I read this great blog the other day by Elish Bul-Godley. I got permission to repost it, so here it is: Did you know January 23rd 2012 heralds in the year of the Water Dragon? Even if you’re not the superstitious type well-versed in Fengshui, you could draw some business insights from the magical...
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January typically is the time when people re-evaluate their lives in general and their career in particular. Before you finalize your goal setting for the year, check out the January 2012 newsletter from Strategy 1 based out of Tucson, Arizona. It discusses the formula for success and planning is just one step. Many people...
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I started setting goals, writing affirmations and doing visualization since I was 19 years old. At the beginning of each year I would spend a full day mapping out the next year. For the next fifteen years I facilitated a lot of workshops on goal setting, and the ones that were at the beginning...
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On December 11, 2011 the massage/bodywork profession and the fitness world lost a legend. I lost a cherished friend. Bonnie Prudden was a true inspiration to me. She was smart, compassionate and funny! She didn’t mince words or restrain her opinions. She always said it like it was for her. She was a woman...
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I read a great blog in the November 24, 2011 edition of Small Business Trends. It was written by Jeanne Bliss. It was so inspiring that I asked her for permission to repost it here and she said yes. The story illustrates the power of excellent customer service as well as reminding us of...
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This time of year I find myself reflecting on all that I am grateful for and the people in my life whom have made a profound impact on me. One such person is no longer with us any more, yet she remains a vivid testament to the power of touch and the honor of...
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Tags: compassion, Goodwill, motivational inspiration
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Halloween is tomorrow and I’ve been thinking a lot about this holiday and how it relates to business. I live in an area where the houses are far apart and there are few children in the neighborhood. We haven’t had anyone come by in costume in over 15 years. I really miss seeing the...
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The SBA has totally revamped its website. It is much more friendly and easy to navigate! The major tabs are: Starting & Managing a Business; Loans & Grants; Contracting; Counseling & Training; SBA Direct; For Lenders In addition to general resources, you can enter your zip code, check off what you...
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Tags: business, business planning, marketing, productivity tools, research, self-promotion, success
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Social Media Business Summit, presented by BlogWorld & New Media Expo, is the world’s largest Social Media business conference. It happens on November 3-5, 2011, in Los Angeles, California. It’s an exclusive 3-Day track, with more than 120 cutting-edge presentations by social media thought leaders (bloggers, podcasters and content creators). Plus, there’s...
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I read a very interesting article by Simon Yisrael Feuerman titled, Final Lesson: You Don’t Get an A for Just Showing Up. While this article is written for educators, it’s applicable for practitioners. Feuerman states, “You do not get an A in life for just showing up and complying or even for cooperating. You...
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