There is a misconception that we are all capable of mastering the same skills to the same degree as other people have. Maybe; but do you really have the time to be an expert at your skills and then learn and master someone else' skills? Recently I ... ► Read More
Trade Dollars-for-Hours into Leverage
When we are the ones doing all the work in our business than our business is billing only for our time. If you are not billing for any other employees or contractors then you are trading your time for dollars, as you did as an employee. When you run ... ► Read More
Choosing to Grow
Last night on a group call I was asked by the event host how I was able to create an event and fill a room when this was not something I did all the time for a living. I told her I felt it came down to three key things: 1. Set the date Don't let ... ► Read More
Is Something Changing?
Labour Day weekend represents another time during the year where a lot of change takes place. What is changing in your life right now? How is that affecting your business? What change have you invited or planned for? What change is happening because ... ► Read More
You Must Be a Life-Long-Learner! Here is Why
Last week at an association lunch I was asked what I thought was the most important thing to know in business. My answer was simple to come up with because I have given it so often. You must be a life-long-learner! I truly believe that to be ... ► Read More
Prosperity Pyramid Presentation at the Barrie Chamber
The Prosperity Pyramid: Creating New Products that Attract More Clients without Working More Hours. There are only three ways to make more money in your business: Work more hours Charge more Leverage your time No one want so work more ... ► Read More
Do you have “Shiny Object Syndrome”?
Once you get in the entrepreneur mindset, opportunity seems to be everywhere. The challenge with 'everywhere' is it requires more and more of your time and attention. Have you ever been at an event and you hear about a new application or ... ► Read More
How Fresh Does It Have To Be?
It used to be that you could put up a website and basically allow it to be a static page you could use to just hand out information to people you met. It has not been like that for some years now. Your website is like your business's store window. If ... ► Read More
Looking for Tech Help? 3 + 2 Suggestions
One thing I do not have time to do is review and research programs and applications that will help me do my business easier or work for my personal life. I think we are all like this to some degree and relying on a referral to a great product with ... ► Read More
If ‘Revisit Often’ is the Answer, What is the Question?
Several come to mind: How do I know if my social media is working? Is my networking paying off? What marketing channels are working best for me? What percent of my post clients make up my business sales? Actually, it answers so many ... ► Read More