Why are people not successful? One reason is excucitis, or blaming anything or anyone but yourself if things don’t turn out as you had hoped. Excusitis was first coined by David Schwartz, in The Magic of thinking Big. One big blame contender? Luck. Have you ever said to yourself, “I’m just not as lucky as they are,” or “All I ever get is bad luck”? […]
Continuing to build trust, one testimonial at a time. This testimonial comes from Angela Wolf Quaintance, owner of Angela Wolf Studio in Philadelphia. Angela has been a MEG (My Entrepreneurial Growth) Community member for a couple of years, and we have loved watching her business evolve and grow. Angela’s questions invariably encompass topics that other MEG members want to know about. And she gives thoughtful, […]
Let’s set the scene. You are a solopreneur or micropreneur and you want to grow your business. Maybe you want more clients or higher profits. Maybe you want a steady, predictable income you can count on. Or, maybe you are launching a new product or service line and you are unsure how to do that. Or you are facing some other type of opportunity or […]
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I am constantly amazed at the wisdom of those who walked the earth before us. I go back to their bodies of work often, Aristotle and Plato being favorites. So, Do Habits Matter? “We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle (384 – 322 BCE) In the words of Aristotle, I’d say yes. Habits are tied to […]
Many of us live in amazing places and don’t explore our surrounding environments. Why is this even important? Because looking around you, at your natural and manmade environments, can inspire you and give you a fresh perspective. How? Helps You Realize You Are Not Alone I am in the DC Metro area. There are times I have felt alone as a solopreneur. One cure is […]
Are you following up with your sales prospects? If not, you’re missing out on sales. Here are some simple ways small business owners can follow up and capture more sales.
Should small business owners collaborate with their competitors? Yes, and here’s three critical reasons why.
Does cowork with body doubling help those with ADHD accomplish tasks? Anecdotal confirmations say yes.
Wrap it all up in a plan! How many times have you told yourself you are going to get more sales? Create a system for sustainable growth? Introduce a new product line? Start a business? Create your plan? or … fill in the blank!? … and it doesn’t happen? Well, we’ve got a new approach to that. Check it out below or you can VISIT […]