Earlier this week I had the pleasure of catching up with Brian Schoenbaum, Founder of Vuka, a unique co-working and event venue in Austin, Texas. Vuka was a featured small business as part of the Canon MAXIFY campaign in 2014 and you can find out more about how your small business could be featured in … [Read more…]
We’ve all heard it said “The Customer is Always Right.” Right? No, wrong, as it happens, very wrong! If you believe that delivering great customer service is all about giving the customer what they want, then you’re in for a nasty shock. Despite the fact that the phrase is quoted everywhere (just take another look … [Read more…]
In a time when small business owners are faced with an infinite number of challenges, it is now more important than ever for SBO’s to have necessary resources available to them. Had I had access to top level mentors back in the beginning it would have accelerated my success exponentially. In recognition of this, Canon … [Read more…]
Independence and Freedom form the precursors of Authentic Business As I begin to write this post, in the USA tomorrow is Independence Day. There is a big build up in the good ‘ole USA as we approach this holiday. We have parades and barbecue, concerts and fireworks. We are commemorating the adoption of the Declaration … [Read more…]
The GhostBuster’s Theme song rings in my head. Get in the mood for this article by playing the song in the background as you read! () Who ya gonna call when something goes seriously wrong in your business? Who do you have in your mental Rolodex (do people still use those-LOL?) who is a skilled … [Read more…]
I’ve been an entrepreneur for a few years now and have gotten to know several other successful entrepreneurs in that time. I’ve noticed a few qualities that are consistent among the best of the best. In a nutshell, all the qualities fall under the strong personal leadership category. Entrepreneurs simply will not be successful without … [Read more…]
What does it mean to consider the Human Factor, for entrepreneurs? Human is: Being Real Being Clear Not hiding behind jargon and labels Human is offering a product or service that touches the pain or problem or desires of your audience – and knowing cognitively and emotionally what that is. The Human Factor for entrepreneurs … [Read more…]
The ABC show Shark Tank features aspiring entrepreneurs making business presentations to a panel of wealthy potential investors. Have you seen it? If not, you’re missing out on the opportunity to learn how to market your brand from self-made multi-millionaire and billionaire tycoons. One of the Sharks is Kevin O’Leary, a venture capitalist – also known … [Read more…]
I worked in the corporate world several years before I started running marathons. I was a marathon runner before I started my business. Marathons prepared me for being an entrepreneur better than my corporate job did. Marathons taught me everything about developing the strong personal leadership necessary to run a business. Doing something physically demanding … [Read more…]
I am an entrepreneur who has spent my adult life inspiring and facilitating change and growth. I help business owners and entrepreneurs discover clarity on a personal level and within their business message and marketing. I write and speak about Women’s Relationship with Money. 35 years ago, when I graduated from college, women were marching … [Read more…]