Often times when we feel stuck in our business we know something has to change but making that change can be really challenging. Sometimes it is difficult just to know where to start. Sometimes we feel the change is taking way to long and we give up, and sometimes it never feels right. I live […]
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How To Get It All Done!
I know that many people say to me, “Barb how do you get it all done?” From the outside it looks like a lot, and it is, but from the inside it doesn’t feel that way. I want to share three things with you that help me manage everything and still spend time with my […]
Thank You For Me!
In our small businesses, which represent 85% of all new startups, we hold a lot of responsibility. We are often still filling many, if not all of these positions within our companies ourselves. Today I would like to guild you through a gratitude exercise that will help you appreciate what you do to run your […]
Do You Need Help? – Try Using a VA
A Virtual Assistant (VA) is becoming a very common term in business these days, especially when your business is using the internet as a marketing channel. I thought I would share with you the Top 5 Ways I use a VA in my business so you can see how this might fit for you. First, […]
Are You Stretching Big Enough or Doing Too Much?
Sometimes it is hard to know when we need to give more and when we are doing too much. Here are some guidelines to help you decide when to back-off or step-up. Doing Too Much This state of being comes with an uncomfortable level of overwhelm. We know to create something new and build it […]
Speaking – What Do You Offer?
First – if you ever get an opportunity to speak to your peers or your clients you should take it. You may be hesitant to stand up in front of a crowd and speak, but as a business owner you need to get over this. Speaking is a great way to gain credibility and to […]
Do What Olympians Do To Create Success!
What does it take to be successful at your business? The same things it takes to be successful at anything in life. Yesterday when I was watching the recap of the Canada/USA women’s soccer game, which went into overtime, I was reminded that success was not simply winning the game, it was everything that went […]
One Ring To Rule Them All!
OK so I am a bit of a “Lord of the Rings” fan. For those of you that are not “One ring to rule them all” refers to the powerful rings of Mordor given to all the rulers of the world from an evil being. He held the one ring that would rule them all. […]
Dollars First – One Powerful Tool to Help You Focus on the Money
This week I received a great card in the mail from my friend Charmaine Hammond. The card read “Life is 10% what happens to you and 90% what you do with what happens to you.” with some lovely words inside from Charmaine. If 90% of your outcome in life really is from how you manage […]
Going to Conferences – What You Need to Remember
I was at the eWomen Network Conference last week. It was 5 days (including the pre-conference days) of world-class speakers, vendors, and attendees. It is a long time to be away from home and business and it can make doing business and staying healthy challenging. I wanted to share with you my top 3 tips […]