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Simple Smart Business
http://simplesmartbusiness.com/
Helping heart centered solo entrepreneurs bring their gifts to the world. Designed to support life coaches, counselors, healers and more in building businesses that they love.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 87 )
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Two of My Favorite Low Cost Resources for Entrepreneurs
When starting new ventures, I recommend not investing a lot of money in higher quality marketing materials. Your vision and ideas are likely to evolve and you... Read more
Posted on 15 May 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
Feeling Stuck? Try This …
I often refer to the things that keep us stuck as stories or fantasies even though they may feel very real. These blocks to our success often feel huge and... Read more
Posted on 02 May 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
Four Steps to Empowered Thinking
Intention – Setting a clear intention will provide focus, clarity, and a sense of purpose for what you want to achieve. One of my clients describes it as pullin... Read more
Posted on 18 April 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
7 Success Skills That Will Help Your Business Dreams Come True
Communication: Possibly the most important thing you can do for your business is to learn to listen well and communicate clearly. Read more
Posted on 04 April 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
Boost Your Blog by Participating in a Blog Challenge
In most blog challenges the intention is to write a certain number of blog posts in a specific period of time. It is also suggested that you comment on other... Read more
Posted on 26 March 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
Improve Your Enrollment Success by Addressing What Your Potential Clients...
Under all of the surface questions there are four basic things your future clients want to know before they hire you. Can I trust you? Do you really care about... Read more
Posted on 19 March 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
How to Avoid Being a Desperate Diana and Really Connect at Networking Events
If you have attended any networking events, you have probably met Desperate Diana. You know; the nervous, intense one with the twitching eye. Read more
Posted on 07 March 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
How to Engage Your Potential Clients with Compelling Success Stories
The human mind thinks in pictures. When you use stories with your clients and audiences, they can connect more deeply with what you are presenting and will be... Read more
Posted on 22 February 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
The One Minute Business Assessment
It is important to have a clear picture of where you are at in your business and which areas need more focus. Many business assessment questionnaires are page... Read more
Posted on 13 February 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
Clear Up Your Thinking with a Little Mental Hygiene
There are some days that just make our heads spin. We can only handle so many decisions, challenges, and things to do. In order to keep up, our thoughts come... Read more
Posted on 07 February 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
How to Make Every Day a Winning Day
Get up early Start your day with spiritual time Set an intention for the day Create a plan and stay focused Take action steps toward your goals Exercise and... Read more
Posted on 29 January 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
How to Guide Your Business to Success with One Simple Question
Could one question be all you need to evaluate your programs, offerings, marketing efforts, and business overall?Could you free up loads of time by asking this... Read more
Posted on 23 January 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
What to Do When Things Go Wrong
No one is perfect. Things happen. And when they do, we often get upset and beat ourselves up. We may feel defensive or apologize again and again, which can... Read more
Posted on 18 January 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
How to Create a Fun, Playful, and Highly Effective Marketing Plan
Most successful heart centered entrepreneurs will tell you their best clients come through referrals. These clients have a high level of trust, readiness, and... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 BUSINESS, MARKETING & ADVERTISING -
Are You Falling Into the Black Hole of Marketing?
There are times when marketing works and times when it just feels like a big black hole. You can spend hours trying to connect with potential clients in the... Read more
Posted on 10 January 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
The Tortoise and the Hare
If you are like most people there are times when you move quickly toward your goals like a hare and others when you just plug along in tortoise mode. Read more
Posted on 08 January 2013 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
What is Your Vision for the Coming Year?
Creating a vision for your business in the coming year is an important step in your success process. I recommend going to a quiet, peaceful place and... Read more
Posted on 27 December 2012 BUSINESS, LIFE COACH -
Do What You Love – Don’t Get Stuck in the Details
I see many new entrepreneurs and coaches spend months and sometimes years, creating their websites, logos, and packages. Some get stuck and never move beyond... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2012 BUSINESS -
Schedule a Year End Business Review and Planning Retreat
We are coming to the end of the year and it is time to schedule your yearly business planning retreat. Whether you work alone or with a team, it is important t... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2012 BUSINESS -
How to Start a Life Coaching Business: The Basics
Choosing to be a Life Coach, healer, or other form of heart centered entrepreneur often feels like an inner calling. People who are attracted to this type of... Read more
Posted on 06 November 2012 BUSINESS