As a busy entrepreneur it can seem impossible to get everything done. Do you look around you at others and wonder how they get so much done and make it look so easy? There are some tried and true methods for getting more done each day that you may not have considered as an entrepreneur. […]
As an entrepreneur you’re often asked to estimate how long a particular task or project might take. Whether you are doing projects for yourself or for others, it’s important to get this time estimate right. You want to overestimate or get it just right, but you never want to underestimate. Clients are thrilled to read […]
If you do the same things over and over again it’s likely that you’ve developed a checklist. Many business people use checklists – from the realtor who sold you the lot to build your house on, to the builder who built the house, to the lawyer who handled the closing. Checklists are essential parts of […]
There is a certain power in visual communication that isn’t always present with just words. But, words are how we describe the visual elements, define problems, and develop and describe solutions – therefore, if you are mindful you absolutely can use the written word to illustrate problems and solutions in a way that your audience […]
When you do market research for any new business venture or an addition to your current business venture, one way to truly understand your market is to study your competitors. If they are doing anything similar to what you want to do, find out how they’re doing it, when they’re doing it and what their […]
Writing teasers is a very specific type of copy that can almost be considered an art form. You want to write clever headlines that get attention, but that don’t lie or mislead your audience. You just want to pique their interest so that they’ll click through and read the rest of what you have to […]
Many large corporations use focus groups to create new products and services. They also use focus groups to improve on products and services that they already offer. Typically someone records the responses from a variety of individuals who have agreed to participate in the research. The responses might be in the form of a group […]
When you woke up this morning, what was your response to the alarm, or the sun, or whatever woke you? Were you excited to start your day? Were you irritated to be awoken? If you had the former response, it’s likely that you see opportunity in even the most mundane experiences. If you had the […]
It’s important to occasionally not only check up on who is linking to your site, but also what links you have linking out on your own site. Linking inventory isn’t hard to do today thanks to technology. Finding Out Who Links to You: * WhoLinks2Me.com – Enter your domain name and this site will check […]
While a short word, it’s the hardest for some people to learn to say. “No” is a very powerful word and it can be a difficult thing to tell people, especially if you’re worried about burning bridges. Many of us fall into the category of people pleasers. The truth is, saying no rarely will burn […]
