Starting a business is a daunting task especially if this is the first time you’re venturing into business. Below is a list of articles on this blog and other blogs that I recommend. These articles will help you identify your perfect business and get started without wasting your time, energy, and money. Click on the links to go…
“The important thing is not being afraid to take a chance. Remember, the greatest failure is to not try. Once you find something you love to do, be the best at doing it.” Debbi Fields, Founder of Mrs. Fields Cookies I believe everyone with a business dream is capable of achieving the dream. However, most people…
How long does it take to start your business? Did you know that you can start your business and make money from it within 12 weeks? And that you can do this while keeping your day job if you’re still employed? Below is an infographic that outlines what you need to do each week and have…
“The greater danger for most of us is not that our aim is too high and we miss it, but that it is too low and we hit it.” – Michelangelo How easy is it for you to achieve the goals you’ve set? If you’re like many people, achieving goals is not easy and by…
I contact my past clients at least twice a year despite them being on my mailing list and it never ceases to amaze me when I see how much they’ve achieved within 6-12 months. During these follow ups this week, we explored where they started and how far they’ve come in their lives and businesses. As…
I’ve talked to hundreds of women over the last 4 years. Some want to start a business, others have started and failed, others are stuck and don’t know what to do next. Many don’t earn a great income from their businesses. Very few of the women I’ve met have comfortably said to me, “Caroline, my…
Have you ever had a discussion with a totally unlikely source that ended up challenging you to go for more? That’s what happened to me last week and it led to this post. Here’s where it all started… There’s a huge mango tree outside my flat that houses different species of birds, with the most being crows….
In the last blog post, I shared a simple 5-step solution to setting and achieving your goals for 2016. One of the steps was to make your goals SMART. If you haven’t checked out that post, do so now. Traditionally, SMART stood for: Specific Measurable Achievable (or Attainable) Realistic Time-bound Management experts would, and still do,…
I had an interesting conversation with a former client a few weeks ago. It was early October and she had already surpassed her goals for 2015. She was now winding up her work for 2015 and setting goals for 2016. For my client (let’s call her Mary), any money coming in now is a bonus as her team…
Over the course of my work, I’ve noticed that most women are very uncomfortable when talking about their business. Many expect to receive recognition without having to blow their own trumpet. Here are some tips to help increase your confidence and promote your business effectively. 1. Focus on your strengths not your weaknesses Whatever you put your attention…
Over the last 3 months, my business has grown steadily and I’ve got more clients, inquiries and contacts. I’ve had a number of people ask for complimentary consultations. I also increased my online presence and networked more offline with the result of having more contacts for my database. As my contact list grew and appointments increased, I knew…
Online marketing can eat up a lot of your time. If you’re like me, you get started on one thing and hours later, realize that you have veered off track and gotten derailed to other stories and posts. Here’s how you can reduce the time spent on Facebook marketing. 1. Find out the type of…