Often, our smartphones are a major distraction rather than a tool that increases productivity. If we’re not refreshing our email inboxes, we’re scrolling through our Twitter feeds or – if we’re feeling particularly indulgent – trying to beat that last level of Candy Crush.  But our smartphones can be a valuable organizational tool. We just need. Continue Reading

Best selling self-help author, W. Clement Stone, once wrote, “You are a product of your environment.” Nowhere is that statement truer than in your home office. Many of us have experienced the negative effects an office space can have on our productivity. Harsh lighting, uncomfortable furniture, and cluttered desks can all combine to make our. Continue Reading

We finally have some above-freezing weather and I figured it was time to tackle shoveling the huge snow drift that had formed on my front walk-way in the big blizzard last week.  I live on Main Street USA, complete with tall shade trees and old victorian houses, and my front walk is traveled a foot. Continue Reading

Recently a friend commented regarding a young man that had something wonderful happen in his life, “There’s no place for him to go from here but downhill”.  He was referring to the fact that this kid had, from the get-go, achieved something that most people will never achieve. My response was that he had set. Continue Reading

Motivation-we’ve all heard the pros and cons of the “carrot” and “stick” methods, but there may be more to the story than what we were taught to believe. If you are an entrepreneur you most likely have some kind of a team, even if it is a virtual team.  One of the key aspects of. Continue Reading

Looking for a more targeted channel to connect with other entrepreneurs? Sprouter.com is a new social network designed for entrepreneurs and start ups from around the world to meet and collaborate.  It’s a great way to connect with other like-minded individuals to share ideas, get feedback and network for joint ventures. With all the noise. Continue Reading

An important component in Attraction Marketing is connection with those you want to attract. Often, we want to project only our best characteristics and conceal our weaknesses.  But this rarely works.  Those around us are much more conscious of our short comings than we are.  Maybe because we have spent so much time trying to. Continue Reading

As entrepreneurs we all want to achieve success. But have you ever noticed the difference between “successful” people. Some seem to have it all–money, social standing, family, beautiful homes–everything any one could ask for; yet they end up with drug and alcohol problems, unhappy, self-destructive or worse.  And then there are those with all of. Continue Reading

While the elevator speech was first promoted as a tool for an entrepreneur to pitch his idea to a venture capitalist or other investor, I have found the elevator speech to be of great value as a positioning statement.  This is a laser focused, concise, no frills statement of your target market, offering, benefits, competitors and unique sales. Continue Reading

As an entrepreneur you know the value is all in your list.  The first goal is to generate leads and create a list. The second is nurturing your list.  Your goal is to build a relationship with your list and to maintain a lifelong relationship with your list, so that you can monetize it. So. Continue Reading