... then you NEED to make happiness your #1 Goal. Scientific proof that HAPPINESS makes a difference Pursuing happiness leads not only to happiness itself, but also to SUCCESS, according to Shawn Achor, author of The Happiness Advantage. "People who cultivate a positive mind-set perform better in the face of challenge," said Achor. "I call this the 'happiness advantage' -- every business outcome shows improvement when the brain is positive." Use Positive Thinking to get BETTER results... in every area of YOUR life. A happy face alone does not … [Read more...]
Time Management & Marketing – The Musical
How to Defy Gravity... and TIME Of all the ridiculous promises that business gurus make...(Make loads of money DOING NOTHING! Make money while you SLEEP! Become a 6 figure income earner in 5 days...) MY GUARANTEE might sound the MOST absurd of all. You too can run a successful home business... in ONLY 6 hours a week! Tune in this week to find out HOW I am able to make such an ABSURD guarantee. After 8 long-- amazing-- tear-my-hair-out --STRESSFUL (but wonderful!) years, I've reached quite a milestone. In the Fall, my youngest will be entering kindergarten and leaving me with an empty nest. I am happy to report... WE SURVIVED. In between the tastes of bittersweet tears (and … [Read more...]
Master your “Mommy Brain”
Our minds don't work the same way as others. Nope. You are not crazy. The term "mommy brain" is not just an abstract notion that comes from lack of sleep, scatterbrain, and forgetfulness. Studies have shown that women's brains actually GROW during the early years of motherhood. Take THAT, indignity! Before you check yourself into an institution for LOSING IT ...completely, the loss of memories for names, trivia and other ordinary things that come from giving birth... IT MAY JUST be that the brains of new moms simply have new priorities. It's true. Your "Mommy Brain" has made youWISER. In fact, according to new research, there is a significant amount of growth in a number of … [Read more...]
Are your Kids Business Savvy?
Are your kids business savvy? Not every adult is business savvy... and neither is every kid. But that doesn't negate our NEED to earn money. There is just no way around it. Once we become adults, working and earningis a REQUIREMENT for survival. Fortunately, there are countless ways to earn an income --and-- the number of ways we can now earn from HOME is still increasing. Whether you are innately a LEADER or a TEAM PLAYER-- there is an important place for you in this world. It's never too early to help your children find their place in the real world as well. It's the Summer of Young Money! We've covered many aspects of this topic before, so if you find yourself with some extra … [Read more...]
Sibling Rivalry
Parents, Don't Fuel it. Defuse it. Let’s face it – sibling spats are a part of life. In fact, sibling rivalry is not only inevitable, it’s a healthy way for kids to learn how to compromise and navigate relationships. But on the downside, the constant bickering can also wreak havoc on Mom’s nerves. While even the occasional disagreement is normal, and even healthy, true sibling fighting is a highly emotional issue that can negatively impact family relationships, even into the adult years. So, why can’t our children just get along? “Moooommmmm, he hit me!” This may not be music to your ears, but the fact is that WE AS PARENTS are often to blame in … [Read more...]
Parents in the Arts
They say art is a way of life...but can you live it? There are people who have spent their lifetime making sacrifices for their art. Why not do the same for our children, our businesses and our ideal way of life? The "struggling artist" very often gets a bad reputation for being poor, irresponsible, or unclear about what their priorities should be. But consider for a moment what we can learn from this generation's artist. Take away the desire to "make money" and replace it with the desire to "make art" and you'll see exactly how its possible to live beneath your means in a way that makes you happy and filled with joy on a daily basis. Struggling to survive in a bad economy? … [Read more...]
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