The day you told your family and friends about your business, you likely thought they would come running to support you. For me, that didn’t happen. I published my first book in 2010 and I thought I was going to sell out of every copy because all of my family and friends would buy a copy. I was completely wrong! For years I couldn’t understand why some supported me, but others didn’t. I had more support from strangers than I had from my own family. What was I doing wrong? Should I ... View the Post
Keys To A Drama-Free Business
Before you set up any social media accounts or work on a marketing plan, you must establish a strong foundation for your business that is built on integrity. By following these three simple guidelines, you will be able to gain peace as a business owner and attract clients who are seeking services from a trustworthy source. Put It On Paper This is the first step to establishing trust with a client. You will experience roadblocks if you are not recognized in your state and/or county as ... View the Post
The 3 Most Important People You Need to be Successful
We all know people. Business is often about reaching new audiences, building your network, and growing your circle. While these things help us in our careers, they are not quite the way to build lasting success. If you really want to see your brand stick and your business grow, you must be intentional about having the right people in your corner. To be clear, you’ve got to have 3 specific people. I call it your NET. This idea isn’t just business related. You can experience lasting success in ... View the Post
Choose People Who Choose You
One of my favorite parts of being an adult is that I get to choose the people in my life. As a child, your parents set up play dates with their friends’ kids. If you had a birthday party, you had to invite everyone in your class. On Valentine’s Day, everyone gets a card. Of course we don’t choose the families we’re born into and we may not have hired all of the people we work with ourselves, but as adults, we have a say in who we spend our time with. From strangers to soulmates, God places all ... View the Post
5 Weekday Prayers for Business
It’s impossible to develop spiritually and not see the benefits in your business as well. Entrepreneurs know that committing to certain practices in business will yield success, but becoming spiritually fit should also be a priority for business. Incorporating prayer, meditation and scripture reading as daily habits will cause you to grow spiritually and develop the character needed for good business acumen. Most can attest that prayer is the Master Key. Nowadays, many businesses incorporate ... View the Post
Why it Pays to be Generous in Business
“When you learn how much you’re worth, you’ll stop giving people discounts.” If you’re in business, you’ve probably heard this one before. And it’s got its merit, but I don’t think it’s so black and white. I mean, I get it. Giving discounts can make people question your worth. And when your business is your livelihood, casting doubt on your value can be the difference between keeping your bills paid and being as broke as a joke. Seeing as I don’t find being broke particularly funny, I’m ... View the Post
